Clearly, Ray confirmed what has been the accepted view over many years and to use his words “Rotary is not a first responder”.
The issue of first response and recent players that have been soliciting funds from Rotary clubs across the globe to support “a first response” is to be debated at the November RI Board meeting and Ray intimated that following that meeting, the board would make clear its position in regards to specific players which have come to the Board’s attention and to policy in general.
The RNZWCS Board meanwhile has resolved that it will receive donations from Rotary and the public for the purpose of second response except in those cases where our Pacific neighbours through the Emergency Response Kit programme require an injection of funds to replace kits deployed immediately following a disaster/emergency. On those occasions RNZWCS will solicit immediate support for replenishment of kits.
RNZWCS will on each occasion including Pakistan consider all the options available taking into consideration information posted on Rotary’s RI website and that of individual Districts who may directly solicit funds. Prior to transferring funds, due diligence will be taken including making direct contact with Rotary in the affected country or other NGO’s in countries where Rotary is not represented.
Donations must be routed through TNZRCCT via RNZWCS to comply with regulations.
They therefore would suggest that in the current situation in respect of Pakistan, that clubs or individuals wishing to respond do so through internet banking to:
Westpac 03 1702 0192208 02
or by cheques payable to RNZWCS Limited PO Box 20309, Christchurch 8543 with clear indication as to the purpose of the donation.
PDG Stuart Batty
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