President Al introduced Ally who is the Rotary and Fundraising Coordinator for ShelterBox Canada. Ally is from rural Nova Scotia and is of mixed settler and Mi'kMaq indigenous background. She attended N.S. Community College where she studied Social Services and Community Development before moving to Kingston and attending Queen's University where she graduated with a degree in Global Development Studies. Ally is married and has 4 cats. Ally notes the ShelterBox philosophy that everyone should live in a safe place able to sleep and cook their food, recover from the disaster and prepare to move forward. This is a basic human right.
Ally shared pictures of the work of Shelter Box in the earthquake in Morocco. She noted that displacement has grown every year for the last 12 years-1 in every 69 people is forcibly displaced and120 million people are currently displaced around the globe. Communities receive personalized aid packages to ensure they are getting exactly what they need to recover and nothing that they do not need. The tent shelters a family of 5. A repair kit is included. A feature of the package is a self-cleaning water filter which lasts up to 5 years. Procurement of aid is assisted by local suppliers which helps the local economy. The response time is a record 24 hours. Shelter Box goes where others can't or won't. Local clubs are vital partners. One of the longest deployments has been in the Horn of Africa. Shelter Box is heavily involved in Ukraine. In Gaza, due to the high safety risk to volunteers, supplies are left at the border to be delivered by partners as they are able. Ally noted that the R.C. of Regina Eastview has contributed almost $20,000 to Shelter Box providing shelter to 16 families.
Thank you Ally for keeping us informed about Shelter Box.
Ally Buck
From Peter Peters: 'A Tip of the Hat' to the host of volunteers who stepped up to assist our Regina Industrial Parks Rotary Friends, for a quality morning of 'doing good in the world'. See photos below.
Mayor Sandra Master and Regina Fire and Protective Services Fire Marshal Ryba
A ROTARY FOUNDATION MOMENT: Today we took a moment to reflect on the Ambassadorial Scholar program of the Rotary Foundation and one who experienced the program and went on to become a Rotarian. As one who has had a career teaching students at the university level, he advises them "Go discover what Rotary can do for you and let yourself be inspired. When the spark ignites, you will discover that what you can do with other Rotarians is irresistible."
The Family of Rotary
There were Rotarians celebrating birthdays:
Pal- -August 6
Joyce --August 15
Clarence-- August 18
Zarin--August 19
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROTARIANS
PRESIDENT AL URGED US TO 'CAPTURE AND SHARE THE MAGIC OF ROTARY'
FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Peter Neufeldt was happy to be a volunteer delivering Cobs bread to Canadian Mental Health Regina Branch along with volunteers Peter Peters, and Sam Berg on Friday at 9AM. Toshi plans to volunteer with these deliveries as well.
Al reported that the Adventures in Agriculture Committee is having successful planning meetings.
Doug Mortin noted that 8-10 drivers will be participating in the Floyd Manz Rotary Ride this year. The Riders first stop will be Moose Jaw for breakfast, then on to Assiniboia and Weyburn then home for a windup. Safe travels on your journey, Riders.
Bob Durston told us that the R.C. of Neepawa is doing presentations about Shelter Box at youth camps.
A wonderful meeting. Have a good week everyone.
"When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles." Winnie the Pooh.
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