On January 21, 2009, TRF acknowledged that all documentation & contributions have been received from us,. They advised us that it would take 4 weeks from that date for the Club Rotario Salcedo to receive the funds. So the grant funds should be deposited into their Club's account any day now. And then the project can begin. Keep watch on this blog site for updates.
On January 12, 2009, we mailed to TRF a Volunteer Service Grant (VSG) request for 4 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Scott Valley to travel to Salcedo, Dominican Republic, April 4-12, 2009, to assist with the installation of the computers & indoctrination of staff & students of the Escuela Hermanas Mirabel de San Jose de Conuco, Salcedo, Dominican Republic, D4060, the High School of 300 students. That request was received by TRF on January 15, 2009, & on January 22nd was assigned VSG #69381.
On February 13, 2009, we received word from TRF that, due to the global economic downturn & volatile investment climate, the RI Trustees, at their January 2009 meeting, reduced the 2008-09 Huanitarian Grants budget by US$16.3 million. As a result, the budget for VSG has been fully committed & our VSG #69381 cannot be funded.
This is very disappointing to everyone, especially the team & the Club Rotario Salcedo. However, the computer lab project & MG #68526, is approved. So, it will soon be funded & the project fulfilled.
To process & follow one of these WCS projects & grants, one realizes how vital are the contributions of each Rotary Club to make the project a success. To make this project possible has involved contributions from 11 Rotary Clubs plus 10 individual Rotarians. This sacrifice truly exemplifies the power of one. For without any one club or individual contributor, it may not have happened. So, to each & every one of you, our heartfelt thanks for your Service Above Self in Building World Understandings. By your generosity, you make it happen.
Norm Malmberg, Primary Contact, Past Pres
Rotary Club of Scott Valley, D5110, Sponsor Club
Josefina Urena, Primary Contact & Pres Elect
Club Rotario Salcedo, D4060, Host Club
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