District Governor Jim Goit:
 
Dear Rotarians,
 
Just like many of you, I'm watching the coverage of the historic disaster that is unfolding in and around Fort McMurray.  Just like many of you, Barbara and I have friends living there and affected by the fire. Some have already asked what they can do and if there is a Rotary response started on this occasion. This is a disaster of such proportions that I felt it warranted my sending a special note to you on the issue. It's perhaps ironic that PDG Pat Killoran, one of our speakers at the Rotary District 7820 Conference next week, will be coming to Truro to talk about the Rotary response to the flooding disaster in Calgary in 2013-14. I've been in touch with the District Governor for District 5370 and what is outlined below will form the core of what Rotary will do toward helping rebuild the community. 
 
Jim Goit
Rotary Club of Truro
District Governor 2015 -16  
Rotary District 7820 including Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, 
Newfoundland & Labrador  and the French Islands of Saint Pierre & Miquelon.   
 
 
 
Rotary District 5370 Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund Established

The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation has established the “Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund” to assist in the rebuilding of that city following this tragic fire.  The Charitable Foundation is now ready to accept donations, for which tax receipts will be issued.  The Foundation will rely on an independent committee of Fort McMurray stakeholders (including the Rotary club and the municipality) for advice on disbursal of the funds.

This fund is being established after consultation with DGN Frank Reitz (resident of Fort McMurray) and Fort McMurray Rotary Club President Jeanette Bancarz.

Donations may be from individuals or corporations.  Rotary clubs may wish to facilitate this process by collecting donations and then forwarding either the individual cheques or a cheque drawn on the club’s account for the total amount, along with a list of the donors and their addresses and postal codes.

Please forward donations to:

Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation
c/o Rotary District 5370 Office
16030 – 104 Ave.. NW
Edmonton, AB    T5P 0S3

and annotate cheques “Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund”

Many thanks!

Julius Buski, President
Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation