Bolivia Meeting | 11/17/2011 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

• Filters
• Implementation vs assessment
• This last trip was still assessment
• More filter work, wells and latrines would be considered implementation
• Latrines
• Field tests
• Water
• pH (pool kit)
• Soil
• Should collect data for this research in the future
• Well rehab
• future project idea
• Could be a good idea to branch out to other communities
• Requires
• Structural design aspects
• Further testing
• Much more designing
• Open pit wells
• Cover
• Chemical treatment (chlorine)
• Attach a pump for use when it is clean
• Closed wells
• Future policy
• 5% community buy-in
• Reports
• Current:
• 501B
• Almost done!
• 523 - Lots left to do!
• Note: two reports need to be done water/sanitation & water
• Intro
• Kelly
• Program background
• Kelly
• Description of comparison methodology
• Kent
• Mariah
• Description of alternatives
• Brianna
• Ryan
• Analysis of alternatives
• Brianna
• Ryan
• Costs
• Kacey
• Josh
• Preferred alternatives
• Project priority table
• Also keep in mind that each community has different needs
• Emphasis on community buy-in
• Discuss what the communities have showed interests in during past visits
• Future:
• 524 - PER
• Filters
• Latrines
• Wells
• Community wants well drilling equipment
• How to train the people who use equipment
• Who will be responsible for the equipment for the community
• Who will we ensure the safety of the people using the equipment when we are not there
• 525 - Pre-Implementation Report
• Fundraising
• Gift wrapping
• Walmart
• More information to come!
• Whole Foods
• December 9th
• Soup & sandwich sale
• Prospective fundraisers
• 5K run
• Chili cook off - or whatever food
• Dancing event
• 50/50 raffle
• Need a location
• Chama's
• Oneil's
• Tractor
• uptown
• Safe ride
• Restaurant donation nights
• $25 pledge
• GRANTS
• UNM
• Rotary Clubs
• Professional Organizations
• Hot Yoga
• Salsa Dance Night

Bolivia Meeting | 10/20/2011 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Favorite Tsimane Stories

Biggest challenges

Transportation

Language

Translators

Poor spanish on our part

Cultural differences

Body language

Spoken languages

Next steps

More assessment

Small scale implementation

More community buy-in

Who should we contact first with

current events in bolivia

Talk to antropology dept about updates

How are our sand filters doing

Planning for the future

523 - alternatives analysis

Latrines

524

525

EWB-USA Mountain Region Workshop

Nov 11-13

Tucson, AZ

$90.00 for students

Bolivia Meeting | 10/6/2011 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Project Introduction

Assessment trip 1

Water testing

Highly contaminated open pit wells

Community communication and involvement

Assessment trip 2

Preparation

Spanish lessons

Fundraising

Filter testing and designs

Community outreach

Congressmen for the Departmeno Beni in La Paz

Representatives of the Gran Consejo Tsimane

Mayor of San Borja

City and community Engineers

The Campo Bello community

Requested that we help them build a latrine system near the local school

Our group members obliged with the help from the community

Plan

Hygene education workshops

Importance of hand washing

Demonstrations

Tippy Tap

Soap and water soda bottle hand washing device

Home visits

Pilot filter testing

Very informative community members were highly effective when we need to gather materials

As much community involvement as possible

They participated in

Gathering and identifying materials

Preparing filters

Preparing the materials

Assembling and building the filters

Establish our project as an independent program from the THLHP (the anthropology project)

Now

Reflect on the trip

New planning

Regional planning in the Tsimane area

Re-evaluate the role we plan on continuing for each village/city

Coordinate more with regional governments

Evaluate appropriate technologies for the communities

What we need for the future

Leadership

Members

Vice Project Lead

Education Chair

Public Relations head

EWB-USA Coordinator

We are looking for the next travel team for next year!

Ramah Meeting | 10/5/2011 | 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Project Overview - for guests

Insulation

Consult again for more accurate measurements for Bat Sizes

Calculate the sizes for each section

Need full amount/estimation for amount of purchase

Paid

Panels

Panel components

Ranch

Not paid

Insulation

Reappropriations

Trench digger

Stapler

Workshops

Another welding workshop

Advanced and beginner workshops

TBA

Gantt Chart

Workshops

Welding

TBA

First Aid

As early as possible

Public workshop - TBA

Talk to Dave in the Machine Shop

Are materials still there for us

What tools can we use

First Aid Kit

Reassemble Bolivia's First Aid Kit so we can use it

Ramah Meeting | 9/28/2011 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Gantt Chart Update

Insulation

Roof

Cotton bat

Vapor barrier

Chicken wire

Staples/nail gun

Floor

Suggest rugs for the floor

Blue board covered with dirt for outer foundation insulation

Testing plan

Receive and purchase all materials

Build and Assemble mounting bracket

Test apparatus

Construction plan

Day1

Install panels

Safety

Ropes

harnesses

Mounting

Caulking cord wall

Insulating the floor

Blue board

Burying blue board

Day 2

Insulation

Testing

Panel

Ductwork

Electronics

Reappropriations!

We have the forms

We need a copy of the SGAO budget

CPR workshop

More info to come

Fundraiser to train people in CPR and first aid

Open to public

Attendance limitation may apply

Consult construction expert

Can we just drill through the roof

How do we prevent leaking

Will flashing cones be sufficient

Should we get some roof tar/other sealant

Additional PV and duct mounting systems