Computer lab progress update

This past weekend Terry and Jan attended the Rotary District 5040 conference in Whistler BC where some 500 Rotarians, spouses, Rotary Interactors (high school Rotary club members) and Rotary Exchange Students attended.

As part of the conference, Terry and Jan worked at the Poster Showcase sessions where they shared information about the 1300 solar light project for Kyaithani cluster students and about the computer labs for Kyaithani and Lower Yatta Secondary Schools.

Terry highlighted the support that we are getting from the Kenya Connect people both in Maryland and in Wamunyu Kenya.

We are glad to report that we now have two Aleutia computers operational at the Kenya Connect Learning Resource Centre in Wamunyu and that James and Patrick from Kenya Connect are working on updating their training materials to reflect our new computer hardware and software.

We have on order all the equipment required for the two computer labs.  We expect both labs to be installed during July and training for the 20 secondary school teachers will be done in August.

Rotary Foundation Honours our work in Nandini/Kyaithani

What a huge honour last night for Terry at the Rotary District 5040 annual conference in front of almost 500 attendees. Terry received the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service presented by the District Governor John Anderson at the 5040 a District Conference in Whistler BC. This award was for Terry's long years working on Rotary Foundation supported humanitarian projects in Kenya .

Only 11 of these have been awarded to all members of District 5040, so it is a real honour from the Rotary Foundation.

Terry adds that without the tremendous support of his wife Jan, none of this would have happened.

Thanks Rotary and Thanks Terry & Jan.

Terry receives Rotary Foundation Meritorious Award from
Rotary International Director Julia Phelps and District Governor John Anderson