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About Hurricane Katrina

by Loon-Shin Ho
Wednesday, August 31, 2005. 06:42PM
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To Rotarians Affected by Hurricane Katrina 31 August 2005 Evanston, Illinois, USA I am saddened to hear of the recent hurricane devastation along the Gulf Coast and send my sincere condolences to the communities affected by this disaster.

During this time of need, many Rotarians have contacted Rotary International World Headquarters inquiring how they can help. In order to allow Rotarians the opportunity to assist your communities, please contact us with information regarding any local relief efforts being undertaken by clubs in your area so that we may share this information with the Rotary community via the RI Web site.

A description of your project, including Rotarian contact information for local relief efforts, may be sent to the World Community Service program coordinator in the International Service and RI Awards section. Rotarians wishing to contribute funds and/or donated goods to hurricane victims will be able to visit the Web site to view a posting of all club and district relief efforts.

As always, when organizing your club or district's response to a local or international disaster, we recommend that Rotarians work closely with an experienced disaster relief organization such as the International Federation of the Red Cross.

You have the support of Rotarians and RI staff around the world as you face this disaster.

Sincerely,

Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar

RI President

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Saturday, September 3, 2005. 08:10PM by Debbie Sharabi
I can only hope people from everywhere will reach out someway and help those in need at this time..
Thursday, September 1, 2005. 05:40PM by Loon-Shin Ho
Texas district spearheads Katrina disaster relief effort By Joseph Derr and David Schober Rotary International News 1 September 2005 ------------------------------------... District 5890 was spearheading relief efforts before Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. Prior to the hurricane, District Governor Charles A. Thorp contacted neighboring districts to determine needs and sent out a challenge to each of the Rotarians in his district to give US$20 each for the cause. "We are now collecting money hand over fist," says Thorp. "People have gone way beyond the challenge." Thorp says the money will be dispersed to District 6200 to steward the funds where they are needed most. To contribute, send checks to Rotary 5890 Charities, 121 E. 16th St., Houston, TX 77008. Rotarians interested in collaborating with the district may contact DG Charles Thorp. Thorp also reported that clubs throughout the district have formed committees to collect food, money, and clothing in anticipation of the 25,000-30,000 refugees en route to the Astrodome. On 11 September, clubs in the district will run a weeklong blood drive. Rotarians from around the region and the world are teaming up with 5890. Rotarians in Florida will send two, 60-container loads of food and clothing to the district, while British and Irish clubs will send two shipments of 100 Shelterboxes — portable shelters that house 1,000 each — to help displaced communities in Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Rotary Club of Greenfield, Indiana, raised more than US$1,800 at their weekly Rotary club meeting. The money has been earmarked for relief efforts of District 5890 to help refugees headed toward the Astrodome, now being used as a shelter. "Things are moving very fast," says Thorp. "The generosity of people has been amazing." For more information on relief efforts and how to help, please visit RI's World Community Service Disaster
Thursday, September 1, 2005. 09:58AM by Jesse Tayler
Thanks so much for posting - we are all saddened and concerned about the devastation.