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Water for All: Rotary Club's Humanitarian Mission in Honduras

Discover the inspiring journey of the Rotary Club of Traverse Bay Sunrise as they provide fresh water to communities in Honduras, impacting lives locally and internationally. Witness their dedication and success in achieving their global service project goal. Join us in making a difference and creating a better tomorrow through the power of service and compassion.

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Water for All: Rotary Club's Humanitarian Mission in Honduras

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  1. “Hydrate Honduras” March 16 – 23, 2013

  2. 2009/2010 Strategic PlanningOur Vision The Rotary Club of Traverse Bay Sunrise will be noted for service that results in: • Improving the lives of local youththrough need-based projects and • Improving families and communities internationally through life-sustaining fresh water. • We will be 75+ members strong, aligned in purpose and enthusiasticallyengaged . . . theservice club of choice in Traverse City. Defined and adopted by membership in 2010

  3. Big Hairy Audacious Goal Identify a global service project, focused on water, that inspires 100% member involvement

  4. The Scouting Mission March 3 – 12, 2011

  5. The Process • Committee was formed • RFPs were solicited • Members were engaged to help score RFPs • Shortlist of three (Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua) presented at “Big Reveal” October 2011 • Electronic voting process – Honduras selected

  6. Funding • Sunrise Foundation ($3,000) • Rotary Charities Challenge Grant ($3,000) • Rotary District 6290 Designated Funds ($6,000) • Rotary Club of Plymouth, MI ($5,000) • Rotary Club of Usula ($2,000) • District 4250, Honduras ($3,000) $22,000 on hand seeking $15,500 TRF match

  7. Awareness Club members helped support the project . . . . . . regardless of whether they were making the trip

  8. March 16, 2013

  9. Where were we?

  10. Heading to the Mountains

  11. Base Camp

  12. The beginning of a new day in Rotary

  13. Our Team

  14. Daily life

  15. Travel was a bit “rugged”

  16. We covered the mountains to find those in need

  17. Wonderful Families

  18. We also installed in schools and clinic

  19. Our kids helped

  20. And so did the local kids

  21. The Results

  22. Bonus . . . Over 300 BackPacks!

  23. We didn’t lose anyone!

  24. This little club . . . ~30 members . . . with big heartssupports the entire region . . . With the help of partners and The Rotary Foundation!

  25. The trip changed our lives

  26. We look forward to partnering on future projects . . . there is still much work to be done

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