- Supported scholarship of students Mrs Hyeji Kim from Korea to come to Australian National University (hopefully in 2021) to do her 3 semesters master’s degree in International Relations. She attended one of our Rotary lunch zoom meeting presented herself very well, speaking excellent English and answered all relevant questions to her plans to study in Canberra.
- The video meeting was held regarding a Twinning Agreement with Heijokyo Rotary Club, Nara, Japan and exchange of correspondence. We discussed a project of exchanging students between two Club’s. We thought that after the restrictions on travel are lifted we can to reactivate such an exchange again. We imagined that this may suit grandchildren of members or suitable high school students from both cities. This would allow for Japanese or English language students to receive firsthand experience of each other language during such a visit in Easter 2021. Two or three students from each city could spend 7-10 days visiting Canberra or Nara. Our members would provide accommodation, meals, activities, and site seeing for the students while they were in each city. The cost of airfares would be paid by the families involved.
- We are planning (if get a commitment from our members) to organise trip to Japan for our members and partners. It would be trip for 15 days/14 nights in April 2021, organised by Intrepid Travel group and Bill Andrews.
- Candle Festival – support the fundraiser in helping to selling food, Japanese beers, and wine at our Rotary stall on October 2019. Cancelled by the ACT authorities due to extreme weather conditions.
- Trivia Night - Fund raising at Woden Hellenic Club on February or April 2020.
- International dinner at “The Railway Barracks” for our members and their partners an outside Canberra that include a trip to Goulburn for two days and stay in “The Railways Barracks“ for one night in late April 2020.
International Services 2015/16
This year our Committee will focus on a number of important areas:
1. Allow funding and time for International disaster relief, whilst setting a budget which proportionate. Be ready to support Shelter Box appeals as needed.
2. The Twinning Agreement with Heijokyo Rotary Club, Nara, Japan is supported by Christmas cards, offer to home host children, and enquiring whether they need further assistance with Tohoku disaster relief.
3. Twinning arrangement with RC of Chung Ho, Taiwan is a new project initiated after our visit to Nara in December 2014. There are opportunities for joint projects.
4. Annual Dinner to be arranged – March 2016.
5. Candle Festival – support the fundraiser. Volunteers, sell candles at our stall on 24 October 2015
6. Continued working relationship with Nusa Tengarra Association. PP Bill Andrews remains on the Board of Management, PP Stephen McMillan is assisting Colin Barlow, Juris and Keith working for NTA. Assist with governance and fund raising when necessary.
We maintain a number of projects jointly with Community Services Committee:
1. Clean up Nara Park up to 3 times a year. Community Services. Working bee and barbeque. The next is planned for the 29 August 2015.
2. Peace Bell in Canberra Nara Peace Park project .
3. Plan next overseas adventure – Europe