A Message From The D9800 DG

A Message Regarding The Victorian Bushfires From Rotary D9800 District Governor, Jim Studebaker.

Jim and Carol Studebaker

Along with all Rotarians throughout Australia, I am deeply saddened by the extreme loss of life and property that has occurred in the bushfires over the last week. As I am sure you will realise, I have been inundated with enquires about what our Rotary District is doing to help. I have taken advice from a senior emergency management professional in our District and have implemented our District Emergency Recovery Plan. We have established a Trust Fund with all the necessary approvals and encourage any fundraising efforts to be directed to this fund. Recognising that there are many Government and Non-Government Organisations already working in the affected areas, we intend to use these funds on medium to long-term assistance with a primary emphasis on community rebuilding. Donations of goods are specifically not sought through Rotary due to difficulties with their distribution. We simply don’t have the resources to warehouse and distribute goods. The attached document to this email will give you more details about how to help our District’s efforts. Kind regards

Jim Studebaker District Governor D9800