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Our speakers were Anne Marie , Steve and Keith. They went to the Yucatan in Mexico along with Keith and Sukhi. They met with local clubs to assess areas of need in 3 communities. In Torres de la Paz, people live illegally under a Hydro right of way. They live in shacks and poach hydro from the lines. They are illegal immigrants and as such get nothing from the government. Food is provided by ex-pats from the US and Canada provided the kids come to school to pick it up. Our own funds will feed 70 kids for one month. Also our club members took down 150 pairs of shoes and items such as toothpaste and brushes. Needy people in the other two areas of Cozumel Island and Playa del Carmen are Mexican Citizens and work in the Hotel and construction trade. Items given include air conditioners for the school building and school supplies. Composting is also a project on the island of Cozumel. Our club member Rajbir Mann has had a long term relationship with Rotary Clubs in these latter two areas and has facilitated the connection with our club. Paul M. wondered where this was going. Can there be a larger project such as a water treatment plant. Anne-Marie thanked the club for supporting this venture. See you next Thursday evening. Vamos de fiesta y baile en Taco y Tequila. Si. |
