Chamber Supports Tsunami Relief Fund

Chamber of Commerce President Pat Linnell of Linnell Real Estate presented a $1,500 check to Alan Clavette, representing the Rotary Foundation for the Tsunami Relief Fund.

Newtown Rotary is in contact with Rotary district clubs in the region affected by the devastating tsunami including Indonesia, Thailand, and India. As a sister organization, Newtown Rotary in conjunction with the Reed School Interact Club has been receiving specific needs lists for goods and services desperately needed and have been coordinating efforts to deliver the goods and services without overhead costs. One hundred percent of the money raised will go directly to relief efforts as all Rotarians involved are volunteers.

The international disaster occurred in December 26, just prior to the chamber’s annual dinner dance. On behalf of the chamber, the chamber Board of Directors agreed to donate a portion of the event proceeds to the relief effort.

For more information about the Rotary Foundation and how to contribute to this on-going tsunami relief effort, contact Alan Clavette at 426-2080.

Rotary International is a volunteer organization with more than 31,000 clubs in 165-plus countries. Rotary club members initiate humanitarian programs that address today’s challenging issues, such as hunger, poverty, and illiteracy. Rotary club members represent a cross-section of business and professional leaders worldwide. Newtown club members donate their expertise, time, and money to support local and international projects that help people in need and promote understanding among cultures. Rotary’s flagship program is its effort to protect children against the polio virus, with the goal of ending the disease throughout the world.

The Chamber of Commerce of Newtown is dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of Newtown’s business community. It actively supports the expansion of business opportunities on behalf of its members through marketing, networking programs, community-sponsored events, and involvement is local economic development.