One of the goals District Governor, Steve Dakin, set for his 2020-2021 term was to fund 25 Safe T Homes to be built for families in various countries around the world. These homes can sleep 10 or more people and feature a double-roofed system that displaces heat, a full-size, lockable steel door, two windows that can be locked from within and a water collection system. The Safe T Home is built to withstand hurricane force winds and has a useful life of 75 years. You can find more information at this web site: https://www.sukup.com/safe-t-home
A few weeks ago, Steve Wieneke issued a challenge to the members of the Rotary Club of Ankeny to match or exceed his contribution of $250 to support the Safe T Home project. Approximately $2,200 has been received, or committed, so far. At last week’s meeting, the Board committed to match contributions made by members through January 14, 2021 up to a total of $3,500. If you wish to contribute to this project, mail your check, payable to the “Rotary Club of Ankeny”, to Rotary Club of Ankeny, ATTN: Jim Ramsey, Treasurer, 911 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023. Please include the statement "Sukup Safe T Home Donation" on the memo line.
A receipt from the Rotary Club of Ankeny will be sent to you for your donation. Prior to year-end, the club will forward all donations collected to Steve Dakin with a check payable to District HEF (Humanitarian and Educational Foundation, Inc.), and a list stating all individuals and amounts contributed. You should then also receive a receipt from the District 6000 HEF for your tax-deductible donation. Another check and list will also be sent after January 14th for contributions made in 2021.
Thank you to those members that have already accepted Steve’s challenge and to those that are planning to contribute.
