<html><head></head><body><div class="ydp6a6fe22cyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Dear Rotary Board, </div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Please see the below. I recommend we pay $744 to Katikati Rotary as our share of the project we agreed at the beginning of this year to undertake as a joint venture. </div><div><br></div><div class="ydp6a6fe22csignature"><div style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Jeff Stubbs<br>P.O. Box 1360 Mendocino, CA 95460<br><div>Home phone 707-593-1409</div><div>I phone 707-536-6190<br></div></div></div></div>
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On Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 08:02:24 PM PST, Jeffry Stubbs <jeffrystubbs@yahoo.com> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351"><div><div style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydp6625c0afyahoo-style-wrap"><div><div dir="ltr">To simplify this issue:</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">We have for years been a partner with Katikati Rotary for design, funding and implementation of projects in Vanuatu, particularly for the Victory School of Hope (VSOH). During these 8 years (1988 to present) the school has grown from a school with just a few classrooms to a full secondary school offering 10 grades with science and other offerings. It cannot grow to 12 grades without upgrading its science and other offerings. In this context Katikati proposed a project to construct a new classroom and provide science equipment and library facilities. They could not mobilize the funding for the classroom but asked us to help with the equipment, and we responded that we would do so by providing $2500 toward the cost of the equipment.</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">At the beginning of this year we budgeted $2500 for the VSOH in Vanuatu, $1250 for an ovarian cancer pilot project in Vanuatu, $2500 for Fiji, and I believe $2250 for member travel within these two countries. We have used the two $2500 grants, but not the remainder of $3500.</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">The cost of the science equipment and library facilities, originally estimated at $5,000, to be split equally between our two clubs, had risen to $5858. This is for equipment already ordered and delivered in Vanuatu. A part of the bill, from a club in Tahiti, came late and amounted to $744. It has been paid by Katikati individuals since the club had exhausted its budget.</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">Ann Owen, our long term partner, and now chair of their International Service, has asked that we pay the last charge of $744, which would bring our contribution to roughly equal theirs ($3359 for them and $3244 for us). </div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Since this is an important Rotary project, already done, and a key to our long term relationship with Katikati, Port Vila and the Victory School of Hope in Vanuatu, and since we are far below our annual budget of $8,500 for International Service, I recommend that we pay the requested $744.</b></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydp6625c0afsignature"><div style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Jeff Stubbs<br clear="none">P.O. Box 1360 Mendocino, CA 95460<br clear="none"><div>Home phone 707-593-1409</div><div>I phone 707-536-6190<br clear="none"></div></div></div></div>
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<div><b>From:</b> Ann Owen <ann.o@actrix.co.nz></div><div><b>To:</b> Jeffry Stubbs <jeffrystubbs@yahoo.com>; ROByn Walker <icnz-rotary@outlook.com>; David Foris <dforis@xtra.co.nz></div><div><b>Cc:</b> James Francis Bremner <jimbremner007@hotmail.com>; LaDonna McDonald <ladonnamcd@hotmail.com>; Matt O'Halloran <matthewohalloran@mac.com>; Brandt Stickel <bstickel@mcn.org>; John Cottle <jcottledo@gmail.com>; 'Donna Schuler' <schuler.donna@gmail.com>; Gary Hopper <jghopper@icloud.com>; Ray Alarcon <alarconins@mcn.org>; Toby Wade <biseball@aol.com></div><div><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:22:09 PM PST</div><div><b>Subject:</b> Re: INV11177 Educational Materials.</div><div><br clear="none"></div>
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Hi Jeff,<br clear="none">
I have to say I am somewhat disappointed re recent emails, that
imply we are using Mendocino as a 'cash cow.'<br clear="none">
This is very far from the truth, and we have put in a lot of time
organizing the science equipment. I will deal with<br clear="none">
the previous project second.The cost of the science equipment was
$nz9652. 85 Mendocino contributed $us2500, <br clear="none">
which converted to $nz4119.29, so less than half the cost. David
Foris and myself have now paid the $nz1240 required<br clear="none">
to settle the latest unexpected account.That means in the last year
I have contributed $nz11000 to Rotary that has not<br clear="none">
benefited me personally, David Foris $3000 and Dave Owen $1000 [The
$nz is worth about 60cents in USA money]<br clear="none">
Regarding the toilet facilities, total income for the project came
to $nz28172.58 which Mendocino contributed $us2300<br clear="none">
which converted to$nz3725,We applied for a District grant, our third
one for the school, and as the grants were undersubscribed,<br clear="none">
the District offered a further $3000, if we matched it.David Foris
and my husband Dave produced that money I paid $4000 for <br clear="none">
labour costs.Katikati eventually provided $14060, Mendocino $nz
5952.58 and church friends, $160. Katikati ,s contribution<br clear="none">
did not include $8000 from a District Grant.Mendocino contributed
$2350 on April 1st for repairs to earthquake damage<br clear="none">
In addition, $3500 was eventually spent visiting Vanuatu, My first
air tickets from Air Vanuatu became invalid due to them going<br clear="none">
into receivership.My Air Fiji tickets were more expensive and
required a hotel stay in Fiji to return to NZ.My insurance would <br clear="none">
not pay for Air Vanuatu losses, and my Bank had to extract some
money,as I paid by credit card. This was my third trip to Vanuatu.<br clear="none">
Eleven of our Club members have visited Victory School of Hope,John
Buchanan has provided sufficient computers for the <br clear="none">
new computer suite in the proposed library.The Club have reimbursed
John about $2000 for computer parts.<br clear="none">
If the NZ High Commission do not provide funds, I can not see how we
can raise sufficient money for the $us42,000 project.<br clear="none">
Building regulations are now stricter after the earthquake in 2024 I
have been advised to try for another District grant, in case <br clear="none">
it is undersubscribed but that would be only $5000.Zeb has been
asked to produce detailed costs and plans before Port Vila Rotary<br clear="none">
would assist in seeking a High Commission appointment.We are still
awaiting confirmation that has been done.<br clear="none">
Given the recent emails from you Jeff, and the apparent attitude of
your Club, I need some assurance that you still want to help<br clear="none">
in providing a library.I had expected this would be our last project
for VSOH, and then we thought we might help with your Fiji<br clear="none">
projects.I hope I have clarified the financial situation that was
causing angst.<br clear="none">
Yours in Rotary,<br clear="none">
Ann Owen<br clear="none">
Acting Director International, Katikati Rotary<br clear="none">
Third level major donor, Rotary Foundation<br clear="none">
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<div id="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124yqt49385" class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124yqt5881770612"><div class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124moz-cite-prefix">On 2/03/2026 7:00 am, Jeffry Stubbs
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<div dir="ltr">Hi Ann, and thanks for your
request. I raised the need for additional funding for the
science equipment at a recent club assembly meeting and was
told in no uncertain terms that our club budget is fully
used. However, there was no discussion, we still have time
to go on the year, and we may have had some savings within
the international service budget since Matt did not use part
of the already budgeted money for his recent trip to Fiji.
For these reasons I believe we can and should bring the
issue up again at a time when we have more time to discuss
it. If it is confirmed that the club has no money, I will
suggest we go for individual contributions particularly from
those of us who have been in Vanuatu. Is there any chance
you and your club could do the same? If each club raises
$372 in member contributions we would be there. </div>
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<div dir="ltr">LaDonna is our President,
Brandt our Treasurer and Matt our International Service
Chair. Gary is our President-elect hence the ccs.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Our next Board meeting is
on March 5 so I should be able to report more then.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Cheers,</div>
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<div> On Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:21:38 PM PST, Ann
Owen <a shape="rect" href="mailto:ann.o@actrix.co.nz" class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><ann.o@actrix.co.nz></a> wrote: </div>
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<div> Hi Jeff,<br clear="none">
Our Club at Katikati have just received this account
for receiving and the storage of science equipment sent<br clear="none">
to VSOH The amount is 88757 vatu, which converts to $nz
1240 and $us 744.Last month we used the last of <br clear="none">
our International budget, not expecting to receive this
extra cost. Is Mendocino in a position to make a
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to the $us 744 cost?<br clear="none">
Yours in Rotary,<br clear="none">
Ann Owen<br clear="none">
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24/02/2026 2:31 pm, David Foris wrote:<br clear="none">
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<p class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124ydp7d4d20c1yiv4326954222MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;">Hi Ann, Jim
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<p class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124ydp7d4d20c1yiv4326954222MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;">Looks like there
is a bill to be paid for the Science equipment
storage and processing.</span></p>
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<p class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124ydp7d4d20c1yiv4326954222MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;">For some strange
reason, the sender thought the equipment came
from Matamata Rotary. Wouldn’t it be nice to
pass the bill on to them?!</span></p>
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<p class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124ydp7d4d20c1yiv4326954222MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;">Kind regards,</span></p>
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Accounts Receivable <a shape="rect" href="mailto:ar@vanuatuagencies.com" class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124ydp7d4d20c1yiv4326954222moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><ar@vanuatuagencies.com></a>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, 24 February 2026 2:02
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<b>To:</b> <a shape="rect" href="mailto:dforis@xtra.co.nz" class="ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124ydp7d4d20c1yiv4326954222moz-txt-link-abbreviated ydp889e8dccyiv3073545351ydpd4f511f0yiv7132586124moz-txt-link-freetext" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dforis@xtra.co.nz</a><br clear="none">
<b>Subject:</b> INV11177 Educational
Materials.</span></p>
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attached invoice being clearance and local
charges for the educational stuffs sent
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confirm receive and advise payment details
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