27 March 2001
Ukraine - Floods

Heavy rains and snow have caused tremendous flooding throughout Eastern Europe. More than 35,000 residents in the Ukraine were forced to flee their homes and around 200 villages were completely submerged. The governor of District 2230 is seeking international support to help these victims recover. To support relief efforts, contributions can be made payable directly to "Rotary Polish Fund (Disaster Account)", Account #10501041-2200701-726 and sent to Bank Slaski, Ul Piekna 46, Warszawa 00-672, Poland. Districts in other countries are also encouraged to utilize SHARE District Designated Funds allocated to the Humanitarian Programs category for the Rotary year 2000-2001 (maximum of US $10,000). To do this, district governors must submit a signed authorization to Erin Hills, the SHARE Grants Coordinator in The Rotary Foundation (fax: 847-491-9364). Please note that all contributions for disaster relief are forwarded to the disaster relief account established by the district and are appropriated at the discretion of the district governor. For more information, contact District Governor Richard Kaszuba-Krzepicki, 81-833 Sopot Struga 12, Poland. Tel/Fax: 48-58-55-02647; E-mail: DG Richard

Please note: Effective 1 July 2000, The Rotary Foundation will no longer accept disaster relief contributions. Therefore, donations received by The Rotary Foundation after that date will not be eligible for Paul Harris Fellow credit and donors from the United States and Canada will no longer receive a tax receipt. Rotarians, clubs, and districts that wish to respond to those in need may continue to do so by sending their contributions directly to the Rotary district experiencing the disaster. to top

22 February 2001
Mongolia — Severe Winter

Severe winter weather following a terrible summer drought is causing tremendous amounts of damage throughout Mongolia. More than 600,000 animals have died, and as residents rely on livestock as their source of income and nourishment, many are suffering greatly from the loss. The governor of District 3450 is seeking international support to help these victims survive. To support relief efforts, contributions can be made payable directly to "Rotary International District 3450 - Disaster Relief", Account #018-699-1-18208-7-00 and sent to CITIC Ka Wah Bank, Limited, Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar, People's Republic of China. Districts in other countries are also encouraged to utilize SHARE District Designated Funds allocated to the Humanitarian Programs category for the Rotary year 2000-2001 (maximum of US $10,000). To do this, district governors must submit a signed authorization to Erin Hills, the SHARE Grants Coordinator in The Rotary Foundation (fax: 847-491-9364). Please note that all contributions for disaster relief are forwarded to the disaster relief account established by the districts and are appropriated at the discretion of the district governors. For more information, contact PDG Anthony J. Hung, Room 1102, Tower I, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Hong Kong. Tel: 852-2719-6176 (R); 852-2530-9919 (O); Fax: 852-2530-1826; E-mail: anthony@lkh.com.hk.

Please note: Effective 1 July 2000, The Rotary Foundation will no longer accept disaster relief contributions. Therefore, donations received by The Rotary Foundation after that date will not be eligible for Paul Harris Fellow credit and donors from the United States and Canada will no longer receive a tax receipt. Rotarians, clubs, and districts that wish to respond to those in need may continue to do so by sending their contributions directly to the Rotary district experiencing the disaster.

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Rotarians in India have created a Web site to streamline worldwide Rotary efforts aimed at providing relief to the survivors of the recent earthquake in Gujarat state and rebuilding the cities razed by the disaster.

Set up last week by Past RI Director Kalyan Banerjee, head of the Joint Action Task Force (JATF) which is coordinating relief efforts in Gujarat, the site at http://www.gujaratrebuild.org disseminates information about the disaster and facilitates fundraising efforts.

The site features a list of Rotary contacts involved in the JATF and updates reports of Indians who have recently visited the affected areas. The Web site also includes an overview of the calamity, photographs of the damage, and maps.

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FROM: Frank Devlyn, President, Rotary International

SUBJECT: INDIA - EARTHQUAKE

31 January 2001

More than 25,000 people have been found dead in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake that struck the state of Gujarat on 26 January.
The community is struggling to survive and residents are in
desperate need of food, clothing, medicine and shelter. The governor of District 3060 is seeking international assistance to help these victims recover. To support relief efforts, contributions can be made payable directly to Rotary International, earmarked for disaster relief in District 3060 and sent to
Northern Trust Bank
P.O. Box 75297
Chicago, IL 60675-5297, USA.
istricts in other countries are also encouraged to utilize SHARE District Designated Funds allocated to the Humanitarian Programs category for the Rotary year 2000-2001 (maximum of US $10,000). To do this, district governors must submit a signed authorization to the SHARE Grants Coordinator in The Rotary Foundation (fax: 847-491-9364). Please note that all contributions for disaster relief are forwarded to the disaster relief account established by the district and are appropriated at the discretion of the district governor. For more information, contact
District Governor Prafull Bhatt
105, Adarsh Society, Athwa Lines
Surat, Gujurat 395 001, India.
Tel: 91-261-665301 (R); 91-261-872301(O)
Fax: 91-261-663205;
E-mail: DG Bhatt
** Please note: as of 1 July 2000, The Rotary Foundation is no
longer accepting disaster relief contributions. Therefore, donations made toward disaster relief are not eligible for Paul Harris Fellow credit and donors will no longer receive a tax receipt. Rotarians, clubs and districts that wish to respond to those in need may continue to do so by sending their contributions directly to the Rotary International.

Read interesting and timely correspondance between Eastwood President Jenny Doane and a Rotarian in India.

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FROM: Frank Devlyn, President, Rotary International

19 January 2001
El Salvador Earthquake

The residents of El Salvador are struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake that struck on 13 January. Hundreds were killed, thousands injured and more than 45,000 left homeless, fighting to survive. Emergency relief is needed to establish temporary housing, purchase food, and provide medical aid to these victims. To support relief efforts, contributions can be made payable directly to

"Club Rotario, Comit? de Emergencia Terremoto" Account #7-34-51418-0 and sent to Scotia Bank, Col. Flor Blanca, Edificio Ahorromet Ave. Olimpica, San Salvador, El Salvador [Swift Code for wire transfers: NOSC SV SS].

Districts in other countries are also encouraged to utilize SHARE District Designated Funds allocated to the Humanitarian Programs category for the Rotary year 2000-2001 (maximum of US $10,000). To do this, district governors must submit a signed authorization to the SHARE Grants Coordinator in The Rotary Foundation (fax: 847-328-8554). Please note that all contributions for disaster relief are forwarded to the disaster relief account established by the district and are appropriated at the discretion of the district governor.

For more information, contact
Jose Napoleon Henriquez
Centro Profesional Presidente
Final Avenida Revolucion
Col.San Benito, San Salvador, El Salvador
Tel: 503-278-0862 (R); 503-211-2100 (O);
Fax: 503-263-9371 (R); 503-243-5626 (O);
E-mail: Jose Henriquez

** Please note: as of 1 July 2000, The Rotary Foundation is no longer accepting disaster relief contributions. Therefore, donations made toward disaster relief are not eligible for Paul Harris Fellow credit and donors from the US and Canada will no longer receive a tax receipt. Rotarians, clubs and districts that wish to respond to those in need may continue to do so by sending their contributions directly to the Rotary district experiencing the disaster.

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Hunger Plus: Assistance for emergency food relief can be done through Hunger Plus.

DDF or cash contributions can be directed to:
HUNGER PLUS
3425 Hwy. 6, Suite 101
Sugar Land, Texas 77478 USA

Breedlove dehydrated food will be purchased and shipped at a cost of $0.05 USD per serving. A matching grant will be sought from The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The need is for as much as you can give. Shipments need to leave for Mexico now. Charlie Clemmons 5890

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