Claudia Frost, Assistant District Governor

Speaker – Today’s speaker was Assistant District Governor Claudia Frost.  She spoke of the people in Zambia.  She opened with, “As Rotarians we look for ways to help and sometimes it’s obvious – right in front of us – bit sometimes its simple things such as recognizing childhood illness in class.” 

 

Founder Lonnie began this program in which a $35,770 grant was secured (a snowball effect in which $1,000 from each club became $3,500 through matching funds) to assist in Ng’ombe.  There are 92,000 people in the compound with ¼ of the people HIV positive.  They have no trash as everything is considered reusable – some dyer conditions. There are 99 students in a classroom; yet, all were very engaged, polite, well-behaved and respectful.  This program taught the teachers to be aware of simple illnesses that may affect learning to ensure a healthy learning environment.

 

ADG Frost also spoke of the 2015-2016 priorities to refine the model:

 

All clubs are invited to become a partner club of Global Grant #1637992 by contributing $1,000 which becomes $3,500 through matching funds.  Your club is also given credits to the Foundation for your donation. 

 

In closing, she urged anyone who travels to take a few extra days to enjoy the stuff around you.  She was amazed by the safari and falls.