World Community Service - meaning business

Sandra Bartlam, Martin Garcia,
Fraser Paterson, Colin Alford
Dave Wilson

DG Howard and DGN Graeme

Today Martin Garcia met with his team at Raumati - a sunny day, a full agenda and a group of people with much knowledge, but more importantly a desire to assist Clubs to engage in international projects.  Sandra Bartlam opened her home and enjoyed in sharing reports, exchanging ideas and discussing ways to add value to our Clubs.

Robin Aitken and Barbara Pratt
in deep discussion

The agenda covered Emergency Response Kits (Dave Wilson), Shelter Boxes (Warren Irving - absent), RUCHI/WASRAG (Colin Alford), Interplast (Richard Stephen) along with discussions on communication strategies and Rotary Action Groups.  

I know from my visits that many Clubs want to be involved in international projects but find the whole process confusing and difficult to initiate.  I am positive with the right communication, the correct processes in place and the cooperation of Clubs and Cluster, this will change.  The satisfaction of your Club contributing to the Foundations motto of 'doing good in the world' is within the reach of all Clubs.

Comment: 

What RUCHI is doing is an example of what can be achieved, from water projects through to sustainability. You cannot just provide a pump or a dam or a water tank and walk away. Our responsibility is to always consider the sustainability of any project.