A note from Cora…
A little message from Cora Meneceur of the Rotary Rail and Water Tour:
My experience with Rotary and Intelligentsia International
“At the age of 21, I left the Parisian suburbs and came to Florida to work with a Rotary International water projects committee, and to learn about U.S. non-profit organizations as part of my 6-month Masters Degree internship with Intelligentsia International. But it ended up being much more than this. Here, I discovered a real team committed to promote access to drinkable water throughout the world.
More than basic humanitarian projects, Rotary has an ethic, educational, technical and financial commitment that encourages local people to improve their situation on water, health and other issues. This is what I understood when I worked with Caroline Meub, Executive Director of Pure Water For The World engaged in Haiti and with Dr. John Capece, member of the Rotary Club of LaBelle, engaged in Central Asia.
Access to drinkable water is one of most basic measures of a community’s quality of life. It is difficult for me to understand that in so many parts of the world, this access is not guaranteed. Therefore, when my internship supervisor gave me the opportunity to do something for the promotion of Rotary’s commitment to water projects through the Rotary Rail & Water project, I did not hesitate. I thought to myself, what a great opportunity to see the USA, meet Rotarians throughout the country, and help people around the world.
By delivering presentations about Rotary water projects and organizing this Rail & Water Tour, I learned so much about Rotary; I discovered a multi-faceted country, rich in its diversity. I met people aware of their commitment and ready to participate, qualities that make me realize where Rotary draws the source of its efficiency and effectiveness.
I am proud to say that I participated in the first Rail & Water Tour. I wish other international interns after me will carry on the project so they can discover the true face of the United States and Rotary International. Thank you for trusting me, this is an experience I will never forget.”
The Peak to Peak Rotary Club would also like to thank Cora and RR&WT for her visit and talk. We have included this information on Rotary Water Projects in our efforts for this year – possibly a project in Panama? Again, thank you Cora for showing us what needs to be done and what we have already accomplished, and thank you for taking this time out of your life to share with us.
