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RFFA works as a young organization directed by an 11 person Board of Directors from four continents. RFFA is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A. and daily operations are run by the Founder and CEO Rotarian Marion Bunch. Once RFFA was formally established by RI, it became a non-profit organization under the United States IRS tax code 501 (c) (3).
Because the power of Rotarians' influence at the community level is well known, RFFA has been very successful in establishing partnerships and generating substantial funds for their programs. Due to RFFA's early success, many NGOs request RFFA's participation fighting AIDS in some part of the world. Rotarians throughout the world, and their Clubs, look to RFFA for guidance regarding their particular local interests and project plans for HIV/AIDS.
Rotary International's ability to attract and mobilize human resources at the community level in countries around the world surpasses any other humanitarian organization.
Officers and Board of Directors 2009-2010
- Marion Bunch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, USA D6900
- Mark Doyle, Board Chair, Past District Governor, South Africa D9250
- Patrick Chisanga, Board Vice Chair, Past District Governor, Zambia D9210
- Barry Smith, Corporate Secretary, Past District Governor, USA D6900
- Cathie Brumfield, Treasurer, USA D6900
- Anne Glenn, Director Marketing & Communications, USA D6900
- John Glassford, Board Member, Australia District 9700
- Kaushik Manek, Board Member, District 9200
- Olu Olowu, Board Member, District 9110
- Mike McGovern, Board Member, District 7780
- Paul Netzel, Board Member, District 5280
Marion Bunch,
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
USA D6900
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Losing a child to AIDS has changed the course of my life to helping others, especially the children, to overcome the stigma and isolation caused by this disease. |
Mark Doyle, Board Chair, Past District Governor
South Africa D9250 |
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"A leadership position in RFFA is a unique opportunity to support those wonderful people who are out there in the front line of the war against HIV/AIDS. We can make a difference. " |
Patrick Chisanga,
Board Vice Chair,
Past District Governor
Zambia D9210 |
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"I have in the recent past lost many friends and relatives to AIDS. This has been a wake up call as to the extent of the Aids Pandemic in Africa. Joining the RFFA Board gives me an opportunity to help fight AIDS at close range." |
Barry Smith, Corporate Secretary,
Past District Governor
USA D6900 |
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"I became a Lifetime Member along with my spouse, Vivian, because I recognized Marion’s commitment to the cause and wanted to help Rotary International get involved with the HIV/AIDS issue." |
Cathie Brumfield, Treasurer
USA D6900 |
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"The devastation caused by AIDS is altering the world in ways yet unimaginable, and as the mother of teenage children, I want to do whatever I can to mitigate the worldwide impact." |
Anne Glenn Director Marketing & Communications
USA D6900 |
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"I agreed to serve on RFFA Board to significantly support the Rotary organization with a global mission that commands my heart and demands action. I must help people, especially children, through education, nutrition and health support." |
John Glassford Board Member
Australia District 9700 |
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"I was touched by an orphan at Mama Amelia's orphanage in Mfuleni Cape Town. I do not know her name but she hung onto me all day and I will never forget her or her circumstances. I joined Rotary in September 2003 and then went back to Africa to see what we could do and I have never been the same since. My life was changed totally by that orphan lass and I still don't know her name." |
Kaushik Manek Board Member
Past District Governor, District 9200, 2008-2009 |
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"Being currently involved with the local RFFA work, my appointment to the join the RFFA board will enable me to strive further to improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS in the East African region." |
Olu Olowu, Ass't. District Governor 2005-2008, GSE Team Leader 2008, District 9110 Coordinator, PETS
Board Member, District 9110
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"The plight of the millions of vulnerable children touches my heart. Rotary and RFFA give me unique opportunities to help them." |
Mike McGovern,
Past Rotary International Director 2006-2008, Past Rotary International Vice President 2007-2008,
Board Member, District 7780 |
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"Rotarian Action Groups such as RFFA give Rotarians an opportunity within their clubs and beyond to help with some of the toughest challenges in the world. The impact of AIDS is one of those challenges and when asked to help, how could anyone say “no”." |
Paul Netzel
Board Member, Past Rotary Intl Director, 2007-09,
Past Chair, Rotary Intl Board Executive
Committee, 2008-09, District 5280 |
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"I agreed to serve on RFFA's Board because I am deeply touched by the 12 million orphans in Africa – innocent children who are victims of the consequences of HIV/AIDS. Rotarians For Fighting AIDS is a leading Rotarian Action Group with dynamic leadership and, most important, is making a powerful impact. Perhaps I can help contribute toward its success in some small way." |
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