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.
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The contents are:
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Clean water
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Cooking aids
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Tools
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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.
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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
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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.
CLICK ON PHOTO TO
ENLARGE
Photos
courtesy Rotary Club of Teddington & the
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*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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