The Wheels Are Finally Turning!

Finally here she is, the much sought after Hyundai H100 2.5 TCI F/C D/S, to give the full name

Thanks to Mike MacDonald, we can finally give Hotel Hope the bakkie they've been waiting for. The Hyundai H100 is a very sought after vehicle, especially one with only 61 000 km on the clock, as the one on the photograph above.
     With the help of Hyundai Weltevreden, Mike managed to snare a 2012 model, which should be ready for delivery to Hotel Hope Ministries by Wednesday. We'll then make a plan to brand it as a gift from New Dawn to Hotel Hope, and try to drum up a bit (or rather a lot) of publicity for it.

The New Dawn/Hotel Hope bakkie from the rear

      This has now almost closed the chapter on a saga that has been drawn out for more than two years following a change in the original plan to help build caretaker accommodation at the Hotel Hope premises, which in the meantime was deemed unnecessary.
     The Hyundai came in at R150 000, with R7 000 extra to extend the warranty for an extra two years. Of this, New Dawn donated R110 000.
     Being visible all over Melville should make fundraising in the area that bit easier in the years to come.
     Last week we welcomed Sam Varney back to the club. You'll remember her from the Ponte scheme under the Dlala Nje umbrella, and the walking tour of Yeoville that a group of club members went on ate last year.

Sam Varney addressing the club on the topical subject of malaria

      This time Sam spoke on the topic of malaria. She is involved in the fight against this scourge of sub-Saharan Africa through the Clinton Health Access Initiative (Chai) under the chairmanship of ex-pres. Bill himself.
     She told the club that 89% of malaria cases are found in sub-Saharan Africa, and 91% of the deaths occur here. Chai works in support of governments in the region to eliminate malaria completely.
     Sam explained that half of the estimated 11 000 cases of malaria in South Africa last year (down from 15 000 the previous year due to the drought) originated in neighboring countries.
     Sam was one of no less than 5 guests who arrived for last week's meeting, the others being the aforementioned Mike MacDonald; Priority Moyo, who came looking for opportunities to fund her studies; Harmon Gonggryp, who came with his brother-in-law Jankees Sligcher, and Louise Vale, a guest of Amina Frense. All five showed a lot of interest in the activities of the club.
     Louise and her husband Peter, the very well known political scientist and these days Professor of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg and Director of the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, were fascinated by the Humanitarian Centre, and decided to pay a visit there on Saturday.

Mike Vink flanked by the Vales, Louise and Peter, at the Humanitarian Centre

     The Vales have promised to spread the word about the Humanitarian Centre far and wide amongst their many contacts. Both Vales would make excellent club members and arms were twisted, although with little immediate evidence that it was working. We live in hope!
     Finally, for those learning Zulu, here's an opportunity to further your knowledge while doing good at the same time. This email is self-explanatory.

These students have stumbled on a novel idea to raise funds for their studies

          Ayanda and his friends have decided to go the entrepernurial route to raise funds for their studies, and are worthy of support.
     A Thought for the Week: Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. - Voltaire (1694-1778)