Our local Liveremore, CA paper published a great article on the composting latrines in Nicaragua. Many thanks to Jeff Garberson and the Independent! In addition to the article, I've included a few photos. The photo below includes members of our NGO partner Alcance Nicaragua, and Martha Castillo from Masaya Rotary Club, showing other Rotarians, including the District Governor, one of the completed composting latrines. Alcance team members with family at completed unit. Me with family at completed unit. … [Read more...] about Local news coverage of composting latrines in Nicaragua
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CWC Tri-Valley Workshop
At special CWC Tri-Valley Branch meeting, Jordan Rosenfeld, author, editor, and writing teacher, presented a three-hour, hands-on workshop, “Get Intimate With Your Characters: Master Point of View For Dazzling Character Development.” We were at our usual venue at the Four Points by Sheraton, in Pleasanton. We did exercises, shared our writing. Ed Miracle announced program for next month. We had chance to buy her books and sign up for her slide set. … [Read more...] about CWC Tri-Valley Workshop
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Rotarian Foundation Strategic Retreat
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The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore Board met with Genevieve Getman-Sowa for a strategic retreat. Background: In 1987, the two Rotary Clubs in Livermore established the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore. As a public charity, it provides support to create opportuniees for young people, promote community service, and improve the quality of life for the benefit of all in the Livermore Valley. We’re looking at our go-forward approach. … [Read more...] about Rotarian Foundation Strategic Retreat
Engineers Without Borders – San Francisco Professional chapter annual fundraising gala, SFari 2017
We had a great time at our Engineers Without Borders – San Francisco Professional chapter annual fundraising gala, SFari 2017, at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco on Thursday, October 19th. Our El Llanito Nicaragua project team had a gift basket for the silent auction, a poster, and we showed video and photos about our project to implement a water pumping, storage and distribution system based on an existing well in the community of El Llanito, near the municipality of Santa Lucia, Nicaragua. Our Appropriate Technology Design Team (Research and Development Group) Nicaragua … [Read more...] about Engineers Without Borders – San Francisco Professional chapter annual fundraising gala, SFari 2017
2017 Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA) Conference
Thursday, 10/4/17 At 2017 EWB-USA Conference in Milwaukee, I arrived in time to check into the hotel, catch the end of the reception and say hello to some colleagues. Then we watched Before the Flood, an hour an a half long documentary, that takes a look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet. Afterwards, we discussed the film and what we might be able to do to address climate change. During the discussions, I heard strong recommendations for the book … [Read more...] about 2017 Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA) Conference