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We all know that 22 February an earthquake hit Christchurch and claimed many lives for both New Zealanders and many overseas visitors.
Your support for our family in Christchurch is vital in assisting them to recover from this disaster.
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Clubs that have contributed:
District 9940 = $13,245 (given or pledged based on survey @ 02/10/10)
Time-lapse visualisation of the earthquake and aftershocks in Christchurch and Canterbury, New Zealand, in September 2010.
For details on making contributions to the
Canterbury Earthquake Fund at the
There are many 9940 Clubs who have deposited directly into the RNZWCS Account while other Clubs have sent money directly to Canterbury Clubs.
This survey will assess the level of giving and has been distributed to all Districts.
General results of survey thus far (updated 2 October 2010) District 9940 = $13,245 (given or pledged based on survey @ 02/10/10)
Time-lapse visualisation of the earthquake and aftershocks in Christchurch and Canterbury, New Zealand, in September 2010.
For details on making contributions to the
Canterbury Earthquake Fund at the
Update from DG Margaret (District 9970)
(Wednesday 22 September, 2010, 2:20pm)
Dear Friends
The second week has passed and the extent of the long term results of the earthquake are more apparent as Rotarians continue their work to rebuild the community by actively providing assistance, laughter, friendship and expertise. There is no doubt that our club members and their friends are living our motto Service above Self while still caring for those who are closest. The care and support provided to directly affected Rotarians by presidents and club members is appreciated and I will be continuing to make contact with presidents for updated information.
The second week has passed and the extent of the long term results of the earthquake are more apparent as Rotarians continue their work to rebuild the community by actively providing assistance, laughter, friendship and expertise. There is no doubt that our club members and their friends are living our motto Service above Self while still caring for those who are closest. The care and support provided to directly affected Rotarians by presidents and club members is appreciated and I will be continuing to make contact with presidents for updated information.
Some examples of the ways in which Rotarians are involved in rebuilding their community:
co-ordinating members who were able and wished to respond physically to cleaning up properties in Kaiapoi. As a result, 50 people including Rotarians, partners, friends, Inner Wheel members, volunteer builders and others gave their time, labour, baking skills and equipment including a tractor and bucket to assist in the moving of vast quantities of sand from the liquefaction. It was heartening to receive help from high school students, grandchildren, university students, and general members of the public who saw something happening and joined in;
- joining others to staff a roster based on Kaiapoi Community Support Centre to ensure food parcels get to where they are needed;
- coordinating volunteers through the Waimakiriri District Council offices and assisting at Kaiapoi North School for many long hours; (RC of Rangiora)
- knocking down broken chimneys, collecting toiletries for distribution and opening the Riccarton Rotary Market from the first Sunday to benefit stall holders and the public; (RC of Riccarton)
- organising and contributing to the volunteer rota to assist the Community Board in Kaiapoi with packing food parcels; (RC of Belfast)
- making contact with people who are living on their own to ensure they are safe and immediate needs met as well as families whose circumstances are such that they cannot make contact or reach the services they wish to contact;
- members coming together to carry out a task that a family are not able to cope with and ensuring that the wide range of help available is accessed and appropriate phone numbers provided;
- advertising Rotary Club of Eastern Hutt Rotary Personal Emergency Packs; (RC of Christchurch South)
- linking with Christchurch clubs to provide extra resources where the need in the community is greatest; (RCs of Benheim South, Westport, District 9980)
- providing family accommodation for holidays in both the South and North Islands (Districts 9980 and 9930) while our friends in Australia have indicated they are keen to repay the generosity shown during recent times of trauma.
Grateful thanks go to those Clubs and individuals who have already sent donations. ‘Many clubs and individual Rotarians are organising to forward funds. (DG Maxine Neighbour D 9910) and messages of goodwill are flowing in from many parts of the world offering support.
Donations can be forwarded directly to the Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWCS) account at Westpac Bank for the Canterbury Earthquake Fund. Please note that the donations to this fund will be managed for distribution by D9970. A process for distributing the funds donated to make best use of the resource is being developed in consultation with Clubs through presidents and assistant governors.
Cheques made out to:
- RNZWCS Ltd (Rotary NZ) Canterbury Earthquake
- Direct Credit Account Number: 03 1702 0192208 02
- Swift Code: WPACNZ2W
Survey
An Earthquake Response Survey which is being sent to Club Presidents in all NZ Districts is now available to be completed thanks to District 9400 DG Howard with assistance from PDG Ross.This will assist our Earthquake relief organisers in coordinating efforts.
Our magazine Rotary Down Under will include a flyer in the next edition to assist our cause. Please send photos and stories to include in the following issue which will feature a longer article about the earthquake and after effects.
Editor: Here is the Survey....
Our thoughts are with you all
Arohanui
An Earthquake Response Survey which is being sent to Club Presidents in all NZ Districts is now available to be completed thanks to District 9400 DG Howard with assistance from PDG Ross.This will assist our Earthquake relief organisers in coordinating efforts.
Our magazine Rotary Down Under will include a flyer in the next edition to assist our cause. Please send photos and stories to include in the following issue which will feature a longer article about the earthquake and after effects.
Editor: Here is the Survey....
Our thoughts are with you all
Arohanui
DG Margaret
