Rotary Disaster Relief-Fund

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

Recent events in our country need no introduction. We have all seen the wanton killings and destruction and looting of property. This has resulted in over 200,000 displaced persons in different parts of the country. The origins of this unrest are various and the remedies suggested diverse. We as Rotarians can in the spirit of this year's theme 'Rotary Shares', share some of what we have with those in our midst who have been most affected by the mayhem.

We have set up a disaster relief committee through which we shall coordinate the Rotary efforts in the Coast for maximum effect. We shall be working closely with the Red Cross. Similar committees have been set up in Nairobi and other parts of the District.

We have identified over 1,500 displaced persons at the Coast in the following areas:

* Holy Ghost Catholic Cathedral(Nkrumah Road)
* Makupa Hospital
* Dog Section Police Post –on the way to Mishomoroni
* Likoni Consolata Catholic Church
* Bomu Catholic Church (near Airport)

The displaced persons have the following needs:

* Maize meal
* Rice
* Beans
* Cooking oil
* Powdered milk/Long life milk
* Water
* Sugar
* High energy supplementary biscuits
* Bed sheets
* Clothes
* Shoes
* Sanitary items

They also require medical assistance particularly at Dog Section and Likoni Consolata Catholic Church

Other areas of need which have been severely hit by the transport crisis and hiked food prices are: Coast General Hospital, orphanages and old people's Homes. They need our help too.

As Rotarians we hope to intervene in the short term by:

* Donating foodstuffs and provisions
* Solicit for contributions in cash and kind from our partners and well wishers
* Provide medical assistance

We appeal to all Rotarians to generously contribute. Club Presidents are requested to appeal to well wishers, Rotaractors and Rotarians to fundraise for this worthy cause. Let us all assist the innocent children, men and women living out in the cold.

Mombasa Club (Chini Club) has agreed to provide a room which shall serve as a collection point. Please mark all the items collected and deposit at the Mombasa Club (Chini Club). Cash contributions can be made to a Disaster Relief Fund details of which will be advised shortly.

We intend to contribute whatever has been collected, on Sunday 13th January, 2008 in line with our fellow Rotarians' activities in other parts of the country. Please try and have your contributions at Chini Club on Saturday 12th. Details of the Sunday program will be communicated on Thursday this week.

However please note that due to the ongoing need we shall make further contributions at a later stage.

Please contribute generously

Thank you and best wishes

Yours in Rotary

Rotary Assistant Governors (coast)

AG Caroline N. Katisya
Caroline.N.Katisya@kprl.co.ke

AG Dominic Mureithi
dmureithi@polucon.com

Disaster Relief Meeting

Dear Club Presidents and Senior Rotarians

I request you to attend a short meeting:

Venue: My Clinic, Oriental Building, Nkrumah Road.
Day & Date: Monday 7th January 2008.
Time: 1.00 pm sharp.
Agenda: Disaster Relief Action Plan.

PDG Varinder Singh Sur
DRFC District 9200.

Message from the DG Chris Mutalya

Fellow Rotarians,
It is a Happy New Year, but not for many people in Kenya.
It is sad to note that the recently concluded election in Kenya have resulted into post-election
violence of unprecedented dimensions.
I therefore would like to make a special appeal and request for assistance to the thousands of
displaced Kenyans across the Country as a result of the on-going post election violence countrywide.
Hundreds of thousands of Kenyans especially the vulnerable women and children have been
displaced and are lacking basic necessities such as food, water, clothing and shelter. Some of the
worst hit areas are the Slums in Mathare and Kibera areas in Nairobi and other major cities. Am
making a passionate appeal to Rotarians and friends of Rotary to come out and lend a hand; and
reach out and share what we have in the true spirit of Service Above Self; and demonstrate that
"Rotary Shares" and we care for our fellow brothers and sisters now in dare need of our helping
hand.
I am aware that the Rotarian in Nairobi have started on this effort under the leadership of DGE
Kaushik Manek. The appeal includes essential items like Maize Flour, Sugar, Water, Salt, Blankets, etc.,
and cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase these and any other essential
items.
Please contact or forward your contribution/support to the following Rotarians:
Rtn. Robert Kinyua +254 722 707378, e-mail: rmkinyua@africaonline.co.ke,
DGE Kaushik Manek +254 722 511445, e-mail: rotary@maneknet.com ,
PAG Bimal Kantaria +254 733 625557, e-mail: bimal@prestigepackaging.com,
Fellow Rotarians, lets stand up to be counted, lets "Lend a Hand" and assist those in need and let us
"Lead The Way" to reconciliation in the troubled communities of Kenya because "Rotary Shares".
All the best,
Chris Mutalya
2/1/2008

URGENT CALL FOR HELP

Fellow Rotarians,
 
Happy new year to all!
 
I would like to extend a special message of hope and request for assistance to the thousands of displaced Kenyans across the Country as a result of the current post election violence.
 
Hundreds of thousands of Kenyans especially the vulnerable women and children have been displaced and are lacking basic necessities such as food, water and clothing. Some of the worst hit areas are the Slums in Mathare and Kibera areas in Nairobi and I would like to send out a passionate appeal to Rotarians to come out in the true spirit of Service Above Self in aid of our fellow brothers and sisters.
 
Rtn Robert Kinyua has kindly offered Parklands Sports Club to be used as a common drop off point for anyone who has a donation of any kind. The immediate items required include:
 
Maize Flour
Sugar
Water
Salt
Blankets
 
Cash donations will also be accepted and will be used to purchase these essential items.
 
For directions to Parklands Sports Club or any other information please feel free to contact the following:
 
Rtn Robert Kinyua               0722 707378              
DGE Kaushik Manek          0722 511445
PAG Bimal Kantaria           0733 625557
 
Lets all pull together and through Rotary bring back hope to the lives of thousands of suffering Kenyans.
 
Best regards and God Bless,
 
DGE Kaushik Manek

Snakebite project officially opened

Rotary club of Malindi is proud to announce that today the snakebite project was officially opened with a two days seminar. Health officers from Malindi district and Kitui district are trained. More details will follow.

Rotary Alumni Celebration at the 2008 RI Convention in Los Angeles, CA, USA

I received from the District Secretary this email and I'm pubblishing it on the web site club bulletin for your information.

Nicola

Dear Friends,

I am forwarding the message below from RI addressed to the District Governor in respect of the Rotary Alumni Celebration at the 2008 RI Convention in Los Angeles,CA,USA.

Please look out for the Rotary alumni in our District and encourage as many as possible to register for the convention at highly subsidised  rates.

Best regards,

Tom Kajumba 

District Secretary 


02 November 2007
 
Dear District Governor:
 
Rotary wants to reconnect with one of its most valuable assets Rotary Foundation alumni and we need your help and commitment.
 
The Rotary Foundation has produced more than 105,000 alumni since 1947 and most are not Rotarians and have not remained connected to Rotary.
 
This Rotary year marks the first-ever Rotary Alumni Celebration, a pre-convention meeting with special events, notable speakers, and social gatherings for Foundation alumni and friends to be held Friday, June 13-Saturday, June 14, 2008 as part of the 2008 RI Convention in Los Angeles, California, USA.
 
Registration for the convention – for alumni within 7 years of program participation – will be offered at a greatly reduced rate of US$60 until 15 December to help encourage more alumni and their guests to attend. This registration price also applies to recent alumni who are Rotarians. Additionally, recent alumni can register to bring one guest at the same rate. Registration for the Rotary Alumni Celebration is an additional US$25 for all participants. For the registration form visit: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/c08_registration_en.pdf .
 
Please reach out and encourage the alumni in your district to attend this inaugural event and be a part of a unique opportunity to have a voice in how to reconnect with this important group of people. I hope that each Rotary district will send at least one GSE alumnus and one scholar alumnus to Los Angeles; please consider providing district funding for your representatives' travel expenses and lodging. With your assistance my goal of reconnecting with Rotary Foundation alumni can happen in Los Angeles.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact the Alumni Relations Supervisor at The Rotary Foundation, Jennifer Willbanks, by e-mail at jennifer.willbanks@rotary.org or by phone at +1 (847) 424-5249 for additional information.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Robert S. Scott, Chairman
The Rotary Foundation Trustees, RI
 
Cc: District Alumni Subcommittee Chair
District Rotary Foundation Chair

Invitation to Fellowship - Rotary Club of Muthaiga Monday 5 Novemb er 2007 at 6.00 p.m. - Hon Raila Odinga

*Dear** Club Presidents and District Officers*

*I am delighted to invite you** and your members** to fellowship with us
on Monday 5 November 2007 at our regular Club meeting**. We have a
distinguished guest speaker, Hon Raila Odinga who will be talking about
his vision for Kenya. This promises to be a very interesting meeting
and I hope that your members will be able to join us for the** evening**.*

*We meet at the Holiday In**n Mayfair at 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m.
(charges K Shs 500/=).*

*Your in Rotary*

*Robert Foulse**r*

*President - Rotary Club of Muthaiga*