Speaker: PP Larry Levenson
As of last Thursday, over eight million people were displaced or otherwise seriously affected by flooding in Pakistan. If you aren't familiar with the flood or what Rotary is doing as of now, this week's program will provide a good primer.
EightMillionPakistanisNowNeedFloodHelp.pdf
This week comments: 113, this week visitors: 106
Excellent update! Perhaps an inroads into Pakistan for Polio Eradication can be laid by Rotary's responses to this horrible flood. One step at a time....
This is such a great idea. I am glad we are working to help the residents in Pakistan.
I'm glad someone is doing something. My understanding is that this tragedy has been largely ignored. The pictures are powerful.
The photographs said it all...
The photos probably only show a small portion of teh extent of teh damage. Damage assessment is months away. Truly an opportunity for teh world to come together to help a world of already impoverished people. If only teh world will react.
The program on the Pakistan flood was very timely. Our club was working this morning to collect funds for Shelterboxes. I also enjoyed the monthly breakdown of Rotary activities and the history of the Rotary Emblem.
The history of the Rotary emblem was very interesting. I knew a little about the history of the emblem but not in the detail that it was explained en this meeting. These details help alot in makeing each Rotarian feel a part of theRotarian cause. Its important to know our history so we can tell others about it in the future and not let a great legacy disappear.
Regards
Great program! You can't imagine what a photograph can capture, but these are proof of the suffering throughout the region!
INTERESTING
Excellent program.
Mother Nature at her worst. Great to see volunteers doing what they can.
Thanks Larry .. This presented a view of the flooding that hasn't been available through our normal news channels Great program.
Mel
Excellent
Thank you for sharing the vivid and disturbing pictures of the conditions in Pakistan. I'm glad that Rotarians are playing an important role in this global tragedy. Our Canadian government is showing leadership by agreeing to match all donations to this cause up to Sept. 12th.
great meeting, I really enjoyed it, the history of our emblem is very interesting and wedding cake is so dangerous we should have it just once in life. thanks a lot
Alfredo
Thank you for the very informative program.
Thank you for this informative program. Many prayers, good thoughts and encouragement to the Rotary leadership of District 3272. They will be working 24/7 for a long, long time.iAs good as Rotary training is for the DG pipeline, it doesn't cover the immensity of this condition......
Nothing motivates more than seeing with our own eyes the human need now present in Pakistan. Thank you for collecting these pictures.
Went to the donation button on this page and made the donation. It is so easy. never used it before but it is very convenient.
I will contribute something if someone gets a collection plate going around.
Excellent program. Full of rich Rotary history.
Excellent, as all of those I have participated in the past.
This is a make-up for the meeting of 9/1/10.
First time in making up on e-club. Very interesting format. A lot of good information.
Such devastation! This is certainly a reminder of the profound importance of helping each other, and the utter waste of time that is conflict.
Thanks for all the information concerning the wheel...
Nice to remember what I ve learned long time ago.
A good week to all
Interesting meeting and excellent programs.I always have make up in your Club while travelling.It's fun and easy.Will come back again next week.
My first e-meeting. Thanks!
I have a friend in Pakistan who has sent me information about how it is on the ground. Although the cities are not impacted, it's so bad in the rural areas that farmers can't tell where their land boundaries are, which will create huge unrest once things dry up!
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing
I was very pleased with your make up meeting. It flows like a physical meeting would and therefore gives you that feel that you really are attending a meeting. I like the information on the Rotary wheel and the set up of the meeting. You guys are doing a great job and I will be back. My home club by the way is Rotary Club New Providence in Nassau, Bahamas
I read the "Visit from District Governor Glenn Smith". It was very good. I had learned about the new avenue of service -- New Generations Service -- and I think it is great. The membership is getting older and we need young people to step-up and take charge in the future. Also, I liked his comments about a vision being future oriented. Good program.
I liked the program "Eight Million Packistanis Need Flood Help. . " Monsoon rains have caused major disaster for 2,000 displaced people. That is bad, plus the crops are destroyed for economics & food purposes. The photos were current (some August 5, 2010) and unbelievable and brought the problem to "reality." It looks like Rotarians are trying to meet the multiple needs.
Great update on Pakistan. Thank you. I have downloaded the report and will forward to my club members.
The Wedding Cake joke was amusing. The images of the disaster in Pakistan throw the situation into sharp relief.
Thanks
Striking!
I truly appreciate that this avenue is available to us for make-ups. In addition to being easy and convenient, it was excellant information contained in the program. Thanks so much!
I appreciate having the opportunity to do a meeting make-up with you. The information presented was informative, especially concernong our Rotary Emblem.
MAKE UP FOR Tuesday, 24 Aug 10
I appreciate the insight. This was easy to read and to comprehend. I was able to remain focused. We are a new club and you provided thorough and vast information that I will share with the Central Rotarians. I particularly liked the month by month objectives and the history on the Rotary wheel.
Is there an area other than classifieds that advertise items available for sale, such as vehicles?
Very interesting History of the Rotary Emblem.
It is very sad to see people affected by flooding in Pakistan, we need to help them.
It was a good time for me to be reminded about membership. Our membership is down and my club is working on a program to increase membership. Thanks.
Devastating! Great program
Was not aware of the different types of Rotary involvement by month. Good to see.
Thank you for the excellent program and website. The crisis in Pakistan continues to expand, and will not soon be over. Living in the region of the great flood of 1993 of the St Louis, MO area, our hearts go out to all those who are suffering.
Great program. Very informatiive
terrific pictures in Pakistan;thanks Larry
I have contributed last week locally(clothes sent)
also a very happy birthday to ...Françoise Thiebault Roger,one of our club member
it was on 21 st last week!!!
best regards to all of you
GERRY(Gérard EPIN,France)
Every time I visit this club site I learn something new and feel the excitement generated by this eClub membership. Thanks.
Ths was very informative. I really had not read much about the flood.
The Pakistan situation is worse than I thought.
As a member of our District WCS, I will bring this information on grants to our September meeting. My wish is that the flooding will soon stop so that the ShelterBox Project can move in quickly.
Thank you for providing us with information/photos of the flood in Pakistan. Glad to Rotarians have stepped up to the plate of serving those in dire need. Blessings, Julia
Thank You for this great service.
With 1/5th of the country under water, this is obviously almost more than the mind can grasp . . . especially on the heels of so many devastating natural disasters. It's no wonder that the world is suffering from "relief fatigue." I would have liked to see more specific information about how/where to donate to the Pakistan Relief Effort. A hot link would have made it easier.
I always leaen somhing new when I followship wih your club. Thank you for marking us all understands Rotary and the need to do more everyday
Thank you. R!
This was my first eclub, and it is very informative! With such global topics as the Pakistan flood, I feel that I will be checking in periodically, even if I don't have to make up a meeting, to see what else Rotary is doing in the world.
Good meeting- I was particularly moved by the Pakistan flood photos. The floods will have effects on the people that will last for years.
It was very interesting to read how the Rotary Wheel was developed. I personally enjoyed the presidents initial remarks.
I enjoyed the detail of the events by calendar month--noteworthy. Also, I liked the joke about the wedding cake!
Thanks!
Great meeting content. I liked the joke. Humor is sometimes what I miss most at some Club meetings.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this online meeting.
Very timely coverage af another major disaster (Pakistan flooding) where Rotary can make a difference, but we need all the help we can get from everyone!
Indeed the flood damage and resulting destruction caused in Pakistan is unprecedented. Rotary is doing its part by sending funds internationally as well as locally.
I went to the earthquake areas in December 2005 to distribute relief goods and our fellow Rotarians are stepping up to the plate again.
Congratulations on becoming "official." I appreciate your programs when I cannot attend a traditional meeting.
Great meeting, I am overwhelmed by the plight of Pakistan and extremely proud of the relief efforts and outreach of Rotary. We CONTINUE to make a positive difference in our world.
Such a tragedy! The pictures are amazing. It is great that Rotary has a presence and is working to help the victims of these devastating floods.
The flooding is worse than I thought and Rotary should respond as usual.
The devastation and flooding in Pakistan is a tragedy no one welcomes but one in which Rotary can show how we help, how we make a difference and what we stand for as an organization. Our contribution is one more in the human chain of holding hands to make a difference.
These people need our help
Wow, the flooding in Pakistan. I hope everyone will be safe, the pictures of the floods is shocking.
I will check and see what district 5510 is doing to help fellow Rotarians in Pakistan.
A very sad situation in Pakistan - but what a great thing that local Rotarians are responding!
Thanks, I enjoyed reading again the story of the Rotary wheel. Appreciate the opportunity to attend your emeeting. When i am back int he Southwest, I will look you up (the last trip, our truck broke down and all plans, and all reservations, were......toast.
Pakistan has been hit with its worst flooding in 80 years. The record heavy monsoon rains have destroyed homes, swamped farm lands, washed away roads and bridges. An estimated 14 million people have been adversely affected by the disaster, with over 2,000,000 displaced and perhaps as many as 3,000 killed. The United Nations has become very involved in the relief effort, as has, unsurprisingly, Rotary International, which established the Rotary Pakistan Flooding Recovery Fund. This fund, administered through RI's Matching Grants, is providing humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery. Rotary is seeking international partners for this massive project; and is also appealing to local Rotary clubs and districts. Once again, Rotary responds to need. Sad story, good program.
The other night I watched a special program by Brian Williams: 'The First Five Days', an exploration of what went on in New Orleans after the hurricane. It was heart-breaking to think that this could go on, with no help for the people of N.O. over those beginning days, and that was here in America.
What is happening in Pakistan is at least a hundred times worse with little hope of much getting to those people there. We had a stable government and could not get help to people on time; Pakistan cannot help their own people without help from outside. It is a joy to hear that Rotary is taking up this need for service.
Good program and a needed program.
These photos are heart wrenching. Having traveled to Pakistan and seen the poverty that exists there, I cannot imagine how these people begin to survive this flooding. It is a human disaster of enormous proportions. I am glad to see that Rotary is taking part in the humanitarian efforts there.
Larry, thank you for putting this together. Well done. I won't complain about a little dirt in my house.
Great program
Excellent program. Very enlightening.
The meeting infomation was very informative. I really like reading the meeting material online; this made it very convenient to make up a weekly meeting.
Rotary Club of Palakta Sunrise #6970, Palatka, United States
Thank you for the opportunity to attend your meeting, the information was quite interesting particularly with respect to the history of the Rotary wheel.
Truly devastating pictures of the destruction. And once again it is Rotary that is there to help. That is why is feels good to be a Rotarian.
Opens our eyes to the devestation. Thank you.
This was a good experience
Very informative
These pictures and the commentary are much more striking than what is being shown on national news.
What an opportunity for Rotarians to make a difference.
Best, Brett
Good meeting. Back to you next summer.
From our safe environment it is very difficult to imagine the suffering of the people of Pakistan. I am very proud of what Rotary is doing to try to alleviate the suffering!
From our safe environment it is very difficult to imagine the suffering of the people of Pakistan. I am very proud of what Rotary is doing to try to alleviate the suffering!
Our history fellowship has 20 members in Pakistan and they have been updating us on Facebook regularly. ShelterBox is there and Rotarians are answering the call, but not like other disasters of this proportion and I can't figure out why not.
