Lae Rotary Club
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
On a recent Rotary trip to the Yambo elementary and Junior schools by a number of members with a twofold purpose of inspecting the results of the combined work done with the community of the school and a meaningful discussion on the way forward in our support of the school. The work completed has been the supply of desks and the materials for the creation of floors for the various classrooms. The work on the floors had been done to a high standard and should enable them to be operated for a fair number of years and the school children were enjoying the 25 desks and 2 two teacher tables that had been provided. The rotary members then sat down with the school governors, the school principal and teachers to discuss what future assistance was required. The members were very keen to fund a joint initiative with the parents for the supply of text books and teaching materials for the staff to enable the standard of education to the children to be improved. The members are still very puzzled by the Educations Departments lack of support (no funds had been received) in terms of an operating budget. The hospitality of the community was a greatly appreciated and as always exceeded most of our expectations.
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
Presentation at Bubia school for the delivery of the 25 desks, NCI donated Transport trucking. Very well received. Attending were Gary S – Mr President, Catherine, Gavin, Mandy and Jo. School had full pupil attendance and put on a SingSing to receive the desks.
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
Members of the Rotary Club of Lae Huon Gulf deliver much needed medical supplies and books to the Boana Health Centre.
In terms of time and distance, another big adventure came off on Sunday. Yes, it’s the sequel you’ve been waiting for… RETURN TO BOANA starring none other than the Rotary Club of Lae Huon Gulf.
Nestled high in the mountains of Morobe, Boana is a genuinely rural provincial health and administration centre.It took our two vehicles an hour and a half to travel the 25 km from where the road turns off the Highlands Highway. That’s averaging a whopping 16 km/h.
Thanks to the medical supplies (disposable latex gloves, surgical masks & birthing kits) and library books in the back, I made it all the way up there in 2 wheel drive. Steep, narrow, rocky, rutted roads zigzagged up a couple of mountain ranges and down the other side. Invariably, there was a white-water river at the bottom and more than a few friendly faces along the way.
Hope you enjoy the photos.
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
It was exciting, last Saturday (weekend) morning to see school children come in their best teams for the school soccer tournament.
TISOL has been facilitating the primary school boys and girls soccer some years back. It started off with 2 primary schools seen competing against each other.
2016 has seen an increase in the competition bring a total of about 7 to 10 schools coming into the tournament.
Rotary coming to the school to present the balls (rugby, soccer, AFL) was exciting and encouraging. With Lae Huon Rotary a goal in supporting good sportsmanship in the primary and secondary school in presentation of balls was overwhelming.
The deputy principle thanked the Lae Huon Rotary for promoting and supporting the primary school soccer tournament.
Also thanking Lae Huon Rotary Club was Mrs Taiwalu George, the head teacher of Busanim Elementary School, 12 mile, along the Okuk Highway.
They had just completed a double classroom and trying to source funds to purchase desks. Lae Huon Rotary came in time to settle their need.
“Pasim tok tenkiu long olgeta boss man blong Rotary Club”. Do convey word of thanks to Rotarians…
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
It was another exciting atmosphere at the two of the schools in the city to both students and staff during the presentation of 20 GT Radial footballs each to Busu Secondary School and Tent City Primary School.
Both schools acknowledged the tremendous support by the Lae Huon Gulf Rotary Club and GT Radial Tyres.
Busu Secondary Deputy Principal thanked the Lae Huon Gulf Rotary Club for supporting the spirit of good sportsmanship in the schools. The presentations were done by Gavin Whyte and John Tioti on behalf of Lae Huon Gulf Rotary Club.
GT Radial footballs received by Busu Secondary School Girls rep.
Ball handed over to the Sports Coordinator of Busu Secondary by Lae Huon Gulf Rotary Club rep Mr. Gavin Whyte.
Ball handed over to the School Principal Mr. Micheal (second from right) by Lae Huon Gulf Rotary Club rep Mr. Gavin Whyte.
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
See attached photos of the presentations of GT Radial NRL and AFL footballs to Lae Secondary School.
Also present during the presentation were four (4) other primary schools in the Lae District. The gathering was the start of the Lae School Boys Rugby League competition. The organisers of the event were very pleased and thanked the Lae Huon Gulf Rotary Club and GT Radial for the support by presenting footballs which was just in time for the 2016 year.
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
A non-government organisation has helped built a classroom for an elementary school in one of Lae’s oldest suburbs.
Lae’s Rotary club helped raised K20,000 to build the infrastructure at West Taraka.
Members of the club and its president opened the classroom yesterday.
“The Lae Rotary club funded the materials and the parents built the classroom, so that’s what’s its really all about,” said Lae Rotary Club President John Byrne.
Its not everyday that this part of Lae City receives attention from organisations, either government or private.
But, yesterday the community had something to be pleased about.
The long tradition of the rotary club continues. They have helped West Taraka children.
Especially for this, sometimes-troubled suburb, known for its high crime rate.
It is a rare occasion for families.
West Taraka’s Ting elementary will have a new classroom.
The first one of three funded by Laes Rotary club and built by the parents. Its teachers have also been registered as practicing early childhood teachers.
A representative of the Morobe Provincial government was also in attendance to present funding on behalf of the Governor Kelly Naru.
“On behalf of the Governor, I’d like to announce that the Morobe Provincial government is funding K10,000 to the elementary school,” said Media and Public Affairs Advisor, Patrick Levo.
There have been significant cuts in government spending this year.
Non-governmental organisations have been relatively quiet, but local communities will need more of their help during this time.
The Lae rotary club is slowly making it presence felt in the most difficult Lae community.
by Bethanie Harriman EMTV Lae
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
The Rotary club of Lae Huon Gulf handed over the double classroom, funded by Rotary, to Ting Elementary School, on Saturday 20th Feb 2016.
The funds used for the material purchases were raised by various fundraising events including the 2015 Rotary Black Tie Ball.
The Official Party included a representative for the Morobe Governor , Mr Patrick Levo , who on behalf of the Governor, Pledged a cheque for K10,000.00 for the continued advancement of education in this under privileged area of Lae.
The Rotarians had also arranged for 2 local Television Channels to have camera and reporting crews, and local Newspaper reporters, to be in attendance , to record the event for prosperity.
The community expressed it extreme thanks to the Lae Huon Gulf Rotary Club for the valued assistance and long term relationship that was developing, and hopes that further assistance may come for future projects.
The Rotarians who attended the presentation were extremely humbled by the profound feelings expressed by the community on the day.
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
Delivery of 25 elementary desk to TESSA Elementary, Salvation Army, Tent City.
With more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
