In December 2008 I was appointed, by the then District Governor Les Lee, to become the District 1260 Co-ordinator for Shelterbox. This appointment has not been greatly advertised within the District (it is not in the District Directory) and I feel, after the massive response from District 1260 to the Haiti Earthquake disaster and the demand for Shelterboxes for demonstration purposes. that all clubs should be aware that I am the contact for use of the boxes available.

As far as I am aware there are two official boxes in the District, one held by me and one by Paul Manning of the Amwell club. I believe that Rickmanssworth Rotary Club also have one but I am not sure that it is an up to date version.

It would therefore be most helpful if all clubs would make their requests for the use of a box through me and I will then know just where they are and be better able to allocate them when required. The cooperation of all Rotary Clubs will be most welcome.

May I just add that the response for the provision of moneys for Shelterboxes from this District has been overwhelming, and I speak for Shelterbox in thanking all of you sincerely for your efforts.

Please pass this message on to everyone involved.

PDG Robert Browning