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OUR DISABILITY EQUIPMENT NETWORK PROJECT (DEN)

The purpose of this project is to develop and support the management of durable
medical/mobility equipment to serve the needs of individuals and family members of
persons with temporary or permanent disabilities. The DEN operates out of space in the Marquette Park Methodist church. Project Chairperson Zully Alvarado reports that the limitations imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic has limited distribution of the equipment. However, on March 27, 2021, volunteers (many from US Steel) cleaned, disinfected, and tagged the equipment. Further, Zully reports that recently four (4) requests for equipment have been met serving residents of Miller and Glen Ryan neighborhoods. As knowledge of this project increases, more requests for equipment is expected.

APPLICATION SUBMITTED FOR DISTRICT GRANT

We have submitted an application seeking a grant from Rotary District 6540 to help with our 100th anniversary project of revamping and adding to the playground at the Gary YWCA. The overall cost of the project is approximately $23,000. If successful the district grant could fund up to $3,000 of the project. President Natalie Johnson, Project Chairperson Jack Tonk, and Assistant Project Chairperson Dick Hagelberg worked diligently on the application. Able assistance was provided by Dorreen Carey, Warren Johnson, and Joyce Davis. We should hear in May 2021 if a grant will be awarded.

100th ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY PROJECT

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Gary Rotary Club, we will be renovating and adding to the playground at the Gary YWCA. The current playground was installed over 20 years ago and is in need of repair. Further, the current playground is suited for children from 5 to 12 years of age. There is nothing for younger children. This need will be met with the installation of a new playground just for the younger kids. Total cost of the project is slightly over $23,000. Financial support will be sought from various foundations, businesses and private citizens. Gary Rotary Club will also contribute.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE APRIL 23 & 24

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While anyone can access the Rotary International website, members of Rotary are able to learn more detailed information including his/her contributions to the Rotary Foundation, information on Gary Rotary, and information on our Rotary District. To do this a member needs to register, or create an account on the website. Here is how you do it:

To gain maximum use of the Rotary International website, each Rotarian must create an account with Rotary. With this account you will be able to view your Rotary profile, as well as check your contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Here are the steps to do this.

Go to www.rotary.org, go to "For Members" and click on My Rotary or click on My Rotary where ever you see it.
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If you are a first time user, click on Create account.
Fill in the Account registration information and click on Continue. If club number is requested we are club #3359. Our District is 6540.
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Fill in all the mandatory information and click on Create account.
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Eric Tonk

Apr 15, 2021

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April 13, 2006

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