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(Nov 11) RC Sofia International Hosted a Presentation of Mr. Assen Yordanoff (+GAL)
On 11 November 2015 RC Sofia International held its regular meeting in Hotel Marinela. We had the pleasure to host a presentation of Mr. Assen Yordanoff – an investigation journalist – writer and owner of bivol.bg.
During the meeting the upcoming events were also discussed. An update of the preparation of the Puppet Theater Project for the kids from Father Ivan’s shelter in Iakimovo was presented by the members of the organization committee. Members and guests were invited by the President of the club to donate money for presents for the kids.
On 4 November 2015, Mr. Todor Todorov, Criminal Psychology, Manager of “Assess” – Lie Detection, Polygraph and Psychological Services was a guest and presenter at a regular meeting of Rotary Club Sofia International. He recounted on the work he has done in the past as part of the Ministry of Interior and acquainted the members and the guests of the club with the activities his company – Assess – is performing now and the numerous achievements and recognitions his team has received. The lecture was followed by a lively question and answer session.
On 3 November 2015 RC Sofia International members Ms. Ani Hristova and Mrs. Kamelia Dimitrova together with our regular guest and friend Ms. Ophelie Vanthournout attended the presentation of the new book “Cold War in a Hot Place” co-authored by Prof. Randall Baker and Mr. Mykola Polonski.
n 28 October 2015, Prof. Randall Baker was a guest presenter at a regular meeting of Rotary Club Sofia International. He talked about his life and activities as an academic, educator, world traveler, writer, and publisher. Prof. Baker invited the Club’s members to the launch of his new book “Cold War in a Hot Place”, co-written with a former Soviet military officer. The book tells of their often bizarre experiences on the opposite sides of the Mahogany Curtain in Africa during the 60’s and 70’s. He is an author of more than 20 books and 100 articles. Prof. Baker was involved in the creation of the New Bulgarian University, he has lived in Bulgaria since 2008, and wrote several books about Bulgaria – “Bulgariana” (2007), “To Sofia and Back” (2003), and a few more to be published, recounting his time in Bulgaria with many humorous and positive feelings about Bulgarians and the country. When people asked him “Why did you come to live in Bulgaria?” he usually replied, “Because my friends are here.” More about Prof. Baker here – 
On 23 October 2015, the president of RC Sofia International, Jörg Schenk, welcomed more than 50 guests at Sofia’s “Bitburger Keller” to a Rotarian “Oktoberfest”. With brass music, Bavarian food and German beer members and friends of RC Sofia International along with their guests from Bulgaria, France, the Netherlands, Iceland and Germany 
On 21 October 2015 Rotaty Club Sofia International held its regular meeting in Marinela hotel. We welcomed a number of regular guests and a Rotarian from Netherlands – Mr. Rene Q. Kist from Rotary club Barendrecht. Another guest was Mrs. Bistra Kirova, Executive Director of Muzeiko. She presented more information about the institution she is running – Muzeiko a space of 2000 square meters with over 130 interactive games designed for children and curious adults. The entire content of the museum is thought to inspire children to knowledge, science and discovery and to help children, parents, grandparents, teachers spend time together actively and effectively. The museum is “gift for the Bulgarian kids” from America for Bulgaria Foundation. Their mission is “Make the education Friendly” More information you can find here: 
In October 2015 High School 145 “Simeon Radev” received a generous present for the school’s students – a “Yamaha” electronic piano. 
On 13th October our club member Yanitsa Sirakova visited a meeting of the Rotary Club Paris Montmartre. The club meets every second week in a small cozy restaurant in the most artistic district of Paris – Monmartre. It is a relatively young club but full with enthusiastic and positive people. Rotary Club Paris Montmartre is dedicated to focus primarily on various fields of art and artists.
On 10 October 2015 in Arbanassi, Veliko Turnovo the seminar Effective Public Relations, Positive Public Image and Awareness of Rotary was held. Rotary Club Sofia International was presented with 2 delegates – Ms. Ani Hristova and Ms. Yanitza Sirakova.
On 7th October, 2015, Rotary Club Sofia International attended a celebration and a jubilee concert at Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Tsvyatko Blagoev’s birth – a genius musician and kaval player, father of our RC Sofia International 2014-2015 President, Mrs. Radka Stamenova.
