To send funds to D7020 for hurricane relief in Haiti

Instructions for Wire Transfer:

United States Dollars

To: Wachovia Bank, New York
SWIFT Code: PNBPUS3NNYC
ABA Code / Number:  026005092

For Credit to Account with Institution (Field 57): FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Limited
SWIFT Code: FCIBBSNS
Account Number: 2000192005416

For Final payment to Account of Beneficiary (Field 59):
(Name of Beneficiary) Rotary International, District 7020
(Account Number of Beneficiary) 200992677

Mailing instructions for Bank Drafts
(sorry no credit or debit cards)

Mailed by DHL or FedEx to:
Rotary International, District 7020
Walter J. Christen
c/o Central Bank of The Bahamas Market and Trinity Streets
Nassau, N. P., Bahamas
Tel: 1 (242) 424 1097

Postal Mail:
Walter J. Christen
P. O. Box N 9774
Nassau,  N. P., Bahamas

District 7020 has a page set up to keep up-to-date on hurricane-related issues in that area. Go.

District newsletters

7600 November 08

7750 November 08

7750 December 08

7600 January 09

7750 January 09

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IRS 990

Requirements for clubs in U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico

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Zone News

Governors asked to appoint district chair for Caribbean partnership

Governors of Zones 33 & 34:

I am asking for your assistance. As you know, during the Rotary Centennial year a Twin Club Program was established in Zones 33 & 34. Although the centennial program was completed, the idea  for a twin club program lived on and was the basis for a emphasis on partnering Rotary Clubs in the Caribbean rim nations, (Districts 7000, 7020, and 7030), with Rotary Clubs on the mainland of Zone 33 & 34. Last year, the term “Twin Club” was enhanced to “Partner Club” which reflects the overall emphasis of the Caribbean Initiative.

Our goals are three-fold: emphasize Rotary service and friendship, establish a long-term relationship with another club, and enhance understanding of another culture within the Zones.

The Purpose of the Caribbean Partnership is:

1. Cultural Exchange

2. Developing Rotary Relationships and Fellowship

3. Increase communication between countries

4. Develop new friendships

5. Share Rotary ideas and interests

6. This program would fall under The Rotary Family emphasis as an extension

7. Potential for developing joint projects as a natural evolution from each of the above.

Partner Clubs are two clubs that establish strong ties and have agreed to team up to complete special projects such as Community Service Grants, Friendship Exchanges, and Youth Exchanges, and provide assistance to one another as needed between two clubs. The Partnered Clubs are encouraged to establish an agreement and register with the Rotary Zones 33 & 34 Caribbean Partnership website and provide a report on their Partner Club activities.

I am asking you to appoint a district chair for the partnership and I suggest that the immediate Past District Governor serve in this capacity.

Please submit the name and contact information to: jvjewelrydesign@bellsouth.net.

The Chair would be responsible for promoting the Caribbean Partnership within their district, encouraging participation and communications between clubs in the district. Once we have all the District Chairs identified then we will coordinate having them listed on the website.

Thank you for your support of our Zones 33-34 Caribbean Partner Program, Eric

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