RI RESOURCE EXTRA REGIONAL INFORMATION BULLETIN ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH PACIFIC AND PHILIPPINES OFFICE FEBRUARY 2016 VOL 9 No 8 Dear District Governors, Welcome to the 111th birthday of Rotary! As most of us know, the first Rotary meeting took place on the 23rd of February, 1905. Our Director Guiller writes about it on the next page and has some good suggestions of activities for Rotary clubs to undertake in celebration of this important event. Happy birthday to Rotary! Let’s wish it another 111 years of service. Thank you so much for the response to the survey on this DG newsletter. Overall, the response was favorable, from content to length, timelessness, etc. There were some comments and suggestions on improvements that can be done. A quick report on this will come in the next newsletter. Membership is our number one internal priority. As we know, there is a lot of work going on across clubs and districts. There is a 2.06 percent increase across the SPPO districts.. A couple of the comments from the survey said we pushed The Rotary Foundation too much. Given that the Foundation is Rotary’s only official charity, and that performance in our area could be better, we will do what we can to inform and try to motivate Rotary leaders to be stirred into action. Australia, for example, has the potential to be in the top 6 of giving nations in the world. The table below shows that the Philippine clubs are doing well in the annual fund per capita results. Five of the top 6 are Philippine districts. Congratulations to D3810 for its excellent results to date with an 11 percent increase in membership and for being on top of the TRF table for annual fund per head. Regards Frank Pezzimenti International Officer Manager In this issue… Note from RID Tumangan pg 2 Dates to remember pg 2 Membership roundup pg 3 Membership Stats pg 4 RI Funding for 2016-17 Governors pg 6 E Rotaract Clubs pg 6 Dual Membership pg 6 2016-17 Conference Details pg 6 Water Scholarships pg 6 A Job Still To Be Done pg 7 Per Capita Cup Contests pg 8 Polio Drive Continues pg 9 Grants paid by our office pg 10 Finance matters pg 11-12 Highlights of Korea convention pg 13 Exchange rates pg 13 Motor vehicle rates pg 13 PEACE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION Annual Fund YTD January 16 per Zone 7 & 8 capita capita capita capita 1 D3810 $ 112.44 Philippines 2 D3830 $ 94.18 Philippines 3 D3780 $ 90.14 Philippines 4 D9520 $ 83.96 Australia 5 D3820 $ 66.49 Philippines 6 D9850 $ 62.72 Philippines
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RI RESOURCE EXTRA
REGIONAL INFORMATION BULLETIN
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH PACIFIC AND PHILIPPINES OFFICE
FEBRUARY 2016 VOL 9 No 8
Dear District Governors, Welcome to the 111th birthday of Rotary! As most of us know, the first Rotary meeting took place on the 23rd of February, 1905. Our Director Guiller writes about it on the next page and has some good suggestions of activities for Rotary clubs to undertake in celebration of this important event. Happy birthday to Rotary! Let’s wish it another 111 years of service. Thank you so much for the response to the survey on this DG newsletter. Overall, the response was favorable, from content to length, timelessness, etc. There were some comments and suggestions on improvements that can be done. A quick report on this will come in the next newsletter. Membership is our number one internal priority. As we know, there is a lot of work going on across clubs and districts. There is a 2.06 percent increase across the SPPO districts.. A couple of the comments from the survey said we pushed The Rotary Foundation too much. Given that the Foundation is Rotary’s only official charity, and that performance in our area could be better, we will do what we can to inform and try to motivate Rotary leaders to be stirred into action. Australia, for example, has the potential to be in the top 6 of giving nations in the world. The table below shows that the Philippine clubs are doing well in the annual fund per capita results. Five of the top 6 are Philippine districts. Congratulations to D3810 for its excellent results to date with an 11 percent increase in membership and for being on top of the TRF table for annual fund per head. Regards Frank Pezzimenti
International Officer Manager
In this issue…
Note from RID Tumangan pg 2
Dates to remember pg 2
Membership roundup pg 3
Membership Stats pg 4
RI Funding for 2016-17 Governors pg 6
E Rotaract Clubs pg 6
Dual Membership pg 6
2016-17 Conference Details pg 6
Water Scholarships pg 6
A Job Still To Be Done pg 7
Per Capita Cup Contests pg 8
Polio Drive Continues pg 9
Grants paid by our office pg 10
Finance matters pg 11-12
Highlights of Korea convention pg 13
Exchange rates pg 13
Motor vehicle rates pg 13
PEACE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION
Annual Fund YTD January 16 per Zone 7 & 8 capitacapitacapitacapita
RI SOUTH PACIFIC & PHILIPPINES OFFICE REGIONAL BULLETIN
THE REGION IN REVIEW (cont’d)
District Members 1.7.15
Members 10.2.2016 Variance % Variance
Clubs 10.2.16
Clubs 1.7.15 Variance
9455 50 50 0 1,257 1,247 -10 -0.8%
9465 49 49 0 1,260 1,279 19 1.5%
9500 44 44 0 1,167 1,123 -44 -3.8%
9520 50 50 0 1,315 1,326 11 0.8%
9550 44 44 0 986 957 -29 -2.9%
9570 49 49 0 1,123 1,145 22 2.0%
9600 67 67 0 1,525 1,518 -7 -0.5%
9630 50 50 0 1,138 1,135 -3 -0.3%
9640 53 53 0 1,217 1,264 47 3.9%
9650 56 56 0 1,539 1,547 8 0.5%
9670 51 50 -1 1,231 1,202 -29 -2.4%
9675 66 66 0 1,670 1,649 -21 -1.3%
9685 75 74 -1 2,053 2,048 -5 -0.2%
9700 40 40 0 1,139 1,111 -28 -2.5%
9710 47 47 0 1,365 1,361 -4 -0.3%
9780 59 59 0 1,859 1,831 -28 -1.5%
9790 64 64 0 1,782 1,784 2 0.1%
9800 69 69 0 2,398 2,420 22 0.9%
9810 47 47 0 1,186 1,205 19 1.6%
9820 49 49 0 1,387 1,378 -9 -0.6%
9830 47 47 0 1,348 1,322 -26 -1.9%
Total 1126 1124 -2 29,945 29,852 -93 -0.3%
AUSTRALIAN DISTRICTS - ZONE 8
ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS
Rotary Global Rewards is an exciting new member benefit program for Rotarians. It’s our way of say-ing thank you for giving so much. Rotary Global Rewards offers discounts on travel, dining, and enter-tainment. It’s easy to redeem rewards and save on future Rotary projects. Every active Rotarian is automatically eligible to participate.
Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran and the Board of Directors developed the idea for the rewards program to help clubs enhance member satisfaction and retention. Rotary Global Rewards is just one more benefit you have as an active member.
Rotary's member benefits program gives discounts on a variety of products and services includ-ing vehicle rentals, hotels, dining, and entertainment. Products and services from companies around the world are being added every week. Anyone can view the offers and discounts on Rotary Global Rewards. But only Rotary and Rotaract club members who are signed in to their My Rotary accounts can redeem them. You can access and redeem rewards from your computer, smartphone, or tablet at www.rotary.org/globalrewards.
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RI SOUTH PACIFIC & PHILIPPINES OFFICE REGIONAL BULLETIN
ADVICE OF RI FUNDING FOR 2016-17 GOVERNORS
All District Governors Elect should have now received advice of your RI Funding for the 2016-17 year
from our office. This was sent out on 9th February. If you have not received this, please contact Barbara
Indonesia has produce a result that’s in line with
YTD January last year. The news on reported cas-
es continues to be good but we have a long strug-
gle ahead if we want to keep it that way. Just 74
Wild Polio Virus cases were reported last year, and
one (Pakistan) so far this year, means we are clos-
er than “this close” to getting the job done.
The match from Bill and Melinda Gates is still
there for us to maximize our contributions. Every
dollar given turns into three and that’s much
better than bank interest rate at the moment, so
urge clubs and Rotarians in your district to be a
part of this amazing achievement. Success will
come as surely as night follows day and we should
all take great pride in what we will achieve, not
only as a team but also as individuals.
Why not use this Rotary birthday month to ‘kick
start’ your polio effort and go up a gear. Check out
things like “The World’s Greatest Meal” to inject a
b i t of fun into your fundrais ing
(www.wgmeal.com). Talk to local businesses about
being part of the final push. Encourage some of
those 42,000 Rotarians in Zones 7 and 8 who
didn’t contribute personally last year to maybe
give a little to the polio drive. Remind clubs of our
need to have each club contribute US$1,500 to
polio so we can play our part over these final
stages.
End Polio Now is not a marketing gimmick. It’s
a way of life for us all.
POLIO DRIVE CONTINUES
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GRANTS PAID BY OUR REGIONAL OFFICE (SPPO)
AREA OF FOCUS GRANT TITLE COUNTRY USD AMOUNT
Disease Treatment and Prevention
D3780 Minimally Invasive Surgery Project for Quezon City General Hospital Philippines 87,734.00
Sulawesi Cleft Project Indonesia 28,375.00
The capacity strengthening of Newborn Screening in Mongolia Mongolia 29,000.00
Education & Literacy
Computers for the Public Primary and Secondary Schools of Ormoc City and Leyte Province Damaged by Supertyphoon Haiyan
Philippines 87,259.50
Water & Sanitation Drinking Fountain With Water Filtration System & Handwashing Station for 12 Public Elementary schools in Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Philippines 75,400.00
kkk village, brgy. Sto. Nino water project Philippines 44,250.00
Mandalawangi Clean Water Project Indonesia 41,000.00
Water, Sanitation, Basic Hygiene Training for Five Elementary Schools, Puhu Villages in Payangan District, Bali, Indonesia
Indonesia 46,302.00
Total Grants USD 439,320.50
The updated Guide to Global Grants (formerly the Grant Management Manual) is now available. It’s
designed for Rotary members who are interested in applying for global grants and in developing more
effective and sustainable projects. Also, the guide is a useful training resource for use at district grant
management seminars. Copies can be downloaded from Rotary’s website or ordered at shop.rotary.org.
As part of the Guide to Global Grants, we have developed an updated graphic that explains the
Foundation’s concept of sustainability.
The new global grant training plan template helps grant sponsors formulate a training plan for their grant
projects. Training is a key component in developing sustainable projects, and your plan must be detailed in
your global grant application.
GLOBAL GRANT RESOURCES
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FINANCE MATTERS
Zone 7A Philippines Zone 8
District % Paid District % Paid
3770 31 9455 80
3780 12 9465 69
3790 39 9500 80
3800 31 9520 82
3810 17 9550 68
3820 30 9570 63
3830 41 9600 64
3850 60 9630 82
3860 39 9640 81
3870 26 9650 71
Zone 7A 32 9670 78
9675 67
9685 77
Zone 7B 9700 78
District % Paid 9710 81
9910 63 9780 80
9920 66 9790 80
9930 67 9800 77
9940 61 9810 83
9970 61 9820 76
9980 38 9830 77
Zone 7B 61 Zone 8 76
January 2016 Club Invoice Collection Status as at 15 February 2016
Invoices may be paid online through MyRotary via credit card. This is the preferred method of payment. For clubs in Australia and New Zealand, the amounts due are automatically converted in the local currency using the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the Online Transaction. For Philippine and other Pacific Island clubs, dues can only be charged in US Dollars.
To convert to local currency and pay using alternative methods, please refer to www.rotary.org and search up “exchange rates”. Please ensure that you are accessing the rates for the particular month of payment.
FOR CLUBS IN AUSTRALIA, other payment methods are:
1) via Electronic Funds Transfer using the following Australian Dollar account:
Account Name: Rotary International
Account Number: 100345217
BSB: 332084
Payment Reference: <<ClubNo>>DUES
2) via Australian Dollar cheques posted to the following address:
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
PO Box 1415, Parramatta NSW 2124
(cont’d next page)
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FOR CLUBS IN NEW ZEALAND, other payment methods are
1) via telegraphic transfer to our New Zealand Dollar account here in Australia:
Account Name: Rotary International
Street Address: Suite 201 60 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia
Account Number: 432148NZD1
BSB: 112-879
Bank Address: Lvl 4, 4-16 Montgomery St, Kogarah NSW 2217
Payment Reference: <<ClubNo>>DUES
2) via New Zealand Dollar cheques posted to our Post Office box.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
PO Box 1415, Parramatta NSW 2124, Australia
FOR CLUBS IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS, other payment methods are
1) via telegraphic transfer to our US Dollar account here in Australia:
Account Name: Rotary International
Street Address: Suite 201 60 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia
Account Number: 432148USD1
BSB: 112-879
Bank Address: Lvl 4, 4-16 Montgomery St, Kogarah NSW 2217
Payment Reference: <<ClubNo>>DUES
2) via US Dollar cheques posted to our Post Office box.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
PO Box 1415
Parramatta NSW 2124, Australia
FOR CLUBS IN THE PHILIPPINES, please see the BPI Payment Guidelines at the back of the Club Invoice.
Should you require further assistance, please contact the following Finance Coordinators for the respective
countries:
Country/Zone Finance Coordinator Contact Details
Australia (Zone 8), New Zealand and the Pacific Islands (Zone 7B)
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