January 18, 2012
Chela, Saul and Holly met in the main square of the community with approximately 48 adults and a number of children. Of the families in mutual-aid groups, all were represented except three, who were excused for having advised Cata Melendez, the community coordinator (and president of COCIRA) that they would be unable to attend, but were ready to start the cistern project.
It was confirmed that there will be 39 families, one rotoplas and 2 pilot projects – one in the VIBA (Video Bachelerato – tele high school) and the other in the secundaria (secondary school). The pilots will take place January 30-Februry 3, starting at 9 a.m.
The person responsible for delivery of materials to the VIBA is Angela Ramírez
The person responsible for delivery of materials to the secundaria is Audelia García
The community contact is Cata Melendez, 415 105-7994
There are six presta-fuerza groups, as indicated in the list sent by Saul.
In confirming the presta-fuerza groups, we emphasized the need to make a serious commitment to work together and complete the project within the time-frame defined by the grant budget (three months from training to inauguration of the finished cisterns). Etapa I of Cruz was one of the projects that did not finish properly, it took months for the last cistern to get built because the family withdrew from its presta-fuerza group and tried to do it all on their own. We emphasized that these funds are not for individuals or single families working alone; participation in the presta-fuerza groups is a requirement of this project.
Saul explained what would take place during the training and discussed the materials and tools that would be needed for the pilot and the family cisterns. It appears that unlike La Tinaja, all the presta-fuerza groups have professional albañiles who can loan their tools as needed.
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