Your opportunity for Rotary fun & travel.
Get involved "hands-on" and experience the satisfaction and enjoyment of helping others
You can experience "hands-on" International Service in foreign countries. D7080 Humanitarian Missions Chair, PDG Doug Vincent is coordinating these travel opportunities to share Rotary hands-on service in a real way. All Rotarians are welcome to participate regardless of your District.
Open Dating - Hermosillo, Son Mexico. Fly to Tucson and then take a 5 hour journey into Mexico and visit Rotary projects. Currently a breast screening program is taking place, sponsored by D7080 Ontario Rotarians. Another project is soon to start, assisting the families of 46 children who were recently killed in a Children's Day Care Centre fire. Contact PDG Doug Vincent rotary@teamvincent.com or Bill DeJarnette willgy@amerimextec.com
Mid-Sept 2009 - Participate in a Medical Mission with a team of 20 Rotarians going to China. Certified Doctors, ER Nurses and other non-medical people are required. In particular Anesthetist are needed. For information www.allianceforsmiles.org or contact anita@allianceforsmiles.org or PDG Doug Vincent rotary@teamvincent.com
Nov 6-7, 2009 - come to the United Nations in New York City with Zone 22 UN representative PDG Doug Vincent to learn more about this international institution, where Rotary enjoys official status. A private meeting with
Nov 10-23, 2009
(postponed)
- Nomad Adventure to West Africa projects. This special Rotary expedition will introduce Rotarians
to projects which the RC of Agadez, Niger has accomplished among the nomadic
groups, in the Sahara and Sahel. These have been supported by USA/Canadian Rotary partners. You will experience the nomadic lifestyle of
the Tuareg and Wodaabe, see the projects that are improving their lives and
explore the remote southern Tenéré desert. Hosted by friends of PDG Doug, DGN Ernie & Sally Montagne
ernie.montagne@cox.net
Open dating - Visit humanitarian aid projects in the
Optional dates - Travel to Colima,
Open Date - A Club in Benin, West Africa needs volunteer(s) who speak French and have experience working in vocational development for disabled. Work with students and the school director to improve services, increase vocations taught and develop resources. You would also assist the Club develop projects to suit the needs of the school itself. Live at the school in simple accommodation with pleasant and wooded campus. You can apply for an Individual Grant to cover expenses and the Rotary Club would host. For information about this rewarding service opportunity, please contact Nicholas Mancus nicholas_mancus@yahoo.com who is an acquaintance of Doug Vincent.
Nov 10-17, 2009 - travel to
Dec 28, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010 - Travel to
Jan 6-11, 2010 - fly to Tucson AZ for Xmas Shoe Box Gift distribution to poor children in Mexico. Be hosted by Arizona Rotarians and then go to
Jan 2010 - Polio NID India - Travel and participate in Polio National Immunization Days. Participants will also have a chance to see some of the tourist attractions of this wonderful country. For details, c ontact Hajra Wilson, RC Cambridge North hajra.wilson@sympatico.ca
Jan 24, 2010
(2 weeks)
- travel to
Jan 16-17, 2010 - Be part of a medical mission to participate in a health fair, offering health education and medical treatment to the less fortunate in Progresso, Mexico. Travel for just one or to participate in a series of these events for several days. Contact Hajra Wilson, RC Cambridge North hajra.wilson@sympatico.ca
late Jan, 2010 - Similar health fair as above in Merida, Mexico. The locations are relatively close to each other and participants will likely be home hosted for the duration of their stay.
early February, 2010 - Be part of a medical mission to participate in a health fair, offering health education and medical treatment to the less fortunate in Villaharmosa, Mexico. You will be home hosted by Mexican Rotarians who will also share the interesting sites of their area. You have the option to participate in the series of these in Mexico. Contact Hajra Wilson, RC Cambridge North hajra.wilson@sympatico.ca
February 2010 (Tentative) - Join a medical mission to participate in a health fair, offering health education and medical treatment to the less fortunate in
February or April 2010
(tentative) - visit the
April, 2009 - Travel to Guatemala to visit with RC Gualan Rotarians and see the major water projects our D7080 has been sponsoring. Plans include minor work on projects with further evaluation of needs in the "villages", meeting with Rotarians and a new Club being chartered. For more information, contact Aldo Villanovich at calcon@sympatico.ca
June 2009 - help us host Rotary friends from foreign lands, who will visit D7080 for a few days prior to, or just after attending the RI Convention in Montreal. We expect them to stay for a few days then drive with Rotarians to Montreal or vice-versa. Contact: