2014–15

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (19 May)

Happy Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (19 May)!

Doğru Rota Project — 4th Leg: Bahçeşehir College

We held the 4th leg of our Doğru Rota (Right Route) Project, again at Bahçeşehir College, this time for the verbal (humanities) track students. Thank you to our speakers who introduced their professions and to everyone…

18th Meeting of the Term — With the Olba Rotary Club

We held the 18th meeting of our term, attended by our esteemed Olba Rotary Club President Ata Şentut and members of the Olba Rotary Club, featuring an olive oil tasting by our Secretary Ece Fulya Erden and a first aid…

Doğru Rota Project, 3rd Leg — Bahçeşehir College

We held the 3rd leg of our Doğru Rota (Right Route) Project, this time at Bahçeşehir College for the science and math track students. We thank our speakers who introduced their professions and everyone who contributed.

Kızkalesi Rotaract’s ROTABÜS Project Presentation

We attended the meeting hosted by the Rotaract Club of Kızkalesi, where its ongoing ROTABÜS project was introduced and certificates of appreciation were presented.

17th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Mersin GİAD President Alper Gürsoy

At the 17th meeting of our term, our guest speaker Alper Gürsoy, President of the Mersin Association of Entrepreneurial Businessmen (Mersin GİAD) and a well-known name in the business world, shared his experience in…

7th Ocakbaşı Gathering of the Term — Rakı Night

We held the 7th Ocakbaşı gathering of our term with a rakı night out theme, hosted by our guest member Nazlı Sıdalı.

ROTABÜS Project — Beach Clean-up in Tece

As part of the first leg of the Rotaract Club of Kızkalesi’s ROTABÜS project, we all came together for a beach clean-up in Tece.

National Sovereignty and Children's Day (23 April)

Happy National Sovereignty and Children's Day (23 April)!

44 Members at the 27th District Rotaract Assembly

We wrapped up the 27th District Rotaract Assembly with a 44-strong delegation

27th District Rotaract Assembly

We completed the 27th District Rotaract Assembly with 44 participants from our club.

District Assembly Leadership Games

Leadership games at the District Assembly

27th District Rotaract Assembly Flag Ceremony

27th District Rotaract Assembly Flag Ceremony

The proud moment of our 44-strong delegation at the flag ceremony of the 27th District Rotaract Assembly

Video

Incoming DRR İpek Bozkurt and the District Team

Incoming District Rotaract Representative İpek Bozkurt and the District Team. Congratulations to our Club President Andaç Kolukısa, who will serve next term as Deputy DRR responsible for the Group 4 clubs.

27th District Rotaract Assembly Gala

The Gala of the 27th District Rotaract Assembly.

District Assembly: Last 8 Days for Early Registration

Admit it, you've missed it too! Come on, let's meet at the District Assembly! Only 8 days left for early registration! Are you ready to take action? 3–5 April 2015, Limak Limra Hotel & Resort, Kemer…

Photo · 3 April 2015

Rotaract Club of Tarsus Charter Ball

Our Club President Andaç Kolukısa attended the Charter Ball of the Rotaract Club of Tarsus. Congratulations to the Rotaract Club of Tarsus; we wish them every success...

Turkey–Greece Friendship Bridge Concert

We attended the Iris Mavraki Turkey–Greece Friendship Bridge concert, with our very own member Selin Oyan playing in the orchestra.

Rotary Club of Olba Charter Ball

We attended the Charter Ball of the Rotary Club of Olba. We wish the club every success, to all its members and above all to our Past DRR Ersay Ersoy...

Rotary Club of Olba Charter Ball

We attended the Charter Ball of the Rotary Club of Olba. We wish every success to all its members, above all our Past DRR Ersay Ersoy.

15th Meeting of the Term — Rotaract Week with Akdeniz Rotaract

We held the 15th meeting of our term jointly with the Rotaract Club of Akdeniz on the occasion of Rotaract Week. At this meeting we showed the surprise farewell video we had prepared for our Past DRR Ersay Ersoy, and he…

Taking Part in the TLG (Community Leaders Are Coming) Project

We took part in the TLG (Toplum Liderleri Geliyor – “Community Leaders Are Coming”) Project, which our sponsor club, the Rotary Club of Mersin, has been running jointly with Mersin University for 8 years.

Down Syndrome Awareness Day (21 March)

Down syndrome is not a disease to be cured; it is a genetic difference. We celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Day on 21 March.

100th Anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory (18 March)

On the 100th anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory (18 March), we respectfully remember our martyrs.

Çanakkale Martyrs' Remembrance Week

Marking the Çanakkale Martyrs' Remembrance Week. "Heroes who shed your blood on the soil of this country! Here you lie in the soil of a friendly nation. Sleep in peace and quiet. You lie side by side, in each other's…

6th Ocakbaşı Gathering of the Term — Hatay Cuisine Theme

We held the 6th Ocakbaşı gathering of our term, wonderfully hosted by our dear Secretary Ece Fulya Erden, with a Hatay cuisine theme. With a variety of Hatay mezes, dishes and even desserts, it was an Ocakbaşı whose…

World Rotaract Week

We're proud to be Rotaractors. Happy World Rotaract Week!

Animal Shelter Project — First Leg

Led by Işın Yalçın, one of our guest members, we carried out the first leg of our Animal Shelter project. Thank you to everyone who lent a hand.

International Women's Day (8 March)

Wishing for a safe and peaceful country free of violence against women, we celebrate International Women's Day (8 March) with all women!

14th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Ful Uğurhan on Women’s Rights

At the 14th meeting of our term, on the occasion of Women’s Day on 8 March, our guest speaker Ful Uğurhan gave a presentation on women’s rights and answered our questions. Our Vice President Yasin Sayid also announced…

14th Meeting of the Term — Guest: ROTEX Student Christian Demand

At the 14th Meeting of our term, our guest Christian Demand, a 17-year-old ROTEX (Rotary Youth Exchange) student from Germany, told us about ROTEX and shared his experiences. At the same time, Deniz Özsüslü, the sibling…

TOBB Young Entrepreneurs Board Networking Event

The TOBB Young Entrepreneurs Board Networking Event, held at the Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Rotaract Club of Mersin and the Mersin Young Entrepreneurs Board.

Project Committee Meeting

We're at a committee meeting about our project.

5th Ocakbaşı Gathering of the Term — Wine, Cheese and Sucuk

From the 5th Ocakbaşı gathering of our term, hosted by our guest member Duygu Bilgin, with a wine & cheese + sucuk theme

Rotary International Turns 110

Today, 23 February, marks the 110th anniversary of Rotary International, founded by Paul Harris on 23 February 1905!

13th Meeting of the Term

We held the 13th meeting of our term.

For Özgecan Aslan: No to Violence Against Women

For Özgecan Aslan: No to violence against women.

Presidents and Vice Presidents Mid-Year Review Meeting

From the Presidents and Vice Presidents Mid-Year Review Meeting... Our Club President Andaç Kolukısa and Vice President Yasin Sayid.

12th Meeting of the Term — Healthy Eating Presentation

At the 12th meeting of our term, our guest member Duygu Bilgin gave us an informative presentation on "Healthy Eating".

Football Match with the Rotaract Club of Tarsus

Our football match with the Rotaract Club of Tarsus — full of fellowship, and one we hope to repeat...

Visit to Mezitli Municipality: Barrier-Free Park Project

Together with our valued Board members, our Community Service Committee Chair and our Barrier-Free Committee Chair, we visited Neşet Tarhan in his office at Mezitli Municipality and discussed the barrier-free park…

Two Weeks to Go Until RotAdana

Only 2 weeks to go until RotAdana, hosted by the Rotaract Club of Adana Çukurova. Presidents and Vice Presidents, make sure your registrations are complete. See you in Adana! You can register at…

11th Meeting of the Term — Joint with Tarsus and Kızkalesi Rotaract

We held the 11th meeting of our term as a joint meeting with the Rotaract Clubs of Tarsus and Kızkalesi. Our guest speakers — Latin dance instructor Deniz Randa from D&S Dance Academy, together with Selim Cizdan and…

Joint Meeting and Bowling Tournament

After our joint meeting, the night came to a fun close with a bowling tournament organized by the Rotaract Club of Tarsus.

Painting a Children’s Room at Mersin University Hospital

On Saturday, 17 January, we picked up our brushes together and helped paint the children’s room at the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ward of Mersin University Faculty of Medicine. Many thanks to everyone who lent a…

10th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Berkant Tunç, Plastic Surgeon

At the 10th meeting of our term, the first of the new year, our guest speaker, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist Berkant Tunç, shared the latest in aesthetic surgery and its lesser-known sides…

Happy New Year

The Rotaract Club of Mersin wishes everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful new year! :)

Rotaract Training Seminar at Toros University

Today we attended the Rotaract Training Seminar at Toros University together with our prospective new members. We thank our Deputy DRR responsible for Rotaract Training Seminars, Burrak Ummansu, for the informative…

New Year's Party Project at the Children's Clinic

We held our New Year's Party project at the Children's Clinic of Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. The children were overjoyed. We thank everyone who contributed to the project.

4th Ocakbaşı Gathering of the Term — Pizza & Taboo

We held the 4th Ocakbaşı gathering of our term, hosted by our Treasurer Muzaffer Soyer, with a Pizza & Taboo theme...

Birthday Celebration for Past President Kıvanç Kolukısa

We all celebrated the birthday of our Past President Kıvanç Kolukısa together at Süreyya Fasıl!

New Year's Party Project at the Children's Clinic

We held our New Year's Party project at the Children's Clinic of Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. The children were so happy. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the project.

9th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Hatice İğde

At the 9th meeting of our term, our guest speaker Hatice İğde enlightened us on “Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship in Business Life.”

9th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Hatice İğde

At the 9th meeting of our term, our guest speaker Hatice İğde enlightened us on "Entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship in business life".

Doğru Rota Project — 2nd Leg: Toros College

Led by our Vocational Service Committee Chair Tuğçe Nayır, we held the second leg of our “Doğru Rota” (Right Route) project at Toros College. Thank you to our speakers Andaç Kolukısa, Tuğçe Nayır, Fatih Ocak, Ali Göçer…

Human Rights Day (10 December)

With the wish that brotherhood, equality and peace may prevail all over the world... Happy Human Rights Day, 10 December!

Celebrating Erol Ergenç's Birthday

We're celebrating the birthday of Erol Ergenç, one of our most senior Board members, all together at Buena Vista! :)

8th Meeting of the Term

The 8th meeting of our term.

8th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Serhat Güneş

At the 8th meeting of our term, our guest speaker Serhat Güneş gave us a presentation on paragliding and answered all our questions.

At Kabasakal Pub After the Meeting

All together at Kabasakal Pub after the meeting!

World Miners' Day (4 December)

On 4 December, World Miners' Day, we respectfully remember all the mine workers we have lost...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December)

3 December, International Day of Persons with Disabilities! The greatest barrier is a lack of love!

World AIDS Day (1 December)

1 December, World AIDS Day! Let's raise awareness not just for one day, but every day!

Teachers' Day (24 November)

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we celebrate Teachers' Day for Head Teacher Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and all our teachers who follow in his light...

7th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurcan Gökçakan

At the 7th meeting of our term, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurcan Gökçakan, a faculty member of the Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Mersin University’s Faculty of Education, gave us a presentation on “The…

World Children’s Rights Day (20 November)

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we celebrate World Children’s Rights Day on 20 November...

3rd Ocakbaşı Gathering of the Term — Hosted by Dilek Adaklı

We held the 3rd Ocakbaşı gathering of our term, hosted by Dilek Adaklı, one of our guest members.

Happy Birthday to Our Secretary Ece Fulya Erden

Happy birthday to our dear Secretary, Ece Fulya Erden!

Doğru Rota Career Project at Doğa Koleji

Today, led by our Vocational Service Committee Chair Tuğçe Nayır, we carried out our "Doğru Rota" (Right Route) project at Doğa Koleji. Members of ours from a range of professions (H. Çağrı Ezerer, Gökçe Aydın, Kıvanç…

10 November: Remembering Atatürk

We remember our Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with love and respect.

6th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Photographer Tahir Özgür

We held the sixth meeting of our term with a colorful presentation by photographer Tahir Özgür, recipient of the Rotary Club of Mersin's vocational service award.

Together at Kabasakal Pub After the Meeting

After the meeting, we're all together at Kabasakal Pub...

Happy Birthday, Gizem Ateş

Today is the birthday of one of our young members, Gizem Ateş. Once again, we wish her many happy returns!

Photo · 3 November 2014

Halloween Party for the Barrier-Free Park Project

The Halloween Party organized for our “Barrier-Free Park” project... We thank everyone who supported it and contributed their effort.

Halloween Party for the Barrier-Free Park Project

The "Halloween Party" held for our "Engelsiz Park" (Barrier-Free Park) project. Thank you to everyone who supported it and put in the effort...

Halloween Party for the Barrier-Free Park

The Halloween Party organized for our “Engelsiz Park” (Barrier-Free Park) project. We thank everyone who supported it and put in their effort.

Halloween Party for the Barrier-Free Park Project

The Halloween Party organized for our “Barrier-Free Park” project... We thank everyone who supported it and contributed their effort.

Halloween Party for the Barrier-Free Park Project

The “Halloween Party” organized for our “Engelsiz Park” (Barrier-Free Park) project. Thank you to everyone who supported it and contributed their effort...

Mersin Clubs Joint Meeting — Hosted by Toros Rotaract

Our Mersin Clubs Joint Meeting, hosted by the Rotaract Club of Toros.

Club Assembly

We held our club assembly.

Countdown to the Halloween Party for the Barrier-Free Park

The countdown has begun for the Halloween Party organized for our “Barrier-Free Park” project!

91st Anniversary of the Republic

Happy 91st anniversary of our Republic!

2nd Ocakbaşı Gathering of the Term

Our term’s 2nd Ocakbaşı gathering is underway, hosted by our Vice President.

Barbecue Show by Our President at Ocakbaşı

A barbecue show from our President!

World Polio Day

— End Polio Now.

Invitation to biKase's 1st Anniversary

biKase, the lovely restaurant run by one of our new members, is celebrating its 1st birthday. We invite everyone to biKase on Wednesday, 22 October 2014, to taste its delicious dishes :) biKase is turning 1! Spread the…

Rotaract–Interact Night with RI President Gary Huang

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we took part in the Rotaract–Interact night held at the Adana Sailing Club, attended by Rotary International President Gary Huang and his dear wife Corrina.

New Members Pinned by RI President Gary Huang

Our new MRTC members, who joined us and had their pins fastened by Rotary International President Gary Huang.

Speech by Rotary International President Gary Huang

Rotary International President Gary Huang delivers his speech.

With Rotary International President Gary Huang

We're together with Rotary International President Gary Huang.

Sending Off Our Wish Balloon

And we sent our wish balloon flying too...

RI President Gary CK Huang Visits Mersin Rotary's Stand

On Rotary Day, Rotary International President Gary CK Huang visited the olive oil stand of our sponsor club, the Rotary Club of Mersin...

Rotary Day Gala Dinner in Adana

Our Club President and our Past DRR also attended the Rotary Day Gala Dinner held at the Adana Sheraton Hotel.

Get-Together Before the Rotaract-Interact Night

All together at the kebab restaurant before the Rotaract-Interact night

MRTC at the Movies

MRTC at the movies! Thanks to our Club Administration Committee Chair.

Photo · 11 October 2014

Group 1 Vocational Service Awards Ceremony

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we're at the District 2430 Group 1 Rotary Clubs Vocational Service Awards Ceremony.

Eid al-Adha Greetings

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we wish you all a happy Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) and many more holidays spent with your loved ones.

3rd Meeting of the Term — Guest: Drama Expert Volkan Güneri

We held the 3rd meeting of our term with a presentation by drama expert Volkan Güneri. We played all sorts of games and got our first taste of improvisational theatre.

After the Meeting at Marina TAPS

After the meeting, we're all together at Marina TAPS!

First Meeting of the Rotaract Club of Tarsus

The first meeting of the Rotaract Club of Tarsus. As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we wish the Rotaract Club of Tarsus every success in its new term...

Support for Andaçlı Primary School in Patnos, Ağrı

We supported a meaningful project run by the Rotaract Club of Akdeniz together with the Rotary Club of Akdeniz. We collected school supplies and clothes we no longer use, to be sent to Andaçlı Primary School in Patnos,…

2014–15 Term Group 1 Institute

We're at the Group 1 Institute of the 2014–15 term, hosted by the Rotary Club of Mersin.

Our Secretary Speaks as a Panelist at the Group Institute

Our dear Secretary Ece Fulya Erden spoke about Rotaract as one of the panelists at the Group Institute. Congratulations, Fulya!

First Meeting of the Term — Presentation on Local Wines

At the first meeting of our term, Erkan Anılan gave us a presentation on local wines, sharing his knowledge along with a tasting.

Happy Birthday to Our Treasurer

Once again, happy birthday to our Treasurer!

After the Meeting at Kabasakal Pub

After the meeting, we're all together at Kabasakal Pub.

The Term’s First Newsletter at Our First Meeting

The first newsletter of our term, with its surprise content, awaits us at our first meeting this evening!

1st Presidents' Meeting and Visit to Anıtkabir

The 1st Presidents' Meeting we held in Ankara over the weekend, and our visit to Anıtkabir

Our Treasurer's Birthday

17 September 2014: Yes, today is our Treasurer's birthday! Wishing our newly minted lawyer many happy returns!

Victory Day (30 August)

Happy Victory Day (30 August)!

First Joint Meeting of the Term

13 July 2014 — The first joint meeting of our term. Our Past President, our President and our President-elect, all together...

First Joint Meeting of the Term — Hosted by Kızkalesi Rotaract

From the first joint meeting of our term, hosted by the Rotaract Club of Kızkalesi.

Büyükeceli Trip and Our President's Birthday

Our trip to Büyükeceli, our club's first event, and our President's birthday celebration, 6 September 2013