The District International Service Committee (DISC) aims to promote international projects and engagement for clubs in Rotary District 7780. The committee meets every 6 weeks online and has 9 members. Its objectives are to raise awareness of international projects, encourage involvement, maintain a website of opportunities, and assist clubs. The committee provides guidance and resources for international activities. It also highlights recent district projects in countries like Romania, Kenya, Colombia, and with indigenous groups. Future projects are planned for Zambia and Vietnam. The committee invites clubs to learn about opportunities at its International Café meetings.

1. DISC
 District
 International
 Service
 Committee
 November 1, 2022

2. Families & Communities
Need Rotarians Around the World
More Than Ever...
2
And we have a committee to help make that happen!

3. Introduction to DISC
DISC = District International Service Committee
Chaired by Emma Bodwell
Currently 9 members
Meet every 6 weeks via Zoom
Our Objectives:
- Promote District-wide awareness of all international projects
- Encourage Rotarians to get involved in International Outreach, travel or other activities
with an international impact
- Maintain interactive website of projects and opportunities
- Assist clubs in identifying an International program
- Offer guidance and support in all international-related activities in the District

4. MOTIVATE
INCREASED
ENGAGEMENT
IDENTIFY
LOCAL
MENTORS,
RESOURCES
SHARE
BEST
PRACTICES
PROMOTE
USE OF
MENTORS AND
RESOURCES
FOR PROJECT
& GRANT
PLANNING
COLLABORATE
WITH DISTRICT &
CLUB LEADERS
CONNECT
THEM TO
RESOURCES
Role of International Service
Committees, Districts and Clubs

5. District 7780 Interactive Map
Are your projects mapped here?
https://www.rotary7780.org/SitePage/international-service/international-service-project-interactive-map

6. District 7780
International Outreach Program
Mission Statement
"To further Rotary District #7780’s involvement
with the International Community through
the development of relationships and close ties
with designated Rotary Clubs in the Outreach
region, identifying and defining, with community
stakeholders, the desires and needs of the
affected communities."

7. Where We’ve Been Recently
2018/19
Ongoing
Romania support
Twinning
2017/18
Kakamega Kenya
Basic education and literacy
2019/20
Cali, Colombia
(Project Fair)
2020/21 &
2021/22
Indigenous
Population
s

8. Future Outreach Plans
Zambia (22/23) Vietnam (23/24*)

9. PROJECT FAIRS
• West Africa – November 2022
• Ecuador – November 2022 (Hybrid)
• Uniedo America (El Salvadore) – January 2023
• Colombia – February 2023*
• India – February 2023
• Argentina – February 2023
• Peru – March 2023 (Virtual)
https://my.rotary.org/en/exchange
-ideas/project-fairs
Rotary’s project fairs connect clubs that are seeking international service projects
with those that are interested in collaborating with global partners. Project fairs
typically last two to three days and may include visits to service projects or
opportunities to experience the local culture.

10. Please join us!
INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ
Saturday December 10, 2022
9:30AM – 11:00AM
District 7780 members are welcomed to join
Every 6 weeks via Zoom
Come learn about the exciting projects going on around District 7780!
https://www.facebook.com/7780DISC

11. Previous Café
Past Presentations
• India – Human Milk Bank *
• Burundi
• Tanzania
• Lima Peru – Project Fair
• Crutches for Africa
• Rotary Peace Centers
• HANWASH
• Guatemala – Safe Passage
• Romania
• Dominican Republic
• Nigeria

12. • As the International Chair and/or
Foundation Chair of your club – do
you know what your role is? Do you
need assistance in this position?
• Is your club currently involved in
any international projects?
• What are your Club’s international
goals
• Does your budget have a line item
for international activity?
FINAL THOUGHTS

13. The DISC’s objective is NOT…
• to tell your club that it has to
participate in international
projects….every club and thier
individual goals are different.
The DISC’s objective IS…
• to offer guidance, suggestions and
encouragement in all things
international…
We are here to help you!!!

14. Thank You
Additional questions, please contact us!!
Committee Members 2022-2023
Emma Bodwell, Chair, Bridgton Lake Region – 207-595-1138 ebodwell@icloud.com
Bill Dunn, Yarmouth – 207-847-9345 wdunn@sunsetpoint.biz
Jeremy Gould, Freeport – 207-712-1803 jeremygould15@yahoo.com
Carol Madsen, Bridgton Lake Region – 617-869-5384 carjmad@hotmail.com
Karen Arnold, Westbrook-Gorham – 207-749-5793 kearnold2828@gmail.com
Steve Wight, Bethel – 207-890-8356 swight@wightent.com
Bill DiBiasio, Hampton – 401-556-5648 kearnold2828@gmail.com
Peter Johnson, Yarmouth – 207-791-5546 peter.johnson@ubs.com
Peggy Belanger, Kennebunk Portside – 207-423-7497 pegb51@yahoo.com
Ron Smith, Fryeburg – 215-896-6870 rsmith.rotary@gmail.com