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July .12. 2018 Edition
Cosmo WheelsWeekly Bulletin of the
Rotary Club of P.H. Cosmopolitan
BE THE INSPIRATION
Barry RassinPresident Rotary Int’l
2018-19 District Governor, D-9141
2018 /2019
Adeyemi Oladokun Ibim SemenitariPresident, RC PH Cosompolitan
2018/19
Rotary Club Of Port Harcourt Cosmopolitan
District 9141, Nigeria.Chartered August 8, 2017
Meets Thursdays at 1:00pmThe Crib Lifestyle Hotel, 17b Creek Hospital Str.,Off William Jumbo, Old GRA, PH.
Rotary Prayer
Rotary GraceO Lord and giver of all good
We thank thee for our daily food,
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,
Help us to serve thee all our days.
Inspire Rotarians, Lord we ask
To live as we profess
To dignify our daily task
and serve in selflessness
For fellowship which here we share
We offer thanks to thee
We pray that it will be our care
To spread it bounteously
1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards
in my personal and professional life
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and
their occupations with respect
3. U se my professional skills through Rotary to mentor
young people, help those with special needs, and improve
people’s quality of life in my community and in the world
4. Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely
on Rotary or other Rotarians
As a Rotarian, I will:
ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Call to order
2. Rotary prayer
3. Rotary reminders
- object of rotary
- four way test
- code of ethics
- monthly emphasis
4. Ratification of Board decisions
5. Treasurer's report
6. A.O.B
7. Announcements
8. SAA
9. Announcements
10. Closing
Today at Rotary
1st. Is it the TRUTH?
2nd. Is it to FAIR all concerned?
3rd. Will it build and GOODWILL BETTER FRIENDSHIP?
4th. Will it be to all concerned? BENEFICIAL
Object of Rotary
4 Way Test of the things we Think, Say or Do
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideals of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
High ethical standards in business and profession;, the recognition of worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Assistant Governor’s Message President's Message
Ibim SemenitariPresident, 2018/19RC PH Cosmopolitan
The F in Fellowship
My Leading Cosmopolitans,
Thank you for an amazing time last Thursday. It was fun and it was
friendship par excellence. Wasn't it great to share good times with PDG
Ik Ogiemudia and other Rotary leaders? That is the joy of Rotary and
the friendship we share.
One thing is certain we have our work clearly cut out for us this Rotary
year. Today is our first Business meeting and we hope that we can
quickly get the matter of our amended bylaws out of the way as well as
a few outstanding issues. It was a lot of brainstorming last Sunday as
your board tried to make sure we live up to your expectation. Work
should have begun in earnest at the committee levels. Please take a
minute to call your Committee Chair and prod them to get going.
Our Installation comes up in a matter of three weeks. Please can each
member commit to at least five adverts/goodwill messages for the
I congratulate you all - the president and the members of the Rotary Club of
Port Harcourt Cosmopolitan as you start the new Rotary year. Your first year
was eventful and you recorded great strides. I have no doubt in my mind that
you will do even better than you did in your first year of existence.
I will urge you all to relax, enjoy your friendships, extend your friendship to
other Rotarians in the district and endeavour to share fellowships with other
clubs in the city. Finally, service to the community is the most important job
of every Rotarian.
Do your best to touch the lives of those most in need in your community.
Remain assured that as your Assistant Governor, I will do all in my power to
guide and support your growth and programmes.
Should you need my help or intervention at any time, remember that I am
just a telephone call away. Wishing you all the very best.
Arthur Kalagbor Assistant Governor.
brochure. Find other ways in which to support the installation and our
fund raising efforts. Remember we have so much we must achieve before
the year ends.
One of such crucial projects is our Out of School to Back to School. For
N10,000, you can help an indigent child stay in school next academic year.
This is our first hands on project and we will be distributing the items on
thSeptember 6 . Rotarian Iwo is in charge and will be glad to receive your
pledges.
We are in dire need of more commitments to the Rotary foundation. Make
a payment now and be decorated during the installation by DG Adeyemi
Oladokun. Supporting the Rotary foundation means supporting ourselves
to do good work. Don't forget that part of the money you pay will be used
for our Play for peace project.
Our first community service engagement comes up soon. It is our final
sensitization tour and a day peace and conflict training with the youth of
communities in Port Harcourt township. We hope that we will find time to
be there. Anyone who can help with refreshments or water should please
see Rotarian Steady Idisi.
Our club is one of the bright lights of our district. We cannot afford to any
less than excellent. I am proud to be your President and together, we
continue to "Be the Inspiration."
Club Meeting Venue Meeting Day/Time Contact
Choba Uniport
Trans Amadi
Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt Central
Port Harcourt
Downtown
Port Harcourt East
Port Harcourt
Express
Port Harcourt
Gateway
Port Harcourt
Garden City
Port Harcourt GRA
Int’l Students Centre,
Unipor Campus
Vee Hotels, Trans-Amadi
Port Harcourt.
Rotary Centre, off Trevi
Foundation, Trans Amadi
Ind. Layout.
Landmark Hotels, D/line PH
Ernest Ikoli Press Centre,
Moscow Road PH
City Crown Hotel, Iwofe
Rd, PH
Limpopo Hotel & Spring,
Boskel Rd Km16 Aba, Rd.
Residency Hotel Psychiatric
Rd, PH
Rachael Hotels, Harbour Rd,
PH
Wednesdays/5:0pm
Tuesdays /12:30pm
Mondays /5:30pm
Tuesdays /6:30pm
Mondays/6:30pm
Tuesdays/6:00pm
Thursdays/5:30pm
Tuesdays/5:30pm
2rd & 4th Mondays
- 6:30pm
Thursdays/6:00pm
08037780330
08033102516
08102468515
08033100702
08097138830
08064618246
07035051494
08037235458
08038397312
08036751511
Port Harcourt south Omni Event Centre,
Eastern Bypass PHTuesdays/6:00pm 08033123510
Port Harcourt Highrise
Port Harcourt North
Port Harcourt Airfield
Nicon Hotel, Oluobasanjo Rd.
Bachiever Hotel, Old Aba Rd
Voyage Hotel, Stadium Rd,
PH
Tuesdays /6:30pm
Wednesdays/5:30pm
Tuesdays /6:30pm
08032229002
08030952294
08036722777
Port Harcourt
Mid Town
Reevic Hotel, GRA Phase2
Rd, PHFridays /6:00pm 08037444566
Port Harcourt
Cosmopolitan
De Crib, off William Jumbo St,
Old GRA, PHThursdays/1:00pm 08037273550
Port Harcourt
New City
Agip Club House off Abacha
Rd GRAThursdays/6:30pm 08033408185
Port Harcourt
Creekview
Ebony Aces, Rumuogba, PHTuesdays/6:00pm 08099101765
Woji Town Evalyn Hotel & Suites, Woji Town Mondays/6:00pm 07063009144
Mgbuoba NTA Hall, NTA Premises,
MgbuobaThursdays/2:00pm 08033631846
ROTARY CLUBS IN PORT HARCOURT
Port Harcourt
AbulomaChrisolik Hotels, Peter Odili Rd Thursdays/6:00pm 08184476579
Beverlyhills Hotels, Woji Road
Dear fellow Rotarians,
One year ago, your Rotary
International Board of Directors
adopted a new vision statement,
reflecting our aspirations for our
organization and its future. It reads,
"Together, we see a world where
people unite and take action to
create lasting change – across the
globe, in our communities, and in
ourselves."
That simple sentence distills so
much of what is essential about
Rotary. We unite, because we know
that we are far stronger together
than we could ever be alone. We
take action, because we are not
dreamers, but doers. We work to
create lasting change that will
endure long after our involvement
Rotary International President's Message for July 2018
Barry RassinPresident 2018-19, Rotary International
has ended – across the globe and in
our communities. And perhaps
most important of all, we work to
create change in ourselves – not
justbuilding a better world around
us, but becoming better people
ourselves.
A quotation attributed to French
writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
goes: "If you want to build a boat,
don't begin by collecting wood,
cutting boards, or assigning tasks.
Begin by awakening in the souls of
your workers a longing for the vast
and boundless sea." Each of us
came to Rotary because we had a
longing – to have an impact, to
make a difference, to be part of
something larger than ourselves.
Board Meeting - Sunday - July 8thTime - 4pm promptVenue - President’s homePlease board meetings are mandatory in keeping with RI constitution and club bylaws.All board members and their alternates are expected to attend.
July 28th – Dg Installation - Asaba – Rtn Abiye Membere – On to Asaba
September 13th – 15th 2018 - Rotary Institute – Lagos – Ifeoma Ifejika - On to Institue
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Upcoming Events
Rtn. Izobe Spiff - July 11th
Rotary Spouse Ogbonda - July 17th
Rtn. Edward Pepple - July 17th
Rotary Spouse Nimi Membre - July 18th
Rtn. Chyke Onwuchekwa - July19th
That desire, that vision for a better
world and our role in building it, is
what drives us in Rotary. It's what
made us become members, it's
what motivates us to serve, and it's
what led me to choose our theme
for this Rotary year: Be the
Inspiration.
I want to see Rotary Be the
Inspiration for our communities by
doing work with a transformational
impact. It's time to start moving
forward, by removing the barriers
that are holding us back. Let's make
it easier to make adjustments in our
clubs or start new clubs that suit
different needs. Let's work to
strengthen Rotaract and smooth
the transition from Rotaract clubs
into Rotary. Let's give all Rotarians
the flexibility to serve in the ways
that work best for them, so that
every Rotarian finds enduring value
in Rotary membership.
Truly sustainable service, the kind
of service we strive for in Rotary,
means looking at everything we do
as part of a larger global ecology.
This year, I ask all of you to Be the
Inspiration for sustainable service
by addressing the impact of
environmental issues on our work.
The environment plays a key role in
all six of our areas of focus, and that
role is only becoming greater as the
impact of climate change unfolds.
It's time to move past seeing the
environment as somehow separate
from those six areas. Clean air,
water, and land are essential for
healthy communities – and
essential for the better, healthier
future we strive for.
Be the Inspiration – and together we can, and we will, inspire the world.
Ibim
SemenitariPresident
Dolapo Tella-AtttoniPresident Elect
Steady IdisiVice President/President Nominee
Ahunna H. Alaribe-OgbondaClub Administration
Chinweike
OnwuchekwaPublic Image
Tamuno NyegidikiThe Rotary Foundation
Wendy AtsuweteYouth Services
Ibiba OmotoshoService Projects
Board Members
Yvonne Sorgwe Iwo-
BrownSergeant-At-Arms
Izobe Ozobuwa Spiff
Secretary Ifeoma Ifejika
TreasurerInnocent Iyalla-Harry
Immediate Past
District Governor 2018 /2019 R.I D-9141
ADEYEMI OLADOKUN
Fellow Rotarians,Good morning and happy new year.It gives me great pleasure with sense of responsibility to warmly welcome you to 2018/2019 Rotary year.On reflection, you will realise that it has taken us two and a half years to prepare for the arrival of the year with the excellent theme BE THE INSPIRATION to which I have added a message for our District TO BE THE INSPIRATION FOR RENAISSANCE for the Fundamental transformation of lives in our immediate communities and the World at large.Today, 1st day of July 2018 , we're presented with opportunities to make the second year of our District's existence memorable neither by touching the stone nor the flower but by touching the souls of the needy in our society.Do you remember the 6 Areas of focus representing the critical needs of the world ?. Today we begin a journey to solve problems of the down trodden , there are many problems to solve. After all , we're problem solvers, people of action because Rotary is Humanity in motion.Just take a look around you and you will appreciate what am talking about and the need for us to work harder to discover our inner selves.Most of us spent the early part of our lives in our real villages. You will be surprised that mothers still spend hours looking for water for domestic use , work endlessly daily to earn a living which of course is never enough to sustain the family. We have a job here to provide water for our communities and means for growth of economy , provide health facilities, alleviate hunger and improve Humanity. After all humanity is our business.Think of your primary school or the ones nearest your home, you will be
District Governor’s Message for July Since we all would want to have a say on who
should control , manage and benefit from our
Estate , particularly in the event of death , then a
form of planning is needed while alive.
When you are alive and of sound mind, it is easy to
ensure that plans concerning your Estate are made
and secured to the fullest . In the absence of a
written document which the law allows to speak
only after your demise, there is that likelihood for
some meddlesome interloper wanting to
dissipate your properties or fight over your estate .
With Estate planning , your loved ones and
dependents are better protected and provided
for in the event of your sudden demise.
JIDE OKUNOYE, Esq. in his book titled "Wills &
Estate Planning
Further, if
I can ,I want to save every last tax naira
,professional fee, and court cost legally possible.”
ESTATE PLANNING
This involves determining your needs, wants and
desires for your property even after your demise.
For others to be able to carry out your wishes or
elaborate plans after your demise , you may
require some legal documentations .
Estate planning is the act of preparing for the
transfer of a person's wealth and assets after his or
her death. Assets, life insurance, pensions, real
estate, cars, personal belongings, and debts are all
part of one's estate.
Through Estate planning your child who has a
" Put it this way:
" I want to control my property while I'm alive,
and take care of me and my loved ones if I become
disabled. I want to give my property to whom I
want ,the way I want , and when I want.
Bulletin Articledrug, alcohol or gambling problem or other
financial issues can also be well protected and/or
cared for in your absence. Most Nigerians do not
do any Estate Planning . Consequently , there is
usually a lot of confusion and war among their
survivors regarding the proper management of
their assets .
Brown's story
Mrs Brown had been happily married to Emeka for
7 years, and had 2 wonderful children . 3 years ago
Brown's rich mother died , leaving her home worth
over N200 million and several investments . The
house was later sold and the investments were
liquidated, converting everything into cash which
she put into the joint account she held with her
husband. A year after, Brown died ,and everything
they both owned together, including her
inheritance from her mother went to Emeka. Two
years after her demise, Emeka remarried, started a
new family ,and left everything to his new wife and
new child, with nothing going to Brown's children .
Well, If only her mother had left Brown's
inheritance in another way, the story would have
been a better one !
One document that helps to ensure that your
estate is properly managed and/or not
recklessly dissipated after your demise is the
legal instrument called "WILL".
In ASIKA V ATUANYA(2013)14
NWLR(Pt.1375)510 at page528, paras. E-H, the
supreme court defined a "WILL" thus:
"The word "Will" has two distinct meanings. The
first and strict meaning is metaphysical and
denotes the sum of what the testator wishes , or
wills, to happen on his death. The second and
WILL AS AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR ESTATE PLANNING
to be continue...
astonished at the sight of dilapidated buildings filled with unkempt, half-naked young fellows. sometimes the schools are empty.Education remains the foundation for a healthy society, best weapons against poverty. Our world will be more stable with less illiterates.Now and of course for the next 365 days , we, Rotarians , have the opportunity to BE THE INSPIRATION to change things for better in our communities and around the world. We can and we will.The choice we make today speaks volumes tomorrow. Every child deserves a healthy and safe childhood. Rotarians possess the power of freedom and liberation through service to humanity. I invite you this year to work hard and experience the thrill and joy of service. Take advantage of every service opportunities around you and live in the heart of people for ever. My dear friends, for heaven's sake develop yourself , aim high this Rotary year and do not forget to enjoy Rotary. Rotary is a University of it's own, all progress are rooted in education.Fellow Rotarians, I will like to thank you for the much you have given to The Rotary Foundation. Your gifts presented opportunities to create enduring, meaningful changes around the world and to children or people you may never meet. Thank you.Remember, an APPRECIATION is an APPLICATION for more gifts to The Rotary Foundation. We're looking for 50 MAJOR DONORS, or 500 combination of PHF, PHFSM, PHS, BENEFACTORS. Honestly, Rotarians are already keying into this. DON'T BE LEFT OUT.We must ALL give . 'Giving is not the exclusive right of the rich" . As Rotarians, our greatest weapon are PASSION and COMMITMENT. Do give. Give to eradicate POLIO - the number one priority project of The Rotary International. Time is everything, there may never be another time to do good than now. Let's be part of this history, beckoning on us.In accordance with Rotary Principles of Present, Future and Past, I will like to appreciate our PDGs including the one that passed yesterday for their achievements and encourage the future leaders to come on board. Together, we see a World where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.BE THE INSPIRATION for RENAISSANCE - positive fundamental transformation.
Happy New Year.
LIST OF ALL MEMBERS
Members Classification
23
Tamuno-diepreye Opuda
Owanari Batubo
Ifeoma Ifejika
Tamunomie Nyengidiki
Izobe Spiff
Ahunnna Alaribe-Ogbonda
Chinweike Onwuchekwa
Stella Fubara- Obinwa
Dolapo Tella Atoni
Joeba Michael West
Iboroma Harry
Innocent Iyalla Harry
Ibim Semenitari
Onene Obele-Oshoko
Titi Horsfall
Opuene Atekebo
Ibiba Omotosho
Steady Idisi
Abieyuwa Jaja
Sarah Ogah-Aduwari
Wendy Atsuwete
Felicia Dede
Abiye Membre
Edward Pepple
Iwo Edward-Pepple
Ikenna Efika
Yvonne Iwo-brown
Demola Sam-Adeoye
Isaac Omagbemi
Ivy Davies-Etokapan
Information Technology
Oil and Gas
Interior Design
Gynaecology
Event Consultancy
Procurement/Installation
Media/Advertizing
Tourism
Education/NGO
Litigation Law
General Sales
Government Administration
Fitness Trainer
Micro Funds Management
Strategic Communication
Financial/Corporate Consultancy
Corporate Communication
Real Estate
Merchandise Trading
Interiors / Furniture
Legal Practitioner
Business
Oil and Gas
Corporate Legal Practice
Media and Publishing
Engineering
Accountancy
Entertainment
Engineering
Media Consulting
Chinedu Iloabachie Engineering
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