[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 646

[Garry & Anne Krischock]

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  1. 1284: TRF Chair's April Message From: Sunil K Zachariah 
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  1. 1284: TRF Chair's April Message 
  Posted by: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk   sunilkzach 
  Fri Apr 6, 2007 7:01 am (PST) 
  Giving is hope in action

  Luis Vicente Giay 

  April 2007

  Dear family of Rotary,

  No matter where you live, you need not look very far to see suffering 
  children who are dying of hunger and disease. Their images are in the 
  news, in magazines, and often in our communities.

  In so many countries, children and their families have no choice but 
  to drink water contaminated with human and animal waste. It's their 
  only available drinking water. Other children go for days without 
  even a spoonful of food to sustain their lives - their swollen 
  bellies proof of the malnutrition consuming their tiny bodies. Many 
  children who live beyond five years of age might finally be honored 
  by being given a name in their village because they proved they are 
  worthy of one - because they survived.

  Children don't have to die from hunger and thirst when a simple 
  Matching Grant can work so many wonders. A bore well or water filter 
  can help provide safe, clean drinking water. The introduction of an 
  agricultural program or fish farm can provide seed and fish stock to 
  feed a village. It simply takes Rotarian volunteer time to identify 
  areas where crises exist. Partnering with your fellow Rotarians from 
  different countries on a Matching Grant makes a difference to 
  children throughout the world. 

  Children who grow up strong and healthy can give something back to 
  their communities and make our world a better place. One day, that 
  child might even become a Rotary World Peace Fellow or a Rotarian and 
  continue the good works that you started.

  It all happens with generous contributions to our Rotary Foundation 
  from Every Rotarian, Every Year. This Rotary year, our Annual 
  Programs Fund worldwide goal is US$120 million, which translates to a 
  mere $100 per Rotarian. It's not much to ask from Rotarians who have 
  been blessed with opportunity, heart, and hope and joined this 
  organization to put Service Above Self. 

  My friends, we need to continue our important work. When each of us 
  takes the Every Rotarian, Every Year message into our hearts, there 
  isn't anything that our Rotary Foundation can't accomplish. Please 
  work with me to accomplish our $120 million goal. Your gift is hope 
  in action. 
  Thank you! 

  Sincerely,
  Luis Vicente Giay 
  Trustee Chair, The Rotary Foundation, 2006-07 

  Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary
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