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Rotary Clubs
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General Enquiries
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RAWCS Contacts
Regional Chair:
PDG Ron Geary --
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Treasurer:
Rtn Peter Wickens --
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RAWCS Secretary:
Rtn Tina Arthur --
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Donations In Kind (DIK):
Rtn Dr. Rachel Sheffield --
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Transport Terms
There are a number of terms that you may meet as you negotiate your way through the world of transport.
Manifest.
Do I need to create a manifest/list of all the items to be transported?
A manifest is a careful list of all the items that have been packed in the container, including the number of items, value, country of manufacture, etc. You should always have a detailed manifesto when you send an item
DG Dangerous Goods
What items are deemed dangerous? There are a number of items that are considered dangerous to be sent by air freight or by sea container. Please see the link here to determine what is considered as dangerous.
Air vs. Sea
How should I send items and what difference does it make?
Costings
We are trying to keep the cost down, how can we send items cheaply?
Customs
What do customs do and how do we determine what a countries customs rules?
Demurrage
What is demurrage and how does it apply? What does it mean to our Rotary club?
Insurance
What will insurance cover and should we insure our donated goods?
Packaging
Please ensure that items are well packed. There are experienced packing companies to assist (refer link).
Receiver
Who will receive your items and do they have experience?
Checklist, Definition of Terms, FAQ’s