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The Phoenicia Hotel
Beirut
Beirut,  0000
Lebanon
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We are honored to share that the Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan has been recognized with the Public Image Award and the Club Administration Award for Rotary Year 2023-2024! 🏆✨
These awards reflect the collective efforts and dedication of our members to serve our community and uphold the values of Rotary. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey.
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In the fabulous garden setting of Arthaus, RC Beirut Cosmopolitan celebrated the traditional Handover Ceremony where President Amal Talhouk passed on the helm to Incoming President Haytham Kurdi.
The evening was attended by PDG George Azar, AG Toufic Ariss, Incoming DDG Mona Geha Kanaan and Incoming AG Aida Daou. The evening was graced with the presence of Presidents of RC Beirut Cedars, RC Cadmos, RC Aley. 
A friend and supporter of our club Mr. Fuad Bawarshi was honored with a Paul Harris in recognition of his continued support for RCBC. 
It was an evening of fun, camaraderie and great fellowship in the true spirit of Rotary.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, RCBC welcomed PP Assad Salhab at the Phoenicia Hotel for an engaging classification talk and hosted BCRAC RYLA participants to share their valuable experiences gained  at District RYLA 2024.
PP Assad discussed "Alternate Investments and Value Creation," while the BCRAC RYLA participants shared their valuable leadership, team-building and community building insights from the District RYLA 2024, held last month from 19-21 of April at Ehden Country Club.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 16, 2024: Business meeting at the Phoenicia Hotel with our guest speaker, Mr. Gaby Fernaini, CEO of Rebirth Beirut.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On March 21, per tradition, Rotary Club Beirut Cosmopolitan in collaboration with Rotary Club Beirut Pax Potentia hosted an iftar party for 33 kids ages 7 to 14 with their assistants. These less privileged, non-institutional kids were treated to an evening of fun at Burger King in Jal el Dib.
  Games, face painting, picture taking were provided by the young Pax Potentia Rotarians. Service Committee chair offered roses to all on the occasion of Mother’s day. Upon their departure, every child was given a gift bag with a cupcake to enjoy later.
  This heartwarming event was attended by few Rotarians from Rotary Club Beirut Cosmopolitan who equally enjoyed the evening. Nothing beats a smile on a child's face, and nothing is more noble than spreading cheer and good will.
 
On February 24, Rotary Club Beirut Cosmopolitan members and guests were treated to a very entertaining evening of theater preceded by snacks and drinks in the most welcoming and fun ambiance.
 
 Fundraising chair, Joelle Feghali, and her committee chose a Lebanese play, written and directed by a famous Lebanese author, Yehya Jaber featuring the brilliant talent of a Lebanese actress, Nathalie Abu Naoum, who brilliantly dominated the stage in a monologue of the utmost relevance and complexity of emotions. 
 
Many thanks go to the fundraising committee for thinking out of the box to find ways to enable us to continue our work and service for our community. In these hard times, we Rotarians cannot do enough to serve the ever growing list of demands of people and communities disenfranchised by the terrible circumstances.
 
 
Some photos reflect the very interesting and informative meeting at RC Beirut Cosmopolitan with PDG Michel Jazzar, where he discussed The Vocational Month from a new perspective.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On October 16, 2023, RCBC inaugurated the AGBU Dispensary, with more than 8 fully equipped medical departments.
(Gynecology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Panoramic X-Ray machine, Color Doppler Echocardiography, Mammography, Ultrasound , X-Ray Machine with full shielded insulation for the room)
In addition to the various equipment needed for the ENT, Ophthalmology and other departments.
The project was headed by PP Sona Kourtian-Doniguian and sponsored by RC Trondhjem (Norway) and many other clubs from Germany, Netherlands, Norway, UK, Canada and USA.
Congratulations, RCBC for another great achievement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On October 3, RC Beirut Cosmopolitan welcomed the DG Bashar Haddad D- 2452 for his first annual visit to clubs in Lebanon. The DG was accompanied by DDG Shawkat Houalla, AG Toufic Ariss and Governor Aide Samar Saab.
After a welcoming address by P Amal Talhouk , committee chairs presented their plan for the year, including service projects in the pipeline. 
DG Bashar delivered his closing remarks, commenting on the achievements of RCBC over the years and highlighting the club as the first inclusive club in the district.
A new member, Mr. Toufic Abilameh ( sponsored by PP Mounir Jabre) was pinned that evening and was warmly welcomed by all.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan organized a fellowship outing on September 30, 2023, centered around the theme "A Glance on the Talhouk History". The event took place at the Talhouk Castle/Makarem Cultural Center and Deir El Shir in Bmekkine. Members from RCBC, RC Metn Gate, and RC Beirut Center had the opportunity to engage in a cultural and historical tour followed by a delightful lunch at the Al Sakhra Cliff House Restaurant.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In collaboration with RC Beirut Cedars, and under the banner of September: Education and Literacy, RC Beirut Cosmopolitan represented by Rt.Joelle Feghali, collected and distributed 1750 books to the school Saint Cœur Ain Najem, to promote literacy and education in Lebanese schools.
 
 
 
 
 
On Wednesday September 13, 2023, RC Beirut Cosmopolitan had a Handover Ceremony at the Elpis H.O.M.E clinic in Fanar, Lebanon.
In the presence of Rotarians, doctors and guests, an X-ray machine and a Panoramic machine were donated, a Global Grant that was executed with the support of Spanish and American clubs and districts and the Rotary Foundation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary Club Beirut Cosmopolitan had the distinct honor of hosting a momentous event at the prestigious Phoenicia Hotel, Beirut, marking the transition of leadership from Past President Samir El Khoury to Incoming President Amal Talhouk. The occasion was dedicated to formally pass on the presidency of the club to Amal Talhouk for the term 2023–2024.

The event highlighted noticeable importance of various guests in which their presence added grace and significance to the ceremony.
 
As we congratulate President Amal Talhouk on her new role, we express our heartfelt wishes for her successful and impactful tenure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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In a captivating sunset and a perfect Rotarian Spirit, RCBC gathered for a meeting and a lovely dinner. Thanks to our fundraising committee and all our guests and members for a charming evening.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Thursday March 9, 2023, we at RC Beirut Cosmopolitan proudly launched the group as people with disabilities inclusive club “PwD”. We partnered with the Lebanese School for the Blind and Deaf in Baabda (LSBD) in a very heartwarming meeting in Phoenicia Hotel. 
RC Beirut Cosmopolitan is and will always remain an all-inclusive club where our strength is our togetherness.
 
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RC Beirut Cosmopolitan held a dinner at the Phoenicia Hotel hosting guest speaker Simone Casablanca Awschlimann. The dinner was attended by AG Aida Daou, members of RC de Beyrouth, members of RC Saida, RC Cadmos and RC Ad Astra.
A lovely evening with the utmost fellowship spirit.
The good old days are coming back!