Fresno - November 22

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving started as a foggy but promising day. The weather in Chico was down to 100 foot ceilings and 1 1/4 mile visibility but as the sun came up it quickly cleared and we were anxious to move on in our journey.

Our last minute contact with the East Fresno Rotary Club worked out well. Although they were not having a regular meeting where we could do a formal presentation they were having a more informal "fellowship" type meeting to help celebrate Thanksgiving. We were graciously welcomed and introduced at their meeting and shared some cold cuts and exchanged information about each others clubs and their missions.

They agreed to meet with us after the meeting to present our Project. We met with President John Horstman, the Chair of the Internal Outreach Marilyn Behringer and member, Mark. They listen quite attentively and further explained that they had a long tradition of  supporting projects in Bolivia but would consider our requests. Once again they seemed impressed with our idea of partnering up with Mexican Clubs to make the importation of supplies easier by paying the Mexican duty and not trying to convince Aduana (Mexican Customs) that they should allow these DONATED goods into Mexico duty free. (Of course Mexico should since the goods are donated to help Mexican people)


We exchanged club flags with President John Horstman. 

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