[fsf60k] last night's meeting
- From: "Wiltamuth, Dick" <Dick.Wiltamuth@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <fsf60k@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:57:11 -0600
dear friends,
most urgently, carol werblin of hihi says the homeless day laborers have
need of clothing, especially winter coats and jeans, and boots. her
group is dealing with dozens of them, and some are walking around in
t-shirts and soggy sneakers. students have some winter clothing
available and will get to her next week. carol will put together a
budget for boots, and friends offered to pay for them. if you can
assist, e-mail carol at cwerblin@xxxxxxxxxxxx students will start going
to the temple beth el shelter around 7 p.m. on wednesdays to interact
with the workers.
fliers for the "special gift" program have been placed in several
stores, with more to come. some checks have already been sent in. the
holiday season is the time for such donations.
mike cipoletti is going to nicaragua this weekend to check out buying
the maryknoll nuns' house in leon for his residence and possible use by
visitors. he is looking for investors, ikecip@xxxxxxxx
george pardo got specific information on the nuevo water project and
says water testing needs to be set up. a fund may be needed to help
those who can't pay the water bill.
he has been checking out a method of biointensive farming that involves
returning nitrogen to the soil. a pilot project may be set up in nuevo
amanecer.
pete white reminds us that residents of nuevo will be able to take title
to their property next year, having met the requirement to live in their
houses for six years.
although it was not mentioned at the meeting, bob skypala is working
with a solar power company in nicaragua to set up a unit at the
community center in nuevo amanecer that would provide power outlets and
light. he has a preliminary estimate.
millie willen suggested that she and perhaps others who have not visited
projects in nicaragua might like to make a trip as a small group,
perhaps in march. the idea is to get familiar with what we're doing in
order to make good decisions.
here's to everyone for a great holiday season.
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