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Our hearts and prayers are with those suffering in
Indonesia and elsewhere as a result of the devastating earthquake on May
27. I know that Lions in the affected areas are doing all they can to
help save lives and bring comfort to survivors. LCIF will help Lions as
they meet
immediate needs such as food and water and then as they respond to
longer-term problems.
Two days after the earthquake, LCIF approved a US$150,000 Major
Catastrophe grant. Lions in Indonesia are forming an earthquake
committee to plan rebuilding projects.
LCIF also approved a US$10,000 Emergency Grant for District 307-B.
Indonesian Lions are using the funds for basic needs such as food,
medicine and other necessary short-term supplies.
Lions quickly responded to the disaster. Japanese Lions in Multiple
Districts 330-337 are expected to make a large donation to LCIF to help
the earthquake victims. Indonesia is comprised of two Lions Districts:
307-A covers Sumatra, while 307-B covers Java, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.
MD-307 is comprised of 153 Lions clubs, with 4,414 members.
LCIF also set up a designated fund to help earthquake victims. The fund
is called Indonesia Earthquake Relief - 2006. (Per LCIF policy,
donations to a specific cause such as this earthquake are not eligible
for Melvin Jones Fellowships.)
Contributions
can be made through our District Treasurer.
Cheques should be made out to “Lions
Clubs International District
105W”
and endorsed Indonesian Earthquake.
I
thank you in anticipation of your support.
District
Governor Lion Jim Hamilton.
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