BILL WELLEN from the POTTSTOWN ROTARY CLUB spoke to the club concerning an opportunity to partner with them in a ROTARY FOUNDATION grant, for a CLEAN WATERS FOR HAITI project that they have organized. The project brings a water purification system to a community of 20,000 people, who currently have to spend a significant part of their day, just getting drinkable water. The $77,000 system will deliver 12 gal / min and includes a truck to help deliver water to remote sections of the area. Although Haiti has water in reservoirs, it is contaminated and needs to be purified before using. Over half the deaths in Haiti can be traced to water borne bacteria. The Pottstown club is seeking other clubs to participate in the funding through the District Grant process.
Thank-you Bill for the informative presentation.
BILL WELLEN - POTTSTOWN ROTARY CLUB.
BILL WELLEN is welcomed by President ROBIN PARKER and Program Chair- DAVE SHOEMAKER