The Purpose of International Service
The development of understanding and goodwill among Rotarians and among the people at large is the specific task of International Service in Rotary.
Basic Policy of Rotary in International Service
The aim of International Service in Rotary is expressed in the fourth Avenue of Service; namely, to encourage and foster the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Freedom, justice, truth, sanctity of the pledged word, and respect for human rights are inherent in Rotary principles and are also vital to the maintenance of international peace and order and to human progress.
In concept, International Service can be broken down into four general areas as follows:
1. World Community Service Activities
2. International Educational and Cultural Exchange Activities
3. Special International Observances and Events
4. International Meetings
Group Study Exchange (GSE)
The International Service Committee devises and carries into effect plans which will guide and assist the members of this Club in discharging their responsibilites in matters relating to International Service. The Director of this committee is responsible for the international service activities of the club and supervises and co-ordinates the work of any committees that may be appointed on particular phases of International Service. Also the committee administrates the collection of funds from the membership for Rotary Foundation.
Paul Harris Fellow: A three sapphire Paul Harris Fellowship awarded to Past President Doug Parker for his service in helping to bring the PERRON ROTARY EXPRESSED MILK BANK (PREM) to fruition.
Bali Bicycle Project: On October 15th 2006, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Armadale-Neerigen Brook, presented one thousand new and locally manufactured bicycles to Bali school children. These children were either orphaned or the children of poor sustainable farmers in the North East of the Island, total value $60,000.
Tibetan Dental Project: Contribute $500 to assist with this project, which has been running for a number of years and is under the auspices of a Western Australian Dentist, Dr Denis Cosgrove. Provides dental treatment for Tibetan nationals who are now refugees in Northern India.
The Australian Cambodia Foundation: Geraldine Cox AM, a former employee of the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh during the period when the Khmer Rouge regime was in power. Returning to Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge she quickly realised that someone had to help the vast numbers of orphaned and maimed children and this led to the Australian Cambodia Foundation, which established a number of orphanages where children were able to be cared for and receive an education, which would finally lead to employment. Donation $500
Hamlin Fistula Hospital – Addis Ababa Ethiopia: The hospital was established by Reg and Catherine Hamlin, two Australian Doctors, who on witnessing the deaths of both young women and their babies from vaginal fistulae. Following the death of her husband Catherine Hamlin AC continued with the work they had both started. With the assistance of locally trained medical personal is now able to operate on more than 2,000 patients per year, but there is still a back log of 40,000 women who are long term suffers. Donation $1,000
Bali – Hope Children’s Home Orphanage: $500 donated to this orphanage to assist with building refurbishment.
Future Projects: Following the successful Bali bicycle project and an earlier but much larger project in Northern Thailand (since taken over by the Thai Government), plans are in place to initiate a similar project in Atjeh, Northern Sumatra and Timor Leste. These projects enable children to attend school who may otherwise not have an education. Both projects have been temporarily delayed due to the current political situation.
International Service
