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The Troy Lions felt that events in South Asia were of such a magnitude,
and the human suffering so great, that we were compelled to join Lions
globally in supporting direct relief efforts. Disaster relief is a core
function of Lions Clubs throughout the world, and represents an efficient
and targeted way to deliver immediate aid.<br><br>
To answer your concern, The Troy Food and Clothing Bank will receive over
$1,200 in budgeted funds from the Troy Lions this year. We anticipate
increasing that amount as our budget permits. <br><br>
In addition to direct funding of the Food Bank, for the last two years
the Troy Lions have purchased Latah County Fair animals from Troy 4H/FFA
members, had the animals cut and wrapped, and donated the meat to the
Food Bank.<br><br>
About 92% of Troy Lions' budgeted expenditures remain within Troy and the
surrounding communities, including Latah County.<br><br>
Thanks for our interest,<br><br>
Tom Saylor<br>
President, Troy Lions<br><br>
At 02:52 PM 1/10/2005, "Pat Kraut" <pkraut@moscow.com>
wrote:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><font face="arial" size=2>I
don't see it here and they may have done it but I am now thinking that
the monies would be better spent at the Troy food bank.</font>
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<dd>----- Original Message -----
<dd>From: <a href="mailto:tsaylor@tds.net">Thomas Saylor</a>
<dd>To:
<a href="mailto:vision2020@whale2.fsr.net">vision2020@whale2.fsr.net</a>
<dd>Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 12:00 PM
<dd>Subject: [Vision2020] Lions Clubs tsunami relief update<br>
<dd>Troy Lions earmark funds for tsunami relief
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