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Not only is this week's program about a great project, it contains some wise and valuable points regarding what it takes to make a good project happen.
Read on and enjoy.
HISTORYOFTHESIERRANORTEDEPUEBLAPROJECTS.pdf
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An amazing transformation of a place. Goethe was righ: Once things get underway, all kinds of other blessings follow.
Very Interesting program.
Stepping over snake charmers and cobras??!!
8-30-2010This story of the help given by Rotarians to the people of Sierra Norte de Puebla is more a story of the metamorphosis that the Rotarians themselves experienced than of the improvements in the lives of those they served. A vast multi-year project that included home-building, providing beans and rice, creating playgrounds, teaching facilities, and allowing greater mobility to many through gifts of wheelchairs is enough in and of itself. But even more inspirational is the story of the changes in the lives of the givers as they sought to do so much for those in need.Thank you!
It has been my distinct honor to have known Norma before she put a PDG in front of her name and "Roderique" at the end. We have shared wonderful experiences throughout the years … for example, Norma, Ron, Judy and I went to the Singapore RIC together, and then to Bali … but the mark of her time as a Rotarian, DG/PDG, and humanitarian is reflected in her remarkable journey to improve the lives of the residents of Sierra Norte de Puebla. A lesson in service that we all can benefit from.Mel Taunt
Very thought provoking and interesting program
A very moving story. Something for all of us to think about.
Great self-portrait by J. Kaegel. The Sierra Norte Project is a great success and clearly demonstrates what many can do to help alleviate housing shortages for families. Job well done!
It was fun re-reading my story of my beloved villages. I almost felt as if I were back in the Sierra Norte. It is still my hope to once again be able to travel there and see all the recent improvements.
I wish you much success with the construction and opening of the St. Lucia national tennis center
The Project conducted in Puebla nortede Zone is an example that things can be done. Of course, required to sustain the desire to finish, even despite all the problems that may arise. Because as the saying goes "If it were easy anyone would make" The most important thing for people in need is to teach how to achieve their needs and give them not only as an example of the fish.
We have seen in many cases aid for Mexico that border there are always problems with the entry of certain products, so we must focus on finding ways to expedite the paperwork and leave a presendente so that in future this type of aid may timely way to the needy. Congratulations.
Who says one person can't make a difference? I realize many were involved, but the driver was Norma.
Great Job and program.
What an amazing essay of accomplishments! Thank you.
I remember an earlier chapter of Norma's project several years ago. It is wonderful to hear how it has progressed and that it is still ongoing. Let's hope it continues for many years to come.
I always find it interesting attending other club's meeting.E club meeting is different from other noramal club meetings snd it's easier to attend and get credit of make up.It's really fun to have members from so many different countries from 6 continents!Rotary has served as the bond to unite all these Rotarians to be united with the ideal of service.What a wonderful organization to be member of!
Wow! Norma sets quite an example. I'm exhausted just reading about all these efforts. The lessons learned were quite illustrative along the way, too!
I am new to Rotary and am constantly amazed at all the worthwhile projects that are going on around the world and at home. Gretchen Gabbert Rotary Club of Mesquite, Nevada
I thoroughly enjoyed the speaker's account of the project in Sierra Norte de Puebla. The lessons she outlined are critical to all of us who try to establish projects with other clubs and in other locations. Rotary projects do tend to take on a life of their own and continue to grow and expand long past the original idea. The synergy of Rotarians in action is an amazing force for good.
What a beautiful story! Norma, that woman and child will continue to inspire more of us through what you have written.
Excellent - very inspiring, and a great accomplishment! The Lessons Learned were good, especially about new projects growing from old ones, and never think too small. Thanks.
Great format and Rotary info! Keep up the great work! The service begins when the meeting ends!
Incredible. I will be visiting this village at some point, and I hope soon. Great story. Great work. Thank you.
interesting.......I've attended several meetings but can't seem to get any confirmation of the attendance....what seems to be the problem?.....
Great program. Excellent and varied quotes and fine success stories as well as interesting experiences.
Another great program! Good work team! :) And our windmill project was featyred in this month's Zone 26 newsletter, too!
Norma should have planted many SEEDS with this program. A continuing legacy to these people.
This make-up is my first one with your club. Enjoyed the program material!
Kindest Regards!
I Loved reading the stories. Rotary (Rotarians) do so much for mankind. Does the heart good. Many tears flowed while reading your stories with pride in what Rotarians are doing. Many thanks. Jan
This is the most beautyful story of love and service to the human mankind and one of the best meetings that I have attended. Thanks to Norma for showing us the right path.
Thanks to PDG Norma for the amazing story and Rotarians achievement in helping others
The Sierra Norte de Puebla article was simply outstanding.
The Sierra Norte de Puebla article was simply outstanding.
It is wonderful to be able to take a bit of time out of my day and visit another Rotary meeting. Just to learn what other clubs are doing and how Rotary is growing is a GREAT thing!
Great program, truly Service above Self! Thanks, Jerry Pentin, Pleasanton North Rotary
Wow! How were you able to use DDF and MG funding to buiold buildings? I believe that with help of my contacts in Pakistan, we can do this there, if we can find a way to use TRF funds for actual buildings - Bob DuBose RC Bozeman Sunris, D5390
The story of the home building project is inspirational. It reaffirms that with many helping hands, so much can be accomplished.
I was amused that an ancient Roman stoic believed Romans used too much paper. This kept them from meditation and communing with nature. A good comparison to our current use of technology. I belong to the Tigard, Oregon Rotary noon club. We also have a dictionary project and this year started a middle school ethics program based on the four way test.
One of the best programs you have had in my short experience with e-clubs
Rotary has done great things in the Sierra Norte and hopefully will do many more.
Thank you for making these meetings available. I enjoyed the humor and seeing such an incredible variety of projects.
Pam in Celebration, Florida
I enjoyed learning of The Shoebox Project.
By far the best program I have ever "attended" at RECSWUSA! This program had so much to offer . . . a great story (really, more than one story), some excellent quotes or quotables and some meaningful lessons or truisms.
Thank you!
***Here was my favorite part . . .
"When I visited these three villages to dedicate the houses, I saw the most amazing happening take place in Tlacuilotepec. Seven families received Rotary LCS houses. Many other villagers also need houses but were not chosen for these particular LCS. The people who received houses got together with those who did not and they all agreed to put funds into an account each month. This account is overseen by Rotarians. Each month they pull the name of one of the people who did not receive a house and they get together and build one for that family. When I visited the area to dedicate the Rotary houses, one of the community leaders said, 'Thank you for teaching us how to fish and not just giving us a fish.'”
Since I have been hospitalized for six weeks and have 47 years of perfect attendance - this has been a God-Send for me. Thank you for keeping this valuable tool available those, like myself, will be able to maintain their perfect attendance. Robert Bohn
I enjoyed making up at your club's meeting and I'll be back.
The program on the Rotary homes in the Sierra Norte de Puebla is inspiring and is making a huge impact on children. The story of the beggar child with the baby is certainly enough to set one's heart on fire.
Always enjoy the programs.
FYI the "my account" website does not update Rotary information. I would like to be able to send the makeup info to my club.
I always enjoy making up with your club. I particularly enjoyed hearing about Rotary projects and gatherings in California that were available to me through this site, things that I hadn't heard about through my own club. Thanks for making this information available!
I have "made-up" at your club some time in the past and find it particularly interesting and refreshing. This week's topic was an eye-opener for a mid-westerner who has not had such an experience.
I was recognized two months ago for 37 years perfect attendance; thanks for letting me make up with you in order to maintain the record.
Wow! So much more can be accomplished by partnerships than by trying to create individually. When coupled with a passion to help, a variety of skills, ideas and experiences can create sincere and long term change. Mrs. Roderique's commitment and perseverance are inspiring.
First time. Like your web site and the makeup format. Thanks.
Wonderful story about people donating money and time and the life-changing results for the grateful recipients.
This is the first e meeting in which I've participated. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading of all the services and help that has gone around the globe through Rotarians and very glad I am part of that group.
Enjoyed the meeting. Thanks!
Enjoyed the make-up at your online club. Particularly interesting was the format, that of a real off-line meeting, as opposed to how most other e-clubs are formatted. Best wishes from the Cayman Islands!
The SIERRA NORTE DE PUEBLA PROJECTS story was inspiring.
Thanks for providing an easy, convenient and interesting way to makeup. Keep it up!
Brendon
Thank you for the 13 lessons in the program. We can all learn something by heeding them.
Norma you have really changed the life of the Sierra Norte de Puebla, Thanks a lot.
This is my second "e-makeup" and I thoroughly enjoyed it, once again. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the kind, caring, and self-less contributions to humanity around the globe. Hearing about the Sierra Norte Project through a Rotarian's words is very moving. I appreciate that Norma Taylor-Roderigue shared the 13 "Lessons" learned throughout the journey. Thank you. Your website site is easy to navigate and I felt very welcomed by my Southwestern Rotary colleagues.
The gift of Rotary will never end.
Thanks for letting me visit, it was fun to see what other clubs are up to. Good Luck with everything!
This was a great way to make up for a missed meeting! I enjoyed the information.
What an amazing story - I've found that all most people really need to overcome adversity is hope!
An amazing story! It gives me hope that our projects in Haiti will bring similar results.
A very inspiring Rotary story. I especially loved the part where the one village pooled their money together to build other families homes who did not receive one from Rotary. That embodies the word community at its finest and is also a lesson that many of us living amongst our first world luxuries could learn.
NIce to have a record fo teh history of success and how it continues.
Thanks fo having me. This was very interresting and a great way to make up. I will spread the word.
Congratulations and good luck to our second World Peace candidate JOHN!!!
Good program on perseverance!
great words of wisdom.
You are so right about our dependence on technology...if they were concerned about papyrus in 63 AD then what might think about blackberry phones today. Technology is only a tool to help us communicate...the problems must be solved by our participation in finding solutions. PS Loved the self portrait.
This was my first visit to this E-club. I particularly enjoyed reading through the meeting - it felt like I was actually there! I also very much enjoyed the program, and the ability to print the pdf document as nine pages is a challenge! Thanks, again, for all of your efforts. As a Past President and younger member of my club, I appreciate the opportunity to make-up in this fashion when my busy business schedule doesn't allow me to attend a regular meeting!
Very informative and enjoyable as usual.
Thank you for the opportunity you give to people to make up for missed meetings and for the wealth of information that you provide on the webside. Kudos!
Thanks for sharing!
Congratulation Norma, your job in the Sierra Madre of Puebla is marvelous and the hands of all the Rotarians of the world make this dreams came true, as the Dr. Carlos Canseco dream of eradicating the “Polio” of the world, was only possible with the support of “Rotary” with his 1,000,000 Rotarians (in 1984) now is becoming a reality even if he is not with us… his ideal is; Maybe your village will become a big and progressive city in year to come.
¡Only Rotary can make true this kind of dreams!
I was in the Dr. Canseco Rotary Club and I had the chance of helping him in many ways, now I am in Recswusa and I still want to be part of the Rotary jobs, so regarding the Laboratory equipment that you say that may still be in Laredo, Tex. Let me tell you that “The Monterrey team” have a strong contacts with the Nuevo Laredo and Laredo Rotary Clubs and we may be able to help.
I enjoyed making up w/your club again. I always find inspiration at this site. Keep up the good work.
Nancy Wright Beasley, Brandermill Rotary of Midlothian, VA
I have enjoyed your meeting for the second time this summer. Congrats on the Tennis!! Awesome for Youth. Also some good humor with the pregnant ladies!!! Congrats, and enjoy the rest of your summer.
Well, the meeting/make up technologically is pretty interesting.Being habituated to have meetings with many members present, the human iteraction part was missing. But then, I was prepared for it.
Happy to know about the services rendered by your Club.
My Club is in District 3280, Bangladesh.Being in one of the developing countries of the world,we have a good number of community and social development projects .We may consider doing aproject/projects together.Should you be interested, i can send details of a couple of projects of our Club for possible partnering with your Club for implementation.
I apperciate those who have mde this possible. Thank you.
Being able to followship with a rotary club has made my week full. Thank you.
Excellent program. This is a wonderful story about someone with passion who put it into action to help others. It is a truly inspirational story!
Wow, I am amazed at the work being done. In the U.S., we have so much to be thankful for; things we take for granted, like housing, transportation, good schools. Thanks for this report.
Curt
How wonderful for the people of Puebla and for PDG Norma. I can only begin to hope to leave that kind of legacy in my own home club.
I love the idea of the meeting in New Mexico! I have to think about that one.
this is a test
Very interesting program and the good Rotary does again.
What a wonderful testimonial to the power of Rotary fellowship and service! This is a very moving tale and I hope that God continues to bless this community through Rotary.
I have read the Sc ottsdale Club happenings and think the Shredding project is very worthwhile.
Our club also has a dictionary project every year.
The history of the Sierra Norte de Puebla Projects is very interesting reading, thank you.
This is my first year as a rotarian. Our Avon chapter just held the 24th annual corn festival -- it was great for everyone that attended. Rotary is a great organization -- there are so many good people helping to do what they can to make the world better for everyone.
It is amazing in Rotary how one idea can branch and flourish. It is also amazing how it can take on a life of it's own and what the obstacles that are overcome in the process, that sort of melt away as the project gathers momentum.
great inspirational program
it is exciting to see what rotarians are doing in the world
This was a great experience for me, my first e-Club event and certainlly not my last. This has inspired me to continue to develop an e-Club in our District 5320 and open up our world and our community to great opportunities.
Thank you!
Greg Owen
I love this story - this is why I am proud to be part of the Rotary family.
Pretty inspiring program. My name is Tom Gibbens and i was a GSE Team Leader from District 6040 (northern Missouri) to Tsiwan in Feb/Mar of this year. To be able to learn from people in a foreign country and share ideas and thoughts is a wonderful experience and is rewarding. I think the Sierra Norte project is a truly great project that started off small and rapidly grew. It is a typical application in rotary of ordinary people doing extradordinary things together.
Thank you for the work that you are doing to support e-make ups. It was interesting to hear about what other clubs are doing. Aloha
Kasey Wilson Wahiawa-Waialua Club District 5000
A very inspiring program (even by Rotary standards) from Past District Governor Norma Taylor-Roderique regarding the Sierra Norte low-cost shelter project over the past twelve years in Mexico. Building upon the success of a joint project with another District from which shelters were built in Ethiopia, the Sierra Norte project actually received it's greatest boost from frustrated efforts in Pakistan. Not only were shelters built in Mexico's Heather Kinross Rotary Village (an area so remote, it could be reached solely by burro), but a beehive program was introduced; wheelchairs were obatined for the handicapped, a micro loan program was initiated; emergency medical transporatation was established and lab equipment for a chemistry class procured. Now 104 shelters have been built. During the process, Norma learned, and lists, 13 lessons. All are valuable, and familiar to veteran, active Rotarians, but they remind us all why we love this great organization. Excellent program!
I wish all Rotarians were aware of the greatness which is within their grasp; if they only reach!
Thank you! I enjoyed reading all of the information and comments. It is fun to see other clubs in action!
Very good meeting...moving testimony to the difference that Rotary makes in impoverished countries. I hope to make a difference as well.
You make-ups are very like Rotary meetings I'm used to, and the complete story of a Rotary project was great.
As my first Rotary e-meeting, I was impressed by the format and its simplicity as well as the information conveyed.
Once again, there were lessons here for anyone who is trying something new, something not done before, and something which takes the risk of failure when it begins. I love the lessons learned as the project moves along.
Thank you for your wisdom, wit and writing skills. What a combination? You are one more jewel in the crown of the eClub.
Loved the projects you are involved in and the jokes.
good program
Although I had read this program before, it is always a wonderful experience to read what our fellow Rotarians are capable of doing.
Thanks so much for an organizized and thoughtful way to make up a missed meeting!
Thanks
Everytime I visit this site, I am thoroughly impressed with your guest speaker/program. This time was no different. Thanks.
Great meeting! It was good to be with you.
Keep up the good work!
The history of The Sierra Norte de Puebla projects was fascinating and truly heart warming. I am always amazed at what a group of Rotarians with a purpose can accomplish! When a project such as this is realized the sense of gratification is huge. But the true gratification comes from the resulting smiles and new self esteem of the people benefited by such a project. For them, the world is now a better place and they will be motivated to help others.
Thanks for the opportunity to make-up a meeting and learn about what another club is doing.
Unable to download after several tries. This happens more often than not with your site in the last year. It's very frustrating!
Joe just looks younger every year! I'm a big fan of his work and fortunate to have one of his pieces hanging in our living room.
