L-R District Governor Cressida Dickens, Rotaract President David Nduaku, RC Wolverhampton advisor and liaison Rotarian, Matilda Chongwa.
It was a superb occasion with a packed attendance when the 29 founder members of the newly formed Rotaract Club of The University of Wolverhampton received their charter from District Governor Cressida Dickens and their induction by the President of the sponsoring Rotary club, The City of Wolverhampton John Hollingsworth, assisted by the advisor and liaison Rotarian, Matilda Chongwa. The charter had been signed by the President of Rotary International, Francesco Arezzo.
The event began when emcee Past District Governor Richard Green introduced former Young Musician Competition winner Ella Morgan, her accompanist Brenda Arnold and Rotarian Robyn Davies MBE who entertained everybody with superb songs and a keyboard performance.
Rotaract Club of The University of Wolverhampton with the PDG Richard Green RC Wolverhampton President John Hollingsworth and the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Craig Collingswood
Not to be outdone, 5 of the Rotaractors followed by singing ‘Sweet Lovers Love the Spring’ as if to highlight the beginning of a new era for Rotary in the area, and between the verses they each cleverly spoke in differing ways about their commitment to Service above Self and co-operation with local Rotary clubs. This commitment has already been demonstrated by the Rotaractors helping those local clubs with their Santa Sleighs over the recent Christmas period. They plan to serve as stewards at forthcoming Rotary youth competitions.
Mayor Councillor Craig Collingswood in welcoming them to the city said “In joining he worldwide fellowship of Rotary you are becoming members of a great community service organisation and I am sure that you will be playing your part in supporting individuals and groups less fortunate than ourselves.”
The Club Officers. L-R Mahnaz khalafehnilsaz. Treasurer Prince-Will Adaise. Secretary Adeyemi Adebayo Membership Chair David U Ndukaku President of the Rotaract Club of the University of Wolverhampton. John Hollingsworth. President of the Rotary Club of the City of Wolverhampton. Rose Osarobey. Event Cordinator Amarachi Idika Welfare Coordinator
As he accepted the charter, incoming Rotaract President David Nduaku said “we hope to honour your investment by making a lasting, positive impact in the area, working in close partnership with our patron, the Rotary Club of The City of Wolverhampton.”