Achievements 2006-7

Introduction

During the first 5 years, our Rotary Club of Bali Ubud has dedicated its time and money to mostly large projects.

A year ago, the newly elected President’s focus was on improving the internal management of the Club.  Thanks to the contribution of so many people it occurred very well.  And from the President’s side a big Thank You to Secretary Graeme in absentia for his endless support.

Please remember Tjokorda Raka Kerthyasa was elected for President but due to his engagement in politics he asked to be the first runner up to do the job.

Some highlights of what we did:

-     Club Members participated during normal meetings in updating the Club Leadership Plan, lead by PE Tandy.

-          A number of policy initiatives were approved by the Board to help clarify Club Administration Issues.

-          Club Bylaws have been undergoing revision and an updated version should be ready for review by Club members in the new Rotary Year.

-          Meetings run relatively smoothly, with interesting Guest Speakers organized, and a Guest Book will provide data for follow-ups.

-          Meeting Attendance has been satisfactory and above average compared to other Clubs in Bali.

-          Raffles are well organized and quickly executed.

-          New Member Inductions are managed with dignity and some style.  A start has been made on providing updated and revised Induction Kits for new members.

-          The Bulletin and The Club Website provide current information on Club Activities and Projects.

-          The website provides a repository and reference point for Club Information.

-          Rotary International Website of Club Membership Data is regularly updated.

-          Club Training has commenced, including Rotary Moments and more detailed Training of Inductees.

-          Board meetings were held on 10 of the 12 months on 3^rd Tuesday of each month, prior to regular Club meetings.

-          19 new or revised policies were passed by the Board and will be incorporated in revised Club Bylaws.

Finances / Budget

-          Financial reporting needs are provided as required

-          A clear division of general and fundraising income and expense has been achieved

-          Membership dues have been brought up to date, membership fees are balanced out.

-          Changes in Matching Grant rules for bank accounts have put our bank account in flux pending a decision and guidelines on final needs. There will be a need to rationalize banks and accounts as soon as working details are finalized.  Special thanks to Marilyn for her persistence in searching for a solution to handle the transfer of Matching Grants money between The Rotary Foundation and RC in Bali.

 Paul Harris / Rotary Foundation:

-          Our goal this year was for 50% of members contribute to Paul Harris – now we have 60%!!  Or 21 out of 35 members.  Special thanks to Ed Balma for persistence on this.

-          It still seems more information about The Rotary Foundation, Paul Harris Membership, and “annual fund” vs “permanent fund” has to be provided to our members..

Community Projects:

Our current projects:

-     Temesi Waste / Theme Park Project

-          Schools Project

-          Clean Drinking Water Project

-          Wheelchair Project

-          Aceh Tsunami Relief Projects

-          We assist poor community members to obtain cataract and cleft lip / palate surgery

Please check out our website for information.

NEW Rotary Club Bali Lovina

With our support Rotary Club Bali Lovina has been listed already on the official Rotary International website District 3400.  President Theodorus P.J. Zantman is one of our former Charter Members.