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DG Jim and Kathy Flamson take a break from the Rotary Convention and visit "Margaritaville"
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Photo courtesy of Linda Sinkay
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Bulletin #106
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August 28, 2010
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Volunteers Needed
Three persons are needed to complete a team going to Remba island (Kenya) in November 2010. Water on the island is grossly contaminated. Are you interested in taking part in this critical WASH Project? If so, read on: | |
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If you have skills in the following areas:
- Geology or soils or ground water wells
- Water pumps, pipelines and storage selection
- Biogas latrines
- Sustainable energy systems, e.g.: solar, wind or biogas
And, if you have experience in Kenya or similar African countries - you may be the right candidate(s) to join Team Leader John Dracup (an expert in water resource system design and hydrology) and Kathy Dracup (a nurse practitioner who will focus on health issues) on their Site Visit to Remba Island.
Contact person on the island is another Rotarian, Dr. Jeremy Penner who has been working with the political leadership and health agencies |
| The Project ... |
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Remba Island is a small fishing island (0.35 square km) in Lake Victoria, Kenya, with a population that fluctuates between 4500 and 8000 (depending on season and fish catch), living in approximately 1500 households. Overall it is a transient population although a portion lives there for several years or more. Most residents are Kenyan, but the population also includes people from Uganda, Tanzania and Somalia. The island is governed by a Beach Management Unit (BMU), which is a 16-member board of elected officials responsible for local administration.
Residents depend on an unimproved water source (source water, directly from the lake), which is  grossly contaminated. Water access and quantity are sufficient (nobody is more than a few minutes
walk from the lakeshore).
Site Visit - Details
The Project Planning and Design Team (PPDT) will conduct a site visit to Remba Island during November 2010. The team will spend 2-3 days on the island. The whole trip, including travel to and from the team member's home should be about 7-8 days. Those who are travelling from European or Asian countries may have shorter travel times. Air tickets, visas and vaccinations must be obtained before arriving in Kenya. Click here to see what shots you will need and other health related information:
Funding for the project will come from a variety of sources:
- The Rotary club of Olympia, Washington will take the lead, along with seven other areas clubs, including West Olympa, Olympia Capital Centennial, Tumwater, Lacey, South Puget Sound, Hawks Prairie and Yelm.
- Rotary club of San Francisco #2, California and the Rotary club of Park City, Dallas, Texas.
- Additional RI grants will be solicited by the Olympa club.
Funding for this trip will be paid by the team members or by their own Rotary clubs
with a brief statement of your interest and a brief resume. John will get back to you with more information and answer any questions you may have. | | | |
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