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Rebuilding the Lives and Community of Pass Christian, Mississippi

D.H.Short II, MD had travel much for Pass Christian, Mississippi as a Rotarian and Humanitarian for over the past three years raising awareness and funds for The Pass.  Twenty-four Rotarians belonged to the Club at the time of Katrina and wanted to build 100 homes for people who have lost practically everything, but their property. The Rotarians in The Pass have planned well to help their municipality to rebuild the city's sewer system, library, police station, needed dump trucks, a restroom in the City War Memorial Park, a senior wellness trail, and an ultimate playground for all children, handicapped or not.. In D.H. Short's own words, it truly is THE LITTLE CLUB THAT CAN!

DH, as Club's past-president and project organizer, provided interest people with answers to questions that people have raised After each question click on "DH's response..." to hear his response. (Note, the interview was put on line in March 2008. D.H. passed away on October 31, 2008.  FOR AN UPDATE and if you have any questions , please email Kathie Short , his wife. Kathie is the 2008-2009 President of the Pass Christian Rotary Club.

Question 1.

Rotary Rebuilds is your building theme.

Did you model this after any other organization or group?

DH's response to Question 1.

Questions 2.

How many projects is the Pass Christian Club actively working on?

What is your primary project?  Who builds your homes? What do they charge to build them for you? Can you tell us something about the size of the homes you are building and restriction?  Who qualifies to get a home? Who works with your club on this project?
DH's response to Questions 2.

Question 3.

How many home have you built? How much does each home cost?

If people have disabilities, do you provide for them in building the home? 

Do you have a ceremony when you present the home when completed?

DH's response to Questions 3.

Question 4.

Since Katrina struck in August 2005, we understand that you completed a restroom especially for children and other people in your City's War Memorial Park. Can you tell us more.

We also understand that you have help your Public Works Department by acquiring dump trucks for your city that they could not afford. Can you tell us more.

Finally, you have new project to assist your local law enforcement officers in The Pass. What are you doing to help your local police?

DH's response to Questions 4.

Question 5.

We understand that your community is using temporary above-ground sewage pipes. We also understand you are attempting to help your municipality by funding almost four miles of sewer lines. Please tell us about this project.

DH's response to Questions 5.

Question 6.

How did Rotary help you by acquiring a new community center. Who was "Nip" Lang?

DH's response to Questions 6.

Question 7.

Your library was a total loss. What have you done since the Hurricane?

DH's response to Questions 7.

Question 8.

Finally, we understand that you completed your Ultimate Playground for all children and wellness center for adults, especially senior citizens. What did you do and who supported this project?

DH's response to Questions 8.