Darvin Jasper was searching online for a Rotary topic and came across the little known Rotary Community Corps (RCC). This was established in 1988, the RCC are teams of men and women who work in partnership with Rotary clubs to improve their communities. Each RCC is sponsored by a Rotary club and, as with Rotaract and Interact clubs, the Rotary club acts as its partner in service. Membership in an RCC is open to any adult in the community who shares Rotary`s commitment to service but is not a Rotary member. Dues tend to be minimal. The RCC is encouraged to increase the quality of life in their community.
In order to create a RCC, a Rotary club is advised to have their club President appoint a RCC contact person in the Rotary club. The District `Chair` is asked to hand out brochures to drive the thought process for development of ideas for RCC. Past RCC ventures include:
1. Japan: The RCC of Handa works with local schools to organize disaster-preparedness classes for youth of all ages.
2. U.S.A.: The RCC of Parker, Colorado, provides a powerful growth and enrichment experience for the teens and adults with special needs who belong to it.
3. Guatemala: RCC established a community water system and a local health centre.
Darvin believes that our club could seriously look into this to get ideas for a community project to support. The club would usually provide funding and support during start-up. There would be a membership fee that could offset any costs. Darvin advised that he would get more information and asked President Bob to bring this to our club board.
Allan Roberts was asked to provide the next EVERYTHING ROTARY.