RC Cynthiana - Orange Tree Atelye initiative - Service Project Opportunity

The Cynthiana Rotary club has been working on a special project for the last 2 + years. The project is named the Orange Tree Atelye initiative and our goal is to provide economical, disaster resistant housing in developing countries such as Haiti. The project was born out of the desire to help Haiti after the devastating earthquake of January 2010.

Working with a multi disciplinary team from the University of Cincinnati a prototype structure was designed and built at the Flat Run Veterans Park in Cynthiana. 

At this time we have developed three (3) distinct goals:

1) Establish a Steering Committee. This committee would be made up of individuals from each of the District 6740 Rotary clubs within our area plus representatives from other Rotary clubs who choose to participate.
2) Involvement of Rotary International. Essentially we hope to have RI take over the project and administer this project worldwide.
3) Build A Kit Project. Imagine the Shelter Box program - we would package/sell a kit to build a house. Individual Rotary Clubs could purchase the kit and build in the country of their choice.

During the next six (6) months we would like to visit with your Club and provide the program to make a presentation about our project. After the meeting we would like to know of your interest in this project. Each participating Club will need to designate at least one (1) individual to serve on the Committee. The Steering Committee would meet in January 2013 to discuss where we go from here and set additional goals, timelines, etc. We believe the Steering Committee would need to meet once a month and feel there would be at least a 2 year commitment.

International projects are an important part of being a member of Rotary International. Some clubs are already involved in their own international projects and others do not place much emphasis on the international aspect of Rotary. Participation in this important project allows your Club to join a group of Rotary clubs in making a difference with this international program.

For more information you may view our website at http://www.cynthianarotary.org/ or the University of Cincinnati website at theorangetreeatelye.weebly.com/

 Please contact me if you have any questions and/or to schedule a time for us to come make the presentation! Our timeline indicates that we need a response from you as soon as possible. Accepting our invitation to present the program does not mean that you have to make a commitment to participate but we are actively seeking participation.

Thanks,

Doug Price

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