District 2202 recognises the valuable work our Club has done in supporting Nacho Dean and his scientific voyage Espana Azul, which sampled the macro, micro and nano plastics in the waters around Spain.

Earlier this month, on behalf of RCMG Jane Sim and Pamela Lake took part in the Asociación de Mujeres Universitarias de Marbella (AMUM) scholarship award ceremony at the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella.

Seven outstanding female students from challenging or disadvantaged backgrounds were awarded scholarships to support them in attending university and RCMG was proud to contribute. The scholarships were awarded based on hard work and resulting grades and their determination to do well. Many of the girls are going on to follow STEM careers.

Speakers included the AMUM president, our godmother, Graciela Waens and the awarded girls were each introduced by an AMUM member, or by the scholarship donors. Pamela and Jane introduced a girl each and hope to keep in touch with them going forward. It was very emotional for the girls as for many it was their first time public speaking and they all did very well. To close, Isabel Cintado, the Marbella Councillor for Equality delivered an inspiring speech.

A reception followed to toast the future of these young women, they are the future! http://asociacionamum.blogspot.com/

The Rotary Citation awards recognize the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Working to achieve the citation goals helps clubs engage their members, stay relevant in their communities, and run more efficiently. When clubs achieve citation goals, they contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come

April 2023. RCM-G President Elect John Graham (L) meets with others in the District for greater co-operation

Our Club welcomed District Governor Victor Xavier Elena, and his charming wife Isabel Escotto. And thanks to Vanessa Ortiz de Zarate for helping us reach mutual multi-lingual understanding. After a detailed presentation of the Club given by President Willem (https://www.marbella-guadalmina-rotary.club/governors-visit) the Governor appreciated the Rotarian fellowship and spirit so evident in our club.

March 2023. Jennifer Jones visits District 2203 in Malaga and is presented with an EndPlasticSoup plaque. The EndPlasticSoup message went straight to the top. Jennifer Jones, President of Rotary International is presented with a plaque, during her visit to District 2203 in Spain. On the left, founding President Michael Foltinger, on the right current President Willem Falter. RC Marbella Guadalmina is an ambassador Club for EndPlasticSoup. https://endplasticsoup.nl/jennifer-jones-visits-marbella.../

A very special honorary member, Nacho Dean. A dedicated explorer and environmentalist, he has walked around the world (took 3 years), swum between the 5 continents, and is now leading an expedition to chart plastic pollution around the coasts of Spain.

https://laespanaazul.es/

The Rotary Club Marbella-Guadalmina held its inaugural President’s Charity Cup Golf Tournament on 17th December at the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort to raise money for underprivileged children in La Linea and Malaga.

Fine weather, enthusiastic golfers and a well-supported raffle resulted in €4,200 being raised. This will be shared between Hogar Betania in La Línea, Las Lagunillas in Málaga, and Cuidad de Los Niños Orphanage in Málaga.

Thanks to Jorge Querol from Los Flamingos Golf, participants enjoyed their afternoon on this picturesque course. This was followed by drinks and tapas and the prize giving ceremony at the nearby Los Flamingos Racquet Club.

Ralph Brenk of Mara Collections provided the trophies for the top three teams.

December 16 2022. Jane Sim, a member of our Projects team presents a cheque for 1000€ on behalf of the Club.