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The IFFR is an
international organization enjoying the support of over 1,500 members in more
than 50 countries world-wide. IFFR is divided into four regions (Americas,
Europe, Australia-Asia, and Africa), which consist of fourteen sections.
MEMBERSHIP is open to all Rotarians actively interested or engaged in
aviation.
The objectives of the Fellowship are:
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To
promote the objects of Rotary through an interest in aviation.
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To
use an interest in aviation to develop fellowship among all Rotarians.
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To
foster high ethical and safety standards in all aspects of aviation.
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To
promote Rotary Service through all types of air transport.
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To
advance international understanding by personal contact between
Rotarians.
IFFR is
one of the oldest Rotary Fellowships and was formally established through
the efforts of a dedicated Rotarian, E. Edison Kennell, of Seattle,
Washington, in 1965. In countries where distances are great and
communications are limited IFFR pilots have used their aircraft to help with
medical and other emergencies, and several Sections hold meetings at which
young people are introduced to the world of aviation.
The activities of IFFR bring together flying and non-flying Rotarians alike
in local section meetings all over the world. Many members have flown their
private aircraft over the oceans of the earth for Conventions, fly-in
events, Rotary service projects, and various other home club and district
programs. International understanding has and will continue to benefit
through the Fellowship.
At every R.I. World Convention IFFR maintains a Booth in the House of
Friendship to bring to the attention of earthbound Rotarians the manifold
benefits which aviation brings to Rotary, and which IFFR members have
adopted as an Avenue of Service. Fly around trips are held after each R.I.
Convention.
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The New Zealand
Section of the IFFR was formed in February 1995 and now as a small but active membership of about 50 keen Rotarians. Our group meet at 6 monthly
intervals for a weekend fly-in and social activities, each time at a different
location throughout New Zealand. We are also fortunate to be able to share the
company of Australian IFFR Members who visit for many of our fly-ins, and our
own members are regular attendees at similar events that are held in
Australia.
Previous fly-ins have been held in Paraparaumu, Masterton, Nelson, Whakatane, Waipukurau,
Lake Tekapo, Westport, Feilding, Ashburton, Auckland, Taupo, Wanaka, Blenheim,
Kaikoura, Napier, Christchurch, Kerikeri, Wanganui, Hokitika and Gt. Barrier Island. View
Coming Events for details of our next Fly In.
Any Rotarian with an interest in aviation is welcome to join our group, and
may obtain a application for membership simply by sending an email to our
Secretary, Ian Jenner. To date we have membership from those that simply must
look up when an aircraft passes overhead, to Air Traffic Controllers,
Engineers, Aircrew, and Pilots. Some are active, some retired, some wishing to
retire, some wishing to be more active in aviation. Membership to IFFR is an
ideal way to experience aviation and fellowship all rolled up in one.
Office
holders since the beginning of the New Zealand section of IFFR are |
