Rotary Involvement in Japan Tsunami and Earthquake Victims

Rotary Involvement in Japan Tsunami & Earthquake Victims

Disaster----Earthquake  Richter Scale 8.9 magnitude

Japan suffered with a strong earthquake and followed by severe tsunami destroying Sandai City. Human casualties reported at more than 1,000 and a community of near 9,000 people were missing. Residential houses were wiped out, buildings collapsed & livelihood disappeared.

It was reported that this disaster was the worst in the last 60 years in Japan & millions of people watched on their televisions the destructions & lost of human lives. Car, ships & houses were just like a small toys washed away and tossed in the path of the  rumbling tsunami.

How Rotary Organizations responded into this disaster?

In the last 48 hours, Rotary Shelterbox mobilized its rescue team to visit the hardest hit area of  Sandai City. Simultaneously, thousands of shelterboxes were being readied to be flown to the nearest city of disaster area. The victims need clean water, blankets, food, clothes to ensure a temporary relief. Those who lost their houses certainly need a comfortable shelter to house their children & family. Rotary Shelterbox is aimed to provide an early relief to the victims of disaster such as kitchen utensils, water, & dignified shelter for the families.

Under the able leadership of District Governor Aloysius Purwa, he quickly requested the 1,800 Rotarians in Indonesia to offer cash contributions for the Japan victims. Instantaneously, some Rotary Clubs are also giving donations to this humanitarian efforts. 

Why Rotarians in Indonesia are responding to Japan disaster?

Indonesians are recipients of so many donations and financial assistance from Japan. Specific examples include the recent earthquake in Jogjakarta were many Japanese Rotarians contribute millions of money to rebuild houses, musholla, and school facilities.. In addition, our brothers in Banda Aceh,  who were victims of tsunami ,were also recipient of millions of dollars to address the reconstructions of houses and infrastructures

Even without any disaster in Indonesia, many Rotarians from Japan were very generous in helping the poor people in Indonesia such as providing equipment to hospitals, clean water in the rural areas, and schooling for the poor children.

Indonesians owe a lot from the generous heart of  Japanese community. And today, as we watched the horror of tsunami it is just fitting for Rotarians in Indonesia to offer magnanimously our hearts to our friends who were victims of this merciless & dreaded tsunami.

What is the essence of Rotary organization?

Rotarians are group of professional service volunteers whose aim is to promote peace and understanding to human being irrespective of their colors, skin, beliefs, and language. Indeed, it is an institution that cares for the less fortunate people particularly the victims of disasters.

Rotary’s motto of “ Service-Above Self “ is a God-given gift of helping the poor people. Rotarians are not interested in personal recognition nor any material rewards . Its focus is to share and help the less fortunate people.   Rotarians are professional who care  for the interest of the disadvantaged sector of our society.

Today, Rotarians are donating their personal money without knowing specifically who will be the recipient. What is important is that their money contribution will help in the upliftment of the sufferings of the victims.  Rotarians do this humanitarian effort to foster friendship and fellowship which eventually will bring mutual respect & benefit among the peoples of different nations.

Conclusion

The community of Rotarians  offer our prayer that our Japanese friends will quickly recover from this terrifying disaster and Rotarians throughout the world will continue their best to easen the burden of  disaster victims in Japan. Certainly, our hearts for those who lost their lives in tsunami.

by

Rodolfo Balmater - Past District Governor

Rotary Club Jakarta Gambir

Rotary Involvement on Young Generation

Rotary Involvement on Young Generation

Rotary International observes the week 7-13 March as “World Rotaract Week”.  Who are called Rotaractors?  What is the rationale why Rotary pay attention to the young generation?

 

Rotaractors are composed of young adults, between the ages of 18 to 30 inclusive, who are residing, employed, or studying within the vicinity of the sponsoring Rotary Club.

The rationale of Rotary organization why encouraged to have Rotaractors are as follows:

  

(a)    The key success of the organization is  allowing the younger generation to be developed the essence & value of service to humanity. This effort is to transform the younger generation from self-centered approach (me-first or I-win-attitude mentality) to altruistic value of helping or sharing to less fortunate people. Hence, instilling to the minds of the young generation this God-given gift of sharing & helping the unfortunate people.

(b)   As a group of professional service volunteers, Rotarians are committed to spend time & efforts in developing the leadership of the younger generations. And this commitment is clearly explained in the execution of Vocational Service .Hence, Rotary organization strongly encouraged each Rotary Club to form Rotaract Club to assist in building awareness to the younger generation on the meaning of “Service to Humanity”

What are the goals of Rotaract Clubs?

As explained by Rotary organization, the purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men & women  to enhance the knowledge & skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical & social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide though a framework of friendship & service.

Some of the stated goals of Rotaract Club follows:

(a)    To develop professional & leadership skills

(b)   To emphasize respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the woth of each individual,

(c)    To recognize the dignity & value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve

(d)   To recognize, practice, & promote ethical standards as leadership qualities & vocational responsibilities

(e)    To develop knowledge & understanding of the needs, problems, & opportunities in the community & worldwide

What are the progress of Rotaract Clubs in Jakarta & neighboring cities?

Several Rotary Clubs in Jakarta initially sponsored &  actively guided  the activities of Rotaract clubs as follows:

(a)    Rotaract Club Jakarta Gambir with 19 members

(b)   Roataract Club Jakarta Sunter with ~10 members

(c)    Rotaract Club Jakarta Metropolitan with ~15 members

(d)   Rotaract Club Jakarta Sentral with ~18 members

(e)    Rotaract Club Cosmopolitan with  ~20 members

(f)    Rotaract Club Gothenborg with ~10 members

(g)   Rotaract Club Semanggi with ~50 members

Rotarians are committed to develop the leadership skills of these young generation of between 18 years old to 30 years old. Rotarians normally hold one-day seminar on different skills such as communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, problem-solving skills, & project management skills.

In addition, these young Rotaractors are trained how to raise funds to finance their chosen community projects. Some of these fund raising activities include: fashion show, painting gallery show, selling T-Shirts or locally crafted materials. These funds are allocated to finance their community projects.

The major benefit of these training & supervising the activities of the younger generation is to develop awareness of everybody’s responsibilities to share & help the less fortunate members of the community. At the younger age, it is the Rotarians commitment to share their time & effort to pay attention to the leadership development of the younger generation to ensure the continuity & long term success of serving humanity which is the mission of Rotary organization.  Learning to serve the less fortunate is a gift that every human being must always do in order to promote peace & harmony in the community.

Therefore, the members of Rotary organization worldwide which now reached 1.2 million members must observe this Rotaract Week March 7-13  to remind all of us on the importance & role of the young generation to the future of mankind. As a group of professional volunteers , Rotarian must be committed to develop the leadership skills & instill to the minds of the younger generation the meaning of “SERVICE ABOVE SELF” which is the motto of Rotary International.

- Rotary Club Jakarta Gambir -

Rotary District Leadership Seminars

In preparation for the new set of Rotary leaders commencing July 1. 2011, Rotary  District of Indonesia will hold its February leadership training  in Jakarta 11-12 February & Surabaya 18-19 February. Rotarians who are elected or chosen to take the lead for the Rotary activities in the coming year will be given a special training on leadership. This leadership training is aimed to familiarize these Rotary Leaders on what are the expectations from their jobs & what are their accountabilities. Being a volunteer service organization, many Rotarians who are successful in running their own profession or commercial business will now be measured on how to run & lead a service organization like Rotary.   The suggested major Rotary Leadership Training follows:

(1)   District Team Training Seminar

(2)   President –Elect Training Seminar

(3)   District Assembly

District Team Training Seminar(DTTS)

What are the purposes & components of DTTS ? This program is aimed to develop a cohesive team of district leaders who have the necessary skills, knowledge & motivation to support the clubs in the following Key Performance Indicators(KPIs):

(a)    Membership growth

(b)   Successful implementation of projects

(c)    Support of The Rotary Foundation via donations & program participation

(d)   Leadership development beyond the club

To achieve the above objectives, the components follows:

(a)    Presentation of Annual Theme

(b)   District Administration

(c)    Roles & Responsibilities District Leaders

(d)   Working with other clubs

(e)    Resources to support the club leaders

(f)    Planning for the activities

(g)   Communication or coordination process

 

President-Elect Training Seminar(PETS)

What are the purposes & components of PETS? This program is aimed to develop club presidents who have the necessary skills, knowledge, & motivation to undertake the KPIs as mentioned above. And to achieve these objectives, the components of training follows:

(a)    Presentation of Annual Theme

(b)   Role & Responsibilities of Club Leaders

(c)    Goal Setting

(d)   Selecting & Preparing Club Leaders

(e)    Club Administration

(f)    Membership Recruitment & Orientation

(g)   Effective Service projects

(h)   Planning for the year

(i)     Where to secure resources & support The Rotary Foundation

District Assembly(DISTAS)

What are the purposes & components of DISTAS?  This program is aimed to develop Rotary club leaders who have the necessary skills, knowledge, & motivation to help carry out the KPIs as mentioned above.  The components of the programs, in substance, are similar to the PETS program but emphasis is given  on the following areas(a) developing action plan (b) review of successful stories, (c) practical application how to build a plan & (d) problem solving

To ensure the success of the above programs, the Governor-Elect is responsible for the overall implementation of the programs. The District Trainer is responsible for the planning & conducting the above three seminars. Preferably, the lecturers or facilitators are highly qualified & senior Rotarians such as Past District Governors.

Benefits of Being Rotarians

The major advantage of being a Rotarian is the opportunity how to lead and manage a group of professional volunteer organization. These professionals are successful on their own careers or business. They are self-sufficient and successful people. The challenge is how to direct their time, efforts & resources to serve for free the poor people in the community.. Joining  a Rotary club is a milestone in a person’s life since he will be given a training on how to handle & lead people who enjoy serving the humanity.

by Rodolfo Balmater, PDG. 

member of Rotary Club Jakarta Gambir

ROTARY SHELTERBOX IN ACTION TO RESPOND TO DISASTER AREA

ROTARY SHELTERBOX 

IN ACTION TO RESPOND TO DISASTER AREA

By PDG Rodolfo C Balmater - RC. Jakarta Gambir

Adviser, Yayasan Rotary ShelterBox Indonesia

On 25 October 2010, an earthquake of 7.6 richter  scale hit the Indian Ocean not far from South Sumatra and brought a massive waves which obliterated a part of Island Mentawai and more than 420 people perished and brought destructions to many houses and infrastructure in the Mentawai Island. 

How does Rotary ShelterBox  respond?

Yayasan Rotary ShelterBox Indonesia under the able leadership of Ms Eva Kurniaty contacted the National Disaster Management Agency expressing the willingness to provide quickly more than 300 shelterboxes to the victims. These shelterboxes can be deployed in 24 hours with the support of National Disaster Management Agency and related state-owned enterprises such as Garuda/Merpati to the nearest Airport such as Padang and could be dispatched by available ships to the victims area of Sikakap, Mentawai.

Knowing that 300 shelterboxes are not enough to meet the requirements of the Mentawai victims, Ms Eva Kurniaty alerted  Mr Tom Hendersen, Chairman of the International ShelterBox in London, UK to mobilize 1,000 shelterboxes for Indonesia. And as of todate, 400 shelterboxes reached Cengkareng Airport and ready for delivery to Padang City .

In addition to the above actions, there are nine (9) ShelterBox Response Team (SRT)  who quickly flew to Jakarta to help deployed the shelterboxes to the victims area. As of todate, these SRT team include 5 persons from United Kingdom, 2 persons from USA,  1 Canadian & 1 Australian. These are professionals who are now in Padang  volunteered their time & efforts to deploy the shelterboxes in the Sikakap area of  Mentawai island.

What is the benefit of Shelterbox to the victims?

The major benefit of Shelterbox is to provide  the victims temporary living facilities with Warmth, Dignity, & Comfort who lost everything in a disaster. What is inside the shelterbox? It provides the victims with mosquito nets, 2 boxes of water purification tablets, enough to treat water for 10 people for six months, 2 colapsible 2 gallon water containers, 4 waterproof ground sheets with blanket lining, 50-feet nylon rope, multifuel stove, 10 thermal blankets or sleeping bags, 2 cooking pots & utensils, children’s school supplies, dishes & eating utensils, etc. The shelterbox, indeed, contains all the necessary facilities to provide comfort to the victims.

What is the action plan of Yayasan Rotary ShelterBox  Indonesia?

Under the leadership of Ms Eva Kurniaty, a fund raising activity is put in place to generate money so that shelterboxes are ready on hand in Indonesia to respond quickly  to victims of disasters. Given the adequate facilities as described above, each shelterbox cost around US$ 1,000. In fact in the last 5 years, Indonesia has received under  the leadership of Mr Tom Henderson of United Kingdom, for free more than 10,000  ShelterBoxes deployed to Banda Aceh Tsunami in 2004, earthquake in Jogjakarta in 2005, earthquake in Pangandaran, West Java in 2006,  Padang , West Sumatra in 2008, Sumba in 2009 and today in Mentawai.

The fund raising golf activities on 24 November 2010 has generated major supports from the following donors:

Donations US$10,000 & above

(a)    PT Telkom & Medika

(b)   PT Kapal Api

(c)    Wing Chai Realty Developer

(d)   Nyra of Mr Sofian Susantio

Donations US$1,000 & above

(a)    PT Sumber Bintang Rejeki

(b)   PT Slamet  Rahardjo

(c)    PT Medco

(d)   M150 & Isotonik

(e)   Credo Developer , Singapore

The other donors come from Rotary Clubs such as RC Tangerang, RC Jakarta Sentral, RC Jakarta Metropolitan, RC Jakarta Gambir, RC Jakarta Cilandak, RC Jakarta  Prapatan, RC Pekalongan, RC Surabaya Kaliasin, RC Surabaya, RC Surabaya Selatan, RC Surabaya Rungkut, RC Batam, RC Surabaya Jembatan Merah, RC Jakarta Sunter Centennial, & countless individuals such as Rtn Ali Cheko, Rtn Slamet Hartono friends, Razul &  Lionardi family.

As of today, Yayasan Rotary ShelterBox has accumulated donations nearly Rp 1 billion or equivalent to US$100,000. This fund will provide nearly 100 pieces of shelterbox for deployment with dispatch to the disaster area under the coordination with government’s National Disaster Management Agency. 

As of  8 November 2010 afternoon, ships are loading 324 shelterboxes in Padang Port for delivery & deployment to Sikakap Area , hardest hit by the tsunami last 25 October. In this effort, Rotary can contribute to addressing the needs of humanity----victims of disaster.  Certainly this effort is a God-given gift to all of us to lend a hand to the poor people who lost everything they treasured in life.

Hopefully, ShelterBox International can contribute ,even in a small way,  uplifting the needs of the victims. 

This is the spirit of Rotary’s Motto: SERVICE-ABOVE SELF.

ShelterBox Appeal for urgent donation to Mentawai-ANY AMOUNT IS FINE

ShelterBox Appeal for urgent donation to Mentawai-ANY AMOUNT IS FINE

Fellow Rotarians;

The scenes of death and destruction in Indonesia almost paint a picture of a near apocalypse. Scattered dead bodies of humans and animals, destroyed homes reveal human beings powerlessness against the forces of nature.

                              

Indonesia is fighting with two disasters tsunami and volcano eruption, at a time. Last week, Indonesia's Mentawai Islands shocked by an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and triggered a tsunami. Indonesia is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is one of the most seismically and volcanically volatile areas in the world.

The remoteness of the Mentawai islands has proven the main difficulty in getting aid to victims of the October 26 tsunami. Over thirty coastal villages of remote Indonesian archipelago were either destroyed or severely damaged by the tsunami. The latest official death toll stands at 431 but the exact number of casualties in the most isolated villages remains unknown.

Tragically, most of them have lost their homes and have nowhere to go except to wait for government aid in makeshift camps. Bodies have been recovered from the tsunami and earthquake hit areas.

The earthquake and ensuing tsunami destroyed about 500 homes and damaged about 200 others.

A massive storm has moved into the Mentawai region making tsunami relief work even more difficult - and life more miserable for the local villagers who are living in makeshift shelters. The delays were due to unfriendly weather.

The storm is forecast to last up to four days and is creating hazardous ocean conditions - for both the 150-kilometre crossing from Padang and access to the isolated villages.

An update from SRT member Jodie E Hurt who is in Padang, Sumatra: 'It's been a long few days in meetings and trying to coordinate the delivery of aid to the Mentawai Islands. Logistically, it is a nightmare and a storm is seriously affecting help reaching the people who have suffered so much and continue to do so. We're working hard to... ensure the delivery of ShelterBoxes as soon as possible.'

Jodie E Hurt: long few days in meetings and trying to coordinate the delivery of aid to get to the island of Mentawai...logistically a nightmare and storm seriously effecting help reaching the people who have suffered so much and continue to do so....unbelievably frustrating but team are working hard to ensure the delivery of ShelterBoxes  asap...

We need your support now to help the people of the Mentawai islands.

BANK TRANSFER, ANY AMOUNT IS FINE:

Yayasan Perkumpulan Rotary Se-Indonesia, QQ ShelterBox Indonesia

BANK NAME: Bank CIMB Niaga

ACCT NAME: Yayasan Perkumpulan Rotary Se-Indonesia, QQ ShelterBox Indonesia

ACCT #: 085-01-01381-00-5

SWIFT CODE: BNIAIDJA

CURRENCY: IDR

BANK ADDRESS: Bank CIMB Niaga-Sudirman Branch

                                  Graha Niaga, Jl.Jend.Sudirman Kav.58– Senayan

                                  Jakarta 12910, Indonesia

REFERENCE: ShelterBox-HELP to MENTAWAI

Thank you for your time and consideration of this proposal, and please contact me for any details or the latest developments on this important relief aids.

Sincerely,

John H.G. Soe

Deputy District Governor 2010 -2011, www.rotaryd3400.org 

Public Relations for ShelterBox Indonesia, www.shelterbox.org

"Better Late than Never"

"Better Late than Never"

by AG. Andreas Sindudharma

President Vicky since few months ago has requested me to contribute in writing article that can inspire us as Rotarians. I have to say that it was easier said than done because I don’t think I have good capability in inspiring my fellow Rotarians in Gambir. I have to say due to my current profession it is really tough to find spare time for myself let alone to contribute to the club and my community. I almost came to the point that I am quite ashamed to myself on my track record as Rotarian.

Since last week I was touched and disturbed by many problems in our lives. All happened the same day : Tsunami in Mentawai, Merapi eruption and terrible flood n jam in Jakarta. During the flood in Jakarta some of us exchanging chat via BBM, how many of us trapped in terrible jam in various places of Jakarta. Even though it was painful to us, I thought people of Mentawai and Merapi must have more loss to deal with than us. My mind tried to think how to help them while doing nothing, sometimes frustrated that many Rotarians have gone to the field carrying supplies for refugees, collecting money and communicating. What about me ?

It so happened by the end of the week I recalled someone from RC Jakarta Gambir who stay in Mentawai – Dr. Dave Jenkins. A former Gambir member that did many things in Mentawai. Gambir once helped his cause in Mentawai, supplying Mosquito Nets yet sadly after that our relationship just vanished. I looked for his contact number and it’s still there. I texted him, checking whether it’s still his active number and whether he’s still in Mentawai. He immediately called me - not replying SMS but called – and telling he’s in good shape, SurfAid was appointed as the leading coordinator to assist Mentawai  by the Indonesian Government etc. I offered him that I maybe can help. I was not sure what I could help but at least I know somebody well in Mentawai. Then I checked with DG Al Purwa, anything that Rotary would like to do in Mentawai and DG responded asking me to check with AG Eva or AG Paul Getty. I contacted Eva and there she was : excitedly responding my information about somebody trusted that can help her distribute the Shelter Boxes to Mentawai. She already had 1,000 ShelterBoxes in Padang but had no idea how to distribute them to Mentawai. She was very relieved that Shelter Box team can be connected with trusted and capable partner like SurfAid International as she wrote later in the mailing list : What a great news that ex Rotarian and Rotarian are in a big action in Padang and Mentawai.

Moreover in my office every Monday morning is a big meeting that most of the insurance agents gathered, probably around 300 people. I requested a chance to offer a simple announcement that let’s do some charity and I belong to Rotary organization that can help channel the money directly. Just less than 2 minutes talk in front of those 300 agents and in two hours time almost Rp. 12 Mio collected and transferred almost 6 mio each to Mentawai via SurfAid and Merapi via Rotary Peduli Merapi.

I couldn’t help to hide my excitement & thankfulness. At last I did something I was proud of. Not because of doing big thing or with big amount of money, nor that I sacrificed a lot of my time to do something important. But I managed to exploit the best Rotary resource but least mentioned : The Network. Rotary is network of people with various capabilities and interests. Yet each Rotarian is also has his/ her own network. What I do is just connecting my network and the Rotary network. As simple as that, spontaneous yet fruitful.

This made me think and reflect : if I focused on my disadvantages like time, money and capability to help other people I wouldn’t not be able to do anything. But if I focus on what I can do, I will be still able to help others. Like old saying mentioned so many times : there’s always an opportunity in every challenge.

Hope I can do better in the next future and hope my friends find this worth reading. I just did what I can do, no further pretention J

Rotary Vocational Service

Rotary Vocational Service

 By PDG Rodolfo Balmater

One of the core values of Rotary organization is SERVICE.  And this service connotes delivery or performance of  one’s time, efforts or talents to community or a group of people. Hence, Rotarians are encouraged to perform the spirit of service for the upliftment on the conditions of the community.

For us to understand the meaning & value of vocational service, the following questions need to be answered:

(a)   What do we mean by vocation?

(b)   What is the philosophy of Rotary on vocational service?

(c)   How can Rotarians demonstrate the meaning of vocational service to the community?

 WHAT DO WE MEAN BY VOCATION?

Rotary defines “vocation” as one’s regular employment, calling, business, profession, or occupation. Rotary employs the word “service” to refer not only to the merchandise sold or work done in any business or professional transaction, but also giving the needs and continual thoughtfulness of the other people.

The key differentiating factor or unique characteristics of Rotary as compared to other service volunteer organizations (World Vision, Lions, Kiwanis, Habitat, etc) is Rotary’s CLASSIFICATION or VOCATION  for admitting in club membership.

A typical Rotary club will have a 20 minimum membership  with different classifications may include the following vocations: 3 medical doctors, 3 engineers, 3 accountants, 3 marketing/sales people, 3 businessmen/traders. 2 interior decorators, 1 oil specialist,  & 2

Radio operators.  Rotary will not allow a particular club of 20 active members  with similar vocations .

WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF ROTARY ON VOCATIONAL SERVICE?

Rotary’s expectations on vocational service is for each Rotarian is to respect his own profession. And to show respect to one’s vocation, each Rotarian is expected to continue to master or grow on his chosen profession. Meaning he has to continue to update himself by reading or attending seminars related to his vocation. In addition, Rotarian is expected to follow a high-ethical standards of his profession. If a Rotarian is a businessmen, he is expected to have a fair treatment of his employees in terms of salary & benefits.

Rotary recognizes the worthiness of one’s vocation to the society. This means Rotarian’s talents must contribute to the solution of the problems and needs of the community where the Rotarian lives in. This Rotarian, at the same time being a professional, must follow Rotary principles on fairness, creation of goodwill, truthfulness & beneficial to all concerned

Rotarian can also volunteer his service to community. Example, Past District Governor Ritjie Rihatinah , as a dentist, volunteered her services by going to amazon area in Brazil to treat dental problems in the community. Several Rotarians whose professions are medical doctors from Singapore went to Tangerang to perform free medical services to poor people. Similarly, Dentist & Rotarian Ibu Imam Mudjari from Ujung Pandang also went overseas to help perform dental services to poor  children.

HOW CAN  ROTARIANS IN THE CLUB PERFORM THEIR VOCATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY?

Many Rotarians today are helping young boys & girls prepare for their future career by giving them guidelines or training on leadership & management. These Rotarians commit themselves in crafting the future vocations of the young generations.

Some Rotarians are also involved in setting up a training schools to prepare the young people for employment. An example is Rotarian Till Fryer who instigated to buy a piece of land and built up a training school specializing on textile training. Rotarian Till solicited donations from Germany on some machines and also overseas  specialist to help train the young Indonesians in Bogor. Today, many textile companies in Bandung & in Central Java secured their young recruits from Bogor Textile Institute because they were already familiar with operating textile machines and also familiar with the set up of the production process.

CONCLUSION

Giving service to community or fellowmen is a wonderful gift  from God to all of us. Hence a Rotarian is given this unique value to serve less fortunate people without any expectations of financial rewards nor recognition. And as Rotarians, we are encouraged to contribute our talents, time and energy for the betterment of our community.

Rotary celebrates VOCATIONAL SERVICE  in the month of October throughout the world.