At the November meeting, the Ankeny's Board approved a the club's support of District Governor Steve Dakin's goal to purchase several Sukup Safe T Homes to be built in various countries around the world and Steve Wieneke's challenge for members to match his contribution of $250. Prior to year-end, the club had received $2,550 in donations from members. With the club's match, a check was sent to Steve Dakin in the amount of $5,100 in mid-December, 2020. Thank you to the members that have already contributed to this project.
Contributions may still be made with the club matching all contributions made by members through January 14, 2021 up to a total of $3,500. If you wish to contribute to this project, mail your check, payable to the “Rotary Club of Ankeny”, to Rotary Club of Ankeny, ATTN: Jim Ramsey, Treasurer, 911 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023. Please include the statement "Sukup Safe T Home Donation" on the memo line. You will receive a receipt for this tax-deductible donation.
The Safe T Homes can sleep 10 or more people and feature a double-roofed system that displaces heat, a full-size, lockable steel door, two windows that can be locked from within and a water collection system. The homes are built to withstand hurricane force winds and have a useful life of 75 years. You can find more information at this web site: https://www.sukup.com/safe-t-home
