Rotary Club La Valette Summer BBQ 2026 – An Evening of Fellowship, Generosity and Service
Rotary Club La Valette’s 2026 Summer BBQ brought together over 125 members, families and friends for an evening of fellowship, generosity and community spirit at Tigné Beach Bathing Club. Supporting the St Jeanne Antide Foundation, the event combined warm camaraderie, excellent food and a successful raffle to raise funds for vulnerable families.
Rotarian Dr Edward Fenech Presents Update on Rotary La Valette’s Long Standing India Project
Rotarian Dr Edward Fenech presented an inspiring update on Rotary La Valette’s long-standing India Project, tracing its journey from post-tsunami reconstruction to today’s educational, welfare, medical, and community support initiatives. His work now includes dyslexia-focused learning difficulties programmes, continuing the Club’s commitment to dignity, opportunity, and lasting impact in Tamil Nadu.
Saluti da Palermo: Rotary District 2110 Celebrates Service and Leadership
Rotary District 2110 (Sicily and Malta) celebrated its 48th Annual Conference in Palermo, uniting over 500 Rotarians in fellowship and service. Rotary La Valette shone at the Gala Dinner. At the same time, Governor Sergio Malizia’s leadership and Lina Ricciardello’s historic appointment as the District’s first female Governor marked a new era of Rotary achievement and inspiration.
Rotary Club La Valette Celebrates Handover Dinner and Welcomes New Rotary Year
Rotary Club La Valette celebrated its annual Handover Dinner at the Marsa Sports Club, marking the close of Clare Vassallo’s presidency and welcoming incoming President Annemarie Bianchi. The evening highlighted fellowship, service achievements, new member inductions, and special recognitions, setting a warm and optimistic tone for the new Rotary year.
A Cultural Glimpse into Japan: An Evening of Tradition and Origami at Rotary La Valette
With its diverse membership representing many nationalities, Rotary Club La Valette Malta continues to exemplify international Rotarian fellowship. On Tuesday, 9 June, member Juli Tsukui offered an engaging introduction to the culture of her homeland, Japan, and concluded the evening with an interactive Origami session. The presentation provided both insight and light hearted enjoyment for members and guests.
S.A.L.C. District 2110 – Leadership, Training and Vision to “Create Lasting Impact”
Rotary Club La Valette participated in the District 2110 S.A.L.C. in Giardini Naxos on 16–17 May, where leaders from Sicily and Malta gathered for training, planning, and fellowship. The seminar focused on leadership development, membership growth, project impact, and Rotary’s shared commitment to creating lasting, meaningful change across our communities.
The View from Above – Aviation, Pilots and Aircraft
Rotary Club La Valette gathered on 12 May for a fellowship evening that opened with a heartfelt tribute to the late Rotarian Bryan Sullivan. Fellow Rotarian Tancredi Vella then delivered an engaging talk, “The View from Above,” offering members an accessible and fascinating journey through the world of aviation.
Visit to RIDT ALS Research Labs
Rotary Club La Valette visited the RIDT ALS research labs at the University of Malta, contributing €10,000 through a District Grant. Members learned about genome sequencing, fruit fly research models, and donated blood samples to support comparative studies. The visit highlighted Rotary’s commitment to advancing vital medical research.
The Order of St John and Female Monasteries in Malta
Rotary Club La Valette hosted Prof. Petra Caruana Dingli for a fascinating talk on the Order of St John’s female monasteries. Members, guests, and visiting Rotarians from Pescara explored how these communities shaped the Order’s spiritual and social mission, including the enduring legacy of St Ursula Monastery in Valletta.
RC Damme meets RC La Valette Malta
Rotary Club La Valette hosted members of Rotary Club Damme for a memorable weekend of fellowship, cultural visits, and shared Rotary purpose. A dinner at the Royal Malta Yacht Club celebrated the friendship between the clubs and their joint USD 40,000 Global Grant supporting Dar T’Ghanniqa t’Omm.