The Twin Cities Nights Rotary Club is proposing to purchase two Mechanical Cows for villages in Ecuador that cannot support cattle. This community struggles daily with nutrition and health. One Mechanical Cow produces enough soy milk for 300 people; over and over again.

Learn more about the Mechanical Cows from the Manufacturer - http://www.prosoya.ca/systems.htm.

We have partnered with several Rotary clubs in District 5960 who are willing to contribute to our total goal of $8000. Details are listed below. I have been to Ecuador and have personal contacts at the Rotary Club of Quito Valle Interoceanico, and I can stand by the success of this project.

October - Complete and submit RI Application

November - Money and communication in place

December - Implement Project

Estimated funding:

Partnering Rotary Clubs funding (Total $8000)

WCS District Matching grant at $8000

RI Matching grant at $8000+

TOTAL FUNDS FOR PROJECT = $24,000

Budget:
Mechanical Cow
$10,114
x2
$20,228
Installation Expenses
$1,400
x2
$2,800
Training & Maintenance
$300
x2
$600
TOTAL:
$11,814
x2
$23,628
 
Please contact me immediately if your club is interested in this opportunity!
Contact: Michelle Blommel, International Service Chair
 
Mechanical Cows Manufactured by:
 
 
       
    Two Foundations, Albergue Plenitud and Patronato Municipal San Jose, which both are maintaining homes for elderly people and homeless children, having problems with budgets providing the necessary nutritional food. These mechanical Cows will be, in both cases, of
a tremendous help for the two groups of people being attended. Eng. Jorge Davila, specialist in Mechanical Cows installations,
will be training in use and maintenance of technical equipment be provided.