RNZWCS Limited was incorporated on 11 December 2003 although first established in 1985. The Board are to meet in Wellington on 11 December 2013 and will recognise some of the achievements of the past decade. Below is the text taken from the Newsletter distibuted prior to incorporation. ROTARY NEW ZEALAND WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE = NEWS UPDATE = May 2003 Introducing the Rotary NZ World Community Service Committee Committee members Stuart Batty,9970, Mike Jaduram [Chair], Mike Smith, 9930 Bruce Rasmussen, 9910, Alan Davies, 9920 and Morris Robertson, 9940. Absent Rob Wilton, 9980. This committee was established to recognise the need, at times, to take a New Zealand wide view of World Community Service and each of the 6 New Zealand Districts are represented on this committee. Of particular importance is the NZAID [formerly part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade] requirement to have a single New Zealand interface when accessing VASS funds. RNZWCS is recognised by the New Zealand Government as an NGO and has an Administrator and a qualified subcommittee to deal with VASS funding and related matters. All clubs seeking VASS funds must work through the Administrator after clearing applications with the District Grants Committee. In addition the Committee provides opportunities for Rotary clubs throughout New Zealand to be actively engaged in projects mainly in the South West Pacific and elsewhere in the world. The Donations in Kind sub committee of RNZWCS advises on needs, provides storage and co-ordinates distribution of goods particularly to the Pacific Islands. Voluntary Agencies Support Scheme [VASS] VASS was established by the New Zealand Government in 1974 to support non government organisations with World Community Service Projects. VASS recognises the expertise that Rotary has in working effectively at the grassroots level amongst the world’s poorest people. The partnership between Rotary and VASS complements the partnership that exists between Rotary clubs and The Rotary Foundation. Projects that qualify for a Rotary Foundation grant will invariably qualify for a VASS grant as long as the project is developmental and not welfare. For every dollar that a club contributes to a project, VASS will contribute $2, and for projects specifically aimed at empowering gender equality in development, for every dollar VASS will contribute $4. In all cases VASS will contribute up to $100,000 per project. Clubs wishing to access VASS grants must do so through Rotary New Zealand World Community Service. The Rotary Representative on VASS Committee is PDG Stuart Batty, PO Box 20 309, Bishopdale, Christchurch Res 03 359 9218, fax 03 359 9218 Email : [email protected] Large Government Grant to Polio As a result of representations from RNZWCS, led by PDG Stuart Batty and DG Judy Bain, the Government has announced a contribution of $600,000 to the Rotary Polio Eradication programme. This is to be added to the sums raised by the six NZ Districts. In addition the Government has contributed further substantial sums to our project partners UNICEF and World Health Organisation. Administrator - PDG Stuart Batty The task is almost over and a final thrust over the next year will see us reach the target of global elimination by 2005. In recognition of his work in this area PDG Stuart Batty has been invited to become the Rotary Foundation PolioPlus National Advocacy Advisor for NZ in the 2003/04 year. Teacher Wanted A secondary school teacher is required as a Rotary Volunteer to serve the Arusha region of Tanzania throughout 2004. Subjects, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Maths. Full board is included and travel costs will be met. Contact PDG Stuart Batty. PO Box 20 309, Bishopdale, Christchurch Res 03 359 9218, fax 03 359 9218 Email : [email protected] 9970 News District 9970 has established contacts with district 9200 whose territory is Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia Eritrea. A number of projects have been successfully completed with the support of NZAID and The Rotary Foundation. Some of the completed projects are – Eight family homes for Leprosy affected families plus water bores and ancillary equipment for two hospitals. Sponsor clubs were Browns Bay Christchurch, North Harbour and Mt. Manganui. Supply of specialist equipment to a primary school attended by blind students and teachers. Sponsor clubs were Bishopdale/Burnside and Ferrymead. A significant number of other projects await sponsor clubs from throughout NZ. For details contact PDG Stuart Batty. Donated Hospital Equipment The RNZWCS has been donated a large quantity of hospital equipment including beds, theatre equipment, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, walking sticks, commodes and shower stools. For details contact PDG Stuart Batty. Children’s Packs School resource crates provide a stock of school stationery for $250 and hospital activity packs for $10 contain handouts for hospitalised children. Contact Geoff Bawden 09 416 1772. Emergency Boxes – Aqua Boxes Emergency boxes, wooden style, were originally initiated in District 9940. They are filled and stored ready for first response in Pacific emergencies. They have been invaluable in getting lives restarted. Districts 9910 and 9920 advanced the concept with the introduction of plastic boxes, which are better for stacking and can subsequently be used for water storage. The 9910 box now comes with the additional feature of a tap which allows dirty water to be filtered into drinking water. The cost is $60 per box. For further information contact Ron King on 09 483 8116. Project Chef PDG Stuart Batty in Upendo, Tanzania with Project Chef children $250 will Clothe, House, Educate and Feed children who are amongst the world’s poorest living in Tanzania. The project is supported by the NZ Rotary clubs of Milford and Christchurch. The Rotary club of Arusha will select children whose details will be available to the donor club or individual sponsor. Every dollar donated will be used for the children’s welfare. Cheques, payable to The NZ Rotary Clubs Charitable Trust, should be sent to Box 20309 Christchurch. For further details contact John Somerville 09 410 5948 or Stuart Batty 03 359 9218. Gearing Up Sandra Bartlam of the Rotary Club of Hutt Valley has completed a project which, for an initial sponsor club cost of $1,000 provided $18,000 worth of desperately needed school stationery throughout Vanuatu. The clubs contribution was geared up with District 9940 SHARE funds, co sponsors recruited in Australia and USA plus a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant. Distribution through the Vanuatu was a problem, which was overcome with the help of passing yachts that were diverted to various outer islands. Wonderful responses were received from the recipient schools and a number of other opportunities have been identified. For further information contact Sandra Bartlam 04 902 1934 Email: [email protected] Children of Tamua Primary School in North Pentecost, Vanuatu on the day they received their school supplies which were delivered to them by the American yacht, Rainbow Voyager. RNZWCS News Update This newsletter is designed to show some of the many things that are happening in World Community Service and some of the possibilities available for club projects.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:59:58 +0000
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