Past RI Director Chaves dies

Rotary International News -- 27 January 2009

Past RI Director Marcelino Chaves

Marcelino B.S. Chaves, who served on the Rotary International Board of Directors for 1991-93, died on 14 January.

Chaves, of São João da Madeira, Portugal, joined the Rotary Club of São João da Madeira in 1963. In addition to serving on the RI Board, he was governor of District 1970 in 1975-76. He held other RI positions, including International Assembly discussion leader, Chairman of the 1997 Convention Committee, international coordinator for PolioPlus, and member of the Preserve Planet Earth Committee. He was also a recipient of The Rotary Foundation's Citation for Meritorious Service.

A former member of Portugal’s parliament, Chaves was chair of A. Henriques & Ca. Lda., a chemical engineering firm. He also was a member of several professional associations related to the rubber industry, including the Institution of the Rubber Industry, and the Asscociacäo Portuguesa Industria Borracha. In 1986, Chaves served as chair for the Center for Studies in Economics Sciences and Environment.

Funeral services were held on 16 January. Chaves is survived by his sons Antonio Eduardo, Joäo Marcelino, and Luis Manuel and his daughters Maria Filomena and Maria de Graça. Condolences may be sent to the family at Apartado 5, 3700-00 São João da Madeira, Portugal.

2 Comments:

At 3:20PM on 3 February 2009, MiriamWCable wrote: My husband, Wm H Cable, who d. 13 Oct 1995, would join me in expressing condolences. I remember seeing Rtn Chaves often. He was distinguished in appearance. I am grateful for the many das of work he gave for Rotary. Sincerely, Miriam Cable, Dist 654 0, N IN. Our w ork for Rotary was mostly in seeking infor for applications for Matching Grants and 3-H projects when Bill was assigned to be Pres. Repr at Dist Conferences, 2 in South India, 1994 and 2 in N India 1995. When we were thus in Italy and AL th ose Districts did not seem to be pushing projects to help others. We especially enjoyed India people for the reasons of projects. Miriam Cable

At 1:50PM on 28 January 2009, RTN. SYED AZMATULLAH RC: CHENNAI PHOENIX RD: 3230 wrote: On behalf of RC of Chennai Phoenix, I convey our condolences to the breaved family and friends of Rtn. Marcelino Chaves who joined RC of São João da Madeira in 1963 and was governor of RD: 1970 in 1975-76, member of the Preserve Planet Earth Committee, International coordinator for PolioPlus, RI Convention Committee member, International Assembly discussion leader, a recipient of RF's Citation for Meritorious Service and a RI Director for 1991-93.

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