2023–24

Taking Over with Hope, Entering a Magical Year

Having taken over with hope from our President İlayda Helvacı Özbozdağlı, we are entering a year in which we will witness the magic of our President Adil Kılınç.

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Handover Ceremony Invitation — İlayda Helvacı Özbozdağlı to Adil Kılınç

As we leave behind a term in which we created hope in the world, our first journey toward a magical term begins. At our club's 856th meeting, the 17th of our term, our esteemed Club President İlayda HELVACI ÖZBOZDAĞLI…

Joint Meeting of Three Clubs: Incoming Boards Announced

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its May meeting together with the Rotaract Club of Mersin Toros and the Rotaract Club of Mersin Akdeniz. At this meeting, our President-elect Adil Kılınç (Rotaract Club of Mersin),…

A Rota-Love Story: İlayda and Emre's Wedding

We're overjoyed to witness a true ROTA-LOVE story! Together with our Rotaract friends, we celebrated the wedding of our Club President İlayda Helvacı and Emre Özbozdağlı, Treasurer of the Mersin Akdeniz Rotaract Club.…

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Presidential Collar Passes from İlayda Helvacı to Adil Kılınç

At the gala night of the 1923 Republic Conference, our Club President İlayda Helvacı passed her presidential collar to our President-elect Adil Kılınç. A wonderful term filled with the magic of Rotary awaits us. Create…

Rota-Love: A Marriage Proposal at the Conference Gala

Rota-Love came true! On the gala day of the Conference, Emre Özbozdağlı, Treasurer of the Rotaract Club of Mersin Akdeniz, proposed to İlayda Helvacı, President of the Rotaract Club of Mersin. All of the district’s…

35th Rotaract Conference of District 2430

The Rotaract Club of Mersin attended the 35th Rotaract Conference of District 2430, held on 10–12 May. Thank you to all our Rotaract friends who worked hard throughout the term, and to the Atakum Rotaract Club for all…

“Köpekler” Play for the Benefit of Buradayız Hatay

With the support of Tiyatro Agon, the Rotaract Club of Mersin organized a performance of the play “Köpekler” (Dogs) at the Yenişehir Atatürk Cultural Center. We transferred all of the proceeds to fund the value-creating…

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April Meeting — Guest: Soner Şanal on Underwater Sports

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its April meeting. Our guest speaker Soner Şanal shared exciting insights into underwater sports, scuba and tank diving, and lifeguarding. Thank you to Soner Şanal for a fantastic…

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Charity Play "Köpekler" for the Buradayız Hatay Association

Tickets are now on sale for the play "Köpekler" (Dogs), staged with the support of the Rotaract Club of Mersin and the Buradayız Hatay Association on Friday, 5 April, at 20.30 at the Yenişehir Atatürk Cultural Centre.…

Pot Painting and Succulent Planting Workshop

This time, the Rotaract Club of Mersin came together for an event where we had a lovely time and nourished our souls. Guided by our instructor, we first painted our pots and then planted succulents. Thank you to all our…

Guitar Donation to a High School in Mezitli

With the proceeds from our events, the Rotaract Club of Mersin donated 2 guitars to a high school in Mezitli that wants to set up a choir, in line with its needs. Create Hope in the World!

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Pot Painting and Succulent Planting Workshop — Announcement

We're back with a wonderful workshop! Over coffee and good conversation, we'll be decorating pots with original designs and planting succulents. The only thing you need to bring is your amazing energy. Create Hope in…

Joint Meeting of 5 Rotaract Clubs — Financial Literacy Seminar

On Wednesday, 20 March, 5 Rotaract clubs are coming together for our joint meeting, a “Financial Literacy Seminar.” Our guest will be Yıldız Sevener, a member of the Foder Association and Vice President of the Board of…

Joint Meeting — Financial Literacy Seminar and Member Induction

On 20 March 2024, the Rotaract Club of Mersin attended the joint meeting hosted by the Rotaract Club of Mersin Toros. Our guest at the meeting, Yıldız Sevener — a member of the Foder Association and Vice President of…

Climate Talks 2 — Speaker: Prof. Dr. Doğanay Tolunay

On 19 March 2024, we held Climate Talks 2, organized in collaboration with the Rotaract Clubs of Mersin, İzmir, Ankara Koru, Bursa, Çankaya and Erenköy. We thank our speaker, Prof. Dr. Doğanay Tolunay, for the…

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36th Rotaract District Assembly, District 2430

The Rotaract Club of Mersin attended the 36th Rotaract District Assembly of Rotary International District 2430, held on 8–10 March. Thank you to the Rotaract Club of Ulus for this magnificent organization and their…

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February Meeting — 2024–25 Board of Directors Announced

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its February meeting. At this meeting, our President-elect Adil Kılınç announced the 2024–25 Board of Directors and Extended Board team. We wish next term’s team a joyful, magical term.…

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Remembering Those We Lost in the 6 February Earthquakes

We are still in “that” moment. Our pain has not eased for a single moment… We remember with respect and love the fellow citizens we lost in the Kahramanmaraş-centred earthquake disaster of 6 February 2023. Our…

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2024–25 Theme Announced

Our 2024–25 theme has been announced! We wish our President-elect Adil Kılınç every success in advance.

Presidents’ Mid-Year Review Summit and Vice Presidents’ Meeting

With half the term now behind us, the Presidents’ Mid-Year Review Summit and Vice Presidents’ Meeting that we, the Rotaract family, have been eagerly awaiting is finally here. Hosted this term by the Rotaract Club of…

Traditional New Year Visit to Pediatric Oncology Patients

Ahead of the New Year, we made our visit to pediatric oncology patients, a traditional project of the Rotaract Club of Mersin, to bring them hope and put smiles on their faces. Thank you to the members and guests who…

First Ocakbaşı Gathering of the Year — Hosted by Dilara Uğurlu

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held the first Ocakbaşı gathering of the year, hosted by our dear guest Dilara Uğurlu. Thank you to all the members and guests who joined this lovely event. Create Hope in the World!

January Meeting — In-Club Training Seminar by Rtn. Rtc. Hakan Kunt

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its January meeting. Our guest speaker, Rtn. Rtc. Hakan Kunt — both a member of our club and our Past DRR — joined us with an in-club training seminar. We thank Rtn. Rtc. Hakan Kunt for…

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Presidents' Mid-Year Review Summit and Vice Presidents' Meeting

Just days to go until the 2023–24 "Presidents' Mid-Year Review Summit and Vice Presidents' Meeting", hosted by the Rotaract Club of Mersin and the Rotaract Club of Mersin Akdeniz! We're delighted to be getting together…

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DRR Visit to Group 4 Clubs

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we took part in the DRR visit to the Group 4 clubs, hosted by the Mersin Akdeniz Rotaract Club. As presidents, we gave presentations on the projects and events we have carried out…

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December Meeting — Guest: Belgin Gürağaç, “A Step Toward Equality”

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its December meeting. At the meeting, our guest speaker Belgin GÜRAĞAÇ, President of the Women’s Assembly of the Mersin City Council, shared her talk “A Step Toward Equality,” on the…

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December Meeting Invitation — Guest: Belgin Gürağaç

Dear Rotaract friends, At the December meeting of our term, in which we will create hope in the world, we will be delighted to welcome our esteemed guest Belgin GÜRAĞAÇ, President of the Mersin City Council Women's…

Group 4 Clubs Charity Yoga for LÖSEV

As the Group 4 Rotaract clubs, together with our members and prospective members, we'll be resting our souls with a yoga session at Studio34 Cafe, the venue of Master Yoga Instructor Asya Jeyan Çat — and by joining this…

November Meeting and Membership Induction

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its November meeting. We reviewed the projects we've carried out so far this term and discussed the work ahead for our new projects. We also held a membership induction ceremony. Welcome…

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Republic Centenary Ball in Ankara

The Rotaract Club of Mersin attended the Republic Centenary Ball hosted by the Rotary Club of Ankara Beysukent and the Rotary Club of Ankara International. Shine on — you're 100 years old! Create Hope in the World!

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Group 4 Clubs’ “Yogaya Merhaba” (Hello, Yoga) Project

As the Group 4 clubs of District 2430, we came together on Sunday, 26 November, for the “Yogaya Merhaba” (Hello, Yoga) project. Together with our members and prospective members, the Group 4 Rotaract clubs did yoga at…

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Second Library in Malatya in Memory of Rtc. Medine Çam

As the Rotaract Clubs of Antakya, Ankara Koru, Erenköy and Mersin, we are setting up a second library in Malatya to keep alive the memory of our friend Rtc. Medine Çam, whom we lost in the 6 February earthquakes. We…

Notice Diabetes Project — 300 People Screened at Sayapark Mall

As part of our Diyabeti Fark Et (“Notice Diabetes”) project, we screened 300 people for diabetes by measuring their blood sugar at Sayapark Mall. In this project, which we launched with the message “Eat right, stay…

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"Come Join Us" Stand at Sayapark Mall

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we set up our "Come Join Us" stand at Sayapark Mall, telling visitors what Rotary and Rotaract are all about and handing out our brochures. Thank you to all our members who put in the…

World Diabetes Day (14 November)

Today, 14 November, is World Diabetes Day. With a healthy lifestyle, diabetes can be prevented! Eat well. Stay active. Protect yourself from diabetes. Create Hope in the World!

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2nd Board of Directors Meeting of the Term

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held the 2nd Board of Directors meeting of the term. Create Hope in the World!

Underwater Flag Unfurling on Republic Day

The Rotaract Club of Mersin thanks our member Rtc. Tahir Egemen Bahçeci, who represented our club at the underwater flag-unfurling event held on Republic Day (29 October), and the Akdeniz Underwater Sports Club for…

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October Ocakbaşı Gathering — Hosted by Cem Yılmazer

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its October Ocakbaşı gathering, hosted by Cem Yılmazer. Thank you to all our members and guests who joined us for this lovely evening. Create Hope in the World!

Stand at the 5th Mersin Kushimoto Street Artists Festival

We took part in the 5th Mersin Kushimoto Street Artists Festival organised by the Rotary Club of Mersin. With the proceeds from the lemonade and basil sherbet we sold at our festival stand, we contributed to the arts…

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Behind the Scenes of Our Festival Preparations

How did the festival preparations begin, and how did they turn out? Every stage was a fun event in itself.

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6th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Ayhan Demir on Animal Rights

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its 845th meeting, the 6th of our term. At this lovely meeting, our guest speaker Ayhan Demir, Mersin Provincial Representative of the Confederation for Animals' Right to Life, shared…

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3 Days to the 5th Mersin Kushimoto Street Artists Festival

Only 3 days left until the Mersin Kushimoto Street Artists Festival! Organized traditionally by the Rotary Club of Mersin and held for the 5th time this year, the festival brings together street artists, local brands,…

Rotary Club of Akdeniz 6th Traditional Jazz Night

We attended the 6th Traditional Jazz Night organised by the Rotary Club of Akdeniz. Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Akdeniz and the Rotaract Club of Akdeniz for this lovely event. Create Hope in the World!

Textile Collection Drive for the Mersin Animal Shelter

In honour of World Animal Day on 4 October, we at the Rotaract Club of Mersin have set out to collect all unused household textiles (clothes, rugs, curtains, bed sheets) until 4 December and deliver them to the Mersin…

September Workplace Visit — Busu Art Coffee.co

We held our September workplace visit at Busu Art Coffee.co, owned by our valued member Begüm Çalıkoğlu Yurt and her husband Ulaş. At this lovely get-together, our Interact friends Bora and Doğa led us in some exciting…

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Every Toy Is a Hope Project — A Call from the Presidents

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin and the Rotaract Club of Mersin Akdeniz, we have decided to put smiles on the faces of the children at the Child Protection Agency with toys through the “Every Toy Is a Hope” project. With…

5th Meeting of the Term — Guest: Meral Özgül

The Rotaract Club of Mersin held its 844th meeting, the 5th of our term. Thank you to our guest speaker Meral Özgül for enlightening us with her presentation “How Ready Are We to Become ‘Us’?” Create Hope in the World!

Every Toy Is a Hope Project

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin and the Rotaract Club of Mersin Akdeniz, we have said since the opening of our new term that we would bring hope to the world. Now, how about turning our words into action? With the “Every…

Workplace Visit to Committee Chair Ruken Yavaş

We visited the workplace of our Public Image and Corporate Communications Committee Chair, Ruken Yavaş. We thank her for her warm hospitality.

Victory Day (30 August)

Some victories are won once and remembered a thousand times.

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Pedalling Toward Hope — Bicycles for Children on Victory Day

In the 100th year of our Republic: “Pedalling Toward Hope”. We're celebrating Victory Day (30 August) by giving children the bicycles we bought for them as gifts.

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Pedaling Toward Hope with 100 Bicycles — Samandağ, Hatay

On Victory Day, 30 August, we were in Samandağ, Hatay, to deliver presents to our children, the hope of the future, in a project led and organized by the Rotary Club of Mersin. In the 100th year of the Republic, we…

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Pedaling Toward Hope with 100 Bicycles — Samandağ, Hatay

On 30 August, Victory Day, we were in Samandağ, Hatay, to deliver bicycles to our children, the hope of the future. We are delighted to have carried out the “Pedaling Toward Hope with 100 Bicycles” project — organized…

Group 4 Clubs Joint Meeting — Guest: Prof. Dr. Taşkıner Ketenci

On Saturday, 19 August, we attended the Joint Meeting of the Group 4 Clubs. At the meeting, attended by District 2430 Rotaract Representative Oktay Çelen, District Training Leader Gülsem Erdoğan Yöş, District Secretary…

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First August Meeting and New Members

We held the first August meeting of our new term, in which we will Create Hope in the World. We talked about our projects and events. Thank you to our guest speaker Rtn. Rtc. Tolga Ünlü for enlightening us with his…

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Pedaling Toward Hope with 100 Bicycles in the Republic’s 100th Year

Seeing faded hopes and lost dreams, we as the Rotary family reminded people where they had left off in their lives — like bookmarks placed between the pages of a half-read book. We worked tirelessly to help people hold…

2023–24 Term Opening at Anıtkabir

On 8 July 2023, as the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we opened our term at Anıtkabir, in the presence of our Great Leader Atatürk, with the call to "Create Hope in the World", hosted by the Kızılay Rotaract Club and the…

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Best Wishes to the 2023–24 Board

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we wish every success in the new term to our 2023–24 President İlayda Helvacı, our Secretary Simay Kurtoğlu Ünlü, our Treasurer Osman Ergin, our Board member Çağrı Sağırlar, and our…

New Term Begins Under “Create Hope in the World”

As the Rotaract Club of Mersin, we've begun our new term with excitement under this year's theme, “Create Hope in the World”. Here's to a term in which, with the support of all our dear Rotaract friends, we create hope…

Fellowship Through Service

Besides improving other people’s living conditions, Rotaract members also make a valuable contribution to their own lives by building strong friendships that last for many years with people who share similar goals and…

Rotaract Club of Mersin, Ready for Action

The Rotaract Club of Mersin is ready for action!

District Governor Handover Ceremony

Rotary Club of Mersin Handover Ceremony

Rotary Club of Mersin Handover Ceremony

Handover Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Mersin

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