President Ian returns & Rotaract STOVES
 

Posted by Linda Balzer on Mar 20, 2019
President Ian returned from Equador and had great stories to tell about the Global Grant and the 'climb'.  We are all happy he & Trish returned safely.
 
Guests this week were Rotaract members Jaymee, Eric & Carter, who were also our Guest Speakers.
 
They will be going to Guatemala in August for 10 days building and installing 65 stoves into the homes of Villagers in Cementerio Jolomtaj. Guatemalans in this village make an average monthly income of $55, $27 of that is spent on firewood alone. Installing these stoves decreases cooking time by 29% and firewood consumption by 53%. More then 50% cook on open flame making them susceptible to respiratory and cardiac diseases, especially women and children because mothers will often cook while their baby is swaddled against them.
 
 
The Tri-Cities Rotaract Club needs to raise $8000 to get three of our members to Guatemala and to pay for our portion of the stoves. Any support the Rotarians are willing to give us is amazing and we thank you all greatly!
 
Attached is the file with the donation information but if it is easier for our members to donate in Canadian funds you may write cheques directly to  “The Tri-Cities Rotaract Club” and we will be sure the money is put towards our clubs goal.
 

February 5, 2019

Re: Request for Sponsorship Guatemala 2019

Dear Port Moody Rotary,

The Rotaract Clubs of District 5050 are excited to bring “Service Above Self” internationally as they embark on the first joint district project. In August 2019 Rotaractors will be building 65 Aler Stoves in the city of Cementerio, Guatemala.

In order to make this project a reality, we are tasked with raising $15,000 USD to fund the cost of the project. Additional financial support is also needed to support Rotaractors to go down and see the project through.

We, the Tri-Cities Rotaract Club are looking for financial support from The Port Moody Rotary Club. There are several ways you can support our goal financially. Please see the next page for more details.

Thank you for your continued support with Rotaract!

Jaymee Lynn
President 2018/19
Incoming President 2019/20
Tri-Cities Rotaract
Incoming District 5050 Rotaract Representative

(778) 387-4552

jaymeetricitiesrotaract@gmail.com

With the expansion of clubs comes the opportunity for collaboration and partnership amongst each other. It is exciting to see clubs come together and work towards a common goal of making a difference Internationally. As Guatemala 2019 marks the first joint international project the clubs of District 5050 take on, it’s heartwarming to know the difference each Rotaractor will make.

Your support to this endeavour is greatly appreciated and does not go unnoticed.

About Aler Stoves

Designed to reduce smoke from open fires, Aler stoves have greatly decreased illnesses, injuries, and deaths. Aler stoves burn 65% less wood, are designed to greatly reduce the risk of burns, and are built right in Barillas, which provides jobs for the local economy

Here is a fundraiser we can all support to help them with their goal.  Save the date:  April 16th, 2019

 
AND Rotaract is doing a GALA on May 17th for this trip also.  Please save the date....more details to follow.
  
 
April 9, 2019 - AGM for Rotary World Help.  6:00pm at the Blue Mountain Golf Club. - Tickets are $25.00. Please let Dan know if you will be attending.
 

The guest speaker for the evening, Jamie McIntosh, CEO of Mercy Ships Canada.

“Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to provide free surgery, training and dental care in developing nations. Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has worked in more than 70 countries providing services valued at more than $1 billion, with more than 2.35 million direct beneficiaries.

Each year Mercy Ships has more than 1,200 volunteers from over 40 nations. Professionals include surgeons, dentists, nurses, healthcare trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and photographers, writers and more, all donating their time and skills to the effort.”

Alan K spoke about the upcoming SFPP.....Thanks to everyone that is helping make this annual event a Huge Success.

 

 
 
SFPP tickets are now available on line, at Moody Ales or at the Well.  Please tell your friends and family to get their tickets early.  Steve Witiuk has tickets also. 
 
Hawaiian Sunset from guess who?