Share Our Mission with Others

Ambassadors are our link to the public. They make presentations, table at events, and are our most valued partners. If you have the time and a desire to help survivors of disasters, please consider joining the team as an Ambassador.

As an active Ambassador, you will have a presentation box with a tent to use in presentations and at community affairs.
At the Rotarian District 5160 Conference, Bo Morse & Dr. Tore Knos (both DART members) set up an exhibit for DA USA. They erected the tent in the House of Friendship. It was well received by the 500 Rotarians in attendance in Monterey, CA.
Our tent that can house a large family of 8. You can set this up to show others about our mission.
Mike Miller, one of our Ambassadors in Rotary District 6560, believes in helping disaster victims in the USA too. His district went to Joplin MO recently to help with the rebuilding process after the tornadoes of this past spring.
The Chatham, MA Rotary Club displayed the DA USA tent at the community’s July 4th celebration: A great way to share our mission!
The Chatham, MA Rotary Club displayed the DA USA tent at the community’s July 4th celebration: A great way to share our mission!
The Chatham, MA Rotary Club displayed the DA USA tent at the community’s July 4th celebration: A great way to share our mission!
Our huge DA USA tent and life saving equipment was on display recently at the Rockville, Maryland Twilight Race finish line.
Racers at the Rockville, MD Twilight Race had an opportunity to stop by and walk through our tent as they learned what DA USA does to assist survivors of natural and man-made disasters.

Duties of a Disaster Aid USA Ambassador

Club Presentations

most Rotary clubs allot approximately 20 minutes for their program. When you are introduced, if you are using the DVD, speak only briefly and play the DVD as soon as possible. This will give your audience a complete overview of the project. Then ask for questions, or if appropriate share your own experiences. It is important the message be consistent.

Submission of monthly reports

To DAUSA Puablic Relation Director outlining your activities and presentations

Establish relationships

With the clubs or organizations in your area. Once a club has had a presentation it is difficult for it not to sponsor a Family Survival Pack. Staying in front of club members remind them that disasters continue to come more frequently and at a greater magnitude.

Note: It is most important to establish, if possible a relationship with the district Governor, District Governor Elect, District Governor Nominee and Assistant Governors. The District Governor s are the key component of getting support, so a good working relationship is essential. In particular, establishment of a relation with the District Governor Nominee is important long before they become District Governors and before they to to San Diego for the training. Get on the agenda at the district conference; this will give big paybacks in establishing awareness and club sponsorship.

Establish a relationship

With youth organizations in your area, including Interact, Rotaract clubs, and other school and church groups. Young people want to make a difference in the world and this is an easy way to show them how they can become involved and save lives. Display the Pack at youth conferences and events, where appropriate, ask to be on the agenda.

Whenever possible display the Family Survival Pack and Tent

At club fundraisers and community events; this is the key to raising community awareness. This is one of the few Rotary-related projects that people can see, touch and feel. It not only raises community awareness of Disaster Aid USA, but also Rotary. It is a great recruiting tool for Rotary. When you set up the tent please follow the instructions carefully. Our tent is large and does not give a good impression if it is not set up correctly

Develop fun fundraisers that appeal to youth

They can complete to erect the tent quickly and be sponsored to “survive” in it overnight, organize a 5K Run or other competition that requires participant sponsorship, host an auction or concert benefit, challenge local Rotary Clubs or other organizations to match their efforts, etc.

Suggestion: The Urban Campout is a way to showcase your club and its endeavors. Simply put, your camp out for a weekend (44hours), 2 nights right in the middle of your city! It’s a great draw that will attract press coverage, donations and new Rotarians

Application Form

I have access to the following equipment:
I agree to represent Disaster Aid USA and make presentations to Rotary Clubs and other interested organizations, making full use of the promotional resources sent to me by Disaster Aid USA. I will endeavor to make one presentation per month (12 per year) in order to keep people in my area up to date on the ongoing efforts of Disaster Aid USA.

 A Big Thank you to our DAUSA Ambassadors for joining the Team: Marcus Barnes, Rutherford, NJ;  James Hummon, Englewood, FL; Rose Ann Haft,Bladensburg, Maryland; Tore Knos, Venice Beach, CA; LaPlata, Maryland; Mike Miller, Plainfield, Indiana; Helene Bo Morse, Pleasant Hill, California; Wayne Beaumier, Houston, Texas; Jeff Blitz, Laure, Maryland; Joe Clark, Ossining, New York; Joni Corcoran, Lakewood Ranch, FL and Chatham, Massachusetts; Al Curt,Chatham, Massachusetts; Dr. Jerry Wall, West Monroe, Louisiana; Jon Berthalot ,Cade Louisiana; Mark Evans, Dunn Loring, Virginia; Susan Lundquist, Woodland, California; Bob Matthews, Shreveport, Louisiana: Linda Tice, Timonium, Maryland,Don Fernald, Holmes Beach, FL and Ohio; Tina Agee, Lake Charles, LA; Judy Towns, Turlock, California; Chad Boreman, Wooster, Ohio; Russell Koon,Morgantown, West Virginia; Joseph Owuondo, Bladensburg, Maryland; Gene Richardson, Shreveport, Louisiana; Lance Parve, Milwaukee, WI

Ambassador Resources

Ambassadors are our link to the public. They make presentations, table at events, and are our most valued partners. If you have the time and a desire to help survivors of disasters, please consider joining the team as an Ambassador.

DAUSA Introduction Video

Disaster Aid USA Deployment to South Sudan, Pakistan, Philippines, Dadaab Kenya, and Tornados in Alabama. A movie of pictures from each deployment with the destruction, hunger, thirst, pain and then joy, shelter, clean water. A new community in spirit and aid. Music by Gungor ” Beautiful Things”

Bob Grill demonstrates the Water One Solar Water Filter

Bob Grill and Kyle Morford spoke about Disaster Aid USA on the Emerald Planet TV show

Executive Director Larry Agee explains the survival packs and and materials

Disaster Aid International Tent Set up in Nepal

Become a DART – Make an impact where it is most needed. Donate to a family or village in need.