There is a great deal of need in the Caribbean and Florida after a series of back-to-back Hurricanes in the past month. Hurricane Ivan, Frances and Jeanne hit the area. Haiti's problems have been compounded by political instability. This area needs the assistance of Rotarians and Rotary clubs. Zone 22 Rotarians wishing to contribute to disaster relief efforts should contact local Rotary clubs or districts in the areas hit by hurricanes. Individual Rotary clubs and districts and not The Rotary Foundation undertake disaster relief efforts.

District 7020, which includes the Caribbean, has set up a disaster relief fund. Go to the district web site at www.rotarydistrict7020.org to find out how your club can help.

The Rotary International web site has links to a number of disaster relief efforts that are underway. Go to rotary.org/programs/wcs/disaster/reliefefforts.html.