5th December Joint meeting opportunity

The Rotary experience for many Rotarians takes a few twists and turns to make things happen. In 2016, the Rotary Club of Berwick joined in with several other Rotary Clubs and organisations to embark on a journey of discovery, learning and ultimately help for the people of Balibo, Timor Leste. One of the main components of any great story is the existence of a person with intimate knowledge, passion and connections who can bring all the working parts together to deliver a positive result.

 

Meet Rino. The man who can make things happen. Rino grew up in a terrible time for his country and his people. Because of his experiences, he has made it his mission to help his people become the the best they can be in a world that is not that kind to such a poor country.

 

Marino “Rino” Fernandes was born in 1980 in a small village within the Balibo sub-district. As a survivor of the Indonesian occupation, Rino witnessed terrible atrocities. Human Rights Watch estimated that 70% of Balibo was destroyed during the militia violence that followed the Timorese vote for independence. It was this hardship that inspired him to help his community.

 

The meeting is at the Cardinia Club in Pakenham. Meals are ordered and paid for on the night. If you want to come along, all you need to do is register on our normal booking list https://rotaryberwick.org/event/joint-meeting-with-pakenham/ as coming with how many are attending so the Cardinia Club knows the numbers.