"In May 08 saw the Azalea Rotary Club of Pietermaritzburg scoop the Club of the Year Award which it jointly shared with its locally twinned club of Durban North and the Rotary Club of Chatsworth. 46 clubs throughout the District (which includes KZN and part of the Eastern Cape) are eligible to be considered for this award. This year was a tight race which District Governor, Richard Fisher, eventually narrowed down to three and then decided this year all were so deserving that it would be awarded jointly. This is an award given by the District for the club that best displays the pillars of an effective rotary club and has been a consistent all round performer throughout the year. In particular recognition is given to the club's impact on the community (including number of people benefiting) , extent of hands on involvement of club members,sustainability and creation of independence. Amongst the club's activities this past year that helped them win the award include - the completion of the building of a classroom at Russell Girls High, two vegetable garden projects - one at Mpolweni High School and another at the Mayibuye Centre in Edendale ...the latter helping to support a daily feeding scheme at the centre which feeds approx 80 children daily, and the club's ongoing child abuse support project which provides care bags to the victims of child sexual abuse which are distributed through local and outlying hospitals. Well done to Azalea Rotary Club - you have done Pietermaritzburg proud!"
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District Governor Richard Fisher hands Azalea Rotary Club President 2007/8 Dibs Deetlefs the club of the year trophy. Pictured left to right : Dawn Fisher , DG Richard Fisher, Azalea Club President-
Rotary Azalea Club President Dibs Deetlefs (centre) together with members of Azalea Club who attended the event. Back row LtoR Leo Reincke (exchange student from Germany), Rtn Mark Todd , Rtn Grant De
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