Movers of the Matenwa Library project recognized

Rotarian Wells Hood of Skidaway Island, Savannah, Georgia Club paid a visit to San Juan Rotary to recognize all those whose efforts made it possible for the Matenwa Library in La Gonaive, Haiti to become a reality. It was six years since he first discussed with now DG Johnny Richardson the idea of building a community library on the impoverished island with no electricity or running water, but plenty of children anxious to learn. At the meeting he recognized  the CPS Interact Club who took the initiative to raise the initial funds to kickstart and see the project through by presenting its current student leaders with a District 6920 and District 7000 Governors Award. Chris Low, Matenwa's co-director that was in attendance was also honored with a Paul Harris Fellow Award and the many movers and shakers of the project were thanked including both SJ and Skidaway Rotarians, DG Johnny, former director Angela Schlump and Ana Colomer, among others.

The Matenwa Library project's first phase was a complete success and a more recent effort that also included a Rotary matching grant has continued the expansion of the library that has given residents of the tiny island Internet access and therefore, access to a whole new view of the world.