Tamim Mohammed Ebrahimi
For those of you that are new to our club, or new to Rotary in general, I wanted to give you a little background on Rotary Peace Fellowships. The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Our fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and up to 80 for certificate studies at premier universities. (Reference: www.rotary.org). Below is Tamim Mohammed Ebrahimi’s story provided by Carol Fellows.
For Tamim Mohammed Ebrahimi, peacebuilding is a personal spiritual practice, a vocation, and his chosen career. He says the passive youth in Afghanistan are “wood for the fire” of his country’s history of war; that is, youth are recruited into violence in the complex conflict that rages and simmers in Afghanistan. Tamim has devoted his adult life to educating youth about conflict resolution in order to wake them up from their passivity so they can choose a different path. Wisely, he put his energy into getting conflict resolution embedded into the curriculum of Afghanistan’s public schools. Just prior to the USA leaving Afghanistan in August 2022, Tamim was selected for a Rotary Peace Fellowship, but the embassy in Kabul closed before he, his wife and two small daughters were able to get out. Members of our District Peace Fellowship Committee went to great lengths, and after many challenges and delays, the family made it to the University of Queensland at the end of January 2024.
The Rotary E-Club of the State of Jefferson sponsored Tamim. He plans to do his Applied Field Experience (internship) with Swisspeace in Basel. He will finish his fellowship in July of 2025. His daughters are well and happy in school, but the high tuition assessed for children of foreign students has presented major challenges. Tamim hopes ultimately to work for an international organization or teach at a university.
Tamim’s expenses for his family to leave Afghanistan with him and for his children to attend school are not included in the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Through generous donations, we have been able to help contribute to cover the tuition of Tamim’s children. If you know of anyone that would be interested in donating, please reach out to Carol Fellows, Jackie Oakley or me (Patti Eisler).
Friday, September 13th @12pm PST - Update with Rotary Peace Fellow Tamim Ebrahimi
Special Zoom meeting for an update with Tamim Ebrahimi, our Rotary Peace Fellow.
Installing solar panels in Chinle Arizona. The dates are September 26-29.
If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Jean Hamilton.
Do you know a dedicated Rotarian with a passion for service and leadership? Someone who inspires others and embodies the Rotary spirit of “Service Above Self”?
We are now accepting nominations for the position of District Governor for the 2027-2028 Rotary year.
The role of District Governor is a unique opportunity to lead and inspire Rotarians across our district. Our district has a proud tradition of leaders who have made a lasting impact, both in our local communities and beyond. These leaders have demonstrated outstanding dedication, professional expertise, and a commitment to Rotary’s core values.
If you are a current or past club president, a committed Rotarian, and someone who believes in the power of Rotary leadership, we encourage you to consider stepping forward. Alternatively, if you know a fellow Rotarian who possesses the qualities of a great leader and can guide our district into the future, we invite you to nominate them.
This is your chance to “Step up to the Plate” and help shape the future of our district. By nominating yourself or another worthy candidate, you will contribute to the ongoing success and vibrancy of our Rotary community.
Please submit your nominations no later than October 25, 2024 to drgerryk@gmail.com
Let’s continue to build a legacy of strong, effective leadership in Rotary District 5110.
Let’s hear from you!
What is the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)?
RLI is our District’s primary learning opportunity and is available to all Rotarians. Session topics cover Rotary basics, The Rotary Foundation and grants, Rotary public image and brand, membership, leadership, teamwork and more. Sessions are interactive, fun, based on principles of adult learning, and facilitated by Rotary topic experts, some of whom were past District Governors.
RLI in Ashland – SAVE THE DATE
The RLI planned for Ashland will be September 28 and 29 (Saturday and Sunday). The cost for the seminar is $200. The registration fee includes meals, materials, and refreshments. If interested in Ashland lodging, information for hotel reservations will be made available once registration is live through DACdb. More information will follow.
A registration link for this RLI seminar will be provided in the coming weeks and space is limited. You will need to secure your registration with a credit card once the link is live.
There are tentative plans for two additional RLI’s in mid-winter and early spring of 2025 in different parts of the District.
My best regards,
Gary Plano
Rotary Leadership Institute, District Chair
gary@garyplano.com
Weekly eClub "Coffee Chat" Zoom meetings
Tuesday at 12:00 PM PDT
I believe these “fellowship” meetings have been valuable. They are informal opportunities to get acquainted with our members. If it fits your schedule, I look forward to “seeing” you at the meetings.
August is Membership and New Club Development Month
August is Membership and New Club Development Month -
Throughout the month of August, Rotary Membership and New Club Development month, we’re celebrating our clubs, members, and all the good they do in their communities and around the world. While we join Rotary for many varied reasons, we remain because of the value it adds to our lives. Through the friends we make and the lives we impact, Rotary offers us opportunities to engage with a global community and make a positive difference.
We encourage you to make the most of your membership through the many activities and programs available to the Rotary family.
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