BILL TUSZYNSKI  pictured here with Club Vice President DAVE SHOEMAKER gave an informative presentation on the ROTARY SHELTERBOX PROGRAM. Bill pointed out that currently, there are 85 million persons displaced by either conflict or disaster, with the majority afflicted by conflict. The crisis exist around the world, leaving many without proper housing, clothing, and means of survival. This is where SHELTERBOX comes in. The program packs boxes with essential items for cooling, hygiene, education, water purification, light, and includes a tent that can hold up to 8 people.
Shelterboxes have been supplied in many disasters worldwide with most recent aid going to Syria, Philippines, North West Africa, South Africa, Mozambique, as well as spots in the US after Hurricane Sandy 
The organization , separate but affiliated with ROTARY INTERNATIONAL currently distributes around 30,000 boxes a yearn a butted of $50 million. It receives funding from Businesses, private contributions, and support from Rotary Clubs, such as ours. We contribute on box per year, at $1000.
Bill shared a slide show that explains the box and showed it deployment is several areas.
Below are excerpts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contributions can be made at  :   www.ShelterBoxUSA.org
 
Thank you, Bill