Rotary Club of Los Angeles, California

Recieved from Marc Leek,
President of the 500+ member
Rotary Club of Los Angeles, CA
August 21, 2009

Dear Ed,

Congrats on how you've put the new website together.
Brilliant idea. People like you should run Rotary.

Marc

For Heifer, here are my contacts.
MarcRichard Moore, RC of Frankfort
Home (765) 656-0340
Cell (765) 242-3879
E-mail reghmoore@comcast.net

Catherine Scott
Community Relations Coordinator
SW Regional Office 562-431-4849

Tony Woodell
Director of Regional
OperationsHeifer International
800-422-0474

The Network is truly "Global"

Received 6:19 PM August 19, 2009

I have receive your mail I am interested in the Connectivity Network . I would like to have more information about the Network and awaiting a kind reply from you.
Yours in rotary service.

Mamadou Django TOUNKARABP
15 A KATI
President club kati 2009/2010

Response from the Network 8:30 AM August 20, 2009

Mamadou,

Ron White, our Rotarian Development Director will contact you shortly by Skype if you can kindly furnish us a telephone number. He can arrange a time when you have access to a computer, to physically walk you though the program and answer your questions. If you are looking for Club partners outside Mali, to help with a project, we can assist. We currently have 26 Rotarian projects going on in Mali which we have identified, and are working with Nu Africa Foundation and the Doumbai Medical Center to develop a "model village" concept. We do have some grant money allocated for this project and are currently helping to locate clubb wishing to partner in projects like this, both in Mali and elsewhere.

Yours in Rotary service,

Ed Mattson, PHF

The Humanitarian Network in Action!

E-mail exchanges...

From:

"Elizabeth Kelly" epkelly38@yahoo.com

To: "ed mattson" emattson0711@yahoo.com

Ed,

I spoke with Ron yesterday, he sent me the information needed for 501-c-3, do-it-yourself program with Legal Zoom

Thanks, you guys are awesome!!

Hopefully one day I will be able to really reach out to Rotary in a big way.

Elizabeth
Rotary Club of Willingboro, NJ

On Tue, 8/18/09

From: Elizabeth Kelly <http://us.mc507.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=epkelly38@yahoo.com>

Subject: Rotary Info

To: mailto:emattson0711@yahoo.com

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 6:57 AM

Hi Ed,
I wanted to touch base with you again, to see if you can assist our club with developing a 50l-c-3. Our past president is interested. I am not sure, in fact I don't know what a 501c3 is used it is for. Perhaps you can guide me or tell be where to get this information. I will be speaking with Ron today. We are to continue our conversations on fundraising and how to cut cost for shipping containers to Dominican Republic. As you know, we have an orphanage there and each year we spend big bucks on shipping. Hope all is well with you and your wife.

Yours in Rotary,

Elizabeth Kelly
RC of Willingboro, NJ

Zone 31-32 Institute is Just Around the Corner

This is the NETWORK MATRIX which makes using the Humanitarian Network easy. All one has to do is simply click on a box and the matrix takes you through each step to an international project. Take a test drive at www.projectsupportcenter.org.

Working with PDG-7230 Joe Clark and DGE-7230 George Camp we will be rolling out the new Humanitarian Network (or just Network, for short). With the additon of the new NETWORK MATRIX, a network member can set-up an international service project in very short order. The MATRIX will walk you through every step you need to take to do a major project. There are seven areas covering 36 steps that are easy to navigate:

Project Set-up
Project Country
Project Selection
NGO Partneres
Funding
Shipping
Documentation

There is so much help from "those who have been there before", it's going to be hard to screw up!" Just to give you an idea of how good this program is, some of the comments we've received are...

"WOW...it's about time we had this kind of resource. We need to put it to work for our Rotarian Action Group" PDG Ron Denham, Director, Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group

"I encourage you to carry-on in the Jim Johannsen tradition (Hands Across the Sea program), and get it in the hands of all Rotarians" PRID, PDG-7170 Dr. Bill Cadwallader

"Man, do we need this program" PDG-5730 J.B. Roberts

"We want the first Virtual Project in our district" PDG-7230 Joe Camp

"We need to get you to come to our Zone Institute in Florida" PDG-6920 Kenan Kern

"This will be more valuable than grant money to most clubs!" PDG-7620 Rob Ketron

Amazing programs from our new Rotarian Civilian-Military project Initiative!

Check out the below correspondence from the Rotary Club of Trinidad-Tabago...

From: Deoraj Beephan [mailto:http://us.mc507.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dbeephan@googlemail.com]

Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 1:06 PM

To: Biggs, David, LtCol (L); Moreno, Peter, Maj (L); Samson, Lisa, CIV(L)Cc: http://us.mc507.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=readdyla@aol.com; http://us.mc507.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=emattson0711@yahoo.com; Freytes, Dennis O LTC MILUSA USARSO; Astra Da Costa; http://us.mc507.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rob.ketron@gmail.com; Edmond, Garrett E,CMSgt (L); http://us.mc507.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=missions-international@usa.net; http://us.mc507.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=tracy.settle@us.army.mil;

Prindle, Clinton J, LCDR (L)Subject: Beyond the Horizons (BTH)_Trinidad & Tobago

I want to express, sincere thanks to the SOUTHCOM, the wonderful opportunity for Rotary Clubs of Trinidad to be involve with this current mission. The integration with the Rotary Clubs have been fantastic. Lt. Col Dennis Freytes and his XO Major Wayne Guzman, have gone all out to ensure there was full integration with the Civic Community, Governments, and opened the doors to all, to partner and participate in this mission.

Col.Beliner is currently working with the MEDRETE for Cataract Surgery being conducted at the Mount Hope Medical Hospital. The visit by Gen.Chang lead to talks with our Government and key stakeholders to look at the alleviation of over 5000 back log cases cataract and other needs in Trinidad andTobago. Mission-International, Lead by Dr. Brian Luchington, advisor to our Prime Minister Office, is responsible for coordinating the US Team, document approvals, custom and excise, ministry of health approval etc. they put everything together for these programmes to run smoothly.

I am hoping that Rtn. Robert Ketron, and our Rotary International Team of EdMattson, Dr. Leigh Readdy and others, will work towards the alleviation of the 5000 cases of cataract and other corrective blindness for Trinidad and Tobago in the upcoming mission over the next 2 to 3 yrs. As per attached e-mails, Col. Berliner will like to get an idea of there sources, equipment, funding etc, that we can bring forward to make the mission a joint effort, "Working together as One for the People of Trindad and Tobago".

One goal is that the stategic partnership with Rotary District 7030 (which represents 13 countries in the Caribbean including Guyana, Suriname, and French Guyana), and for Trindad to be an example nation to this Joint Partnership with SOUTHCOM and its Humanitarian Missions to the Caribbean. Currently the District Governor of Rotary District 7030 is from Trinidad, DG Ms. Astra Da Costa, to whom thise-mail is also copied. DG Astra, has given her support to the Partnership, so we hope to see this integration become stronger, with improved communications between all involved.

The contact here in Trindad via the US Embassy, is Chief Garrett Edmond. He has done a great job ensuring protocols are maintained and that there is integration of the local entities. As you know, Rotarians are people with resources and networking ability. They can make things happen. This economic turn-around strategic approach is for collaboration and partnership to serve, and to serve meaningfully, with the long term focus of our future, sustainable development and security to the region. Rotary as a non-political or secular entity can make a major difference in bringing the people of nations together to serve. I will be sending a complete report to Rotary International, Chairman for Humanitarian Service Rotary Action Group, Dr. Ed Mattson and will copy SOUTHCOM, through Rtn Dr. Leigh Readdy, for future reference, lessons learned, and recommendations.

RegardsDeoraj Beephan

CHAIRMAN, Civic Coordination Committee, US Army South PACCE Beyond the Horizon 2009Trinidad and Tobago.

Mobile: 868-680-6169

Fax: 868-221-7882

Member of Rotary InternationalnHumanitarian Service Rotary Action Group.

Past President 2008-2009, Rotary Club of Princes Town

Hi Ed,
I have to tell you that those mosquito patches you gave us when you spoke at the Highland Club really work. We have our Ribfest coming up in a few weeks and I would like to get some more of them. You mentioned that one of the pharmacies carries them, but I can’t remember which one. Would you refresh my memory?

I am looking forward to having you at our District 7210 conference next May.

Check out the RibFest at: http://www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org/

Yours in Rotary,
Steve

Steven E. Laubach, AGA Region 2
Rotary Club of Highland , NY
P.O. Box 723
Highland , NY 12528
bmesteve@optonline.net

Operation Continuing Promise '09

Operation Continuing Promise '09

The hospital ship USNS Comfort is bringing medical,

dental and civic action programs to seven Caribbean,

Central and South American nations during this

four-month humanitarian and civic assistance

deployment. Continuing Promise offers training

for U.S. military personnel and partner nation

forces while providing valuable services to

communities in need. This is the fourth humanitarian-

focused naval deployment to the region in the past

three years designed to promote partnerships and

goodwill.

Daily blog: http://comfort2009.blogspot.com/

Continuing Promise 2009 services provided to date
(Missions in Colombia, Haiti, Dominican Republic,

Antigua & Barbuda, and Panama)

Patients treated: 56,000
Surgeries conducted: 981
Veterinary services: 26,000
Prescriptions filled: 72.438 (Are these guys good or what!)

Current Status:
USNS Comfort departed Colombia June 17 after conducting two-weeks of humanitarian missions in Tumaco. The ship's next stop is El Salvador. The Colombia mission followed stops in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Antigua & Barbuda and Panama.

Mission Details:
USNS Comfort departed Norfolk, Va. April 1, beginning a four-month deployment to Antigua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Panama. Each visit is scheduled to last 10-12 days. The ship’s schedule may be adjusted if the ship is directed by the Dept. of Defense to support U.S. disaster relief operations following a natural disaster.

Continuing Promise 2009 is an annual humanitarian civic assistance operation supported by U.S. and international military medical personnel, U.S. government agencies, regional health ministries, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and U.S. academic institutions. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet (NAVSO/4th Fleet) are the main planning and coordination commands for the Continuing Promise mission.

This is the fourth such mission to the region since 2007 and is Comfort’s second (Comfort’s 2007 mission).

Comfort is operated and navigated by a crew of about 70 civil service mariners from the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command.

Embarked Medical Teams:
The medical/dental/veterinary crew includes about 650 medical professionals from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and U.S. Public Health Service, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other international partners. Canada, Chile, El Salvador, France, the Netherlands, and Nicaragua will also provide medical professionals for the mission.

Embarked Engineering Crew:
A team of about 20 Navy Seabees is supporting community construction and repair projects.

Medical /Dental services provided:
The primary focus of the medical teams is to provide a range of health care services ashore. On a case-by-case basis, select patients will receive certain medical or dental care on the ship.

The Continuing Promise teams will partner with local health care providers and community officials to provide free medical care to communities with limited access to medical treatment.

These services include general surgery, ophthalmologic surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medicine treatment, dental screenings and treatment, optometry screenings, eyewear distribution, veterinary services, and public health training (plus additional specialties as applicable). Follow-up treatments will be arranged with local medical professionals as part of the planning process.

Construction/engineering services provided
The civic action programs are designed to assist each participating nation in providing local communities with a wide range of construction capabilities and include building repairs and improvements, new small construction projects, utility system repairs and construction/ technical assistance, pier repair, drainage projects and trenching. Projects depend on host nation requests and Comfort’s capabilities.

Donations and Support:
Comfort will also deliver more than 300 pallets of donated aid (food, medical supplies) to selected nations. The donations were provided by a host of humanitarian relief organizations, including Rotary Clubs across the country, and will be handed over to established aid distribution officials ashore, so as not to disrupt local commerce.

Training:
The personnel involved in Continuing Promise will receive a wide array of training in how to plan and coordinate a broad spectrum of humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions. An important objective of this deployment is to capitalize on high-quality medical capabilities by taking these skills to places where they are needed and teaming up with host-nation medical and dental professionals. This opportunity is unique and will provide training opportunities and venues that are not easily simulated.

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) participating:
Rotarian Civilian-Military Project Iniative, Food for the Poor, International Aid, Latter Day Saints Ministries, Operation Smile and Project Hope, representatives from the University of California-San Diego Pre-Dental Society, University of Miami, and various in-country groups (medical student translators) are participating.

Additional donations of personnel and support will be provided by the Lions Club, Nour International Relief Aid Foundation, Rotary Clubs, Haitian Resource Development Foundation, Hugs Across America, The Wheelchair Foundation, Rabies Control Partnerships, Institute of the Americas, International Aid, Agua Viva, and Paul Chester Children’s Hope Foundation.

Partner nation support:
Military medical professionals from Antigua, Canada, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Panama, the Netherlands, and Nicaragua are participating.