Shelterboxes for the Phillipines
For those concerned about the effects of Typhoon Hagupit on the Philippines, ShelterBox, which is a Global Rotary Partner, has pre-positioned 1,000 tents and 400 ShelterBoxes to help displaced families. The Club after the Indonesian Tsunami raise significant funds for ShelterBox. In in recent years the Club has focused its efforts on the ERKs (Emergency Response Kits) programme which is now being led by our Past President Don Bendall. We now have Club member Bonnie Boyle as our Shelterbox Club Champion and Bonnie is keen to engage with any member interested in the work of ShelterBox.
ShelterBox - for more information see www.shelterbox.org.nz
After last 
year's Super Typhoon Hayian, ShelterBox distributed more than 1500 boxes and had 100 volunteers working on the ground.
year's Super Typhoon Hayian, ShelterBox distributed more than 1500 boxes and had 100 volunteers working on the ground.In addition to bringing shelter and warmth to those in need, every Shelterbox and tent has a large Rotary logo, showing people all over the world that Rotary cares.
Members interested in making a donation to ShelterBox NZ can do so by login to www.shelterbox.org.nz
ERKs - This is a project of The Rotary New Zealand World Community Service - for more information see http://www.rnzwcs.org/
Emergency Response Kits contain basic equipment so that a family can construct a simple shelter and clothe themselves. There are essentials such as tools, toiletries, first aid supplies and household items.Our PP Don Bendall hard at work packing ERKS
