- Remember to log into Amazon.Smile.BBRC for December 7-8 Giving Day. Purchases will donate $ to the Rotary Foundation.
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Narayan Muraka – Reporting back from Guatemala, all projects are on track. Focus is on three areas, the WASH clean water and sanitation project in 22 schools; the Mechanical Cow installations in 7 locations; and, the opening of 9 clinics.
The WASH project addresses general hygiene and education to introduce a change in behaviors. The project will eventually touch a total of 48 schools and include an emphasis on girl’s education. In coordination with other local NGOs 12 trainers are being taught to train school teachers on sanitation and hygiene basics.
The Mechanical Cow project will expand to an additional 4 installations. It is especially rewarding to see the success of micro-lending projects that have allowed the sale of excess milk to generate revenues in the communities.
It has been agreed, the BBRC efforts will continue to focus on the current regions and communities to leverage historical successes, moving on to “…bigger, better projects…” and reaching out to additional partners. All of these projects uplift the entire community that they touch.
Caps are available for sale supporting the projects’ efforts.
Jim Otis – Reminded everyone of the SunnyHill needs related to the I Wish Program. He is passing around an envelope for donations that go toward purchasing Christmas gifts for the families. Additionally, there is a sign up list to help purchase the gifts on a shopping day, December 20, at 10AM.
Mike Martinez – Provided additional information about the BBRC Christmas Party at Dave Warring’s house on December 8. Dave’s address is 240 Woodland Drive, North Barrington. The party will be from 6-9PM with people coming and going at a time of their choice. Each attendee is asked to bring an appetizer or dessert. There will be some beer, wine and soft drinks, but participants are asked to bring their favorite beverages. Friends/ guests are welcome.
Steve Hollis – Passed around sign up sheets for both December 7 and 8 related to Giving Day. Help is needed with set up at the Middle School on Friday the 7th as well as support for the distribution of goods on Saturday the 8th. Sign up with Steve on the Rotary list or at the general sign up on line.
Dan Naranjo – Reminded everyone that the Interact high school group was organizing a Merry Meals packing project for Saturday, December 8, at the high school cafeteria from 9-3PM. The kids have already raised $5000 toward this project. Donations can be included in the envelope being passed around.