President Message

As Rotarians, we are fortunate to be part of a thriving organization which has been in existence for 120 years and whose impact is felt in every corner of the globe. Today, our communities still need us as the world still calls for Rotary’s compassion, action, and leadership in various spheres.
The Rotary Club of Bagatelle is a young and dynamic Club – established on a strong leadership foundation of long-serving and passionate Rotarians and with a current membership of around 28 members who are committed to the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self. Our members continue to go the extra mile in building our Club and contributing to the many worthwhile projects that we undertake for the benefit of our community. We are also blessed by the strong sense of friendship and fellowship amongst our members.
Success comes with proper planning – this is highlighted by Stephanie Urchick, Rotary International President 2024/25 as she urges Clubs to come up with an Action Plan to assess where they are and figure out where they need to go. Our Strategic Plan set up under the leadership of Charter President Amaresh in 2022 and implemented during the past two years will provide the appropriate guidance in terms of setting and achieving our goals.
The President of RI also stresses the importance of continuity – which implies pursuing projects and things that clubs have rallied around and that have taken root.
At the Rotary Club of Bagatelle, we have our iconic projects that we hold close to our hearts and that will be recurrent:
- Our Squint Project that brings magic to the lives of the beneficiaries
- Our resoundingly successful SLAM Competition giving a voice to our youth
- Our unique Chocolate & Wine Fund Raising project
- Our remarkable STOPP Campaign
And of course, the other projects that help our community.
During the year 2024/25, we shall focus on:
- “growing the magic of Rotary” through membership development & retention
- “unlocking the magic of Rotary” through literacy and empowerment programs for women, girls and the youth
- “advancing the magic of Rotary” through contribution to the Rotary Foundation & fundraising activities
Let us all endeavor to live up to the Magic of Rotary with every project completed, every rupee donated, and every new member inducted!
Veena Moloye