Category: Fundraising

MSM Member Update – December 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of the MSM Member Update. 

As for most people, 2020 has been a year of challenge and disruption … along with many other things!  But we are happy to report that the oral health initiatives we are working on, in partnership with the Vanuatu Ministry of Health, are gathering pace; for the benefit of ALL Ni-Vanuatu.

MSM Annual Report 2020

In addition to the newsletter, we encourage you to have a look at the MSM Annual Report 2020, which has just been completed.

The Annual Report is packed full of information and has been compiled under the following headings:

SECTION ONE – 2020 AT A GLANCE

Messages from the Coordinators

Highlights from the past year

Recognising volunteers

Recognising supporters

Messages from our Partners

Where’s the boat?

SECTION TWO – FUTURE PLANS & PROJECTS

Projects currently underway

Plans and dreams the future

SECTION THREE – FINANCIALS

Financial Summary

Christmas Greetings & Gift Idea

We thank everyone for their support, prayers and encouragement and take this opportunity to wish you and your family a safe and joyful Christmas.

And … if you are looking for a unique gift-idea that just keeps giving, year-after-year, why not consider one, or more, “Gudfala Tut Pikinini Pak” for just $15 each.  More information can be found in the latest MSM newsletter. 

Gudfala Tut Gift Certificate

Merry Christmas and Tank Yu Tumas

Rob Latimer & Mike Clarke

Coordinators MSM Inc.

PS  As you plan your giving for 2021, you might also consider making a tax deductible donation to MSM Inc.   We can assure you that virtually every dollar you give translates into practical assistance on the ground in Vanuatu, focused on building a positive and sustainable, “generational-shift” in oral health habits and outcomes, to combat the increasing burden of tooth decay and gum disease, thereby improving health for life.  

DONATE HERE

“TANNA” the movie invitation from MSM Vanuatu – 7:00pm, Fri 1 Sep 2017

Greetings from Medical Sailing Ministries 

 

YOUR INVITATION

As Mission 3 gets underway to the islands of Pentecost & Maewo, for those in Melbourne (or able to get to Melbourne) – plus their friends and family of course – we extend an invitation to a very special Vanuatu Night on Friday 1st September.

After receiving personal permission from the director and producer Bentley Dean, we are really pleased to be able screen the film TANNA – and invite you along!. 

Details can be found in [ddownload id=”6047″ style=”link” text=”attached flyer“]   and below:

VANUATU NIGHT – TANNA the movie & much more

A night of entertainment, fun & inspiration

Friday 1st September, 2017 7.00 p.m.

North Ringwood Uniting Church, 14 Dickson Crescent, North Ringwood

Evening highlights…

– Acclaimed movie Tanna

– Latest news from MSM Mission 2017

– Uplifting stories from “The Clinic Files”

– Last minute “Supporters Tour” invitation

If possible … RSVP to Rob at [email protected]  … if last minute, then just come along anyway. The more the merrier.

Donation at the door.   

 

View the trailer (and extra bits) here …

Trailer

Producers Background to the making of the film Tanna

Tanna Movie – What do the tribe members think?

Just 2 more sleeps and it’s on again … Friday 11 November

70s Music, Nostalgia & Variety Night – It’s on again … Friday 11 November

Call now on 0417 390 245 to book your place – or to book your table (for groups of six or more)  Just 2 sleeps to go.

That’s right, it’s back by popular demand …   the 70s Music, Nostalgia & Variety Night  – Friday 11 November in support of next years Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM) Vanuatu Mission 2017.

Thanks so much for your interest, encouragement and support and we look forward to keeping in touch with Vanuatu “Member Updates” as the planning for MSM Mission 2017 hots up in the months ahead

As they say in Vanuatu

Lukim Yu and Tank Yu Tumas  (see you later & thank you so much)

Rob Latimer & Mike Clarke
MSM Coordinators, Melb
www.msm.org.au 

PS  This video was prepared for the earlier 70s night, but it features some of the work being done in Vanuatu by MSM… 

70s Music, Nostalgia & Variety Night – Reboot Version

It’s on again …   the 70s Music, Nostalgia & Variety Night – the Reboot Version – Friday 11 November in support of next years Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM) Vanuatu Mission 2017.
70s-fundraiserThe last 70s night on 8 October raised an amazing $5,000 and special thanks go to all those who both organised and attended the event.

Despite the success, however, so many people were away, or not able to attend last time, so it was decided to run it again – the Reboot Version – on Fri. 11 November.

Click the link to view the 2016-11-11-70s-music-noslagia-flyer invitation, plus more information about MSM

We look forward to welcoming you and your friends as we journey together back to the 70s – a time of flares, big ties and Holden cars – all the while supporting the MSM Vanuatu Mission 2017.  As they say in Vanuatu

Lukim Yu and Tank Yu Tumas  (see you later & thank you so much)

Rob Latimer & Mike Clarke  (MSM Coordinators, Melb   www.msm.org.au )

PS  This video was prepared for the earlier 70s night, but it features some of the work being done in Vanuatu by MSM… 

Just 1 Sleep to go

That’s right folks … just 1 Sleep to go …

The “70s Music, Nostalgia & Variety Night” is on this Saturday night, so if were intending to come along and had lost track of time … phone, or click Reply now to let us know.

Details are in the attached flyer and below:

Saturday 8th October, 7:00pm,

North Ringwood Uniting Church,

14 Dickson Cres North Ringwood.

 

IMPORTANT:  Parking restrictions will apply in Dickson’s Cres, due to a local fete, so make sure you park on the church premises, or across the road in the shopping centre.

Here’s a  promotional video for your enjoyment … 

 

If you can get along on Saturday 8th October, we can guarantee a great, fun night !!  All funds in support of next year’s Medical Sailing Ministry’s Vanuatu Medical Mission 2017

 

Again, thanks so much for your interest, support and encouragement .

 

Blessings and cheers

 

Rob Latimer & Mike Clarke

Learn more of the work being done in Vanuatu by Medical sailing Ministries and others, visit …

www.msm.org.au

www.bestpublictoilet.org

www.whataidwhere.org

70s music, nostagia & variety night

Greetings from Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM)

As planning begins in earnest on “MSM Vanuatu Mission 2017”, we are delighted to share information with you about the first fund-raising event in support of this remote-access medical transport & development group.

Following in the footsteps of last year’s two incredibly successful 60s Music Radio Variety Nights, we now present the …

“70s music, nostagia & variety night”

Saturday 8th October, 7:00pm,
North Ringwood Uniting Church,
Dickson Cres North Ringwood.

Here’s the first promotional video for your enjoyment …

The importance of private, direct fund-raising is more urgent now than ever before, particularly in  light of recent Federal Government cut-backs to foreign aid – including assistance to Vanuatu and other South Pacific nations.So we present this event as a fun way to both re-live the music and nostalgia of the 70s (or in the case of those under age 40, discover for the first time what made the 70s so … so, “Cool” and “Right On Man”) and at the same time support this much needed outreach to some of the most remote islands and village communities.

If you can get along on Saturday 8th October, we can guarantee a great, fun night !!

As many described last years 60s nights … it will be “Truly Unique” !!

Again, thanks so much for your interest, support and encouragement .

Blessings and cheers

Rob Latimer & Mike Clarke
Medical Sailing Ministries
Paunangisu Village Partnership
Vanuatu Dental Care Service
What Aid Where

Learn more of the work being done in Vanuatu by Medical sailing Ministries and others, visit …

November 2015 Vanuatu MSM Member Update

We hope you enjoy the latest Medical Sailing Ministries Update newsletter, featuring the start of the actual building of the freshwater and toilet project in the village of Paunangisu. These are exciting times in what is otherwise a rather quiet part of rural Vanuatu.

Also attached, again primarily for those in Melbourne, is an invitation to a re-run of the widely successful 60s Music Night, that was held back at the start of October.

Greetings from MSM

We hope you enjoy the latest Medical Sailing Ministries Update newsletter, featuring the start of the actual building of the freshwater and toilet project in the village of Paunangisu. These are exciting times in what is otherwise a rather quiet part of rural Vanuatu.

Also attached, again primarily for those in Melbourne, is an invitation to a re-run of the widely successful 60s Music Night, that was held back at the start of October.

The first event raise around $2,200, for solar power on the toilet, with over 120 people in attendance.

Given the enthusiastic response to the night and the fact that so many people either wanted to come (but couldn’t) or would like to have brought friends (but didn’t) it was decided to run the night again.

If you can get along on Friday 13th November, we can guarantee a good, fun night !!  For those who sent donations but couldn’t make it last time, the $15 entry-donation is waived if you can get along this time.

Again, thanks so much for your interest, support and encouragement .
Blessings and cheers
Rob Latimer & Mike Clarke
Medical Sailing Ministries
Paunangisu Village Partnership
Vanuatu Dental Care Service

What Aid Where

www.msm.org.au
www.whataidwhere.org

October MSM Update and 60’s Music Fundraiser

For those in Melbourne this week-end and looking for a fun gig on Saturday night (3/10) don’t forget the 60s Music Night, in support of solar power for the Vanuatu toilet’s lights and pump.

Greetings from MSM

We hope you enjoy the latest Medical Sailing Ministries Vanuatu Member Update newsletter, containing news (and photos) of the shipping container’s much-anticipated arrival in the village of Paunangisu.

 

The planned public toilet construction will mostly be done by locals in the village, but a work-party will head over to Vanuatu on 18 October, with an intensive timetable hopefully seeing the project completed in 1 month.   Maybe we’re just dream’n, but that’s the plan !!

 

In other news, despite the onset of a severe drought throughout much of Vanuatu, the vegetable seeds sent over soon after Cyclone Pam struck, have started to grow, with harvesting of a range of crops now well underway.

 

For those in Melbourne this week-end and looking for a fun gig on Saturday night (3/10) don’t forget the 60s Music Night, in support of solar power for the Vanuatu toilet’s lights and pump.

A flyer for the 60s Music Night has been attached and is also mentioned in the Member Update.  The night will involve a live DJ playing songs from the 60s, that will actually be performed by a live band on site and in attendance.  Smashing Baby !!  It’s a cafe-style, dress-up, nostalgia event that will also feature 60s adverts, TV shows and news video clips that’ll leave you wanting to watch Forrest Gump again.

Thanks again for your interest, support and encouragement and should you have any questions or comments, or wish to make a donation, please feel free to get back in touch.
Blessings and cheers
Rob Latimer & Mike Clarke
Medical Sailing Ministries
Paunangisu Village Partnership
Vanuatu Dental Care Service

What Aid Where

July 2015 Vanuatu MSM Member Update

Greetings from MSM

Nearly 4 months since Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu and the task of rebuilding – homes, schools, churches, clinics, gardens and lives – continues.

We hope you enjoy the  2015 July Vanuatu MSM Member Update newsletter – full of exciting and worthwhile partnership activities, with the main one at the moment being the construction of a public toilet in the village of Paunangisu; to assist with the establishment of a range of future tourist-based business activities – oh, plus improved hygiene and sanitation in the region.

The acceleration of the above project has really only been made possible through the generous donations of so many in the wake of Cyclone Pam – so as they say in Vanuatu… Tank Yu Tumas !!

In the attached newsletter, please take special note of the call for donated tools – all sorts – and the container-departure deadline of early August.

Thank you again for your interest, support and encouragement and should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to get back in touch.

Blessings and cheers

Rob Latimer & Mike Clarke

Medical Sailing Ministries
Vanuatu Dental Care Service
What Aid Where

 

www.msm.org.au
www.whataidwhere.org