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International Service in Action
Indonesian Project Volunteer (FAIM) School of Environment project.
The Karimunjawa Islands off Central Java have been declared a Marine National Park but the locals have no idea how to manage such a Park.
A recent
District 9640 FAIM Team L-R IanYarker, Ken Kingsford, Bill Bonner, Salvation
Army Officer at IPAC Orphanage, Gloria & Ian Bamberry, Audrey Peachey
DG Heather & Rod Peachey,
were hosted partly by the RC of Semarang Sentral and have agreed to jointly
develop a care program including a school of environmental studies on
the Islands. The project already involves the James Cook University in
teacher training.
John Quayle. RC of Surfers Paradise Central has been able to build the
Rotary links and plans are in progress for a Team to go to oversee the
building of a school for environmental studies on the Islands. A further
Matching Grant is planned to equip the facility.
DG Heather and President Deanne Keyrupan signing foundation stone for school.
CLUB SERVICE IN ACTION
This is the first Avenue of Service. The development of Aquaintance as an opportunity for Service.
The inquiry into the definition of charities. A submission into the above inquiry is being made on behalf of the 23 Australian District Governors in an endeavour to register and recognise Rotary in Australia as a charitable organisation. We are questioning GST charges on charitable fund raising. At the same time District Treasurer Bill Vanderstaay is also making enquiries about our GST standing.
MUNA - Model United Nations Assembly
Robina Town Centre on March 3
The aim of MUNA is to increase participants awareness of the United Nations and to help them better understand the position of other countries on matters of International importance. It also develops debating and speaking skills in a different way to that ever experienced by students. I invite Clubs to consider sponsoring one or more teams to this very cost effective program for year 11 -12 students. Exchange students are encouraged to take part and to act as mentors to a Nation Team.
From the MUNA 2 students are chosen to represent D.9640 at a National MUNA held in old Parliament House Canberra.
First ever International MUNA will be held in Sydney in April and another 2 students will be selected and sponsored to attend this historic MUNA experience.
Resolutions this year are; Security of Women, Technology, Human Rights of Refugees, Elimination of Land Mines, Social Issues & Drug control, UN Peacekeeping issues.
This is a low cost high benefit program that you can easily form a team of 3 students who will really appreciate the experience. Chair. Brian Wheatley 02 6688 0153 wheatley@turboweb.net.au
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
RYPEN is ready and continues to receive your applications. Run from Fri 9th to 11th March RYPEN is focussed on students in years 10 and 11 who may benefit from qualities such as motivation, teamwork and leadership skills. Contact Ed Reeve 07 5538 3354
The Rotary Foundation in Action
The Rotary Foundation recognises PDG Don and Beverley as a Major Donor who has made a contribution of US$10,000 or more to the annual programs fund for the year 1999-2000. Don and Beverley received a special acknowledgement from the Trustees of an engraved crystal piece, by Governor Heather. This gift is vital to the success of the International educational, humanitarian and cultural programs of The Rotary Foundation. Matching Grants Approved. A Matching Grant submitted in 1997-8 by D.9640 and the Rotary Club of Dhaka Midtown to help provide revolving loans to combat hunger and poverty in Dhaka, Bangladesh has been approved by the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation. The Matching Grant #9615 was awarded in the amount of US$10,000 to be provided by D.9640. Accordingly the total value of the project is US$20,000. Congratulations Project Contact PDG Dug Graydon. A Matching Grant application # 14,817 submitted in October 2000 by D.9640 and the RC of Maria Susana D. 4830 Argentina to help provide Biogas equipment for the cafeteria of the Jose de San Martin Primary School in Maria Susana, Argentina has been approved by the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation. We provided US$650 for the total project value of US$2,600. All Clubs are involved in Matching Grants this year using 60% of PHF funds donated 3 years ago.
