GUEST SPEAKERS - Judy Brooks and Duncan Hall - a visit to Guatemala, Central America
Having trekked through Guatemala in 1990, Duncan has always held a fascination for the country, and this lured them back, this time choosing to travel by motor bike into some remote and beautiful areas. It is a country, south of Mexico, with many challenges 40% of the population is under 18. Spanish is spoken generally, along with local dialects of the indigenous Mayan tribes. Guatemala suffers from a lack of political stability, low incomes with many families surviving on small agricultural plots. 14% of the county is arable. There are many influences on architecture from the settlement of early Christians, particularly in Antigua, though earthquakes have left many in ruins. Judy and Duncan travelled in the central area of the country, avoiding areas renown to be unsafe for visitors. The friendly people, festivals and fresh food markets made the journey interesting. Along with travelling by bike, there was also many opportunities to hike into areas of geographic interest, ensuring muddy boots marked each occasion. Guatemala is a third world country, with rubbish (pa
rticularly plastics) and deforestation an ongoing problem. Judy and Duncan provided a slide show of interesting photos, giving us a glimpse of life in Guatemala! 
Having trekked through Guatemala in 1990, Duncan has always held a fascination for the country, and this lured them back, this time choosing to travel by motor bike into some remote and beautiful areas. It is a country, south of Mexico, with many challenges 40% of the population is under 18. Spanish is spoken generally, along with local dialects of the indigenous Mayan tribes. Guatemala suffers from a lack of political stability, low incomes with many families surviving on small agricultural plots. 14% of the county is arable. There are many influences on architecture from the settlement of early Christians, particularly in Antigua, though earthquakes have left many in ruins. Judy and Duncan travelled in the central area of the country, avoiding areas renown to be unsafe for visitors. The friendly people, festivals and fresh food markets made the journey interesting. Along with travelling by bike, there was also many opportunities to hike into areas of geographic interest, ensuring muddy boots marked each occasion. Guatemala is a third world country, with rubbish (particularly plastics) and deforestation an ongoing problem. Judy and Duncan provided a slide show of interesting photos, giving us a glimpse of life in Guatemala! Vote of Thanks from Ian Tobin.
3 minute speaker — David Anderson
David spoke of the Rotary Internation Action Plan, with the strategic plan to increase our im-pact, expand our reach and enhance participant engagement.
Our Day Springs project met all requirements for a global grant ie, long term impact basis, budget >$30,000USD, focus alighted, met com-munity needs, sustainable, upskilled workforce. The grant was matched by World fund of $89,000USD and $20,000 from Yea Rotary Club.
It's time to look for another project! It's time to increase our impact! Thankyou
David spoke of the Rotary Internation Action Plan, with the strategic plan to increase our im-pact, expand our reach and enhance participant engagement.
Our Day Springs project met all requirements for a global grant ie, long term impact basis, budget >$30,000USD, focus alighted, met com-munity needs, sustainable, upskilled workforce. The grant was matched by World fund of $89,000USD and $20,000 from Yea Rotary Club.
It's time to look for another project! It's time to increase our impact! Thankyou
Thankyou to Yea Pottery Studio members for catering tonight!
The group is working hard to raise funds to purchase a new kiln.