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D-1154

   Turkey - Various

Braille Embossers

$24,990

To provide braille embossers to various schools in Turkey that specialize in eductaion of blind students. These embossers allow the students to use their computers and access the internet. It opens a whole new world to them.

Primary Host Partner in the Project Country

Club: Istanbul - Uskudar

District: 2420

Primary Contact: Salih Dilsizoglu

Email: salihgd@yahoo.com.tr

Check all projects from: [District 2420] [Istanbul - Uskudar Rotary Club] [Salih Dilsizoglu]

Primary International Partner Outside the Project Country

Club: Escondido Sunrise

District: 5340

Primary Contact: Jim Ponder

Email: jponder@turnkeysr.com

Check all projects from: [District 5340] [Escondido Sunrise Rotary Club] [Jim Ponder]

Proposed Financing

Primary Host Sponsor Rotary Club/District

Rotary Club of Istanbul - Uskudar

$1,000

District 2420 DDF

$3,000

Primary International Sponsor Rotary Club/District

Rotary Club of Escondido Sunrise

$11,809

District 5340 DDF

$9,181

Amount requested from the Rotary Foundation (waived)

-

Total

$24,990

Status and Progress Information

Completed

This project is completed. Project listed for the 2009-10 Rotary Year.

The Matching Grant application number from TRF is #70950.

The TRF Staff in charge of this grant is Alea Huggins (Alea.Huggins@rotary.org).

<21-Jul-08> System Entry
Creation of project page.

<16-Jun-09> by Susan Thorning
Grant application reviewed by DGSC and a checklist has been sent to the committee.

<27-Jun-09> by Susan Thorning
revised grant application has been loaded to the web site
Host signatures for club, reporting and District designated funds still needed. Please verify president signing for the international club is correct.

<17-Jul-09> System Entry
Grant paperwork sent to The Rotary Foundation.

<4-Aug-09> System Entry
TRF Grant Number assigned: 70,950.

<19-Aug-09> by Susan Thorning
Partners are in process of completing a checklist for their grant:Please submit the following information at your earliest convenience to complete your request:
International Partner Authorization. We currently have Rotarian John Woodbury designated as the current president of RC Escondido Sunrise. However, the signature provided is from Rotarian Jeff Johnson. Please submit an updated signature from the current club president of RC Escondido Sunrise. If our records are incorrect, the club secretary can update this information by contacting Data Services at data@rotary.org.
International Partner (RC of Escondido Sunrise) Participation. More detail is needed to describe the International Partner's participation.
Pro forma Invoices. Please provide a pro forma invoice for the Braille embosser and cabinet.
Beneficiaries. Please specify how many schools will receive this equipment along with a list of their names and locations.

<28-Aug-09> by Susan Thorning
Checklist is still incomplete. Please send the following information as soon as possible:
Invoices: Please provide a pro forma invoice for the Braille embosser and cabinet.
Beneficiaries: Please specify how many schools will receive this equipment along with a list of their names and locations.

<25-Sep-09> by Susan Thorning
TRF Matching funds have been fully expended and are not available for your grant.

<25-Sep-09> by Susan Thorning
Status on this grant has been changed to fully funded to allow access to the application.

<12-Oct-09> by Susan Thorning
Refinancing, resubmission options and District 5340 support discussed with Jim Ponder. AdvocateSCT assigned to grant.

<20-Oct-09> by Susan Thorning
Change of contact for International Club to Jim Ponder accepted by TRF staff.

<20-Nov-09> by Susan Thorning
Refinancing completed, Forms sent for District signatures.

<22-Nov-09> by Susan Thorning
Refinancing plan sent to the Rotary Foundation.

<22-Nov-09> System Entry
Grant paperwork sent to The Rotary Foundation.

<8-Dec-09> System Entry
Grant approved by The Rotary Foundation.

<24-Dec-09> by Susan Thorning
Host Club confirms that agreement has been signed and sent by fax to Alea Huggins.

<16-Feb-10> by Susan Thorning
Missing items from Esconido Snrise are being submitted.
- MG Agreement form signed by the current president of the RC of Escondido Sunrise in progress.
- US$11,809 from the RC of Escondido Sunrise being funded by a donor advised fund at TRF

<11-Mar-10> by Susan Thorning
Alea Huggins reported that this grant has been forwarded for payment as all items have been received.

<22-Jul-10> by Philippe Lamoise
Closure email received from Janna Glucksman at TRF.

<22-Jul-10> System Entry
Grant status changed to "Completed".

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