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John Kelsall has been an active and dedicated Rotarian since 2006. He is a past club President and is currently serving as Public Relations Chair. Sadly, John and his wife Teri, lost their only son Jonas Kelsall in 2011. Jonas, a Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander, was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. Since Jonas's passing, the Kelsalls have dedicated themselves to helping military families across the nation. Their non-profit organization "The Jonas Project" provides financial support and professional resources to military veterans aiming to start their own business. The Rotary Club of Lakewood has stood behind John in his efforts to support America's military veterans. Carrying this support forward, the members of Rotary Club of Lakewood will dedicate themselves to serve a military veteran in the Lakewood community with a home improvement project.
One military family has been identified for a project in April of 2015. The family has already been aided by community volunteers with the removal of landscaping debris in their backyard. The additional work needed on the home includes exterior stucco repair and paint, a new roof and fascia board, and some front yard landscaping. The aim of this project is to support a military family in need, return their pride and respect for the home which they live, and to encourage neighborhood preservation.
Project Timeline:
1. Assemble a Project Team by November 2014
2. Secure Local Business Partners between December 2014 and February 2015
3. Recruit Volunteers between December 2014 and February 2015
4. Coordinate Club Fundraiser in December 2014
5. Project Team Meeting in January 2015
6. Coordinate Project Schedule w/City from February 2015 to April 2015
7. Confirm Project Funds in February 2015
8. Project Team Meeting to finalize all logistical needs including funding, volunteer support and project materials in March 2015
9. Complete Home Improvement Project in April 2015
Project Budget:
1. Stucco Repair Material Estimated at $500
2. Exterior Paint Material Estimated at $750
3. Roofing Material Estimated at $2,000
4. Fascia Board Material Estimated at $1,000
5. Drought-tolerant Landscaping Material Estimated at $250
6. City Permit Fees Estimated at $500
Total Project Budget Estimated at $5,000
The Home Improvement Project to Benefit a Lakewood Military Veteran will be coordinated as a volunteer service project. All labor and technical expertise will be donated. To date, a roofer, painter, landscape hobbiest, and electrician have been confirmed their participation.
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