[Rotary] COVID money

[Jeffry Stubbs]

Dear Rotarians:
During last week's meeting it became apparent that we need to do more to research, discuss and agree upon a COVID-19 project. Ray's comments were on the mark, and following the meeting I got a similar vibe from the school which has said they may prefer it if we provide food and clothing support rather than support for distance learning for the students from disadvantaged families. I do not know yet why they would take that position, but clearly we need to discuss their needs with them as Ray pointed out.
I suggest therefore that we devote most of our next meeting to the Covid-19 project, and as necessary parcel out tasks to various club members as necessary to get the various issues resolved. 
To provide us all with the same background, a draft district grant paper which I prepared before last week's meeting is attached. Most of it is still relevant, although it is quite likely that the project description will change, depending upon what we come up with. I will plan on reworking it after our meeting of the 20th and before our meeting of the 27th.
We will have a regular zoom meeting next week on August 27, followed by a board meeting on the 27th to approve the budget. For purpose of the budget, I would like to see a paper or working note from each committee and avenue of service chair. At present, we have such notes only for international and COVID-19, and the latter needs to be updated.
Although we had a good turnout last seek, several members continue to miss meetings. Please, if you are a committee chair or co-chair, or if you have been working on a project that is of importance now, plan to attend next week's meeting.
Cheers,       
Jeff Stubbs, PresidentMendocino Rotary
P.O. Box 1360 Mendocino, CA 95460
Home phone 707-937-6026
I phone 707-536-6190
Skype phone 707-397-5620
Skype name jeffrystubbs 

    On Friday, August 14, 2020, 5:20:10 PM PDT, <jkk at mcn.org> wrote:  
 
 I agree with Ray.  We need to help where we can but not be the only
supporter.  We have a relatively wealthy town and school district who
should help.  In addition to Rotary, they should be stepping up.  Perhaps
we should write an article for the paper about the situation and work on
follow-up.

Having a wonderful time in Cabo away from the virus.

Jerry
>
> Â Jeff, Board & fellow Mendo Rotarians,After our brief discussion about
> the Mendo School District request for money to help low income students
> with tools for the continued distance learning scenario a couple of
> questions came to mind. I have been watching Bay Area news and many
> school districts there are supplying their students with laptops and
> helping create wi-fi hot spots so they can get online.What is our school
> district doing along these lines and specifically how are they envisioning
> a grant from us being utilized?I feel strongly against us paying 100% of
> any costs. The district should be (maybe even required?) to be giving the
> tools needed to learn to their students.If they are not getting full
> funding from the State or Feds than helping fill the gap is something we
> can consider.Also what was the response from MUSE regarding helping to pay
> for this?Ray AlarconAlarcon Ins AgencyPO Box 2539Mendocino, CA
> 95460707-937-5050CA Lic#0B68172
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