Engineers Without Borders
Posted by Bill Bourlet
Troy Barrie and Florin Gheorghe were our
speakers for the day.
Troy has just returned from 4 months in Zambia.
Florin is hoping to go out this year.
94% of all donations go directly in aid right at the grass roots level.
All the engineers start at the bottom of the Totem pole. In the field.
We use appropriate technology. We let them chose how we are going to do it.
Often when a project goes wrong it is due to poor management at the site, not the technology.
Clean water and plentiful food is the goal.
UBC won the Engineers Award last year out of 13 universities competing.
Overseas deployment is at least 4 months and up to 3 years.
We gain experience, especially personal gain.
The locals are so motivated to have this all be a success.
Ghana beat the U.S. in world soccer whilst he was there. Great excitement for them.
Tomiko ably thanked our speakers.
Troy has just returned from 4 months in Zambia.
Florin is hoping to go out this year.
94% of all donations go directly in aid right at the grass roots level.
All the engineers start at the bottom of the Totem pole. In the field.
We use appropriate technology. We let them chose how we are going to do it.
Often when a project goes wrong it is due to poor management at the site, not the technology.
Clean water and plentiful food is the goal.
UBC won the Engineers Award last year out of 13 universities competing.
Overseas deployment is at least 4 months and up to 3 years.
We gain experience, especially personal gain.
The locals are so motivated to have this all be a success.
Ghana beat the U.S. in world soccer whilst he was there. Great excitement for them.
Tomiko ably thanked our speakers.
Here is the thank you letter from them received later,
Thank you again for having Engineers Without Borders speak at the Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus last Friday. Florin and I really enjoyed meeting your wonderful group and were honoured by the group's reception. It really seems to be quite the opportunity for both groups to build a partnership.
Thank you again for having Engineers Without Borders speak at the Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus last Friday. Florin and I really enjoyed meeting your wonderful group and were honoured by the group's reception. It really seems to be quite the opportunity for both groups to build a partnership.
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Many rotarian members were interested in the Bridging the Gap Conference,
featuring Lt.-Gen. Romeo Dallaire, that we're holding on March 15th. I
have attached the Bridging the Gap Conference poster to be included in your
weekly, or periodical, newsletter - if that is acceptable. Also, the following
link connects to our EWB MONTH website where you will find more information
about the conference and conference registration:
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http://www.ewbmonth.ca/
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Conference Tickets are available both online and at the door. General admission is highly encouraged. We're really hoping to spread the word with this event - the speakers are exceptional and their topics will cover some poignant issues surrounding Canada's role in International Development.
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Thank you again, I had an extremely positive experience with your members and look forward to future communication. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns.Â
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Sincerely,Â
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Troy Barrie and Florin Gheorghe
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Conference Tickets are available both online and at the door. General admission is highly encouraged. We're really hoping to spread the word with this event - the speakers are exceptional and their topics will cover some poignant issues surrounding Canada's role in International Development.
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Thank you again, I had an extremely positive experience with your members and look forward to future communication. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns.Â
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Sincerely,Â
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Troy Barrie and Florin Gheorghe
Engineers Without Borders UBC