The Bangladesh Tube Well project

 

Our International Services Chairman (Joe Scheimer) is on the ball-

 we helped sponsor this !!!

 

Hi all,

I have the most incredible news to share with you all.  The Bangladesh Tube Well project, MG #75964, has been completed and as the email below from Sara Mercer, RI, states, it is being forwarded for closure.

This was a huge endeavor and I want you to know that Amerul Islam, Barisal Rotary Club in Bangladesh, has done a tremendous job completing all the requirements.  After all the tube wells were installed, platforms built, arsenic testing completed, plaques installed, etc. there were still a number of reports, letters, etc. that were required to close out the MG.  Amerul did an outstanding job and I would like to give a special thanks to him for all his efforts.

MG #75964 was originally meant to be a 3 year project but Amerul completed the installation of the tube wells by the end of 2 years and he also came in under-budget.  He requested approval from RI to do another 2 tube wells in order to use the remaining funds.  All in all, he is such an incredible project manager that he exceeded all projections of time and money.  

Because of this wonderful partnership, Ralph is currently writing a new application for a Global Grant to once again do more tube wells to provide virtually arsenic-free water to 10,000 people in Bangladesh.  

Such wonderful teamwork by all of you and congratulations for a job well done, Amerul!  And I want to thank all of you that helped sponsor.  Please thank your clubs for their support for a wonderful, successful conclusion to a matching grant. 

Your friend, 

Kathy Clemens

Rotary Club of Roseville, Ca.