COUNTY, ROTARY CLUBS PARTNER ON AMBULANCE DONATION
A unique partnership between the San Bernardino County Fire Department and the Rotary Clubs of Twentynine Palms and San Felipe, Mexico, will see a much-needed ambulance go into service in the Mexican City.
In 2021, The San Felipe Fire Department contacted San Bernardino County Fire with a request. Their old ambulance had fallen into disrepair and could no longer serve the needs of the coastal community. The request was routed to 29 Palms Rotarian, then Battalion Chief Scott Tuttle, who determined the need for San Felipe was vital for their public safety and located an older ambulance which was being taken out of service.
Tuttle discovered the process to transfer decommissioned equipment from a public entity to a foreign government was very legally complicated and would get embroiled in red tape. After conferring with County legal staff, Tuttle found the process was much easier if the actual transfer involved recognized charities.
Tuttle approached then 29 Palms Rotary President David Smith, who started the process of coordinating the transfer with the San Felipe Rotary Club. In 2022, Rotary Club President Liz Meyer took up the task of working with the County and the Clubs to get the ambulance reregistered, get title updated, and eventually take possession of the life-saving equipment. The ambulance was formally donated by the county to the 29 Palms Club, who then gave it to San Felipe Rotary for the San Felipe Fire Department.
With 2023 Rotary President Dan Mintz taking up the reins to complete the 3-year project, on August 30, 2023, now County Fire Assistant Chief Tuttle was on hand as the ambulance arrived in 29 Palms to begin its journey South. The 2001 Ford Ambulance that did most of its service in Yucca Valley with 173K miles will get a mechanical check and a fresh paint job showing the ambulance is a gift from the County and Rotary. Members of the San Felipe Club will come to 29 Palms to pick it up and then drive it to its new home. The three-year odyssey was finally over!
In 2021, The San Felipe Fire Department contacted San Bernardino County Fire with a request. Their old ambulance had fallen into disrepair and could no longer serve the needs of the coastal community. The request was routed to 29 Palms Rotarian, then Battalion Chief Scott Tuttle, who determined the need for San Felipe was vital for their public safety and located an older ambulance which was being taken out of service.
Tuttle discovered the process to transfer decommissioned equipment from a public entity to a foreign government was very legally complicated and would get embroiled in red tape. After conferring with County legal staff, Tuttle found the process was much easier if the actual transfer involved recognized charities.
Tuttle approached then 29 Palms Rotary President David Smith, who started the process of coordinating the transfer with the San Felipe Rotary Club. In 2022, Rotary Club President Liz Meyer took up the task of working with the County and the Clubs to get the ambulance reregistered, get title updated, and eventually take possession of the life-saving equipment. The ambulance was formally donated by the county to the 29 Palms Club, who then gave it to San Felipe Rotary for the San Felipe Fire Department.
With 2023 Rotary President Dan Mintz taking up the reins to complete the 3-year project, on August 30, 2023, now County Fire Assistant Chief Tuttle was on hand as the ambulance arrived in 29 Palms to begin its journey South. The 2001 Ford Ambulance that did most of its service in Yucca Valley with 173K miles will get a mechanical check and a fresh paint job showing the ambulance is a gift from the County and Rotary. Members of the San Felipe Club will come to 29 Palms to pick it up and then drive it to its new home. The three-year odyssey was finally over!
County Assistant Fire Chief Scott Tuttle turns over title of a donated Ambulance to 29 Palms Rotary Past-President Liz Meyer. The ambulance arrived in Twentynine Palms on its way to San Felipe in a unique partnership with the County and two Rotary Clubs. From left, County Fire staff from 29 Palms station 44, Captain Zeke Dang, Firefighter Carlos Torres, and engineer Jeff Sutphen. Dan Mintz, Meyer, Tuttle, and Battalion Chief Bob Evans.
2022-25 Turkish Scholarships for Young Women
Turkish Female Students Scholarship, a Joint Rotary/Lions Club Effort
The 29 Palms Rotary Club is please to announce its support of eight female university students for the 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 school years. This international scholarship program was originally created in conjunction with the Palm Springs Lions Club, the Eskisehir Anadolu Rotary Club, and the Eskisehir Koprubasi Lions Club. Currently the scholarship program is a 29 Palms/Eskisehir Rotary Project.
The weak economy in Turkey, now compounded by the recent earthquake tragedy, has made attending university, especially for women, extremely difficult. We are supporting these students who are financially in need with their living expenses, so they can move toward careers that will help their country and hopefully strengthen ties to our international community.
See a video of the Earthquake tragedy, and how a Rotary Club in Alanya, Turkey is helping HERE.
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change--across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
The 29 Palms Rotary Club is please to announce its support of eight female university students for the 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 school years. This international scholarship program was originally created in conjunction with the Palm Springs Lions Club, the Eskisehir Anadolu Rotary Club, and the Eskisehir Koprubasi Lions Club. Currently the scholarship program is a 29 Palms/Eskisehir Rotary Project.
The weak economy in Turkey, now compounded by the recent earthquake tragedy, has made attending university, especially for women, extremely difficult. We are supporting these students who are financially in need with their living expenses, so they can move toward careers that will help their country and hopefully strengthen ties to our international community.
See a video of the Earthquake tragedy, and how a Rotary Club in Alanya, Turkey is helping HERE.
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change--across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
2020-22 Phillipines Scholarships
Press release here...