Returning to Africa – June 2012

Posted by on Jul 8, 2012 in Philanthropy | 0 comments      Al Klotsche and I had the pleasure of returning to the Ndatu Village in Tanzania with our extended families last week.   In just seven days, we were able to celebrate the considerable progress made on the water system, lay out plans for the remaining work and have a permanent water committee seated by the village.  The new committee will take responsibility for putting in processes and...
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Thanks to our Business Donors

Posted by on Apr 7, 2012 in Philanthropy | 0 comments Summit4water would like to thank the local Milwaukee-area businesses who have donated supplies for the Uraki School children.  Your gifts of clothing, school supplies, shoes, athletic equipment, and uniforms are SO MUCH needed and appreciated.                                                 Article source:...
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There’s More Than Water Coming!

Posted by on Apr 2, 2012 in Philanthropy | 0 comments While the Summit4water team has been focused on making sure the water line gets down to the Uraki School, our friends and volunteers have taken up another, but related, cause – bringing school supplies, clothing, shoes and sports equipment over to the children of the Uraki School.  One small idea for a few soccer balls has spread like wild fire! Nan T. , Wendy O., Jake O. and Kristi O, have...
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March 2012 Water Project Update

Posted by on Mar 28, 2012 in Philanthropy | 0 comments We have had an amazing spring with the water project and are happy to provide the following updates.     The team started with the construction of the water intake which collects fresh spring water from the source and funnels that into an intake structure which feeds the pipeline.  This water is crystal clear and has been tested to meet EPA levels for drinking.  The intake structure is...
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February 2, 2011 Water Project Update

Posted by on Feb 6, 2011 in Philanthropy | 0 comments Lots of activity on the Uraki water project since the holidays. After a few rounds of clarifications, the topographical engineering study is completed with a complete project layout ready to be started.  The water line has over 60 demarcated points to ensure proper direction and flow.  There are three spurs to the water line, the primary one running all the way to Uraki School, where there will...
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Out on Safari, a great finish to a great trip…

Posted by on Nov 24, 2010 in Philanthropy | 0 comments Having finished our climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro and four days of work on the Uraki water project, our attentions shifted to a safari out in Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the grasslands of the Serengeti National Park.  Quite frankly, having spent 8 days climbing and descending Kili, we were ready for a few days of riding in the safari truck and seeing some beautiful scenery...
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