Timor Leste 

Rotary Club Parkes’ annual meeting for Timor Leste

Guest Speaker: Consul-General Luciano Valentim da Conçeicáo, a diplomat, a book author and hero for Timor-Leste  

On the 11th April the Parkes Rotary Club guest speaker will be Mr Luciano Valentim da Conceição, Consul General of Timor Leste. He has spoken all over the world and lived through the turbulent times of Timor Leste fighting for its independence. His talk will be on Timor Leste: Past, Present and Future.

A Rotary club was chartered in Parkes on March 27, 1939. That same year Poland was invaded on 1st September marking the outbreak of World War II.

 Membership of the Rotary Club of Parkes brings opportunities for both fellowship and service.

 Rotary clubs are self-governing but also form part of Rotary International. National and international networks enable Rotary clubs and Rotary members to pursue service work not only in their local community but also nationally and internationally. We are fortunate to live in a relatively wealthy country, so our national and international work is usually focused on helping others less fortunate.

National and international science schools, leadership programs, a safe driving program, and involvement with the Parkes Police Citizens Youth Club form part of the club's youth service work.

 Rotary Club Parkes support - and sometimes partner with - local service groups and charities including Anglicare, Engedi, St Vincent de Paul, CanAssist, Cancer Care Western NSW, the Que  Club, the View Club, the Action Club, and the Lachlan Reconciliation Group to fundraise and organise or support local activities. 

very sincerely yours,

Marilie Bomediano 

Angelika Monterona

photojournalists for Sandigan Radio 88.1 FM 2RDJ