I am honored to serve as the Club President for the 2023-2024 term. With over 30 years of service since its charter in 1992, our club has become a beacon of hope for those in need. Our motto, “think global - care local”, encapsulates our commitment to addressing both global issues and the needs of our local communities.

 

One of our proudest achievements is our ongoing Cleft Lip & Palate project. Since 1994, we have provided over 2100 life-changing operations to mostly children from Bali and its surrounding islands. This year, we are excited to launch our biggest ever Cleft Lip Global Grant project in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh-Collier. Together, we aim to provide 210 operations to underprivileged children

 

In addition to our cleft lip project, we engage in a wide range of vocational and community initiatives. These include sponsoring high school and university students from underprivileged families, supporting an elementary school for disabled children, providing prosthetic legs to accident victims, assisting socially marginalized children affected by HIV, and supporting the distribution of rescue food to those in need.

 

But it’s not all work and no play! Our club organizes delightful fellowship events and gatherings, allowing our members to connect and enjoy each other’s company. One of our flagship events is The Annual Rotary Golf Tournament, its proceeds contributing significantly to our service projects.

It adds a unique touch to our activities that our members originate from 12 different nationalities.

 

I invite you to join us at our club meetings, which take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, at 12:30 pm at Hotel Merusaka Nusa Dua. Both Rotarians and non-Rotarian guests are welcome to attend these meetings, but I recommend registering your attendance through the link provided here below, as dates may occasionally change, and some meetings may be exclusive to our members.

 

If you are interested in learning more or becoming involved, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at President@rotarybali.org. 

 

Thank you for visiting our website, and I look forward to connecting with you soon.

 

Yours in service,

 

Matthias Frenzel

President 2023-2024