Connection - knowing the good we do!

As Rotarians, do we know what wonderful work that is being done in our own backyard?
Is it being communicated?  Are we receiving information and passing it on?

The advantages are so great:

• Increased knowledge of Rotary's work
• Increased sense of the importance of our world wide work serving others
• Providing another reason to invite others to join the efforts to make this world a better place
• Increasing the involvement of members n the work towards a more peaceful world

Let's communicate more effectively.  Let's connect!

Water projects seeking sponsors…
Rotary NZ regularly receives requests from Tanzanian Rotary clubs seeking support for installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools and communities. The projects are managed by local Rotary clubs who have partnered with many New Zealand Rotary clubs over the past 15 years. Stuart Batty would be pleased to hear from any club or Rotarian wishing to sponsor such vital projects. Non-Rotarians are also contributing to a number of these projects through donations to Rotary New Zealand.

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If not - you should!!

Go to the official web site

Wherever you are in the world, there is till time to organise your fellow Rotarians into action on 30 September.

Take a look at the attached - a very simple concept where we can mobilize efforts of Rotarians and communities around the world and focus on one aspect of Rotary's 'good work' in the world.

If you are not involved in this project, you should be.

View the video

For more details search on Google "globalrun4water"

Join us around the world

General Secretary
Rotary International
John Hewko

This is a global project gaining great momentum.
On or around 30 September Rotarians around the world will be running, walking, moving in some way to raise money for fresh water projects.  I encourage you to get your Club involved, register your activity on the web site and have your members support a great humanitarian effort.

John Hewko, General Secretary of Rotary International, is supportive as are many in our organisation.  Visit the web site to find out more or just search 'run4water' on this Blog site.

A new year - here is a new project!

Do you want your Rotary Club to increase its profile?　 Is there a real drive to heighten the awareness of Rotary in your community?　 Is your Club eager to increase their membership?　 Is there a genuine desire to get serious about attracting new interest in your organization?

A solution:
Encourage your Club to adopt a high profile project - providing a fresh focus, new energy, and public presence.

One such project is the RotaryGlobalRun4Water, which is currently going viral!

Be part of a global group of Rotarians raising funds for water projects by involving your community.　
The web site contains practical advice as to the how to go about creating an event.

Check out this great Blog 

Let’s make a big splash for Clean Water!

A profile deserving promotion

Rotary has much to be proud of and the mission to remove Polio from our planet is almost a reality.  Do share.

The Swimarathon is happening again Feb 23 2013 - let's make this an even greater event to have fun, raise the profile of Rotary and our fight against polio and to gather more funds to contribute to the cause.

A basic human right??

Water is a basic human right, yet 900 million people lack access to safe water and over 2.5 billion have no safe sanitation. That’s why water & sanitation is a key focus area in the new Rotary, because where there is water there is peace, health, education, and economic development.  That’s why WASRAG, the Water and Sanitation Rotary Action Group, adopted the slogan “Start with water.”

We encourage every Rotarian to become familiar with the world water issues, both at home and in other parts of the world.  Every Rotary club should get involved in water and sanitation projects; and through multi-district and multi-club partnering we can together achieve so much more.

Money and expertise are keys to success, so are active Rotary clubs involved in raising funds and awareness. That’s why I endorse the RotaryGlobalRun4Water and encourage clubs around the world to embrace this simple but powerful formula.  It is an easy way for clubs to get involved with water in their local community and support meaningful grant projects. With broad participation in such a multi-district fundraiser we can foster partnerships, raise the exposure of Rotary, and most importantly make a significant difference in the cause for clean water.

Ron Denham

Chair, Wasrag

www.startwithwater.org