ROTARY CLUB OF DULUTH 505 W. Superior Street Duluth, MN 558002 (218) 722-0451 TO: District 5580 Grants Committee December 16, 2014 Friends, we are pleased to resubmit this grant request to you. You will note that this grant includes the anticipated Mexican taxes and an improved conversion rate as the Mexican peso has devalued due to changes in the oil industry. Therefore the total project has increased from $16,000 to $17,570 and we are now requesting $7,570 from you, an increase of only $70 due to our increased partner income. We have now firm figures of our participating Duluth-Superior Rotary Clubs and have translated the contractors bid. These are the corrections you suggested. Sincerely, Daniel Bergeland Rotary Club of Duluth on behalf of the International Committee
District 5580 World Community Service (WCS) Matching Grant Application October 2014 FOR DISTRICT 5580 USE ONLY (once Grant is approved) District Grant No. 15.2.23 Date Approved: Click here to enter a date. District Grant Subcommittee Chair Signature: District Rotary Foundation Chair Signature: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT: A project already started will not be eligible for World Community Service funds. The Rotary Club of Duluth developed a program to develop a strong relationship with a Rotary Club of Mexico. For about 18 years Club 25 and the Merida Nuevas Generationes Rotary Club have enjoyed a strong relationship, with many visits of both parties, exchange students have participated the the Rotary Student exchange program from both club. About fifteen years ago the Merida Nuevas Generationes Club requested that we join them in a project to help update the Casa de la Proteccion de la Joven (House of Protection for Young Women) This old 300 year hacienda, a large two story building in the center of Merida, population about 1,000,000 is a secure living facility for about 65 young women from throughout Mexico, but principally from the State of Yucatan. Most of them come from small Mayan villages to continue their education, some to finish high school and most to enter universities. They are allowed to stay there as long as they meet behavioral and academic standards. Over the last fifteen years the two clubs have: - Rewired the entire house to meet current standards, enabling internet connections and safety. - Provided wardrobes for each girl, as they had no closets. - Updated a very old kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances. - Replace chairs and tables for the facility. - When hit by a hurricane we replaced the roof and windows, which were severely damaged. - Installed two commercial size washing machines so the girls did not need to use a scrub board. NOW FOR THE CAPSTONE PROJECT, FOR WHICH DISTRICT FUNDING IS REQUESTED, OF $ 7,570.00, A BUILDING PROJECT TO REDO THE DECREPIT BATHROOMS WE BELIEVE THIS HOUSING PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR MATCHING DISTRICT WCS FUNDS When we have visited the facility over the past years we have felt embarrassed to see the quality of the bathroom facilities. These 65 women have no privacy, for essential bodily needs. Toilets
are in terrible shape and some of the wash basins leak. The showers have no privacy for the women. Therefore, our two clubs have agreed to rectify this situation by providing modern bathrooms, which can be kept clean, reducing possible transmission of illness when a girl is sick, have the privacy we all would want and have efficient water saving fixtures. The Merida Nuevas Generationes has received an estimate that the project will cost $17,570 in US dollars, including Mexican taxes of 16% and using current conversion rates of $1 US to 14.25 pesos. Please provide the name of the project site, the city or village, state or province, and country. Project Site: The Casa de la Protecccion is at Calle 50 & Calle 63 # 453, in central Merida. City/Village: Merida State/Province: Yucatan Country:Mexico Provide name of ownership of property that structure on which structure is to be built. Non-profit: Association for the Casa de Proteccion de la Joven, governed by a board of directors. Provide the estimated length of time needed to complete the project. One month Describe how the benefiting community will maintain this structure or project (financing of maintenance, etc.) after grant funding has been fully expended and who will be responsible for sustainability of the structure. The Casa de la Proteccion de la Joven is governed by a board of directors. They are responsible for the staffing of the the house, the budget and maintenance of the facility. Our Rotary Club has visited the home many times and are impressed with the cleanliness and maintenance of this very old but substantial building. They have lacked funds to make major improvements which it has been our pleasure to be of assistance, at the recommendation of the Nuevas Generationes Rotary Club. Describe specific activities of the Host and International Partners in implementing the project. The result of many visits to this site by members of the Rotary Club of Duluth has convinced us of the right to dignity for these women as they meet elemental needs of their lives. The Merida Nuevas Generationes Rotary Club recommended this project and has received a secure and sound construction contract and oversee the project. A group of Club 25 Rotarians will visit Merida on February 21-25, 2015, and will inspect the work that is completed to date, hopefully complete. What will the Rotarians who are members of the partner clubs do during the project? Please note that financial support is not considered active involvement. (Refer to Matching Grant Application Instructions for suggestions.) Officers, the project committee and other members of the Nuevas Generationes Rotary Club will make periodic visits to the house to assure that the project is being implemented in accordance with the plan and that all fixtures are of the quality stated in the project proposal and architectural drawings. They will pay the contractor according to the contract.
HOST PARTNER Primary Rotary Club/District or NGO: Club: Name and Number and/or NGO: Merida-Nuevas Generationes Rotarios Club Number 50471 District: 4195 Country: Mexico Primary Contact: #1 Name: LUIS GUZZETTI VIÑAS ( President) Club Name: Merida-Nuevas Generationes Rotarios Club Position: President Street Address: calle 25 # 369 x 43 Fraccionamiento Montealban City/State or Province/Postal Code: Merida, Yucatan, Mexico CP 97114 Phone: Click Cell: (52) 999-740-1444 Email Address: luisoceanpark@gmail.com Project Contact #2: Name: JORGE ESCALANTE CAMPOS ( Secretary ) Club Name: Nuevas Generationes Rotarios Club Position: Secretary Street Address: calle 17-A # 27 x 12 y 60 norte Col. Chuburna de Hidalgo City/State or Province/Postal Code: Merida, Yucatan, Mexico CP 97200 Phone: home( 52 ) 999-981-0215 office( 52 ) 999-927-4843 Email Address: t_elnegrito@hotmail.com Project Contact #3: Name: FERNANDO ZAPATA ESCALANTE (Secretary) Club Name:Merida Nuevas Generationes Rotarios Club Position: Secretary and chair of the Rotarios Amigos Project Street Address: calle 19 # 86-A x 16 y 18 Col. Chuburna de Hidalgo City/State or Province/Postal Code: Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, CP 97200 Phone: home( 52 ) 999-981-0432 cel ( 52 ) 999-947-6385 Email Address: fezaes4@gmail.com Rotary Club(s) for Club-sponsored projects or District-sponsored projects. The committee members must be committed for the duration of the grant process. Please provide the primary address for all committee members, as all D5580 information will be sent to this address. It is required that the primary contact (who receives all information from D5580) have an email address to expedite communication. INTERNATIONAL PARTNER Primary Club/District: THE ROTARY CLUB OF DULUTH, #25 Club ID DISTRICT 5580 USA Primary Contact: #1 Name: Daniel Bergeland dclub Name: Rotary Club of Duluth
Position: Past President - Member of the International Service Committee Street Address: 1620 E. 8th Street City/State or Province/Postal Code: Duluth, MN 55812 Phone: res: 218-728-1467 cell 218-491-1470 Email Address (Required): danielbergeland@gmail.com Project Contact #2: Name: Dean Casperson Club Name: Rotary Club of Duluth - #25 Position: Chair of the International Service Committee Street Address: Business: 127 E 2nd St. City/State or Province/Postal Code: Duluth, MN 55805 Phone: Business: 218-727-1513, Residence: 218-428-0085 Email Address (Required): dcasperson@serviceprinters.com Project Contact #3: Name: Larry Fortner Club Name: Rotary Club of Duluth Position: Past Club President and now chair of the Amigos Rotarios project Street Address: PO Box 161224 Duluth, MN 55816 or 5302 Ramsey Street, Duluth, MN 55807 City/State or Province/Postal Code: Duluth, MN 55807 Phone: Residence 218-628-2052 or cell phone - 218-259-4949 Email Address (Required): larryfortner@mac.com EXCHANGE RATE $1 US = 14.25 MXN Pesos ITEMIZED BUDGET TO BE COMPLETED BELOW: BUDGET OF THE PROJECT Figures below are taken from the construction bid for the remodeling of the current bathroom facilities, bringing them up to appropriate standards. The bid was received by the Merida Nuevas Generationes Rotary Club. Copies in both Spanish and English are attached. Budget Item # Units Amount Each Subtotal Construction contract total 215,834 Mxn $15,146 US * plus the 16% tax 250,367 Mxn $17,570 US * calculated at an exchange rate of $1 US = 14.25 Pesos
Total $17,570 US Subtotal all items in country currency: $ 250,367 Mexican pesos at current exchange rate of $1 US to 14.25 pesos Note: A project bank account must be established in District 5580 or Host Country before WCS Grant Funds will be distributed. When established and total club/cash contributions have been deposited into the account, the WCS Grant matching funds will be sent directly to the project bank account. NOTE: The Rotary Club of Duluth has a dedicated account established for this purpose to which all funds will be deposited and from which funds will be transferred to the Merida Nuevas Rotary Club Host Club (Project Country) cash donation: $1,000 US D5580 Rotary Club(s) or District outside the Project Country: Subtotals, Cash: $9,000 Total Co-sponsor Contributions: Rotary Club of Duluth- #25: $6,000 Club Partners: The Rotary Club of Superior - #44 $1,000 Harbortown Rotary Club - Duluth - $1,000 Skyline Rotary Club - Duluth $1,000 Total Funds requested from D5580 WCS Fund: $ $7,570 Additional outside funding not matched by WCS fund: As stated above, $1,000 from the Merida Nuevas Generationes Club which is NOT included for any match. Total Project Financing (Must equal budget): $17,570 By signing below, we agree to the following All information contained in this Application is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, and we intend to implement the project as presented in this Application. The Club/District agrees to undertake this project as an activity of the Club/District. We ensure all cash contributions (as detailed in Project Financing) will be forwarded to the proper bank account after approval of the grant. District 5580 may use information contained in this Application to promote the project by various means, such as the D5580 Website, the District Newsletter and other publications of the District.
The partners agree to share information on the best practices when asked, and D5580 may provide partners contact information to other Rotarians who may wish advice on implementing similar projects. To the best of my knowledge and believe, except as disclosed herewith, neither I nor any person with whom I have or have had a personal or business relationship, is engaged or intends to engage in benefiting from D5580 grant funds, or has any interest that may represent a potential competing or conflicting interest. A conflict of interest is defined as a situation in which a Rotarian, in relationship to an outside organization, is in a position to influence the spending of D5580 grant funds, or influence decisions in ways that could lead directly or indirectly to financial gain for the Rotarian, a business colleague, or his or her family, or give improper advantage to others to the detriment of D5580. (NOTE: Any and all exceptions must be explained in an attached statement.) Host Partner:THE MERIDA NUEVAS GENERATIONES ROTARY CLUB President (Club-sponsored) District Grants Subcommittee Chair (District-sponsored) Name (print): Luis P. Guzzettii Title: President Rotary Club The Merida Nuevas Generationes Rotary Club District #: 4195 PLEASE SEE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR SIGNATURES AND THE FINAL PAGES FOR THE CONTRACTOR S BID, WHICH YOU PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED IN SPANISH77