Four Avenues of Service - International Service

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We were involved in a number of international projects during the 2009-10 Rotary year which include the following AND WE TOOK FIRST RUNNER-UP IN THIS CATEGORY

• Christmas Island - provided funding for toilets and hand-washing stations to four schools
• Kathmandu, Nepal - provided funding for a group of Nepalese leprosy sufferers who are training to climb Mt. Everest
• Philippines Disaster Relief - provided funding to D5000 to be sent for relief efforts
• Irusku, Russia - sponsor of Cat 2 Children's Shelter in conjuntion with OrphanAct
• Sister/Friendship club - as a result of a 3-year project in Ubud, Bali, continue communication and sharing of newsletters with the RC of Ubud
• GSE Team from Thailand - hosted the all-island GSE Team social for the team from Thailand.  Attended by over 70 Rotarians and guests, hosted a Hawaiia luau complete with entertainment by Pohaikealoha Hula Halau
• GSE team from D5000 - one member is co-chair of the GSE Team Reception bringing over the D5000 young professionals to share in a Pau Hana reception and tell about their experiences in Thailand
• Meeting visitors - since we meet in the center of a tourist area we have welcomed international visitors from:  Germany, England, Switzerland, Australia and many Canadian provinces
• A Hospitality Pineapple pin for the visiting Rotarian who has traveled the most distance to attend a make-up meeting.

Flag Exchange with three club presdents, PDG George Fontaine and the GSE Team from Thailand at club-sponsored All-Island Hawaiian Luau