Haiti Water Project, Partially Funded by the Rotary Club of Ely

Mar 08, 2023 12:00 PM
Craig & Diane Loughery and Evan Faltesek
Haiti Water Project, Partially Funded by the Rotary Club of Ely

The program this week is The Haiti Water Project.

It is presented by long time Ely Rotarians, Craig & Diane Loughery and Evan Faltesek.

The Haiti Water Project was conceived in 2013, with planning, fundraising and Grant writing taking place in 2014 and it came to fruition in 2015.

The Rotary Club of Ely contributed $4,000, recruited several other Clubs from our District 5580 and acquired matching Grants from both the District and from Rotary International.

This presentation is an important step in informing our members about International Service. It also provides a knowledge base, and an opportunity to discuss the possibility of future International Projects for the Rotary Club of Ely.

The trio will present a PowerPoint including details, photos and information outlining how this Water Project was created and installed and highlighting its successful outcome.

Background on the three presenters:
  • Craig Loughery.
Craig has had careers in insurance and as a CFO for an electrical engineering company. He is semi retired and moved to Ely many years ago. He has been on-air with WELY for 24 years. He joined rotary in 2002.
His involvement in Rotary includes:
He served as Sergeant at Arms, Club, Treasurer, Vice President, Club President, Assistant, District Governor for four years, served on several District Committees, including Strategic Planning, Public Image, PETS Training, Membership; District Trainer, the Governor Nominating Committee, elected as District Governor in 2015–2016. He has attended about 16 District Conferences, and one International Conference in Brazil. He is a Paul Harris Fellow, and has had many years of various services. 
 
  • Diane Loughery.
Diane is a former postmaster with 30 years of service. She retired to Ely and joined Rotary in 2009. She has served as Sergeant at Arms, Vice President, Club President and Auction 
Co-chair; She has attended 10 District Conferences, and the International Conference in Brazil. The Haiti Water Project was started at her instigation, after attending several PETS training sessions. She is a Paul Harris fellow, and has been invaluable in keeping Craig on track in all his duties!
 
  • Evan Faltesek.
Evan is a local building contractor with Silver Birch Builders. He is a long time Ely Rotary member and a key person who traveled to Haiti at his own expense to ensure the success of this project!