Members and friends were treated to an update of the amazing work community organisations do in our area by Steven Marshall MP. Steven spoke about the effectiveness of these clubs being in the types of people they attract to achieve the outcomes they achieve. It's the heart of the volunteer that helps make our community great. Thank you Steven for giving your time and such a charismatic presentation.
Thank you Steven for giving your time and such a charismatic presentation.
CLUB ACTIVITIES
Rotary Club of Kent Town Cambodia Project 2017
OBJECTIVE
A team of Rotary Club of Kent Town members to travel to Cambodia in association with Australian based not-for-profit advocacy and development organisation, The 2h Project. The aim is to bring help and hope to the poor and disadvantaged in Cambodia.
THE PROJECT Dates: 12 February to 26 February 2017
*Purchase two Generators for 2h Farm in the north west of the country.
* Fund and sponsor two Maternal Nursing students to study a university degree with the provision of working in the 2h Project Maternal Clinic in Battambang.
*Volunteer work for two days at the 2h Project Farm near Pailin in western Cambodia.
* Volunteer work at 2h Project Eye Clinics in Battambang. In-house training from local doctors to assist them with a screening program at a local village. Attend screening program at a local village, interacting with the Cambodian people and assisting in the diagnosis of common eye problems that cause blindness. Observe basic eye surgery operations as a result of that screening. Witnessing the joy of some people seeing for the first time in years.
On July 16th RCKT had a fundraising BBQ at Cumberland Park Woolworths raising money for the club and the Hutt Street Centre. Thank you to all the members and friends of the club who volunteered their time to help us out.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
2016-2017 BOARD
President Carolyn Stephens
Vice President Sarah Stewart
Immediate Past President Chris Harris
Secretary Steve Hayter
Treasurer Ellen Griffiths
Director of International Phil Luke
Director of Youth & President Elect Belinda Curtis
Director of Community Garry Veroude
Membership Director of Memberships Mary-Anne Hannay
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