To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
1
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
2
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations as an opportunity to serve society.
3
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business and community life.
4
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
THE FOUR-WAY-TEST
Is it the TRUTH
Is it FAIR to all concerned
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned
This very simple, yet highly meaningful, test can be applied to all action in our daily lives.
It was, I believe, originally set up as a guideline to a business practice!
Is it FAIR to all concerned
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned
This very simple, yet highly meaningful, test can be applied to all action in our daily lives.
It was, I believe, originally set up as a guideline to a business practice!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
A TRIBUTE TO PAT O' SULLIVAN
Patrick, who passed away peacefully on the 15th July at the age of 93, is known as the "Doyen of N.S.R.I. " since its inception in 1967 - a year after he joined the Rotary Club of Cape Town.
His involvement with I.Y.F.O.R at its inception in 1971/2 led to the creation of District 935 concept for a Rotary /N.S.R.I. project. This provided a rescue vessel duly named "Spirit of Rotary", launched at Granger Bay Academy in July 1975 by the then Administrator L.A.P.A. Munnik.
The Rotary association with N.S.R.I. continues to this day with numerous Clubs in the District 9350 having sponsored "Spirits of Rotary" at many of the stations along the SA Coastline.
Many Rotarians sailed with Pat in his dogger - "Larus" in Table Bay and Saldanha Bay, often on many I.Y.F.O.R. West Coast Cruises and exchange student projects.
Pat was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship, many honorary life memberships.
The Rotary Club of Cape Town was also linked via Pat to RCYC and it's International Service Projects involving hosting of participating yachts in Cape to Rio, Whitbread Round the World ans similar events - promoting the 4th object of Rotary. His wife Mavis was a prominent Rotary Ann during his membership of the Club, unfortunately she passed away a few years ago and was sorely missed by Pat and his family during their final "Autumn Years". The first Cape to Rio race was won by the Knysna built yacht "Albatros II" to which Pat originated the concept of a statue in the Heerengracht, handed over to the City of Cape Town in 1975.
Patrick was indeed a great influential Rotarian of which the Club can be proud and honoured, a unique legacy for future generations.
Harry Braun
(TW's Note:
I, together with so many other friends of Pat, attended his memorial service today. Besides being so much involved with Rotary Pat was Honorary Colonel of the Dukes. Many of the "Old Soldiers" were there to say their farewell. Barry Smith was the organist! From the balcony the last post was played on the trumpet - a fitting farewell)
I, as a young Rotarian, held Pat in high esteem......got to know him well thro IYFOR, having spent time with him in the Righter's Veld on a Military project........Sailing up to Dassen Island.........These are those special moments when one has time just to listen!
His involvement with I.Y.F.O.R at its inception in 1971/2 led to the creation of District 935 concept for a Rotary /N.S.R.I. project. This provided a rescue vessel duly named "Spirit of Rotary", launched at Granger Bay Academy in July 1975 by the then Administrator L.A.P.A. Munnik.
The Rotary association with N.S.R.I. continues to this day with numerous Clubs in the District 9350 having sponsored "Spirits of Rotary" at many of the stations along the SA Coastline.
Many Rotarians sailed with Pat in his dogger - "Larus" in Table Bay and Saldanha Bay, often on many I.Y.F.O.R. West Coast Cruises and exchange student projects.
Pat was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship, many honorary life memberships.
The Rotary Club of Cape Town was also linked via Pat to RCYC and it's International Service Projects involving hosting of participating yachts in Cape to Rio, Whitbread Round the World ans similar events - promoting the 4th object of Rotary. His wife Mavis was a prominent Rotary Ann during his membership of the Club, unfortunately she passed away a few years ago and was sorely missed by Pat and his family during their final "Autumn Years". The first Cape to Rio race was won by the Knysna built yacht "Albatros II" to which Pat originated the concept of a statue in the Heerengracht, handed over to the City of Cape Town in 1975.
Patrick was indeed a great influential Rotarian of which the Club can be proud and honoured, a unique legacy for future generations.
Harry Braun
(TW's Note:
I, together with so many other friends of Pat, attended his memorial service today. Besides being so much involved with Rotary Pat was Honorary Colonel of the Dukes. Many of the "Old Soldiers" were there to say their farewell. Barry Smith was the organist! From the balcony the last post was played on the trumpet - a fitting farewell)
I, as a young Rotarian, held Pat in high esteem......got to know him well thro IYFOR, having spent time with him in the Righter's Veld on a Military project........Sailing up to Dassen Island.........These are those special moments when one has time just to listen!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Our dear friend, Neil, was born in Scotland and employed by the Clan Shipping Line married there and he and Irene were transferred to Durban a year later in 1950.
Neil continued in employment in the shipping company until his retirement, having transferred to Cape Town in 1973. In that year he was
inducted into the Rotary Club of Cape Town having been previously inducted into Rotary, Durban in 1965. When I met Neil for the first time in 1977 he was old enough to be my father yet he dealt with me as an equal at our weekly meetings, on projects and in committee sessions.
I suppose Neil was the epitome of a dedicated Rotarian - regular attendee, shoulder to the wheel on projects, reliable, available and adding value to the lives of so many not to mention the status of the 'Mother' club. I particularly remember our outings to the Strandfontein resort with the kids from Leliebloem Orphanage of a Saturday afternoon, Neil trustily supplying transport and doling out sticky buns. What a treat it was for the youngsters and what joy it brought to the hearts of the senior Rotarians to see the little ones having such a good time.
Neil lead the club as President in 1987/88 and although he appeared dour to some he had a lovely dry if not impish sense of humour yet seriously driving the enterprise of our club - Service.
Trevor Wilkins has paid tribute to Neil on the Club's blog recalling how but a week or two ago Neil threw all his ailing and failing faculties into making the Adventure into citizenship a life-changing experience for so many.
Vale, dear friend, thank you serving as a model to so many Rotarians and for your yeoman service to the end. We will miss you but raise a glass fondly to your memory.
John Gomes
Neil continued in employment in the shipping company until his retirement, having transferred to Cape Town in 1973. In that year he was
inducted into the Rotary Club of Cape Town having been previously inducted into Rotary, Durban in 1965. When I met Neil for the first time in 1977 he was old enough to be my father yet he dealt with me as an equal at our weekly meetings, on projects and in committee sessions.
I suppose Neil was the epitome of a dedicated Rotarian - regular attendee, shoulder to the wheel on projects, reliable, available and adding value to the lives of so many not to mention the status of the 'Mother' club. I particularly remember our outings to the Strandfontein resort with the kids from Leliebloem Orphanage of a Saturday afternoon, Neil trustily supplying transport and doling out sticky buns. What a treat it was for the youngsters and what joy it brought to the hearts of the senior Rotarians to see the little ones having such a good time.
Neil lead the club as President in 1987/88 and although he appeared dour to some he had a lovely dry if not impish sense of humour yet seriously driving the enterprise of our club - Service.
Trevor Wilkins has paid tribute to Neil on the Club's blog recalling how but a week or two ago Neil threw all his ailing and failing faculties into making the Adventure into citizenship a life-changing experience for so many.
Vale, dear friend, thank you serving as a model to so many Rotarians and for your yeoman service to the end. We will miss you but raise a glass fondly to your memory.
John Gomes
I was shocked when I returned from Durban today to hear the tragic news of Neil's death, it was only last thursday bthat I phoned him before I left to ask if he was going to the meeting on Tuesday, " I hoped to be going he said and would gladly take the directories to the meeting" Idropped them off and thanked him, what more can I say!
Neil was the true gentleman of Rotary and he NEVER said NO to anything that had to be done, at carnival he was always there, and would do anything that had to be done, he was a gracious, kind, gentleman. Jo and I are thinking of you Irene and Alister in this very sad time
Roy and Jo
Neil was the true gentleman of Rotary and he NEVER said NO to anything that had to be done, at carnival he was always there, and would do anything that had to be done, he was a gracious, kind, gentleman. Jo and I are thinking of you Irene and Alister in this very sad time
Roy and Jo
The news of Neil's untimely passing came as a great shock to me
and as I would imagine to all of us, especially as I gad spoken to Neil on Tuesday evening
about his unfortunate fall in the garden.
I will always remember Neil as the quietly spoken Scotsman who served Rotary to the full in his
various activities.
Neil before his retirement had a strong business career with Union Castle Line,
in his capacity as Director of Cayzer Irvine(Durban) and held the following positions -
the presidencies of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and of the Tendimus Society.
I quote Neil, which sums up the Gentleman "It is sad to see the demise of so many of the world's
passenger liners as I feel this is the last stronghold of gracious living left in the world today"
Clansman June 1970.
Regards
Rtn Dave Clegg.
and as I would imagine to all of us, especially as I gad spoken to Neil on Tuesday evening
about his unfortunate fall in the garden.
I will always remember Neil as the quietly spoken Scotsman who served Rotary to the full in his
various activities.
Neil before his retirement had a strong business career with Union Castle Line,
in his capacity as Director of Cayzer Irvine(Durban) and held the following positions -
the presidencies of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and of the Tendimus Society.
I quote Neil, which sums up the Gentleman "It is sad to see the demise of so many of the world's
passenger liners as I feel this is the last stronghold of gracious living left in the world today"
Clansman June 1970.
Regards
Rtn Dave Clegg.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
It is a shock for me to hear of the passing of Neil. I became involve as a Chairperson for the schools debates programme because of Neil. What a gentleman to work with. He will be sorely missed.
My deepest sympathy goes to the Sempill family.
Jono Oliver
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Neil, we had some good times travelling back and forth to Rotary every Tuesday. I’m going to miss our discussions and your sharp wit and intellect. It’s going to be a lonely road to Rotary in the future but there will always be the fond memories of our traffic defying times together.
Irene, we will always be there for you.
Niel Rossouw
Irene, we will always be there for you.
Niel Rossouw
Dear Members
It is with sadness and regret that I advise that Neil passed away yesterday evening.
His Family is with him and details of his memorial service will be sent to you all when they have been made available.
In an earlier exchange, John made this point, in his honour and memory:
“Light a candle for Neil tonight and may his soul rest in Peace in the happy knowledge that he did give a damn, in fact of his best in the service of the Almighty's children - the needy and even the not so needy but who benefitted from the intellectual stimulation and challenge of debate”
Kind regards
Jonathan Yach
It is with sadness and regret that I advise that Neil passed away yesterday evening.
His Family is with him and details of his memorial service will be sent to you all when they have been made available.
In an earlier exchange, John made this point, in his honour and memory:
“Light a candle for Neil tonight and may his soul rest in Peace in the happy knowledge that he did give a damn, in fact of his best in the service of the Almighty's children - the needy and even the not so needy but who benefitted from the intellectual stimulation and challenge of debate”
Kind regards
Jonathan Yach
I'm just shocked! having had a wonderful chat with him just 2 weeks ago when both of us were a bit ahead of time and waiting for the kids of the adventure programme and ian neilson and dan plato. even if I was not that close to him - I will miss him and his unique way of telling stories of the past.
moments like that clearly wake me up every single time to be so thankful for every day one has.
Harry Bovensmann
moments like that clearly wake me up every single time to be so thankful for every day one has.
Harry Bovensmann
What an amazing person …to think that right up to the last few days he was so active. During the Adventure Programme Neil was fully involved and when I got home one evening I said to Liz that he is just such a wonderful person…….battling along with his stick but still taking part –with passion and a lovely sense of humor. His depth of experience in the adventures and the school debates will be sadly missed.
I will most certainly light a candle in memory of Neil who gave of himself right to the end. Go well dear friend!
Trevor & Liz Wilkins
I will most certainly light a candle in memory of Neil who gave of himself right to the end. Go well dear friend!
Trevor & Liz Wilkins
Tribute to Neil Sempill
What a fine man, mentor and madiba of a Rotarian in the years I worked with him on the Careers and then the Adventure programmes.
Thank you, Neil, and thank you, Rotary, for those many valuable experiences of the meaning of life.
I very much regret that I will probably be in Kenya and not with you all beside Neil's family at his farewell service.
With best Rotary wishes.
Jimmy Baigrie.
Thank you, Neil, and thank you, Rotary, for those many valuable experiences of the meaning of life.
I very much regret that I will probably be in Kenya and not with you all beside Neil's family at his farewell service.
With best Rotary wishes.
Jimmy Baigrie.
Friday, June 29, 2007
PHOTO ALBUM OF INDUCTION
I've created a photo album of the induction which is available to view on the internet.
Click on this link
http://picasaweb.google.com/wilcopix/RotaryClubOfCapeTownInduction?authkey=T3D6jQAweNo
This will bring you directly to the Album which is a private album and cannot be accessed via the search engines!
Click on this link
http://picasaweb.google.com/wilcopix/RotaryClubOfCapeTownInduction?authkey=T3D6jQAweNo
This will bring you directly to the Album which is a private album and cannot be accessed via the search engines!
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