District Governor Ray Cosgrave visited the Rotary Club of Comber recently and addressed a full attendance of members outlining plans for his year in office. The main themes for Rotary in Ireland this year under the Rotary world banner of “ROTARY SHARES” are: -
• Maintaining and increasing membership
• Supporting the Rotary Foundation and specifically Project ROMBO
District Governor Ray reminded members that The Rotary Foundation, is Rotary’s only charity and has over the last 90 years has funded international Rotary club and district projects to improve the quality of life, providing health care, clean water, food, education, and other essential needs primarily in the developing world. One of the major Humanitarian Programs is PolioPlus, which seeks to eradicate the poliovirus worldwide. Through its Educational Programmes, the Foundation provides funding for some 1,200 students to study abroad each year. Grants are also awarded to university teachers to teach in developing countries and for exchanges of business and professional people.
District Governor Ray advised members that a Group Study exchange with the Northern Territories Rotary District in Australia is planned and will provide aid to East Timor which is part of the Northern Territories Rotary District, skilled non-rotary volunteers are being sought to participate in this programme.
District Governor Ray thanked the Members of the Rotary Club of Comber for their hospitality and wished the Club well in all their projects
District Governor Ray was born in Cork, Ireland, grew up there and graduated with a B. Comm. Degree from University College Cork. He later qualified as a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
During his career he has been Head of the Business Studies Department in Ashton Comprehensive School, run his own accounting training college for accounting students, and been a tax consultant and financial planner in Vancouver BC. He is currently self-employed as a consultant on tax and financial matters. Ray, a past President of the Rotary Club of Cork, has served as District Community Services and Vocational Chairman and Assistant Governor. Ray and Breege have hosted members of GSE Teams and Ambassadorial Scholars.
Ray's hobbies include sport, music, reading and visiting the Theatre. He is an avid follower of both the Cork Hurling Team and the Munster Rugby team. Breege is also a supporter of the Munster Rugby Team and is a Master Bridge Player.
If you would like to become involved in the activities of Comber Rotary Club or make a donation towards Project ROMBO you can find out more “About us” by visiting http://www.comberrotary.org/ or
by telephoning the Secretary on 028 9187 2065
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