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NEWS DER
DEUTSCHEN
ROTARACT
CLUBS
THE INTERNATIONAL
EDITION –
How to
Rotaract
the
German
Way
AUS GABE 06 | C L UBJ AHR 2018/19 | HEFT 176
WWW.RO T A RA C T .DE
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EDITORIAL | 06 2018/19
Best Picture
Award
Strahlende Kinderaugen, Lach-
muskelkater und müde, aber
glückliche Kinder und Helfer.
Das KidsCamp ist wohl DIE Sozi-
alaktion, die Rotaract Deutsch-
land zu bieten hat. Egal, ob
auf einem Burggelände, an
der Ostsee oder mitten in der
Kristin, Laura, Lisa (oben v. l. n. r.) Natur – eine unvergessliche
Katharina, Mira, Pascal (unten v. l. n. r.) Zeit für die Kleinen wie die Gro
ßen ist garantiert. Beim Rotar
Dear fellow Rotaractors, act KidsCamp D 1850 ging es
dieses Jahr aufs Wasser. Beim
Paddeln wuchsen diese kleinen
Helden über sich hinaus!
It’s Convention time! The Rotarian family comes together Eure Redaktion
in Hamburg not only to exchange ideas, but also to celebrate Junge Segler
old friendships and create new ones. The main articles auf dem Wasser
in this issue (pages 6 – 15) are written in English in order to in Großkneten
paint a picture of what Rotaract in Germany is like.
Also, throughout the issue, English articles are marked
with a cranberry coloured bar.
Kaum zu glauben, aber wahr: dies ist schon die letzte
Ausgabe für das Jahr 2018/2019. Aber nur weil sich das
rotarische Jahr dem Ende zuneigt, heißt dies noch lange
nicht, dass ihr und eure Clubs weniger aktiv seid. Jeder Club
gibt auf seine eigene Art und Weise der Gesellschaft etwas
zurück: sei es durch die klassische KEM-Aktion, ein grenz
übergreifendes Projekt oder durch ganz neue Formate.
Anlässlich der Rotary International Convention in Ham-
burg (30. Mai bis 5. Juni) haben wir für euch eine Ausgabe
Bilder: privat | Rotaract KidsCamp D 1850
mit teils deutschen, teils englischen Inhalten zusammen-
gestellt. Und wir haben schnell gemerkt, dass es unmöglich
ist, alles, was die deutschen Rotaract Clubs und Rotaract
Deutschland insgesamt auszeichnet, in ein Heft zu packen.
Es hat uns jede Menge Spaß gemacht, im vergangenen
Jahr für euch die Rotaract NEWS zu gestalten. Eure Beiträ-
ge füllen dieses Magazin mit Leben! Wir hoffen, ihr hattet
stets Freude daran! Eure Redaktion
Mira, Kristin, Lisa, Katharina, Laura und Pascal
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Tales of a
Summer Camp
Bilder: Rotaract KidsCamp D 1940 | Fabian Krämer | hinzmedia | Ela Köberle
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Rotaract Germany
Conference – Welcome
to Munich!
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25
Beealive –
All-in for nature’s Death is not
superheroes a taboo
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CONTENTS | 06 2018/19
03 EDITORIAL 28 Rotaract auf der Tanzfläche!
28 Atelier 15 Charity Art Project
03 Editorial der Redaktion 29 »Warm durch die Nacht«
03 Best Picture Award 30 Rosyne Award Winner – Project
»Saftzwerge«
31 Tag der Begegnung 2019
THEME 31
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Erfolgreiche KEM-Aktion in Eisenach
Glück in Dosen (GiD) – »Pfand«-raising
THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION – at the Rockharz Open Air
HOW TO ROTARACT THE 33 Beealive
GERMAN WAY 33 Neujahrsvorsatz? Ausmisten!
34 CELEBRATING IN THE CLUBS S
06 Dear Rotaractors, Rotarians and friends
08 Who is E.R.I.C.? 34 Rotaract Germany Conference –
09 How to rotaract the German way! Welcome to Munich!
10 The best part of life is sharing it 36 The Ilmenau Cup – RAC Lueneburg‘s
12 And the winner is … »PAUL« – the River Birthday
project of district 1820! 37 Sushi-Kurs nicht nur für Profis
13 D 1820: a great team and an even 37 Hurra! Hurra! Die DeuKo ist schon
better family wieder da!
14 Beealive – All-in for nature’s superheroes
26 City map – Convention 2019 38 INTERACT S
in Hamburg
38 How Interactors get connected
16 AROUND THE WORLD worldwide
16 Let the mingling begin – The Twin- 40 Distrikte
Club platform 50 Impressum
18 What does Rotaract mean to you? 50 Termine
20 LEARNING IN THE CLUBS
20 The Management Training
21 Milch, Nesquick und Schokopudding TITELBILD
22 Gute Reden seit 22 Jahren Best Picture Award
23 Teambuilding in Tecklenburg Gewinnerfoto
23 Persönliche Vorfreude auf Hamburg 2018/19
Bild: Ekaterina Yurkova
24 HELPING IN THE CLUBS
24 Tales of a Summer Camp Bold type indicates English articles.
25 Death is not a taboo
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Bild: Phillip Franke
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THEME | 06 2018/19
THEME | 06 2018/19
RI CONVENTION HAMBURG
Dear Rotaractors,
Rotarians and
friends
I
t’s my pleasure to welcome you to the beautiful city
of Hamburg and to be one of your Gastgeber (Ger-
man for “hosts”)!
At Conventions I make a point of meeting new
people, to do something I never tried before, and to
step out of my comfort zone. Let me give you some simple
ideas on how to make your stay in Hamburg an unforgett-
able one:
Make a point of meeting someone:
who speaks a different
language ...
who lives in a neighboring
country ...
whose country you would
dream of visiting ...
whose club name you can’t
pronounce ...
Learn something new at a breakout session (maybe
attend a session that has a funny title and see what hap-
«
pens!) and widen your Rotary horizon.
When music is played in the plenary session jump up
and dance with Rotarian friends from around the world!
Something else I discovered: you are never alone.
Everywhere I went I met Rotaractors that are open, keen
Exchanging pins to learn, love to help and are very good at partying.
I’m really looking forward to the upcoming week! I wish
and celebrating all of us a wonderful Preconvention & Convention ’19.
friendship Yours in Rotaract
Phillip Franke | HOC Preconvention Chair and
Club Hamburg-City member
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REM Oresund E.R.I.C. –
Rotaract
THEMAEurope Meeting
| 06 2018/19
ROTARACT IN EUROPE
Who is E.R.I.C.?
E
ric – it could well be the first name of Few European Rotaractors identified the need
a dedicated Rotaractor – however it is for European interaction and contact. In 1988
much more than that to over 20,000 the E.R.I.C. was created in Brussels, and with
Rotaract members in 47 European coun- it, its annual gatherings: the Rotaract European
tries. The E.R.I.C. is the European Rotaract Infor- Meetings (REM) and European Rotaract Con-
mation Centre – the European Rotaract Multi- ferences (EuCo). However, it took till 1993 for
district Information Organization (M.D.I.O.). The the E.R.I.C. to be officially recognized by Rotary
first of its kind worldwide and today home to International as a M.D.I.O. thus becoming the
Rotaractors from 115 Rotary Districts. first of its kind in the world. What started with
Flashback to the late fifties, it was in Euro- only few European countries and districts grew
pe and Australia that the concept of Rotaract into a large European youth movement com-
found its first roots. These Paul Harris clubs mitted to making Europe and the world a better
were founded by young adults, children of Rota- place through self-education, social action and
rians, in aspiration of their parents’ commit- international interaction with fellow members.
ment. Rotary International picked up on this Today the E.R.I.C. is strong and committed
movement and adopted it into the Rotary pro- with its yearly social theme and its recurring
Bild: Craig Leon Simons
gram officially in 1968. In the early days Rota- European events. We welcome you to be part
ract grew significantly in the European coun- of the European Rotaract experience… Join us!
tries due to its popularity. However, back then For more information:
there was neither a clear Rotaract framework, http://rotaracteurope.eu
nor a vision as to the development of Rotaract. Ben Pintens | ERIC President 2018/2019
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THEME | 06 2018/19
ROTARACT IN GERMANY
How to rotaract the German way!
LERNEN • HELFEN • FEIERN – LEARN • HELP • CELEBRATE – The official motto of
Rotaract Germany is based on three pillars. Professional development, social projects and events
as well as networking and socializing make Rotaract unique and special. Every year, there’s
a special social topic, all German clubs commit to: this years “Beealive” aims to save the wild
bees and raise awareness of bee mortality.
ROTARACT GERMANY CONFERENCE (DEUKO) – Held every year, this is the biggest quorate
panel and the general meeting. Next to the plenum, social projects and partying play a role as well.
ROTARACT GERMANY COMMITEE (RDK) – The managing board of the MDIO “Rotaract Ger-
many” is a service and information panel consisting of district and department representatives.
HISTORY – RAC Marburg was the first Rotaract club founded in Germany in 1968.
FACTS – There are more than 190 Rotaract Clubs in Germany with more than 3,500 members
with almost 50% gender equality.
ROTARACT GERMANY – MULTIDISTRICT INFORMATION
ORGANIZATION (MDIO)
ROTARACT GERMANY COMMITEE (RDK)
15 district teams presidency 8 departments
D1800 D1810 chairperson & social
D1820 D1830 vice chairperson international
D1841 D1842 editorial RAC news
D1850 D1860 announce finance & insurance
D1870 D1880 assessors such as internal communi-
D1890 D1900 secretary, data pro- cation
D1930 D1940 tection officer, etc. public relation
D1950 support
IT development
election election
Grafik: Lisa Pusch
elections at elections at Rotaract
district conferences Germany conference
Rotaract Clubs in Germany
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THEME | 06 2018/19
BEST ACT
The best part of life is sharing it
The “BestAct” has been awarded since 2007 at the Rotaract Germany Conference (DeuKo) to social projects
or events organized and/or conducted by Rotaract clubs, Interact clubs, or districts that distinguish them-
selves by their purpose, intensity, or organization of other social activities. The prize is granted regularly by
the “Development association of the Rotaract clubs of German districts“. The preselection of the best pro-
jects is made by a three-member jury consisting of a designated member of the association, the chairman
of the Rotaract Germany Committee and a member of the social department. The best project is selected
by the plenum at DeuKo, where the award ceremony also takes place.
2019 • DISTRICT 1820 – “PAUL” WATER-BACKPACK
Starting two years ago, the collaboration project of the districts 1820 and 4195 grew
with the support of Rotary and a “Global Grant”. A PAUL converts water into drin-
king water and can be transported by one person. More than 35 PAULS have already
been delivered to Mexico by Rotaractors.
2018 • RAC BREMERHAVEN-GEESTLAND – SWIMMING LESSONS
Every second German pupil in primary school is not a “safe swimmer”. Time to
address this issue: the Rotaractors from Bremerhaven organized a basic swimming
lesson for children to earn their first „swimming certificates”. 30 pupils from ages six to ten learned
how to swim and be safe in water.
2017 • RAC KARLSRUHE – SHELTERBOX CHALLENGE
“ShelterBox” is providing emergency shelters and tools for families who have lost their ho-
mes because of disasters. The RAC Karlsruhe helped raise awareness and fund money for
this organization: eight groups competed in a city rally in Karlsruhe while carrying a green ShelterBox.
2016 • RAC JENA – DOWN SYNDROME IN KOSOVO
How is it possible to improve the pedagogical and therapeutic situation of those af-
fected by Down syndrome in Kosovo as they are excluded from daily life and public
Grafik: Lisa Pusch | Icons – svg repo
support? The RAC Jena organized two seminars with professional experts teaching
more than 100 teachers and parents in Kosovo to learn routines and techniques.
2015 • DISTRICT 1870 – DISTRICT 1870 FOR MOLDOVA
The project’s aim was to collect clothing for the organization “Copceak” as well as
to create awareness for the political and social situation in Moldova as it is one
of the poorest countries in Europe. A team of Rotaractors travelled to Moldova to
help build a playground and help locally.
10THEMA | 06 2018/19
1890
Bremerhaven- 1940
Geestland
1850
1800
1870
1900
1880
Jena
1810 1820
1950 German Rotaract
districts and awarded
“Best Act”-projects of
the last five years.
1860
Karlsruhe
1830
1842
1930 1841
11BESTACT 2018/19
And the winner is … » PAUL « –
the project of district 1820!
P
AUL does good things around the one water filter. The goal was to supply one
world and makes people‘s eyes shine commune in South Mexico with clean drinking
with joy and happiness. But who is water. One PAUL costs around €1,600. The
PAUL? Actually it’s not a person, it‘s a Rotaractors collected the necessary funds with
water backpack called PAUL, short for “Porta- various fundraising projects and the district
ble Aqua Unit for Lifesaving”. The water filter doubled that amount. “Wow, already two
was developed by a professor from the univer- PAULs“, they thought back then. The project
sity of Kassel and is being produced to make initiator from D4195 was already excited about
contaminated water drinkable without any the progress and support.
chemicals or energy consumption. The idea of PAUL gained increasing atten-
About two years ago Rotaract clubs from tion from Rotary and it accelerated fast. A
district 1820 decided to take part in a water district grant together with friends from
project initiative from Mexico and to finance D1860 and then a global grant with Mexican
12THEME | 06 2018/19
BEST PICTURE AWARD 2018/19
D 1820: a great
team and an even
better family
W
hat is it that makes a great
team? One could say a
team is a group of people,
that challenge and inspire you and if
you spend a lot of time with them,
they may change your life forever.
For others a team may even feel like a
«
family and I would say, Rotaract is the
family we choose.
The picture that won our District
1820 the Best Picture Award represents
what you can accomplish as a team
A long line of children waiting when you don’t care who gets the credit.
It shows me, the project leader of
to tap their fresh water (Ph. left)
last year’s Kidscamp, dressed as a cow
The first PAUL is set up – proud faces and leading a polonaise (the German
of the organizers (Ph. right) equivalent of a conga line) with many
joyful children and a bunch of cheerful
guardians. But it doesn’t really matter
what you can see there. It’s more about
what you can’t see.
friends raised the donation amount to almost A project team that sacrifices
$95,000! Thus, the team could afford to obtain almost its entire spare time for a year
and transport no less than 35 PAUL water to organize a summer camp. 15 clubs
filters. working hand in hand with Rotary to
The Rotaractors travelled to Mexico in order give 70 children a free holiday. And
to install the first PAUL filter together with 90 people, that are mostly strangers
their Mexican friends. And that’s why they are to each other, who grow together in 5
proud to announce that the prize of €1,000 will days not only as a team, but as a family.
Bilder: Ekaterina Yurkova
be spend on another PAUL! A very big thank you That‘s what makes Rotaract so
to all the votes at the DeuKo 2019 in Munich. special to me.
The team is overwhelmed to see what can be
accomplished by the Rotarian family! Pascal Fehst |
Kim Anika Hartelt | RAC Frankfurt am Main RAC Marburg / Lahn
13BUNDESSOZIALAKTION*
Beealive – All-in for nature’s
superheroes
C
limate change, monotonous agri- With the project “Beealive” we would like to
cultural landscapes and pesticides support the superheroes of nature by building
are just a few of the many reasons bee hotels with Rotaractors, doing educatio-
why our little yellow friends are nal work and sowing wildflower meadows.
dying in ever-increasing numbers. Most of The Bundessozialaktion* (BuSo), is there-
the dangers for bees are man-made. It is fore divided into three parts:
now well known that we humans cannot
survive without bees because they pollinate INFORM
more than 80 per cent of our crops and wild In accordance with the German Rotaract pil-
plants. lar “Learning” we would like to talk about
14Hands-on all the way to build
an Air Bee’n’Bee. The self-created HANDS-ON
logo increases the name recognition
Help us to give the bees a new home! By build
of the national social campaign
ing bee hotels or diversifying local beds, we
want to make room for wildflowers and create
the bee mortality and the associated conse- a better environment for insects.
quences for our environment, organize theme All in all, we hope to make the world a better
days, and information events – together with place by raising awareness of this important
the German Rotaract clubs. There are lots of issue and solving the problem in our local
opportunities to cooperate with beekeepers’ communities as it is an issue to be solved
associations and nature conservation associ- locally to achieve a global impact.
ations. Post your actions under the
hashtag #beealive and contact us at:
FUNDRAISING soziales@rotaract.de
Bilder: Julius Schölkopf
We want to cultivate bee-friendly Rotaract Henrik Thiele | RAC Paderborn
fields with you – with the useful plant Silphie
or also wild bee meadow. There are many * Every year, there‘s a special social topic all
organizations that can do great work with our German clubs commit to with special projects,
fundraising. lectures and actions.
15AROUND THE WORLD
| 06 2018/19
ROTARACT GERMANY
Let the mingling begin –
The Twin-Club platform
Check out these four German Rotaract Clubs that are looking for a twin club! If your club is interested,
feel free to contact them via mail.
RAC KÖLN
other cities, as well as foreigners. We are stu-
Dear fellow Rotaractors,
dents and young professionals with an open
We, the Rotaractors from RAC Cologne are mindset and common goals!
happy to announce that we are looking for other Our social projects include activities where
clubs interested in joining forces and engaging we have raised more than €10,000 by collec-
in shared international projects. ting used cans during a music festival or we just
Cologne is the fourth largest city in Ger- share a bit of our time with the lovely people in
many and has one very diverse Rotaract retirement homes. It is always a pleasure to net-
Club. Our members are locals, Germans from work with our neighboring clubs and support
each other.
Twinning RAC Köln Let’s twin! Let us join forces! Let us create
something together! And … let’s have some fun
while doing it!
We are looking forward to hearing from you
and to meeting you in person!
Best, RAC Cologne
contact info: koeln-vorstand@rotaract.de
Dimitar Dimitrov | RAC Köln
RAC GEVELSBERG What are we looking for?
We are looking for international Rotaract
Who we are? Clubs to become affiliates. We are interes-
We are the Rotaract Club Gevelsberg located
in the Ruhrgebiet in the heart of Germany. We
were founded in 2015 as the third largest Club
Bilder: Lisa Pusch | Elke Honselmann
in Germany with over 30 active members. In
four years of existence we have done sever-
al social projects mostly self initiated. Set-
ting up tennis camp for refugees, organizing
a fun rally to fund disadvantaged children
and inventing the children’s hospice day
are just some examples of our voluntary acti-
vities. Rotaract Club Gevelsberg
16AROUND THE WORLD | 06 2018/19
ted in doing cross-border social projects and We are looking forward to hearing from you.
thereby get to know each other better. It Happy day!
would be great if we could become a best contact info: ccohrt@web.de
practice for the idea of cross-border twin- Claudius Cohrt |
ning clubs. RAC Gevelsberg
RAC BINGEN-INGELHEIM
AM RHEIN
The Rotaract Club Bingen-Ingelheim am
Rhein is based in the west of Germany, on the
river Rhine, at the entrance of the romantic
Middle Rhine Valley full of beautiful old castles.
We are a very active young Rotaract Club Food for homeless
involved in many Rotaract projects including people
the KidsCamp and ShelterBox.
We would love to meet other Rotaract contact info:
Clubs to exchange our cultures and learn bingen-ingelheim-vorstand@rotaract.de
from each other including new Rotaract pro- Timo Beilmann |
ject ideas. RAC Bingen-Ingelheim am Rhein
RAC HAMBURG PORT I.V. To achieve our goal to be a hanseatic, vibrant
and colourful club in our city, we would like to
There was a time when several young Germans tie knots with other clubs around the world.
developed the – slightly beer-infused – idea And that is exactly why we are looking for a
of founding a new club in Hamburg. It was at Twin Club. As our foundation is still in progress,
the German Conference in Cologne that they we do not have a history of intercultural club
gathered as many enthusiastic members as exchanges and projects that we can show.
possible at a party at 2 am. Continuing mee- We are looking for clubs that share our enthu-
tings, commitment, growing members and pro- siasm in connecting and sharing experiences
jects ahead show that this wasn’t just a crackpot across borders. If your club is interested in a
idea. regular exchange and visits, we are eager to
This is us, the Rotaract Club Hamburg Port. meet you.
We currently aim to be the fourth permanent If you are keen to get to know us better, feel
club in Hamburg and will likely cement this free to contact us or chat with us directly at the
Bild: Yannick Müller
with our founding charter in the next months. convention.
As our name suggests, we want to be an open
door and safe port in the Rotaract community contact info: hamburg-port@rotaract.de
for newcomers and old hands alike. Marwin Dießner | RAC Bremen
17AROUND THE WORLD | 06 2018/19
ROTARACT GERMANY
What does Rotaract mean to you?
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Being an
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having friends all over the world rounded by a group of
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that strive for the same goals as you do, not people who teach me some-
L e o n i e F is c
half-heartedly but always full of enthusiasm and thing about myself and my envi-
dedication. Rotaract stands for going ronment during each activity. To me, Rotaract
Ch
the extra mile, not stopping when means friendship grown from wanting to
the going gets tough and change something together.
being able to rely on each
other.
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with inspiring people to And by doing so we engage with so
make a difference all around the many people who share the same
world. Organizing charity events and idea, we make new friends and
learning something new every day! Seeing have enriching experiences
incredible projects of the Rotarian family gives energy while learning, helping and
and ideas for new projects and makes me very celebrating.
thankful to be part of it. “RAC Köln -
RAC op Zac“ n s t o r fer , R A C B o c h
s t o f D ei um
C h ri
te r Friendship
Müns
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m sen
To me Rotaract to have new experiences toge-
om
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ra
any place. I have been so far in and make the world a
No
the world whilst being able to make better place!
a difference, and growing and learning
together with friends. With Rotaract –
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...working
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together with open-minded
Moritz Neuhaus, RAC Gelse
n ki r c and inspiring people, which turn
h en
Rotaract into friends very soon, on projects
means to me learning from for a good cause while having
others, helping wherever it is needed great conversations
and celebrating friendship. Being more and and a lot of fun.
more trusted with important tasks for the greater
good, by taking small to big leadership
positions.
Bilder: Hannah Zigelski | Christian Stahlmann|
Anja Strobel Nora Mommsen | hinzmedia | Cora
18 Zimmermann | Sarah Oks | Johannes KirkREGALE
ACCESSOIRES
KLEIDERSTANGEN
19LEARNING | 06 2018/19
BIELEFELD
The Management Training
T
he Management Training orga- The Rotaract event is the second oldest in
nized by the Rotaract Club Bielefeld Germany, with the German Rotaract Confe-
is a constant in the German national rence being the oldest. But it is also a specialty
events of Rotaract. It is a training weekend of the RAC of Bielefeld.
for personality development, which has been The training thematically concerns primar
organized/implemented annually by the RAC ily soft-skills, key competences and perso-
Bielefeld for more than 24 years now. The nal development. Usually, eight workshops
weekend is open to all German Rotaractors are held with a maximum of 15 participants,
and the content differs from year to year. which deal with, for example, rhetoric, design
Up to 100 guests can participate and spend thinking, conflict management, procrastina-
a weekend in Bielefeld and are able to fill the tion, self-management – just to name a few.
categorie “Learning”, one of the German pil- Starting Friday afternoon, the participants
lars, with new input. are able to choose one of three different pre-
Come each February, it is time to pack the workshops and get started right away. In
bags and head to Bielefeld – Management these small groups, people have the chance to
Training, here we come! get to know one another and also to familiari-
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NIENBURG-MITTELWESER
Milch, Nesquick und
Schokopudding
W
o kommen Aldi-Milch, Nesquick-Trink-
päckchen oder Tiramisu aus der Mensa
eigentlich her? Dieser Frage gingen
Rotaracter des RAC Nienburg-Mittelweser auf den
Grund und besichtigten die Molkerei frischli.
Überall fuhren Trinkpäckchen und Tetrapacks
mit Milch über die Köpfe der Besucher, und jeder
kann sich vorstellen, dass sich die Teilnehmer wie in
Willy Wonkas Schokoladenfabrik gefühlt haben, als
eine Maschine fünf Liter Schokopudding in Eimer
abfüllte.
Trotz Herausforderungen des Internationalen
Milchmarktes sieht der Geschäftsführer zuver-
sichtlich in die Zukunft: „Wir haben uns auf einen
Nischenmarkt, die Cafés, Restaurants und Großkü-
chen, spezialisiert. Wir arbeiten eng mit den Köchen
zusammen, denen eine gute Qualität wichtig ist und
The leaders of the future gathered at auf deren Bedürfnisse wir eingehen. Unsere Vanille-
Management Training 2018 sauce etwa haben wir auf Wunsch der Köche dick-
flüssiger gemacht, damit sie im warmen Zustand
ze themselves with the topics of the nicht vom Apfelstrudel läuft.“ Nach einer Verko-
management training. Friday night stung der Nachspeise „Leckermäulchen“ machten
there is a welcome party and people sich alle mit vollen Bäuchen und tollen Eindrücken
can mingle and make new friends. auf den Heimweg. Friederike Schäkel |
Saturday is filled with workshops RAC Nienburg-Mittelweser
and lectures and ends with a laid-
Natürlich ist in der Fabrik höchste
back night. For half of Sunday, par-
Hygiene angesagt. Daher bekamen alle
ticipants workshop the final presen- schicke Einwegkittel
Bilder: Alexander Möhlen | Jennifer Moersdorf
tation. The presentations of topics
and results of each workshop group
mark the end of an instructive and
intensive weekend. The manage-
ment training certainly strengthens
the German Rotaract community
and the RAC Bielefeld is happy to
host such a great event!
Anja Kausch | RAC Bielefeld
21LEARNING | 06 2018/19
TRIER
Gute Reden seit 22 Jahren
Die glücklichen Sieger des Wettbewerbs
„Die Rede- und Präsentationskompetenzen mit unserer Präsidentin Jenny (ganz rechts)
von Schülerinnen und Schülern fördern“, und Clubmeisterin Elena (ganz links)
das ist das Ziel des Rhetorik-Wettbewerbs, der
bereits seit 22 Jahren vom RC Trier veranstal- Wandel der Geschlechterrollen, Gleichberech-
tet wird und mittlerweile eine feste Instanz tigung, Organspende bis hin zur Bedeutung der
im Trierer Schulleben geworden ist. Auch der Debattenkultur für die Demokratie war bei den
RAC Trier ist in der Jury vertreten. Reden für jeden Zuhörenden etwas dabei.
Vorgeschrieben ist lediglich die Rededau- An die Spitze redete sich in diesem Jahr Leo
er von zehn Minuten. In die Bewertung flie- Reidenbach vom Dietrich-Bonnhoeffer Gym-
ßen neben der sachlichen Korrektheit der nasium aus Schweich bei Trier. Mit seinem
logische Aufbau der Rede, Zuhörerorientie- Vortrag über das allgemeine Bild des Bundes-
Bilder: Jennifer Moersdorf | Natascha Müller
rung, Überzeugungskraft und Originalität wehrsoldaten in der deutschen Gesellschaft
des Vortragsstils ein. Auch das Sprachniveau und wie es eigentlich sein sollte, konnte er die
und das persönliche Auftreten der Schüle- Jury überzeugen. Leo und alle anderen Sie-
rinnen und Schüler werden von der Jury in gerinnen und Sieger wurden Anfang Februar
der Bewertung berücksichtigt. ausgezeichnet.
Dank der freien Themenwahl der Referie- Der RAC Trier freut sich jedes Jahr auf den
renden durften die Zuhörer auch in diesem Wettbewerb. Er bietet eine gute Gelegenheit,
Jahr wieder unterschiedlichsten Vorträgen um die Schülerinnen und Schüler über die
lauschen. Vom Thema Ehrenamt über die Arbeit der RACs zu informieren.
Frage, ob Kunst die Welt retten kann, den Raphael Zingen | RAC Trier
22LEARNING | 06 2018/19
TECKLENBURGER LAND BREMEN
Teambuilding in Tecklenburg Persönliche
Vorfreude auf
W
ie wird man ein gutes Team? Genau diese
Frage stellte sich der RAC Tecklenburger Land.
Hamburg
Leistungsfähige und effiziente Teams entstehen
nicht durch Zufall. Mit originellen und mitreißenden Als Anfang Februar eine
Teambuilding-Ideen gelingt es, den Teamgeist zu stärken Mail von RI-Präsident Barry
und die Teilnehmer zu motivieren. Für das Meeting Rassin bei mir landete, war
Anfang Februar wurden von zwei Mitgliedern mehrere die Aufregung groß. Stolz ent-
Teambuildingspiele organisiert. Auf dem Programm standen: nahm ich dieser Mail, dass
ich, zusammen mit Christina
1. Blindmalen Hübner (RAC Augsburg), ein-
Das Blindmalen stellte den Club vor wirkliche Heraus- geladen wurde, eine Break-
forderungen. Dabei musste eine Person einer anderen ein Bild out Session auf der Rotaract
beschreiben, das eine weitere Person malen musste. Inte- Pre-Convention 2019 in Ham-
ressanterweise stellte sich heraus, dass der berufliche Hin- burg zu gestalten. Die theore-
tergrund der Person wesentlichen Einfluss auf die Beschrei- tische Teilnehmerzahl von bis
bungen hatte. Dabei wurden geometrische Formen, aber auch zu 750 internationalen Rotar
Assoziationen wie Möhren und weitere lustige Umschrei- actern ließ meinen Puls nicht
bungen verwendet. grade sinken. Uns war sofort
klar, dass wir der Einladung
2. Eierverpackung folgen werden, denn die
Bei dieser Aufgabe musste ein rohes Ei mit wenigen Materi- „Rotary Area of Focus“ liegt
alien verpackt werden, damit es einen Sturz aus dem dritten uns am meisten am Herzen.
Stock schadlos überlebt. Die Kreativität der verschiedenen Gemeinsam wollen wir in
Gruppen war beeindruckend. Das nächste Mal wird der einem interaktiven Workshop
Schwierigkeitsgrad gesteigert, etwa durch Stoppen der Zeit. Probleme unserer globalen
Gesellschaft visualisieren und
3. Spaghettiturm kreative Lösungen finden.
Im letzten Spiel musste aus 20 Spaghetti, einem Marshmallow Unter dem Motto „People
und Kreppband ein möglichst hoher Turm gebaut werden, der of Action“ sollen potenzielle
mindestens fünf Sekunden stehen rotaractische Aktionspfade
blieb. Die Ergebnisse gingen geebnet und aufgezeigt wer-
von einer Fachwerkkonstruktion den, wie RI bei der Umset-
über einen Stab bis hin zu einer zung eurer internationalen
Tippistruktur. Projekte unterstützen kann.
Da die Spiele sehr viel Freude Die Breakout Session fin-
bereitet und den Teamgeist det am Freitag, den 31. Mai
gestärkt haben, wird der Club um 15 Uhr in Raum A101
derartige Teambuilding-Spiele statt.
wiederholen. Natascha Müller | Christian Mielert |
RAC Tecklenburger Land RAC Bremen
23HELPING | 06 2018/19
Together we can
accomplish anything
– such as winning in
tug-of-war
KIDSCAMP
Tales of a Summer Camp
“I thought I would change the children, association “Urlaubskinder” was founded the
but the children changed me.” following year. With this, the path was paved
Severin Höhne | RAC Hannover, Germany for more KidsCamps, which were established
all over the country.
In 2018, more than 900 children spent their How does the KidsCamp work? Rotary
holidays in one of the 17 Rotaract KidsCamps Clubs act as sponsors for one or more child-
in Germany and Austria. Countless Rotarac- ren between the ages of 8 and 14 and bring
tors and Rotarians were involved in one of the them to the camp location. A group of Rota-
most popular social projects in the German- ractors, usually from different clubs within
speaking Rotaract world. one district, organize everything around the
It all began in Heilbronn in 2007 when the camp such as inviting the children, recruiting
district representatives of D 1830 at that time, volunteers, planning the program and com-
decided that they wanted to organize something municating with Rotary. The camp itself lasts
memorable for the 40th birthday of Rotaract. four to five days with fun and learning activi-
“Let’s do a children’s camp” one suggested and ties, excursions, games, sport and much more.
Bild: Rotaract KidsCamp D1850
one year later the Rotaract KidsCamp was born. This year a KidsCamp in Switzerland is
After winning the BestAct Award in 2010, also joining in. We hope that through the
which is granted to the best social project in KidsCamp program, we can continue to chan-
Germany, three other districts became intere- ge the lives of many more children and Rota-
sted in organizing their own KidsCamp. In ractors in the future – fostering friendship,
order to meet all the legal requirements and fairness and good will.
to centralize donations from supporters, the Friederike Schäkel | Urlaubskinder e. V.
24HELPING | 06 2018/19
OSNABRÜCK
Death is not a taboo
“It’s about the present, the moment, the from a collaboration of the Rotary club with
existence and especially about staying.” the hospice.
With this message the short film about the It took about 280 hours to complete this
local hospice produced by RAC Osnabrueck film project and over the span of several weeks
ends. Besides giving insights into the accom- the film was edited and finalized. But the
modation and facts about the Hospice, the film effort paid off: the project was one of five fina-
portrays the daily life of one of the guests. Mrs. lists for the BestAct Award at the DeuKo 2019
Kruse, who is critically ill, emphasizing the in Munich. The RAC Osnabrueck is proud to
generosity, effort and commitment that the digitally showcase the message of this short
staff shows her on a daily basis. The director film for everybody who is interested and espe-
of the hospice explains the structure of this cially for the younger generation. To direct
establishment. A tour around the hospice the focus on the palliative work that is done
shows how it is different to a hospital and in our society is a matter that is near to RAC
highlights the comforting atmosphere of the Osnabrueck’s heart.
facility and among the staff. How can our Did this article catch your interest and are
generation help a facility like the hospice? In you curious to find out more about this pro-
an interview with a voluntary worker this ject? Watch the youtube-video here: http://
question arises. The inspiration for this film tinyurl.com/buso1718
project came partly from the topic of the
BuSo 2017/18 (#1millionlives) and partly Pauline Albers | RAC Osnabrück
Crew in (rotar)action
Bild: Ela Köberle
2526
27
HELPING | 06 2018/19
BONN BERLIN INTERNATIONAL
Rotaract auf der Atelier 15 Charity Art Project
Tanzfläche!
Bei den seit Jahren regel-
mäßig stattfindenden Knoten-
tanzkursen des RAC Bonn
wird die Freude am Tanzen
kombiniert mit der Förde-
rung verschiedener Sozi-
alprojekte. Die Tanzlehrer The art auction: view
arbeiten dabei ehrenamtlich from above
und die Einnahmen werden
I
gespendet. So konnte beim n 2018, the newly founded hosting a fundraising dinner
letzten Tanzkurs das Koope- RAC Berlin International at the G15 during our founding
rationsprojekt des RAC Bonn began a cooperation with charter party in June 2018,
mit der Dr. Moroni Stiftung the Gitschiner 15 (G15), a then displaying the artwork
finanziell unterstützt werden. community center that caters in a series of small art pre-
Geplant sind die Veranstal- to people from all socioe- views over the course of five
tung eines Mathetages und conomic backgrounds. The months and finally auctioning
eines Traumberufetages für institution provides a starting the pieces off in a large charity
Schüler in der Berufsfindung. point for socially excluded art auction in October 2018,
Die nächste Veranstaltung ist and homeless people. Visitors the artists not only received
schon in der Vorbereitung. to the center can take advan- monetary support, but also
Valentin Bogner | tage of various activities free invaluable recognition that
RAC Bonn of charge such as painting, they otherwise hardly get. The
making music, singing and second objective of the project
Knotentanzen kann
repairing bicycles. Further- was to raise money to sup-
jeder lernen!
more, the center offers space port the G15 itself. We were
for relaxation and conversati- able to raise almost €13,000
on in its affordable café. As the for the G15 and its artists over
G15 is fully reliant on volun- the course of this project. We
teers and donations for their look forward to our continued
work, our club wanted to get partnership and are current-
Bilder: Valentin Bogner | Nina Bohlmann
involved. Thus, our project ly creating an online platform
“Atelier 15” was born. Atelier where the artists can display
15 had two main goals. The and sell their art. Our club was
first of these is that we wan- honored to be recognized as
ted to increase the visibility of one of the top three social pro-
the artists at the G15 – people jects (BestAct Award) in Ger-
who are often overlooked by many at this year’s DeuKo.
society due to their socioeco- Francisca Schmidt |
nomic background. By first RAC Berlin International
28HELPING | 06 2018/19
ESSEN
» Warm durch die Nacht «
J
eden Dienstag- und Samstagabend laufen Es gibt viele Gründe, warum die Menschen
viele fleißige und unermüdliche Helfer, auf der Straße leben, einige tun es freiwillig –
gewappnet mit einem Bollerwagen und für das Gefühl von Freiheit. „Man müsse sich
einem Suppenfahrrad, durch die Essener eben jeden Tag wieder entscheiden“, sagt einer
Innenstadt und versorgen bedürftige Men- der Helfer: „Gehe ich diesen Weg oder gehe
schen mit einer warmen Mahlzeit. Mitte März ich einen anderen?“ Die dreistündige Tour hat
hat der RAC Essen zum ersten Mal bei dieser viele nachdenklich gemacht und für viele neue
tollen Aktion „Warm durch die Nacht“ von der Eindrücke gesorgt. Wie kann es sein, dass man
Essener Organisation „Essen packt an!“ mit- das gewohnte Umfeld plötzlich so anders wahr-
gemacht. nimmt? Warum ist man sonst so unbeholfen
Unterstützt wurden die Clubmitglieder im Umgang mit den Obdachlosen? Was ist so
durch eine kleine Gruppe Freiwilliger, die fast schwer daran, den Menschen auch sonst offen
jede Tour begleitet. Insgesamt machten die Hel- zu begegnen, hinzusehen und vielleicht ein-
fer an drei Stationen halt. Viele warme Sachen fach mal zuzuhören? Reden, trösten und gut
konnten mitgenommen und verteilt werden: zureden – das ist das Wichtigste und das kann
Wirsingsuppe, Hähnchen, Brötchen und Crois- jeder. Nachdenklich machten sich die Club-
sants, Kaffee und sogar Pfannkuchen gab es mitglieder auf den Rückweg. Es war aber allen
im Angebot. Hierüber waren viele besonders klar – dieses Projekt wird ab nun regelmäßig
glücklich und dankbar. Neben den Speisen wur- unterstützt.
den auch Hygieneartikel wie Shampoo, Deo, Ana Mihaleva und Aline Wohler |
Rasierer und Zahnbürsten ausgegeben. RAC Essen
Das Suppenfahr-
rad hat schon viele
Bild: Jana Happe
Bedürftige mit einer
warmen Mahlzeit
versorgt
29HELPING | 06 2018/19
ESSLINGEN
Rosyne Award Winner –
Project » Saftzwerge «
Representatives of RAC Esslingen at
O
rchard meadows are an integral part the award ceremony at the DeuKo
of our cultural landscape and an in Munich
indispensable part of local nature.
However, the apples are being picked less and local products, food processing, how to reduce
less, left to rot on the ground and on the trees. waste, and can develop an appreciation of food
Meanwhile, the apples and apple juice we and an early awareness of the local nature.
buy in the supermarket are coming from all The special feature of “Saftzwerge” is that
corners of the world. Of course, the harvesting it is a regional project, but not tied only to
and maintenance of orchards is complex, Esslingen. The goal is to set up a profes-
exhausting and rarely economically feasible. sional concept: any interested Rotary and
But why leave the apple trees to themselves? Rotaract club of the district, in Germany, and
We have a solution. The aim of the “Saft- even beyond can take action and implement
zwerge” is to harvest the apples of orchards the same project. As a result, we not only
together with kids on an activity day, and to promote the relationship between our three
process the apples into juice. The juice is then clubs in Esslingen, but also many other clubs
distributed to the schools and kindergartens, worldwide. We look forward to working with
Bild: hinzmedia
and can also be sold. The proceeds from the you all, get in touch! Contact us: Esslingen-
sale will go to children who live in socially dis- Saftzwerge@rotaract.de
advantaged families. The children get to know Thomas Beier | RAC Esslingen
30HELPING | 06 2018/19
KARLSRUHE
Tag der Begegnung 2019
A
n der Essensausga- Wohnungslose und Bedürf-
be zeigte eine ältere tige (TÜR). Schon wenige
Frau auf die Curry- Wochen danach werden
Suppe, die ein Rotarier mit Spendenaufrufe für das
Catering-Service frisch für nächste Jahr gestartet. Ent-
den Tag zubereitet hatte. gegengenommen wird alles,
Ich füllte einen Teller, legte von Lebensmitteln über
einen Löffel dazu und fragte, Kleider bis hin zu Hygiene-
ob sie noch ein Lunch-Paket artikeln. Ziel ist es, Bedürf- EISENACH
wolle. Sie nickte stumm, tigen einen Tag im Jahr zu Erfolgreiche KEM-
aber lächelnd. Ich legte garantieren, wo die Suche
Äpfel, Bananen, Eier, belegte nach einer guten Mahlzeit, Aktion in Eisenach
Brötchen und Pfefferbeißer ärztlicher Versorgung und
hinein und reichte ihr das Gemeinschaft keine Heraus- Bereits zum dritten Mal
Paket. Plötzlich sagte sie: forderung darstellt. Auch die sammelte der RAC Eisen-
„Vielen Dank für diesen wun- tatkräftige Unterstützung ach bei seiner KEM-Aktion in
dervollen Tag.“ – „Nichts zu von Rotariern und Inter- einem Einkaufsmarkt in Eise
danken. Schade bloß, dass actern macht diesen Tag nach Lebensmittelspenden
er nur einmal im Jahr ist.“ jährlich zu einem wertvollen zugunsten der Eisenacher
– Daraufhin entgegnete sie: und unersetzlichen Ereignis Tafel. Insgesamt konnten
„Ich finde das gut, so kann ich für Hilfesuchende. Ein Tag innerhalb von drei Stunden
mich das ganze Jahr darauf im Jahr klingt wenig, aber er drei restlos gefüllte Einkaufs-
freuen.“ Seit 2012 organisiert zeigt, wie viel an nur einem wagen gesammelt werden.
der RAC Karlsruhe jährlich Tag möglich ist. Dies zeigte die enorme Spen-
den „Tag der Begegnung“ im Marlene Helm | denbereitschaft der Super-
städtischen Tagestreff für RAC Karlsruhe marktkunden. Viele Kunden
waren begeistert von der
Aktion, bei der mit einfachen
Mitteln Gutes getan werden
Bilder: Aileen Krause | Georg Sebastian Erdmann
kann. Die Verantwortlichen
der Eisenacher Tafel haben
die Lebensmittel persönlich
abgeholt und waren begeis-
tert von der Menge, die zu-
sammengekommen ist. Die
Dank vieler
Sachspenden fiel Spenden wurden direkt am
die Entscheidung nächsten Werktag an die
nicht immer Besucher der Eisenacher Tafel
leicht verteilt. Tanya Ebenau |
RAC Eisenach
31HELPING | 06 2018/19
CLAUSTHAL-ZELLERFELD
Glück in Dosen (GiD) – »Pfand«-raising
at the Rockharz Open Air
G
iD is a fundraising project created
and executed by the RAC Clausthal-
Zellerfeld, which takes place at the
Rockharz Open Air, a heavy metal festival
in central Germany. For the past six years,
Rotaractors supported by Rotarians and
friends have been collecting empty plastic
bottles and beer cans – most of which would
have ended up in the trash – and donating the
deposit on them to youth organisations in the
surrounding area.
The helpers walk over the camping ground
and ask the visitors to donate their deposit. Collecting deposit in the
To advertise the project they hand out funny camping area
stickers which have become some sort of
collectible amongst the visitors. Next to the amongst other things, a ticket for the next
festival area entrance a GiD-booth informs years festival.
about the project. Here, the visitors can also Starting with an approximate donation of
donate their cans by trying to throw them €5,400 in 2013, we reached over €30,000 in
through the three goals in a throw wall. For 2018 with a total of over €100,000 in the last
hitting a goal or donating cans in bulk the six years. And the project spreads! Two other
Rotaractors give out stamps which enable clubs have already adapted the idea to festi-
the guests to take part in a tombola to win, vals in their vicinity, and more are coming.
Classify the deposit Clubs interested in the idea can
contact us via clz-gidinfo@rotaract.de
to get more information.
Jana Bertram &
Jördis Sophie Krippendorff |
RAC Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Bilder: Fabian Krippendorff
“PFAND” is German for “deposit”. On most
plastic bottles and beverage cans you pay a
small deposit (up to 25 cents) to encourage
recycling.
32HELPING | 06 2018/19
KÖLN
Neujahrsvorsatz?
Ausmisten!
Nach dem Konsum zur Weih-
nachtszeit entschlossen sich
die Kölner Rotaracter spon-
tan, die guten Vorsätze fürs
neue Jahr direkt im Januar
Aus dem Videodreh zum in die Tat umzusetzen: Klei-
Beealive-Saatbomben-Projekt derspende für die „Second-
hand-Börse“ der Jugendhilfe
ANHALT #PROJEKT BALLERINA Köln e. V. Dort kann Kleidung
Beealive für Kinder, junge Leute und
Erwachsene gegen einen
Obolus erworben werden.
I
m März gab es vom RAC Daher möchte sich der Dem kurzfristigen Aufruf
Anhalt #Projekt Balle- Club im Rahmen der BuSo von Clubmitglied Anna-Clara
rina wieder eine „Wir Beealive für die Super- folgten etliche, und so kam
spenden Informationen“- helden der Natur einsetzen. einiges an Kleidung zusam-
Veranstaltung! Dazu stellten die Mitglie- men. Im März ging es dann
Dieses Mal zum Thema der Saatbomben her. Man mit der Kleiderspende direkt
Bienensterben, ein Thema, kann sie einfach auf eine weiter: Mit einem Besuch im
das nicht nur den Rotar kleine Grünfläche in der Kölner Herrenhaus. Mehr
actern am Herzen liegen Stadt oder im eigenen Gar- Infos folgen!
sollte, denn: Der Klima- ten auswerfen. Viele wun- Lisa Pusch | RAC Köln
wandel, monotone Agrar- derbare Blumen werden an
Da kam einiges
landschaften und Pestizide dieser Stelle wachsen und
zusammen beim
sind nur ein paar von vielen speziell Bienen Nahrung Ausmisten!
Gründen, warum die welt- bieten. Diese Saatbomben
weite Bienenpopulation kann jeder ohne großen Auf-
immer weiter zurückgeht. wand selber machen oder
Bilder: Aileen Dianne Krause | Anna-Clara Pietsch
Fakt ist, dass die meisten konnte sie am Infostand
Gefahren für die Bienen des Clubs erhalten und den
menschengemacht sind. kleinen Superhelden etwas
Dass die Menschheit aber Gutes tun.
ohne Bienen nicht überle- Weitere Infos findet
ben kann, ist mittlerweile ihr auf der Facebook-
auch bekannt. seite „Projekt Ballerina
Unsere kleinen Freunde RCA“. #stayballerina
bestäuben mehr als 80 Pro-
zent der Nutz- und Wild- Claudia Schulze | RAC Anhalt
pflanzen. #Projekt Ballerina
33CELEBRATING |
Thanking the
06 2018/19
volunteers who made
this event possible
DEUKO 2019
Rotaract Germany Conference –
Welcome to Munich!
E
very year in the spring-time, more than On Friday, March 15th, the DeuKo star-
1,000 Rotaractors come together to ted with an official welcome party. Due to
learn, help, and celebrate at the Rota- the unique architecture of steel and glass,
ract Germany Conference (“DeuKo”). This the Kesselhaus offered an extraordinary and
weekend long event comprises a variety of imaginative atmosphere. Meeting old and
collaborative and joyful activities to meet, new friends was the perfect start to this spe-
exchange ideas, discuss social projects, and to cial weekend.
jointly define a strategy on how to shape the The plenary was held in the Eisbach film-
future of Rotaract. studios which count amongst the best known
This year, the five Rotaract Clubs in Munich and most professional film locations of the
got the chance to organize and host this city. Participants had the chance to discuss
great event. To make this possible, numerous the current structure and projects of Rotaract
volunteers and sponsors were needed. After in Germany. Additionally, all participants
intense preparations for months, everybody were invited to a meal packaging event to sup-
was more than excited when the weekend port “Rise Against Hunger“, which resulted in
arrived. more than 30,000 packages.
34CELEBRATING | 06 2018/19
Die Deutschland-Konferenz dankt ihren Partnern
und Sponsoren, ohne die diese Veranstaltung
nicht möglich gewesen wäre.
Rotaracters from all over Germa-
ny, and also neighboring countries,
mingling at the Welcome Party
To introduce participants to Bavarian
culture and tradition, a “Bavarian
Evening” was held as the main event
on Saturday evening. An Oktoberfest-
like atmosphere was created by a typi-
cal Bavarian band, traditional clothes
(dirndl & lederhosen) and great food and
even greater beer.
On Sunday, the DeuKo concluded
with a festive speech on the rhetorical
Bilder: hinzmedia | Sponsors
arts. Many great memories and friend-
ships were made and we were more than
happy and honored to host one of the
biggest Rotaract events in the world in
Munich. Stephanie Rehbock |
RAC Munich International
35CELEBRATING | 06 2018/19
The participants are ready to
take on the Ilmenau river
LÜNEBURG
The Ilmenau Cup – RAC Lueneburg’s
River Birthday
T
raditionally the RAC Lueneburg cele- launched. Official goal of the day: to win the
brates its club birthday on the first most team games, and, at the end of the day,
weekend in August on water and land. win the challenging Ilmenau Cup, the highly
A long-term co-operation allows us to use- coveted golden paddle. Unofficial goal: to cap-
the facilities of the German lifesaving society. size fewer times than the other teams!
Appropriately, it is ideally located between The water sports enthusiasts are accompa-
the railway station, the city center and the nied by a minibus, which drives alongside with
river: the Ilmenau, which also gives the event drinks and snacks. After about 20 kilometres
its name. and about five hours on the water (which
It starts Friday, when around 40 partici- does not correspond to the actual time needed
pants from all over Germany arrive. Usually for the course) the clubhouse in Lueneburg
in the clubhouse, old acquaintances and new is reached and an extensive barbecue party
participants meet in joyful expectation. First begins, running late into the night.
there is a guided city tour in order to show the On Sunday, the group goes to the “Stint“ in
guests the beauty of the older parts of Hansea- the old harbor area of the Ilmenau, where it is
tic Lueneburg. This is followed by a dinner and time to say goodbye – until next year, because
Bild: Johannes Retzlaff
one or two cold drinks to get everyone in the everybody knows: the most wonderful city in
mood for a great weekend. this world is located on the Ilmenau.
On Saturday morning, after a joint break-
fast, everyone gets on the train to Bienenbüt- Johannes Retzlaff |
tel. Once a short briefing is over, the canoes are RAC Lüneburg
36CELEBRATING | 06 2018/19
DORTMUND
Sushi-Kurs nicht nur
für Profis
B
ereits zum achten Durch die gute Anleitung
Mal wagte sich der gelang es jedem, nicht nur
Dortmunder Rotar kulinarisch, sondern auch
act Club an ein Vier-Gänge- ästhetisch beeindruckende
Menü der Meisterklasse. Meisterleistungen in Form
Wie in den letzten Jahren von Maki-Sushi, California-
fand der Kochkurs im Koch- Rolls und Futomaki zu voll-
studio des Wohnzentrums bringen.
Zurbrüggen in Herne unter Für mehr als 20 Gäste LANDSHUT-TRAUSNITZ
der Anleitung von Profi- und Mitglieder war es wie- Hurra! Hurra! Die
Köchin Atsumi Aumueller der einmal ein toller Abend,
statt. der nicht nur zum Lernen DeuKo ist schon
Als Vorspeise konnten genutzt werden konnte, wieder da!
sich alle zunächst mit selbst sondern auch für Spaß und
gemachten Frühlingsrol- das bessere Kennenlernen Mit dem Motto „I mog di“
len und der dazu passenden untereinander. luden die Nachbarn aus
Sweet-Chili-Sauce stärken, München dieses Jahr zahl-
bevor es an das Kochen von Stefanie Poppensieker | reiche Rotaracter aus ganz
Sushi-Reis ging. RAC Dortmund Deutschland zur DeuKo ein,
und auch der RAC Landshut-
Sushi-Köche in Aktion Trausnitz ließ sich die Gaudi
nicht entgehen. Besonders
da die Mitglieder dieses Jahr
keine weite Anreise und nur
ein kleiner Kulturschock in
München erwartete. Auch
dieses Mal wurden span-
nende Themen und Aktivi-
täten besprochen wie zum
Bilder: hinzmedia | Sophie-Charlotte Jeiter
Beispiel das Sozialprojekt
„Rise against Hunger“. Zu
zünftiger bayerischer Musik
und Tracht wurde daraufhin
feuchtfröhlich gefeiert! Wir
g‘frein uns scho auf nächstes
Jahr!
Dominik Mössmer |
RAC Landshut-Trausnitz
37INTERACT | 06 2018/19
The Interactors used
their time wisely
and explored B
erlin
on their way to
Poland
Bild: Niklas Wiskandt
38INTERACT | 06 2018/19
CORPUTIUS-DUISBURG
How Interactors get connected
worldwide
The quantity of more than 20,000 Interact Clubs in 159 different countries is a big chance for Interactors
to get in contact with peers all around the world – as did the Interact Club Corputius Duisburg!
I
n 2015 the German Interactors helped
the Interact Club of Bhaktapur Mount
Valley in Nepal to raise money to
support rebuilding and crisis aid projects
after the earthquakes that had destro-
yed big parts of Nepal‘s inhabited areas.
This resulted in close contact between the
two clubs. Through a member of the Nepale-
se club the German Interactors were invited
to participate in the ActAsia 2015 in Sri
Lanka.
To be a part of the conference of the South
Asian Interact Clubs, with about 600 other
Interactors, was definitely the most impres-
sive honour the German delegation of four
people has received so far.
But the Interactors from Duisburg were
also looking for another partner club in a
neighbouring country of Germany to have the
possibility of visiting another club with
even more members and to host interna-
tional friends as well. As if by c hance the
club received a Facebook message from
the Interact Club of Szczecin International
in Poland, who were looking for a partner
club as well. Consequently the two clubs
visited each other – three times so far.
The German Interactors had the chan- Exchanging gifts and taking pictures
ce to explore Szczecin, visit a meeting of together to capture the memories
the other Interact Club and most of all make of the the good times
new friends. Each member stayed with
Bilder: Fabian Krämer
one of the Polish Interactors’ families for the Interact Club Corputius Duisburg recom-
a night before the two clubs went camping mends to any other Club to do as well!
together – BBQs and bonfires are always a Benedikt Hauswirth |
good way to intensify friendships – an event IAC Corputius-Duisburg
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