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This project is completed. Project listed for the 2009-10 Rotary Year. The Matching Grant application number from TRF is #71283. The TRF Staff in charge of this grant is Mireya Morales (Mireya.Morales@rotary.org).
This is a very worthy project with excellent prospects for success as a result of the acceptance and reputation of our Cooperating Organization, Rescue Task Force, and our positive initial testing. We would welcome and greatly appreciate your assistance, as more money enables us to distribute more filters to more villages.
<15-Dec-08> System Entry
Creation of project page.
<1-Apr-09> by C. Dan Conaway
Rotarians Dan Conaway (Rancho San Diego / Spring Valley Rotary Club) and District 5340 Water Resources coordinator (Bill Stumbaugh), along with Gary Becks and volunteers from Rescue Task Force (our Cooperating Organization) will be traveling to Honduras, where they will be joining Rotarians from host Tocoa Rotary Club, Tocao, Honduras for delivery of 100 filter units to 3 "test" villages from 5/8/09 through 5/18/09. Based on the results and findings on the trip, we will be firming up the budget and preparing the application for submittal to TRF on or before July 1, 2009. We're excited.
<2-Apr-09> by Dan Conaway
The La Jolla New Generations Rotary Club has embraced this project and will contribute finacially, joining the Rancho San Diego / Spring Valley Rotary Club as the International Partners.
<28-May-09> by C. Dan Conaway
Because of reduced RF funding for 2009-2010 and accelerated submission dates for applications, we have scaled back the project from 2000 filters to a more modest 500 filters, which will accomodate 17 additional villages (avg. 30 homes per village), these in addition to 4 villages already equipped with filters.
<3-Jun-09> System Entry
Pledge of $2,540 by John Fistere of the Rotary Club of La Mesa, District 5340.
<11-Jun-09> by Susan Thorning
Application on the web is not in PDF format
<16-Jun-09> by Susan Thorning
Revised online application has been loaded to the web page as a PDF file and is ready for signatures.
<30-Jun-09> by Susan Thorning
Host Club signatures still needed.
<31-Jul-09> by Susan Thorning
Application signatures complete. Still missing a letter from the Host club indicating that Rescue Task Force operates within the Host partner countries laws.
<31-Jul-09> System Entry
Grant paperwork sent to The Rotary Foundation.
<10-Aug-09> System Entry
TRF Grant Number assigned: 71,283.
<24-Aug-09> by Susan Thorning
Checklist complete. Project ready for final approval.
<25-Sep-09> System Entry
Grant approved by The Rotary Foundation.
<25-Sep-09> by Susan Thorning
Congratulations! Confirmation of approval has been received by email from TRF Staff. Documents will follow shortly.
<5-Oct-09> by C. Dan Conaway
We're approved as of September 23! Now to get the money together and get going!
<28-Oct-09> by C. Dan Conaway
Bank accounts in San Diego, CA, US and Tocoa, Honduras now opened, awaiting contributions from clubs/district/TRF.
<9-Feb-10> by Susan Thorning
Distribution from The Rotary Foundation authorized. Start watching project account for funds.
<11-May-10> by Dan Conaway
The team, consisting of Rotarians from Rancho San Diego/Spring Valley, La Jolla New Generations and
Tocoa Rotary Clubs, along with Coordinating Organization, Rescue Task Force personnel have in the last several days successfully completed the distribution of 700 water filters to the communities of the Moskito Coast, Honduras. The filter assemblies ("filtros") are point-of-use, one-per-residence (hut), easy-to-sue-and-clean units. The great majority of the expense was shipping, handling, storage and then distribution, but they are out in the villages now, and we are very happy. A follow up trip in approximately 6 to 9 months will insure that the filters are in beneficial use.
Heartfelt thanks to all 4 contributing clubs, District 5340 and The Rotary Foundation for all their assistance. We are proud and happy for all who participated.
<17-Jun-10> by Susan Thorning
Your progress report with $15,450 reported out of $23,210 received has been accepted. Your next report is due within 12 months or no longer than 2 months after the project is completed. With the final report, please be sure to include bank statements showing the receipt of funds from TRF. The bank statement submitted with this report only shows $15,450 of grant funds expended, whereas the report budget shows $21,637.70. With the final report the budget should match the bank statement exactly.
<16-Jan-11> by C. Dan Conaway
Almost 700 water filters were distributed to a number of villages in the Moskito Coast in May, 2010. A return trip to the villages to assess the effectiveness of the units was just completed and results were primarily excellent, with the exception of one village. More detailed report will follow.
<8-Mar-11> by Dan Conaway
Final Report is circulating in draft form awaiting signature of Rancho San Diego/Spring Valley Rotary Club President and forwarding to TRF for approval. $285.88 remains in project account, and we're now seeking TRF permission to apply this sum to replacement of filters broken in village of Warunta. Otherwise, other filters in this and other villages being used very successfully -- incidence of diarrhea and parasitic infection "Way Down."
<4-Oct-11> by Cdanconaway
Still working on some minor, final steps. Hopefully to be completed soon. Then the Closure Letter and we are done.
<18-Oct-11> System Entry
Grant status changed to "Completed".
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