Sue and Peter Klock Win Presidents Award
Posted by Sheryl O'Connor
East Hartford Rotary's own PP Sue and PE Peter Klock have been recognized by President Obama and ShelterBox USA with
Presidential Volunteer Service Awards for their efforts during 2010 to
provide shelter, warmth and dignity for survivors of natural disasters
worldwide. The President's Volunteer Service Award is a special
recognition presented on behalf of President Barack Obama. The award is
part of a national recognition program created in 2003 through the
President's Council on Service and Civic Participation for individuals
of all ages who contribute a significant amount of time to volunteer
activities.
In the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, many watched on the television
wishing they could make a difference. The Klocks knew ShelterBox, an
international disaster relief charity close to the hearts of Rotarians,
would be on the scene delivering its iconic green box containing a
family tent, water purification, a cook set and stove along with other
essentials. Those members of the District who attended last year's
District Conference were able to view a display of all of the components
of a ShelterBox. Through the Klock's efforts of raising awareness and
raising more than $51,000 for
ShelterBox USA (enough to shelter 51 families), the organization was
able to provide more than 28,000
ShelterBoxes which accounted for one-quarter of all the tented shelter
in Haiti.
"In 2010, ShelterBox responded to 22 disasters in 17 countries providing more than 45,000 ShelterBoxes," said Emily Sperling, interim executive director for ShelterBox USA. "Because of the efforts of volunteers like Peter and Sue Klock we were able to provide emergency shelter to those in need around the world."
Congratulations to Sue and Peter for their outstanding service to ShelterBox and our Club! We are proud of your efforts and your Presidential Award.
For more information on ShelterBox, go to http://shelterboxusa.org.
"In 2010, ShelterBox responded to 22 disasters in 17 countries providing more than 45,000 ShelterBoxes," said Emily Sperling, interim executive director for ShelterBox USA. "Because of the efforts of volunteers like Peter and Sue Klock we were able to provide emergency shelter to those in need around the world."
Congratulations to Sue and Peter for their outstanding service to ShelterBox and our Club! We are proud of your efforts and your Presidential Award.
For more information on ShelterBox, go to http://shelterboxusa.org.