PRESIDENT CHRIS' MESSAGE FROM JANUARY 2005

As Rotarians look to the year ahead, the majority of us will share an expectation of good health, financial security and personal happiness. Meanwhile, 2005 will offer little for the millions of people around the Indian Ocean who are desperate for food, clean water and safe shelter.

The aftermath of the most devastating tsunamis on record is a human tragedy of vast proportions. Following the initial massive damage, coastal communities in eight countries around the Indian Ocean must deal with thirst, hunger, disease and lack of shelter.

There are many ways each of us can help relieve the pain and suffering of tsunami victims. Cash donations via the The Rotary Foundation/Solidarity in South Asia Appeal, Red Cross International Response Fund, Medecins Sans Frontieres, UNICEF, Save the Children, Oxfam and World Vision will be designated for the current crisis, providing immediate, vital support to the victims in need.

Rotary eClub One is supporting the ShelterBox project. Initiated by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard in England, Rotarians are packing and dispatching survival boxes to tsunami-affected communities.

Each Shelter Box provides the basic survival needs for 10 people.

The contents are:

A rugged 10 person tunnel tent
10 sleeping bags
Light and heat

Clean water
Cooking aids
Tools

The cost of a ShelterBox and its contents is US$900.00.

Would you like to contribute towards the cost of a box to assist 10 people?

CLICK HERE to make a completely secure contribution* that will go directly to the ShelterBox program.

Rotary volunteers will ensure that each ShelterBox is packed promptly for rapid shipment to tsunami-affected victims.

I am grateful to PDG Gerry Roberts for bringing the ShelterBox project to the attention of Rotary eClub One.

I trust that our efforts will bring some comfort to those in need.

Chris Joscelyne

President

Rotary eClub One

SIR LANKA PHOTOS

Photos below taken in Nilaveli in the Trinco District. They have 10 boxes and are accommodating two families in each. They make the comment that the sleeping bags are too warm so they are opening them out to make mats.

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Photos courtesy Rotary Club of Teddington & the Hamptons

*OnLine Donation is processed through BMT, our agent for secure processing of credit card transactions through Rotary eClub One. If you would prefer sending checks, you may send to: Treasurer, Rotary eClub One, 18306 E Mansfield Ave, Aurora CO 80013 USA. Please clearly mark your contribution as SHELTERBOX contribution.

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