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WATER WELL PROGRAM

Our Rotary club’s water well program provides funding for the construction and operation of water wells in rural, underprivileged schools in South Africa in desperate need of water. Sanitation, hygiene and water access are some of the biggest obstacles facing rural schools in South Africa.

http://www.directory-online.com/Rotary/Accounts/6990/Club/4444/image(4).pngIt is nearly impossible for many of us to conceive of the hardships children face when growing up in areas without access to clean water. Millions of children cannot go to school on a regular basis because they must fetch water every day. Without operating flush toilets, children who do attend school are forced to use unsanitary pits and are unable to wash their hands to keep from spreading disease. Dropout rates for adolescent girls skyrocket once their period starts due to no provisions for sanitation. Without nearby running water, school gardens, which provide many students with their only source of fresh fruits and vegetables, grow exclusively during the rainy season.

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For our water well program, we partner with A Spring of Hope (“ASOH”), a 501(c)3 organization based in south Florida. A Spring of Hope identifies communities in need of water wells, locates promising well sites, and coordinates the construction of each well. To date ASOH has over 40 partner schools in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.

It should be understood that ASOH does more than simply dig and operate wells for the schools that it supports. The organization also constructs operating flush toilets for the schools that it serves, and in many cases assists community and school leaders to develop school gardens, which not only provide students with fresh fruits and vegetables but often provide a source of funds for the school when they are able to sell surplus crops. 

To learn more about the life-saving work that A Spring of Hope does in the communities that it serves, please visit their website at:

www.aspringofhope.org

We also invite you to view the following video for a brief overview of the organization:

Introduction to A Spring of Hope from A Spring of Hope on Vimeo.

Our Rotary club thanks you for your support of our water well initiative with A Spring of Hope.  If you would like to make a donation to support this program, please click on the link below.  If you would like additional information, please also feel free to contact Les Campbell, our club’s Water Projects committee chair, by email at lcampbell@hjsims.com, or by phone at 800-593-9172. 

On behalf of the children whose lives who literally will be saved through your support, we again thank you for your support!

 

Click below to donate to our Water Wells Program.
 

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352)?) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 

The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale registration number is CH 6195

and the Rotary 1090 Foundation registration number is CH 8789.

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Dan Rizzi

2024-2025 Club President

Club President Letter 2024-25

Dear Rotarians and Friends of Rotary:

 

I am honored that you have entrusted me to be your 102nd President of the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale. Over the 102 years, we have tried to carry on what our past Rotarians have accomplished using their knowledge to move on to greater things. Rotary International’s motto for this year is “The Magic of Rotary.”

 

“The Magic of Rotary.” Imagine what that means. Imagine eradicating Polio, providing water wells in countries with no fresh water, teaching areas of the world how to grow their own food, and building bridges so families can cross rivers to get to towns to get supplies or have their children get to school. This is what Rotary is all about – helping others.

 

 

As for the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale, some of our local projects are the following:

 

  • Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale partnering with Challenge Air provides plane rides to children with physical and mental challenges. This year we provided flights to 84 families, with 19 pilots providing their time and planes and over 160 volunteers and sponsors.
  • The annual toy drive provides hundreds of toys and gifts to needy children and the elderly.
  • Awarding over $3,000,000.00 in scholarships to deserving students in the Fort Lauderdale school district.
  • Support of the Wheelchair Foundation which provides mobility to those in need.
  • Having monthly socials/happy hours getting our members and guests together to get to know each other and to have fun.
  • Annual Turkey Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas bell ringing for the Salvation Army.
  • Having a Holiday Party to enjoy each other and to have fun.
  • Having a fall picnic for members, families, and guests.
  • When needed we help in hurricane and disaster relief.
  • Working with the homeless.
  • “Rotary Cares” provides clothes, food, toiletry accessories, and school supplies to underprivileged children as well as many other projects.
  • And much more.

 

Some of the new:

 

  • Members weekly introduction.
  • Speakers from the business community.
  • Bringing back Teacher of the Year.
  • Rotarians Honoring Rotations. Rotarians recognizing their peers who have made a significant impact in the community during their years of service.

 

The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale offers individuals many opportunities to serve others while enjoying fellowship and having fun with others.

 

We have a weekly meeting the first three Wednesdays of the month at 12:15 at the Global Event Center at First Baptist Church in downtown Fort Lauderdale, and a social the last Wednesday at a local business.

 

Please feel free to join us. We invite you to come to our meetings as a guest and see our amazing club. Please feel free to reach out to us via email at rotaryftlaud@gmail.com.

 

Daniel Rizzi, Club President 2024-2025
Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale

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As we begin our Rotary year, here is a quick reminder of the service projects we have on our schedule so far. We do not have exact dates for everything, but please keep these projects in mind and be on the lookout for more information. If you would like to help with any of these projects, please contact the chair directly. If you have ideas for new projects, please contact Kristin LaFleur or St. George Guardabassi.

  • Find Your Way Home – Jorg Hruschka – Select Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Holiday Toy Drive – Linda Cooke – October – December
  • Thanksgiving Baskets – Steve Botkin – Saturday, November 18
  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing – Steve Botkin – December
  • Challenge Air – Dan Rizzi – January 26 & 27
  • Agape Love Breakfast – Gail Auguston-Koppen – February 9 & 10

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