The Zimbabwe Tractor project
Posted by Robert Chambers
on Aug 16, 2012
Both the Breckenridge Rotary and Wahpeton Rotary clubs will be joining this project of the two Fergus Falls clubs (Noon and Sunrise) that is managed in Mount Selinda, Chipinge, Zimbabwe by two former members of the clubs, Don and Maryjane Westra. The Westra's gave a presentation at the Breckenridge Rotary on August 16, 2012 that was attended by several Wahpeton members. This is really a sustainable agriculture project that started out as an effort to equip the farm in Mount Selinda with a tractor. Through the generosity of area farmers two tractors and several other pieces of agriculture equipment have been donated. These are being refurbished and will be shipped to Zimbabwe by Titan Machinery at their cost. During their presentation the Westra's pointed out that while the complex is operated through Global Ministries they do not proselytize; rather Maryjane administers the hospital and Don manages the agriculture operation. During their presentation they focused on the activities in the farm-school-hospital-church complex and the people served by the complex. 
As the donations have been generous it has permitted some expansion of the scope of the project. Rud Wasson, Fergus Falls Sunrise, reported on the current finances of the project. This showed that there is still some fund raising to do. Both the Breckenridge and Wahpeton clubs plan to donate to the project.
As the donations have been generous it has permitted some expansion of the scope of the project. Rud Wasson, Fergus Falls Sunrise, reported on the current finances of the project. This showed that there is still some fund raising to do. Both the Breckenridge and Wahpeton clubs plan to donate to the project.