Friday, September 7, 2007

The DR Water Project

Tom Collette and John Powers gave a wonderful presentation on Wednesday about the DR Water Project that was awe-inspiring! Can you imagine having ANYTHING that costs $25 and lasts 25 years??? It is amazing what Rotarians can do in the world with a little ingenuity and very little money. If we can help them get a small factory started then not only would we be providing clean water but also making a dent in the economy. The way the factory works in India is that each family that wants a water filter has to contribute a small portion of the cost...you know how that works...if there is "buy in" from those in need then the success & continuity of the project is guaranteed!

Can you see us getting these to people all over the DR? Who ever would have thought that Wallingford Rotary could have an impact on a country? It's possible and that's why we NEED to support the RI Foundation. We could apply for a matching grant to start a small factory by contacting a club in the DR and getting them to donate a small amount of money, and then we could donate, then we ask the District to give us a grant and then we go to RI with all this money and ask them to give us a grant...and before you know we've touched an ENTIRE country. Rotary is AMAZING!!

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The Wallingford Rotary Barbecue

As president-elect Matt Bailey was our leader this year and he did a great job! First thing this morning he showed up with coffee and donuts!! That makes the day a winner in our books! The BBQ is held the first Wednesday of August every year and we've been doing it for almost 80 years! It was hot today (8/1) but not as humid as last year. We (Anthony, Carlene and Steve R) started the day at 7 a.m. and as people arrived Anthony passed out our new "Pit Crew" t-shirts which have gotten nicer each year! We are probably the best-dressed sweaty group of men and womAn (only one) ever to cook a chicken!