November 12: Filipino Relief Efforts have already started, not only with Rotarians and many of our affiliated organizations, but with a multitude of relief organizations.
 
The wheels of Rotary are somewhat slower, but more methodical.  Human nature is such that we all want to do something, now. But Rotary excels at being at the site of a tragedy long after all others have left. We excel at first determining actual needs coupled with how best to deliver them and, most importantly, getting them into the hands of those in need, and no one else.
 
Working with President Leo Pandac and the Rotary Club of Historic Filipino Town, we are making contact with Rotary Clubs throughout the Philippines to determine what we can gather and send, and how.  Our relief efforts will go directly to Rotary Clubs there who are establishing distribution points and methods. Rotarians working with Rotarians to enhance the lives of others; it’s what we do. Further details will be posted in the coming days.