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committed to matching the millions of dollars donated by Microsoft founder Bill
it affects people - both the offender and the victim.”
Gates in a global initiative aimed at eradicating polio,” said Clare.
Her involvement with the Rotary Club in Plympton provides a natural outlet for
Members of Rotary International have pledged to raise £70 million over the next
interest in serving the community.
years to support the campaign spearheaded by the World Health Organisation.
She is this year’s President of the Club and is also district officer for Rotoract -
“On a local level we also support a range of organisations and projects,” said
the young people’s version of Rotary. She is one of only a handful of women
Clare, “including a local friendship club and scout group.”
members - and would love to see more joining the club. In between her work in the magistrates courts and her Rotary activities, Clare is
“We have a complete cross-section of people among our 30
also a home education advisor for Plymouth, working with local
members and we would be pleased to welcome more folks to
families who choose to educate their children at home.
our ranks.” “I see my role as being a voice for the children and a support for
The club meets on a weekly basis, enjoying a meal and
the parents,” said Clare. “I am currently working with more than
fellowship, but as president Clare is also kept busy at other
25 families with children aged 11 and under.”
committee meetings and also travels around the district Living in South East Cornwall and spending much of her time in
promoting Rotoract. Plymouth gives Clare what she describes as the best of both
“Before I got involved with Rotary I thought its work was purely
worlds.
locally-based. But it is a truly international organisation which “We have a lovely home (which she and David built themselves
supports a wide range of humanitarian projects. over an 18 month period) and we have many friends and
“We also support and champion the cause of young people, both
connections in Plymouth.
locally and nationally and internationally. “Plymouth is an absolute jewel and I am delighted that we are
As President she can nominate two charities to support during
seeing some real progress in making the city attractive to visitors
her year of office. These are Ellie’s Haven in South East
and new businesses. I would like to see a lot more done - but
Cornwall and Schools4All which is a joint initiative in Kenya and
so would most people in the city.”
Uganda with the Leonard Cheshire Disability Foundation. Clare’s recipe for living is, in her own words, to ‘grab life by the throat and caress it
“We put a lot of effort into fundraising and as an international organisation Rotary is
- not strangle it.’ It’s a formula which she follows to the full.
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