International Service Committee August 2010 Report
Eric Kaler Chair
Eberhard Mann PM Water Filtration, Chair Elect
Johnson Choi PM Hemodialysis
Leilani Johnson PM Kids Who Read Succeed
Roz Cooper PDG, PM Day Care Center
Mike Elinski PM Water catchment system
Reid Matsushima Grants Coordinator
Hal Darcey PDG, Advisor
Tom Anusewicsz PP, Advisor
Steve Llorens Sister Club Relationships
John White Communications
All members are welcome to join international service and get involved
Meetings are second Thursday from 0815 – 0900 (after regular meeting)
For more committee or project information email: eric.kaler@hawaiianair.com
RY 09/10 Activity Report Budget $3,50
Youth Services: Computer lab installed at elementary school in Puebla, Mexico
25 computers, desks, internet connectivity, maintenance plan
Matching grant/spend executed in RY08/09
Grand opening in January 2010
Water: Catchment system installed at elementary school in Butare, Rwanda
PM Mike Elinski
D5000 requested to support after TRF funding halted
Metro contributed $1,650
16 D5000 clubs contributed $10,000; DDF matched $7,541
Total project cost $18,485
600 students provided with safe drinking water
System active in June 2010, not yet completed/closed
Expecting presentation to membership by project sponsor
World Peace: D5000 relief effort after earthquake in West Java, Indonesia
D3400 Rotarians responded with services and shelter boxes
Metro members voluntarily contributed, not club funded
Combined with Sunrise voluntary contribution
Wire transferred $1000 to D3400 Relief Fund
Health and Hunger: Marimed Foundation funding return trip to Haiti in October 2010 In coordination with Aloha medical mission, 18 Doctors/Nurses
DG 5000 request for support in May 2010
Metro contributed $1,000 for direct medical supplies
Expecting presentation to membership post mission
Total spend RY 09/10: $ 2,650 (club funds), vs: value $ 20,485
RY 10/11 Goals/Progress Budget $7,950
Committee goals RY 10/11:
Expand Metro’s global network by supporting rotary projects overseas
Select projects that maximize ratio: club dollar/project value
Maximize DDF/TRF funding mechanisms to full potential
Complete matching grant in each area of service, separated by continent
Choose projects that are sustainable and provide exponential value
Offer committee members opportunities to engage in a meaning full way
Execute projects on time/budget, in full compliance with TRF rules
Actively participate in club fund raising activities to support budget
Improve and expand sister club relationships
Improve communication of committee activity to membership
Win the D5000 international service award
Water: Filtration system for rural schools TRF Approval Pending
PM Eberhard Mann/RC Silom
Metro: $2,000/Total project: $36,910
30 units: 1000 liters per hour, 1000 people each
Health: Hemodialysis machine for rural hospital TRF Approved
PM Johnson Choi
Metro: $1,500/Total project: $13,940
Provide 1,100 critical life-saving rounds per year
Literacy: Kids who read succeed, library books for 67 schools TRF Approved
PM Leilani Johnson
Metro: $2,000/Total project $60,910
Age appropriate children’s books for 60,000 students
Youth: Day care center renovation and expansion, sister club support
PM Roz Cooper
RC Banilad Metro, Cebu PI
Metro: single source funding $1,450
Replace walls/roof, double capacity of facility
Peace: Emergency Response relief fund
Discontinue “pass the hat” ER funding mechanism
Earmark $1,000 club funds
Deploy directly to Rotarians actively responding
Deployment decision TBA
Funds may be held by foundation
Total budget RY 10/11: $7,950, vs vale: $113,500
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FEBRUARY REPORT 2010
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
Metro International Service Committee Members:
Attendees: Tom Anusewicz, Mike Elinski, Leilani Johnson, Steve Llorens, Hal Darcey, Johnson Choi, Roz Cooper, Gordon Trimble
Regrets: Fritz McKenzie, Eberhard Mann
Make up credit for your attendance has been arranged
In the club Directory, we have requested that your participation in the International Committee is updated in your profile
February 11 Meeting Recap:
Thank you very much for agreeing to be part of the International Service Committee at Metro. I’m truly pleased that the level of interest this committee has drawn such a great group of people. I endeavor to keep you as engaged in international service as I can without becoming burdensome.
Following the agenda that was posted in the Mynah we accomplished several items this month:
● Computer Lab in Mexico: Was officially dedicated on 1/29/10 and we are due to receive pictures and a project report from RC Tehuacan Manantiales in Puebla, Mexico. Approved on 1/8/09 this project has taken a year to complete, Metro contributed $3,286 and D5000 matched that amount towards the $17,000 project. When the report and pictures are received, we will update the club members in both the Mynah and on our website. This was the last matching grant international service participated in.
Follow up action: Hal will coordinate to receive the pictures and report, Eric will enter into club publications
● Water Catchment project in Rwanda: Metro recently submitted our contribution of $1,620 toward the $18,485 project. Because no TRF funds were available this year for matching grants, wider club participation was required and D5000 matched the contributions of several Hawaii clubs to be able to execute the project. Funds are in route to RC Butare, Rwanda and we expect regular reports on their progress with the water catchment system. Initial reports are that because of the ability of the school and RC Butare, L’Ecole school has been designated as a candidate for the “one laptop per child” campaign spear headed by former U.S. Director of National Intelligence, John Negroponte.
Follow up action: Hal will continue to receive updates, Eric will enter into club publications
● Opportunities to collaborate with EFPI to expand internationally: Hal Darcey updated the group on EFPI’s expansion plans beyond Future Light Orphanage in Cambodia to the Philippines and Indonesia. Work is in various stages with newly identified orphanages and Hal will also be evaluating orphanages in Thailand. Specific opportunities for Metro’s international service are not specifically clear at this time but there is a large interest and one option may be for Metro to adopt an orphanage and members or their designees can begin communicating.
Follow up action: Hal will update the committee as new orphanages come on line, Eric will work with other committee members to identify a possible project.
● D5000 International Relief Fund: We broached the idea of the committee’s support for the district fund. Experience has shown us that when disasters occur, our membership is willing to contribute to relief efforts personally. While this is acknowledged and valued, it may also be an indicator that there is interest in a higher level of participation, be it fund raising or some other form of assistance. Comments and suggestions were received by Hal, Jim, Lora and Mike indicating the interest is there but shouldn’t compete with our previously scheduled fund raising activity which is acknowledged. Use of Shelter box was supported in many ways as a target to generate interest and provide a financial target.
Follow up action: Eric will begin dialogue with district level fund manager and work with Lora to identify an opportunity for members to see a shelter box and target a campaign.
● Around the room for ideas: Tom recommended review of the dictionary distribution program and if further distribution is required, that the committee review opportunities to do so. Eric will follow up with Roz on status of books available.
Leilani recommended a fund raising campaign and has followed up with her offer; as it targets Metro foundation, the matter is referred to Tom and Peter for handling. Thank you!
Gordon requests Biblical story books for use in applied English courses in China; his intent is to make a personal connection between the donor and student. Lora will announce at next meeting and it will continue to be posted in the Mynah.
● Budget recap: The International Service Committee budget for RY09/10 is $3500; $1620 was spent; there are currently no projects for consideration before the committee.
Unless an outstanding project comes to light the committee’s direction for the next four months will be to identify a potential matching grant to support for RY 10/11 and use our coordination effort this year to prepare that project for immediate execution in July and have that project carry the committee for next year.
Committee Snap Shot: February 2010
Goal for RY 09/10: Identify a matching grant opportunity for immediate execution in RY 10/11
Current Projects: Computer lab in Mexico; Water catchment system in Rwanda
Current Project Proposals: None tabled
Current Project Ideas:
- EFPI support program
- D5000 Relief Fund Support
- Dictionary Distribution program
- Support for Gordon’s English program in China
Mahalo,
Eric Kaler, February 16, 2010
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
Eric Kaler Chair
Eberhard Mann PM Water Filtration, Chair Elect
Johnson Choi PM Hemodialysis
Leilani Johnson PM Kids Who Read Succeed
Roz Cooper PDG, PM Day Care Center
Mike Elinski PM Water catchment system
Reid Matsushima Grants Coordinator
Hal Darcey PDG, Advisor
Tom Anusewicsz PP, Advisor
Steve Llorens Sister Club Relationships
John White Communications
All members are welcome to join international service and get involved
Meetings are second Thursday from 0815 – 0900 (after regular meeting)
For more committee or project information email: eric.kaler@hawaiianair.com
RY 09/10 Activity Report Budget $3,500
Youth Services: Computer lab installed at elementary school in Puebla, Mexico
- 25 computers, desks, internet connectivity, maintenance plan
- Matching grant/spend executed in RY08/09
- Grand opening in January 2010
Water: Catchment system installed at elementary school in Butare, Rwanda
- PM Mike Elinski
- D5000 requested to support after TRF funding halted
- Metro contributed $1,650
- 16 D5000 clubs contributed $10,000; DDF matched $7,541
- Total project cost $18,485
- 600 students provided with safe drinking water
- System active in June 2010, not yet completed/closed
- Expecting presentation to membership by project sponsor
World Peace: D5000 relief effort after earthquake in West Java, Indonesia
- D3400 Rotarians responded with services and shelter boxes
- Metro members voluntarily contributed, not club funded
- Combined with Sunrise voluntary contribution
- Wire transferred $1000 to D3400 Relief Fund
Health and Hunger: Marimed Foundation funding return trip to Haiti in October 2010
- In coordination with Aloha medical mission, 18 Doctors/Nurses
- DG 5000 request for support in May 2010
- Metro contributed $1,000 for direct medical supplies
- Expecting presentation to membership post mission
Total spend RY 09/10: $ 2,650 (club funds), vs: value $ 20,485
RY 10/11 Goals/Progress Budget $7,950
Committee goals RY 10/11:
- Expand Metro’s global network by supporting rotary projects overseas
- Select projects that maximize ratio: club dollar/project value
- Maximize DDF/TRF funding mechanisms to full potential
- Complete matching grant in each area of service, separated by continent
- Choose projects that are sustainable and provide exponential value
- Offer committee members opportunities to engage in a meaning full way
- Execute projects on time/budget, in full compliance with TRF rules
- Actively participate in club fund raising activities to support budget
- Improve and expand sister club relationships
- Improve communication of committee activity to membership
- Win the D5000 international service award
Water: Filtration system for rural schools TRF Approval Pending
- PM Eberhard Mann/RC Silom
- Metro: $2,000/Total project: $36,910
- 30 units: 1000 liters per hour, 1000 people each
Health: Hemodialysis machine for rural hospital TRF Approved
- PM Johnson Choi
- Metro: $1,500/Total project: $13,940
- Provide 1,100 critical life-saving rounds per year
Literacy: Kids who read succeed, library books for 67 schools TRF Approved
- PM Leilani Johnson
- Metro: $2,000/Total project $60,910
- Age appropriate children’s books for 60,000 students
Youth: Day care center renovation and expansion, sister club support
- PM Roz Cooper
- RC Banilad Metro, Cebu PI
- Metro: single source funding $1,450
- Replace walls/roof, double capacity of facility
Peace: Emergency Response relief fund
- Discontinue “pass the hat” ER funding mechanism
- Earmark $1,000 club funds
- Deploy directly to Rotarians actively responding
- Deployment decision TBA
- Funds may be held by foundation
Total budget RY 10/11: $7,950, vs vale: $113,500
