Rotaractors & Friends WENT Hiking in Troodos Mountains..

A club service event with Cypiot Rotaractors and friends in a 12km Hiking in Atalanti trail in Troodos

Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club organised its 1st Atalanti Hike on 23/11/2014, Sunday. Having as a Leader our beloved friend and past rotaractor Alexandros Daskalakis who is experienced in hikes and adventures.

A 12km hike, on the top of Troodos mountains.The only hike in Cyprus that is taking place on altitude 1700m to 1820m. It take us 3 hours to complete it. The course was almost flat and not difficult, but the ground was full with stones and special care should be taken from all for our safety. 

The weather was cold, and a bit freezing at the begining of the hike, it rain a bit - but we did not think about the weather we continue hiking the Troodos mountains like a real Rotaractors. We were 25 people. Rotaractors & Friends.

4 clubs from all over Cyprus join our activity: Rotaract club of Berengaria Cosmopolitan, Rotaract Club of Nicosia, Rotaract club of Larnaka Kition and Rotaract Club of Nicosia Aspelia. 

We had a great time and fellowship continue in a tavern after the hike. We thank a lot all people that come to our event!!!! We enjoyed the amazing view, the oxygen, the mountains and looking forward for the next adventure. 

               19th of October - Help Ukrainian Children - An International Joint Project
                                 with Rotaract Club Larnaka Kition and Ukrainian and Friends

 A donation gathering of warm clothing, blankets, personal hygiene sets to support a child or a family. An effort to help and support 100.000 children in Ukraine affected by unfolding tragic events in Ukraine and deliver support from people around the world. All donations will be sent to the children in Mariupol region of Ukraine largely populated by ethnic Greeks.

‘Hawaiian’ Beach Party 2014 – 19th of July for 
the Children of the Evening High School of Limassol

Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club has organized a “Hawaiian” themed beach party during July 2014, which was attended by more than 300 people. The night turned out to be a great success, receiving enthusiastic comments from the participants. For the entertainment of the attendees we have created a beautiful scenery with candles, bamboo torches and booked an exclusive DJ while we organized a raffle with valuable prizes coming from the sponsors of the event. According to the project planning finalised by our members during a long brainstorming session, the net proceeds from the event had to be used for charity. For this purpose, we have teamed up with a local supermarket chain and we bought coupons that can be used in the supermarkets. More than EUR1500 were used for the purchase of coupons that were thereafter handed over to students of the Evening High School of Limassol who were in need of financial assistance. The delivery of the coupons to the students took place during a small ceremony that was organized by the school headmaster to thank our Club for its contribution.

Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club - Handover - Friday 4th of July at Lab Cafe bar


The end of Rotaract year 2013/14 has come to an end.. A moment that we all have strong feelings and emotions. Friday 4th of July Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club had its handover for the new rotary year 2014/15. We said goodbye to a great year represented by Past President Eva Antoniou and her members who has done a great job. We wish good luck to our President Antigoni Karakoulli for 2014/15, we are pretty sure she will continue the good work that all Presidents do. Board 2014/15 is as follows: 

Eva Antoniou - Past President 2013.14
Andreas Christofides - PR/Vice President 2014/15
Stefani Kyriakide - Past Vice President 2013/14 
Anastacia Schini - Secretary 2014/15
Ermos Christodoulou - Treasurer 2014-15

Directors of 2014/15:
Christina Photiou - International Service Director
Maria Myrianthous - Community Service Director
Giannis Schinis - Professional Development Director
George Loizou - Membership Development Director
Andreas Ttoppouzis - New member & Club Service Director

We had a great night having cheese and wine at Lab Cafe Bar and then we continue party at Fridays in Limassol Marina and then at Breeze Club with our fellow VDRR Charis Michael and fellow Rotaractors from Limassol Berengaria Cosmopolitan Rico Cortes, President of Rotaract Club of Larnaca Kition Socrates Panayi and our E.R.I.C Representative and from Rotaract Club Nicosia Aspelia Antonis Yemenaris and Alexandros Daskalakis and old member of Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club.

The Rotaract Angels Board of 2013/14!

Mostly all members from 
Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club!

The new board of 2014/15!

Partying at Breeze with VDRR Charis Michael,
Antonis Yemeneras (E.R.I.C), President of RAC Larnaka Kition Socrates
Panayi and Rico Cortes from RAC Limassol Berengaria Cosmopolitan.

Limassol Amathusia-Cairo El Tahrir: Joint Online Meeting

The promotion of international understanding and goodwill toward all people is a fundamental objective of Rotaract.

With that in mind the Rotaract Clubs of Limassol Amathusia (Cyprus) and El Tahrir (Egypt) will hold an online joint meeting on Wednesday 14th March 2012.


During the meeting, each club will present themselves and its members, their past and future projects and events.

Mohamed Fahmy, a Past President of Rotaract El Tahrir and (having moved to Cyprus) currently a member of Rotaract Limassol Amathusia, will give a small presentation on the differences and similarities between Rotaract in Cyprus and Egypt.


Mohamed will explore the effect of the different locations and the cultural diversity and to what extent Rotaractors worldwide share the same Rotaract struggles, ambitions and aspirations.

Superheroes Vs Villains: Carnival Party by Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club

Greetings from Limassol, the heart of the Cypriot Carnival!

Good or Evil? Superheroes or Villains? Who will prevail in the ultimate battle?

The only thing that is certain is that Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club partied like only a true Limassolian can this Carnival!

The members and their friends and guests dressed up like their favourite Superhero or Villain on Friday the 17th February 2012, at 22:00 at Eiffel Café-Bar, (Enaerios Limassol) and helped the Cyprus Diabetic Association.  



All proceeds went to the Cyprus Diabetic Association for the benefit of Children with Diabetes.

Prizes were given for best outfits, courtesy of the Club's sponsors.
 

Concert for Hope: Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club Presents Ivi Adamou LIVE 27Jan 2012, D'Argento Club

Rotaract Club of Limassol Amathusia is extremely proud to present Ivi Adamou, the new music sensation for one unique concert on Friday, 27th January 2012 at D’Argento Club.

The young star, who is representing Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2012, performed for charity, in her capacity as the Young Ambassador of 'Hope for Children'.




Net proceeds went to ‘Beat Bullying’ campaign of Hope for Children – UNCRC (see below for details)


Sponsors:
We are extremely thankful for our sponsors for facilitating this event
St. Raphael Resort, Limassol
Crowne Plaza, Limassol
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (ΡΙΚ)

Club's President, Club's Past President, Ivi Adamou, Director- General of HFC

Ivi being presented with the Beat Bulling Badge

About “Hope for Children”

HFC 'Hope for Children'– UNCRC Policy, is a non-profit independent institution established on standards and principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and European Union Law. It works on humanitarian and development policy relevant to the defence and promotion of children’s rights. More about Hope for Children at http://www.uncrcpc.org/



Ivi Adamou as an Ambassador of the Rights of the Child

With the initiative of Hope for Children – UNCRC Policy Centre, the successful Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou was appointed as Young Ambassador for the Rights of the Child.

Ivi Adamou with the Director- General of HFC , Mr. Joseph Varughese

The appointment was made having in mind the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child and in particular article 12 thereof which places emphasis on that children have the right to participate in decision-making processes that may be relevant in their lives within the family, the school or the community. Children have the right to express their views in all matters affecting them and their views should be heard and given due weight in accordance with the child's age and maturity.
Ivi Adamou, through her popularity with the public and young people in particular and with her sweet image was chosen as the ideal ambassador to promote healthy behaviors and principles in children, encouraging their participation in the decision-making. More information about Ivi's appointment.

About the Cause

Rotaract Club of Limassol Amathusia will be joining forces with 'Hope for Children'– UNCRC Policy and Ivi Adamou, to raise both funds and awareness for the ‘Beat Bullying’ campaign of Hope for Children – UNCRC.

The campaign seeks to raise awareness both within the education community and the public at large and to create a code identification, prevention and treatment of the phenomenon of bullying and cyber-bullying.
The campaign is radically innovative in that that the psycho-education of children within the school will be made by peers. The children who will be selected and trained by practitioners to act as ambassadors against school bullying in schools will be selected based on their awareness, skill and popularity amongst their peers. The idea is based on the premise that children are some times more receptive of messages when they come from their peers or other young people.

Money given to children with cancer

Club's president giving a small speech at the event

In a cosy and very touching atmosphere, a delegation from Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club, presented the funds collected through the Christmas Charity to the intended beneficiaries on Friday 13th January 2012.

The Christmas Charity  that the club, in co-operation with Starbucks, held on 17th December 2011, was directed at collecting money to support children in Limassol which suffer with cancer.

President Michael Constantinides,
congratulating George Penintaex, President of 
Make a wish Foundation for the co-operation

Anastasis Pambis, Branch manager Starbucks Coffee, 
the Club's President & George Penintaex, 
President of Cyprus Make a wish Foundation

With Children (names ommitted on purpose)

The children were chosen by the Cyprus Make a Wish foundation who know the particulars of each case and the money were given directly to the children.

With Child (name ommitted on purpose)

The event, that took place at Starbucks Coffee, Enaerios, was attended by  a delegation from Limassol Amathusia Rotaract Club, the Management and Staff of Starbuck Coffee Enaerios Branch, Officials from the Cyprus Make a Wish Foundation, and of course, the children with their families!

 

2012! New Year Outing and Vasilopita

In lieu of the scheduled meeting on the 1st Wednesday of the month, (i.e. 4th January 2012), our Club decided to head to Lobby Lounge Bar and Grill on the 6th of January for food and drinks and also the traditional cutting of the Vasilopita for the year 2012

Club President cutting the Vasilopitta

2012 Club Vasilopita

For the benefit of our non-Cypriot followers, the Vasilopita is a traditional New Year's Day cake which contains a hidden lucky coin (flouri). It is traditional that each family bakes a Vasilopita and on New Year's Day, the cake is cut and a piece is distributed to all family members. 

No Antonis, the flouri is not REALLY gold..

The person who finds the hidden flouri in their piece of Vasilopita, is thought to be

lucky and that the flouri will bestow luck upon them for the whole year.

In our family, the lucky person was our Immediate Past President Antonis Stylianou! Congratulations Antonis!

 After the Vasilopita Dinner, the Club partied like it was 1999! It was back to the 90's night at 7Seas Bar

Below are some photos from the party!

You can find more photos from this club outing on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AmathusiaRAC

Our Club would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and productive 2012!