At the June 18 morning Rotary Club meeting, members received an update on the impressive activities of the International Service Committee. Committee Chair Steve Jambor outlined some of the exciting projects and he and his committee have been focused on. Steve's professional background is in medical devices -- that knowledge has been very beneficial as the committee has worked with Rotary International and Rotary Clubs in Uganda on providing ultrasound machines as well as training midwives in the use of those machines. Neonatal disorders is the number #1 cause of death in 8 countries including Uganda so this information is critical. The success of this work on a smaller scale led to the Committee's application for a $2 million Program of Scale grant from Rotary International that would train 1000 midwives in 20 nations. Unfortunately, the Program of Scale submittal came in second this year, but there are efforts underway to fund it at a smaller amount.
In addition to this effort, the International Service Committee supports work at AkTenamit in Guatemala -- a school and orphanage that has been supported by the former morning club for many years -- a number of our members have gone on service trips to assist with building projects. The Committee also donates to other Rotary's Clubs' international efforts. If you are interested in working with the International Service Committee, contact Steve Jambor srjambor@launchagents.com
