LOUISIANA STATE OF EMERGENCY: "$50.00 CHALLENGE"

As Rotarians we take pride in making a difference everywhere we can, as well as being the catalyst for compassionate change.  At the start of every meeting, we reaffirm our commitment to this when we state that “the Rotary Club of Canton is the finest Rotary Club in the World".  We have an opportunity now to punctuate this statement and set the bar.  Let us all consider making a donation, no matter how big or small, to help the people of Louisiana.  

 

The catastrophic flood devastating the State of Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy. There have been 40,000 homes damaged as a result of the flooding.  To repair these homes much work will need to be done, such as removing existing drywall and plywood before mold sets in.

 

I would like to challenge each and every Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Canton to match my donation of $50.00.  Can you imagine just exactly how many residents of Louisiana we could help if each and every one of us made a donation?  Picture if you will, what it would be like tomorrow if everything you had was washed away.  How would you want the Rotarians of Louisiana to help you?

 

The Rotary Club of Salem is spearheading this humanitarian project and all checks are to be made payable to the Salem Rotary Foundation. We ask that your contributions be sent to: the Rotary Club of Canton, 203 Cleveland Avenue N.W., Canton, OH 44702.  The deadline date to make a contribution will be Friday, September 23, 2016.  At that time the Canton Rotary office will forward all contributions to the Salem Rotary Club. Tax receipts will be issued for personal donations.  Together we can make a difference.