2009/8/26 pm 01:42

Dear DGE Dr. Virachai,

Thank you very much for your concern for the victims of Typhoon Marakot.  Currently Taiwan is working very hard to distribute donations and assistance by the development of the Taiwan Typhoon Marakot Disaster Relief Committee, coordinated by PDG Porite from D3500, and everyone is working around the clock to get the contributions directly to those in need.

We are very grateful for your offer of assistance in this disaster relief.  Rotarians from all over have been so gracious with their response.  We’ve already received a US$1,000 donation from your Gov. Waiwdow Limlimglert of D3360 when I was there in Thailand on August 22^nd, and are very thankful for her gesture.  Contributions from your club can be remitted to the Disaster Relief Committee account and you can contact PDG Porite with the details at the following contact information:

Account:          Rotary International Chu-Nan Club –

                        Taiwan Disaster Relief Rotarian Action Group

Account #:        043 007 217 593

Bank:               Bank of Taiwan, Toufen Branch

Address:          6 Chung Cheng Road, Toufen, Miaoli, Taiwan ROC

SWIFT:             BKTWTWTP043

PDG Porite Chiu-Lung Chu’s contact address:

Chu-Nan Club

Tel:          886-37-581-121 ext. 211

Fax:         886-37-581-128

Mobile:    886-937-223-524

Email:      poritechu@mail.porite.com.tw

I’m very sorry to have missed you in Bangkok on the 22^nd.  We did however have a wonderfully successful Committee Meeting for the 2010 Bangkok Institute, under Chair PDG Saowalak.  It was especially informative with the presence of PRIP Bhichai Rattakul, Past Director Noraseth, and PDG Supavat with all of their experience and excellent guidance and suggestions.  I very much look forward to the Institute and seeing you there.  We are lucky to have you serve as next year’s Governor in District 3360 and I am certain that under your Governorship and support, the 2010 Bangkok Institute will be evermore memorable and successful.

Of course, my warmest congratulations is due for the significant acknowledgement of the 50^th Anniversary of the Rotary Club Chiang Mai.  Juliet and I are very appreciative of your gracious invitation.  Unfortunately, after checking my schedule I’m afraid October 17^th conflicts with a previous engagement.  My cousin’s son is getting married on that day and I had already promised to give a congratulatory speech on the day of the banquet.  I humbly regret to miss out on this memorable occasion, and most of all, to offer a speech of thanks to my greatest mentor and friend PRIP Bhichai Rattakul, for without his guidance and support I would not have achieved what I have in Rotary.

May you have an incredible 50^th Anniversary celebration.  Juliet joins me in wishing you and your family all the best.

Best Regards,

Jackson Hsieh

Director, Rotary International

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:00 AM

2009年8月20日

Ref. No. JK-790

受文者：D.3460總監 張光瑤DG Concept        D.3470總監 晉茂根DG Cable

             D.3480總監 謝炎盛DG Electronics    D.3490總監 李進賢DG ENT      

             D.3500總監 涂百洲DG OBS             D.3510總監 林照雄DG Set 

             D.3520總監 陳曜芳DG Gary            

副本 : PRIVP Gary, PDG Dens, RRFC Archi, PDG Porite, PDG Pauline, PDG Plastic,

PDG Medicare, PP Jo, PP Ellen, CP Naomi, PP Media, PP Dentist, PP S.Ming, CP Johnnie,

CP Lancelot, 國際扶輪中華民國總會, 尹秘書

主旨：RI社長John Kenny及RI相關部門職員關心台灣八八水災的近況。

說明 : 一、RI社長John Kenny在8月17日已由亞洲之旅返回Evanston總部，我有去函報告

台灣目前的災情及3470/3510地區之二個災區目前已著重在協助災區重建的工作，而全部台灣之其他五個地區總監及社友都已積極投入募款之活動，John Kenny社長也馬上回函，除了感謝8月3-6日來台訪問期間，七個地區總監及社友們之熱心招待，並要我轉達他夫婦對這次災情之關懷，同時他也發函給所有RI理事，並指示RI相關部門之職員協助，在RI之網站公布災情。

二、本人亦與PRIVP Gary及RRFC Archi研究，請3500地區PDG Porite為台灣七個

地區對外的災難行動小組之Coordinator，並立即開立新的銀行帳戶，通知給RI職員Barbara，如果國外社友有任何捐款將統一匯入這個帳號，並請PDG Porite定期匯報最新資訊給七個地區總監及相關人員。

三、8月18日(星期三)本人及3480地區前總監PDG Medicare, PP Jo, PP Ellen, CP

Naomi, PP Media, 3520地區CP Johnnie, CP Lancelot及英國Shelter Box之義工Mike及Philip等10人，在DG Electronics及DG Gary之授意下，前往台東縣大武鄉了解災區情況；感謝DG Set指派助理總監PP Dentist，副秘書PP S.Ming及台東五社社長，親自接待並陪同與大武鄉鄉長作簡報，並作八個shelter Box之現場安裝。

四、目前七個地區目前都積極在募款中，希望募到一個階段後，能統一集中款項，請

3470地區DG Cable及3510地區DG Set提出災後重建及其他計劃，七個地區總監一起來討論如何協助災區。

五、謹此函知。

2008-10國際扶輪理事

謝三連RI Director Jackson

August 24,2009

Dear John Eberhard,

Greetings from Taipei!

Immediately receiving the e-mail from RI President John on August 19, 2009, this morning of August 24, I saw your e-mails to President John on August 22, 2009.

I was much moved by your swift response to John’s e-mail.  I have e-mail your letter to all governors of the 7 districts and Rotarians involved in disaster relief work in Taiwan.  I was in attendance at a relief meeting in Kaohsing this morning where I gratefully mentioned about your e-mails; and we Rotarians present here all are grateful to you and members of the Disaster Relief-Rotarians Action Group for your caring and sympathies over the tremendous sufferings Typhoon Marakot has caused to our fellow country persons in southern Taiwan.

My salute to you and all your group members.

Sincerely,

Jackson Hsieh

Director, Rotary International

August 22, 2009

Dear President John

I have just become aware of your communication (set out below) that caringly seeks to have the request from RID Jackson spread to as many Rotarians as possible. This was an horrific event and it is heartwarming to see the way local Rotarians are responding. DRRAG is pleased to assist in this regard and I personally salute you for taking a personal interest in this opportunity for service.

You will be pleased to know that the "state of emergency" has been removed from the Toronto region (Vaughn) here in Canada following the tornadoes that have recently reeked havic on that part of Ontario. It was similarly re-assuring to see how Rotarian volunteers assisted EMO's in the delicate work needed to transport and provide temporary shelter for those in need.

Disaster Relief - Rotarian Action Group (DRRAG) wishes to respond to your request in a positive way. You will know, the "purposes" for which DRRAG was created by the RI Board. It is therefore logical DRRAG become engaged in your suggestions. There are many members of DRRAG who are experts in Disaster Relief and Emergency Management from their own vocational backgrounds. This capacity, with your good advice and direction, could prove to be very useful in your call for action.

While the process of building a club and district network has been stalled for the past couple of months, DRRAG does have a Zone Coordinator and two District Disaster Operation Officers - "D-DOOs" (DG appointed) in Taiwan.

DRRAG members are mindful and respectful of the recently imposed prohibition in initiating contact with Rotarians, Clubs and Districts and therefore we would look to you to provide some specific direction as to how the Action Group might respond to your request.

As RID Jackson rightly points out, an immediate need in these circumstances is money and other resources so that local people can acquire and tend to the immediate needs of the people affected. He has quite thoughtfully established some important priorities for the work of Rotary in Taiwan.

DRRAG cannot assist in supplying money but ironically, this is the subject matter of a memorial that will soon be sent to you on the direction of the DRRAG Board.

We would be pleased to hear from you as to what course of action you might suggest that DRRAG take in response to your communication. I am copying the DRRAG Board and members of the DRRAG Advisory Board so that in your reply, they will be quickly informed as to your good advice and guidance which will be given prompt and urgent consideration.

Thank you again for expressing your heartfelt caring for those in need.

John Eberhard

From: Ron Geary [mailto:rongeary@people.net.au]
Sent: 2009/8/19 [星期三] 上午 11:43
To: wahlee.ray(張瑞欽)
Subject: RE: Please Lend a Hand

Coordinator Ray,

We offer our sympathy and prayers to all your citizens of Taiwan and trust that all the suffering is very short and the road to recovery will be quick.

We in Zone 8 are ready to help in any way we possibly can.

Please advise the best possible plan and requirements of your community

Yours in Rotary Service

Ron and Glenys Geary

District Govenor 2003-04

District 9470

Zone 8 Coordinator 2009-10

Health and Hunger Resource Group

Tel 618 9279 6209

Fax 618 9379 3662

Mobile 0429 001 691

E-mail rongeary@people.net.au 

致

RI Director Jackson

PRIVP Gary

RRFC Archi

RI D3460  DG Concept          張光瑤總監               

RI D3470  DG Cable             晉茂根總監

RI D3480  DG Electronics     謝炎盛總監

RI D3490  DG E.N.T.            李進賢總監

RI D3500  DG OBS              涂百洲總監

RI D3510  DG Set                林照雄總監 

RI D3520  DG Gary              陳曜芳總監

副本: PDG Dens、PDG Pauline、尹主編

自從昨天送出email 給各地帶Health and Hunger Group協調人以後,

今天就已接到Zone 8, District 9470 回函如附,除表示關心以外,亦詢及需要什麼幫助?

弟想是否先通知他們,目前台灣七地區扶輪總監正發起聯合服務,重點工作包括

籌建組合屋以安置無家可歸的災民、重建遭沖毀的校舍及學童的助學方案等。

請他們若有意捐款是否匯入七地區扶輪聯合救災專戶,並在此專戶設立前,

先匯入某一地區已成立的專戶。

若將來捐款尚有餘額,則在台灣成立急難基金,作為援助世界各地發生急難事件的準備金，

或把基金捐給已成立之扶輪人道運動組織,如 Shelter box, Hunger Plus, Gift of Life etc.

以上是否妥當,敬請指導與回覆。

Best Regards

Hunger & Health Resource Group

2009~2010 10B Coordinator

PDG Plastic

張瑞欽