Vocational Training Team mission to the Philippines complete

[From team leader Glynn Currie of the Lantzville Rotary Club] 

Now that our team has completed its work in the Philippines it is time to thank everyone who made the trip posssible. First, a thank you to the members of the team. Their hard work and dedication to the job was incredible. Because of that sense of mission they made the trip work. Thanks to all of you. A special thanks to two team members who didn't make the trip. John Hough was the "man behind the scenes." His work prior to the trip and support while we were away was crucial in making things work. Claudia Alves was the alternate team member and team leader. She supported the team all spring, attending team meetings and working whenever she could to make the trip a success. Her work was important to the team's success and she was very much appreciated,

Thanks to all of the members of the Rotary Clubs of district 3770 and their families. Your helpfulness, courtesy and hospitality were incredible. You made our trip to your fabulous country special. We learned to enjoy your country very much and appreciate the friendship you extended to us without reservtion. some of you spent much time away from your work and families to be with us. This personal sacrifice is recognized and we thank your families and workplaces for sharing you with us.

Thanks to all of the school officials, administrators and staff members who worked to set up the workshops and venues so that we would have a place to work. We are happy to have had the privledge of working in your schools and seeing them in action.

And finally thank you to Rotary International, the Rotary Foundation and all of the clubs of Rotary District 5020. Your financial and moral support made it possible for us to make the trip to Philippines to carry out our project.

A special thanks goes to the many clubs and individuals who contributed to our "Legacy Project". This project allowed us to leave behind materials that would help to make our impact in the Philippines last beyond our stay there.When we finished we were able to leave 6 sets of books describing different models of teaching, 5 LCD projectors, and 21 computers along with assorted accessories. These will help to bring new ways of doing things to Filipino schools.

Below is a list of the donors to our Legacy Project: