The Rotary Club of Portadown

About the Club
Club meetings
Club Officers
Club Activities 2002/2003
Charitable Donations 2002/2003
Nurses sponsored by Club

The Rotary Club of Portadown, founded in 1936, has currently 60 members. The club is made up of friends, professional and business men and women who meet weekly to enjoy fellowship, while at the same time supporting community service projects, locally and internationally.

Map of Craigavon areaPortadown lies in the heart of Northern Ireland, on the southern shores of Lough Neagh, and on the banks of the River Bann. It is within the district council area of Craigavon. For more information on Portadown and the surrounding area, see the links page.
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Club meetings

Top table at lunchAbout the Club
The Rotary Club of Portadown meets at the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown, every Monday lunchtime, except for Bank Holidays, between 1.00 and 2.00 pm. At the lunch meeting, Rotary business is dealt with, and there is generally a speaker, normally for 10-15 minutes. Speakers can be invited guests, or occasionally a Club member will speak on "my job".Our Club Diary gives details of forthcoming meetings and events.
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Officers 2002/2003
CLUB EXECUTIVE
Club President Kevin McDonagh Immediate Past President Eamon Mackle First Vice-President James BlaneSecond Vice-President Angela Wray  
President
Kevin McDonagh
Immediate
Past President
Eamon Mackle
First
Vice-President
James Blane
Second
Vice-President
Angela Wray
Honorary Secretary Anne Thompson Assistant Secretary James Blane
Honorary Secretary
Anne Thompson
Assistant
Honorary Secretary
James Blane
Honorary Treasurer
Mark McElroy


SERVICE CHAIRPERSONS
Communications Chairperson Gordon Gough Community Vocational Service Chairperson Angela Wray  
Communications
Gordon Gough
Community
Vocational Service
Angela Wray
Youth Activity
Wilbert McKee
Foundation Chairperson Catherine Dixon Membership Services Chairperson Colin Mathews Archive Services Chairperson Tom Lee
Foundation
Catherine Dixon
International Service
Eileen O'Rourke
Membership Services
Colin Mathews
Archive Services
Tom Lee


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Club Activities 2003/2004
Category
Description
FUND RAISING
A number of fundraising events including:
  • Fashion show
  • Car raffle
  • Sponsored cycle & walk
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
  • Provided transport for Arthritis Care Association
  • Participated in Kids Out Day with Lurgan club
  • Rotary Calendars to Senior Citizens at Christmas
  • Planting of beds at Upper Bann Institute
  • Presented "Best Kept Building" award to local business.
VOCATIONAL PROJECTS
  • Youth Leadership Scheme
INTERNATIONAL
Financial contributions made to a number of overseas charities including Polio Plus, Jaipur Limb and Water Aid.

  • Participation in Freeplay Radio project for education in Zambia
  • Spectacles collection
  • Books collection
  • Postage stamp collection for Guide Dogs for the Blind
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    FOUNDATION
    All these activities raised substantial amounts of money for the Rotary Foundation:
    • Postal Survey
    • Wine tasting
    • Christmas card sales
    • Table Quiz
    • Easter Egg raffle
    MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
    Increased membership levels by more than 10%
    YOUTH ACTIVITIES
    Provided the Nigel Frazer Perpetual Cup and Awards for Endeavour to students at the Upper Bann Institute, Portadown.
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    Charitable Donations 2002

    ROTARY FOUNDATION
    ACTION CANCER
    WATER AID
    JAIPUR LIMB PROJECT
    FIELDS OF LIFE
    CHRISTIAN HUMANITARIAN AID NI
    PORTADOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL
    ZIMBABWE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM
    YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMPETITION
    POLIO PLUS
    CHILDLINE
    CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
    CHEST, HEART & STROKE ASSOCIATION
    CARE IN CRISIS
    LOUGH NEAGH RESCUE
    THE WILLIAM KEOWN TRUST
    CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION
    ULSTER CANCER FOUNDATION
    PORTADOWN COAL RELIEF FUND
    DRUMGOR YOUTH CLUB
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    Nurses sponsored by Club

    Delia Gabor and Debora Silaghi



    The Club sponsors two nurses, Delia Gabor and Debora Silaghi, who work with children with special needs at the Leagan State Orphanage in Romania. The work is tedious, as the children have had very little attention or stimulation to develop.

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