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Vol. 1, Issue 2 May 2014 Issue
CANA
Wine to Water’s US staff consists of 5 full-time and 5 part-time members. We consider ourselves family but live in different parts of the country and are seldom in the same place at once. We are
united by our passion for clean water and the joy we get from working with our local partners on the ground. Wine To Water has worked in 17 countries. We have ongoing projects in 8 countries
on 4 continents, and support 30 international aid workers.
Wine to Water is a non-profit organization with the goal of providing clean water to those who do not have access to it. �rough fundraisers, wine sales and donations, our team works to give the
gift of easily-accessible clean water everyday to people just like us.
Table of Contents
Field Update: Uganda Page 3Wine to Water continues to work with Connect Africa in Uganda to provide the people of the country with access to
clean water.
Just One Shift Page 4-5Wine to Water’s Just One Shift campaign is back with bigger
plans than its inaugural year. Find out how to get involved. Plus learn a little more about how a bartender in Chicago
made a huge impact last year and plans to do the same again.
Get to Know Us Page 6Every month, get to know a little bit more about one of our
staff members. �is month, get a closer look at our Wine Director, Jessup Marion.
What’s Coming Up Page 7Want to know what Wine to Water has coming up in the
future? Make sure to check out our list of upcoming events to stay up to date.
CANA [KAY-nuh]: A small village in Galilee where Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding. The miraculous but simple gift allowed the community gathered to continue in celebration. We strive to expand our global community by providing clean water to those in need (John 2:1-11).
CANA Vol. 1, Issue 2 May
“Cana” is Wine to Water’s digital monthly publication for you to stay up to date with what we are doing and what we hope to do.
After nearly half a decade on the ground with Connect Africa, WTW continues to provide access to clean water to the people of Uganda.
“There have been so many amazing stories from this project in Uganda
over the years. But when thinking of it as a whole, our partners, the
Connect Africa staff, come to mind. They have become extremely close
friends and it has been a pleasure watching them grow within their own
communities and their own lives.”
- Kyle Lomax, Project Manager
WTW partnered with Connect Africa in 2009, a Ugandan faith-based organization focused on empowering individuals to transform their own communities. �e idea is to build relational bridges by using local people and resources to develop various sustainable technologies for the people who need them most.
�ese appropriate technologies include:
- bio-sand water filters
- rainwater harvest tanks
- handpump/borehole repair
- eco-san toilets
All of these are locally built. �e model of operation has a heavy emphasis on training and education that start with Connect Africa Resource Centers, called CARCs. At the CARCs, people from all around come to be educated by the well-trained CA staff on these different technologies, help to produce them, and take home the knowledge they have received on how to solve their own communities’ water and sanitation problems.
When the partnership began, there were two CARCs, one in the Migadde, Wakiso, district and one in the Opit, Gulu, district. Since then, through WTW and SPUK, two more CARC's have been built: one in Attiak or the Atiak, Amuru, district and one in Kigumba, Kiryandongo, district - totaling four Uganda CARCs and enabling CA to expand into neighboring Kenya with two more CARCs: one in Busia and one in Kibwezi.
FIELD UPDATE: Uganda
19,000Ugandan’s have been provided with access to clean/safe water
20 rainwater harvest tanks have been constructed
10,000have undergone sanitation
and hygiene training
1,500bio-sand filters constructedand installed
34hand wells and pumpssuccessfullyrepaired
FOUNDER'SVISION
Continuing to spread WTW’s mission
Andrea’s work with WTW does not stop at JOS.
After last year’s event, she helped organize the Chicago chapter of WTW.
“We are branching out from the wine world into all aspects of the service industry. We have had a tremendous amount of support from Allagash, Lagunitas, Sazerac, Wirtz, Vanberg & DeWulf and currently from UN86’d.”
Andrea will also help to host Doc in Chicago on June 1 when he will speak at Webster’s Wine Bar.
“If this chapter evolves, we’d love to replicate it in various cities around the country or around the world.”
After all, if one bartender was able to spearhead a nonprofit, think what several bartenders and servers across the world could do in just one shift.
learned about Doc’s trip to Syria.“She also mentioned that there was a campaign in which I could get involved in by tapping into the service industry.” Andrea said. “Our mother is from Syria, and we had plans to visit family in Syria right when the war broke out.”
�rough the efforts of bartenders and servers across the world, WTW was able to raise $40,000 last year. �e organization’s goal this year? It’s $100,000.
Why it all matters
WTW isn’t alone in setting the bar high. Andrea plans to make an impact with JOS in Chicago again, this time hoping to raise between $5,000 and $10,000.
“�e goal is to get as many bartenders and servers to participate around the world. We plan to challenge bartenders and servers in a little friendly competi-tion. In Chicago, we plan to support as many bartenders involved during the
campaign week and have a Just One Shift finale.”
Andrea says she believes this campaign is an incredible way to make a difference in the lives of those affected by the global water crisis.
“Just One Shift is an easy and effective way to truly make a difference and save lives. When you have two bartenders who are devoted and driven to make a dent on an epidemic that affects 2.5 billion people around the world, it’s hard not to pay attention.”
And it’s her involvement in the service industry that Andrea says helped lead her to her role with WTW now.
“Quite frankly, service industry employees have always been some of the most hard working and hospitable people I’ve ever really met. �ey are always actively looking to participate in the greater good. �is is a great way to start; it’s how I started.”
Last year, bartenders and servers around the world gave up their tips for one shift to give back to Wine to Water. This year, they look to do it again, but bigger.
Andrea Kaji embodies everything you’d expect in a bartender.
�e Chicagoan has been in the bartending business for nearly a decade, including for a time in college. To Andrea, this is a way of life.
“In Chicago, our industry is a career for many people. As a bartender or server, you have many transactions and you meet a slew of various characters. A bar is almost set up like a stage. Your consumers become the audience. What are they looking for? What can you teach them?”
So what does Andrea teach her patrons? Perhaps her work with Wine to Water’s annual campaign directed toward those in bartending is an example.
Andrea participated in last year’s inaugural Just One Shift, a campaign where bartenders and servers alike donate their tips from one shift to WTW. Last year, Andrea with help of some friends in Chicago raised $3,000 -- and they look to outdo themselves this year.
What is Just One Shift?Just One Shift is WTW’s annual fund-raiser that encourages bartenders and servers to donate their tips from one shift, which takes place between May 12 and 18 this year.
“Just One Shift started when world renowned bartender, Gaz Regan, approached us with the idea in early 2013” said Josh Elliott, social media and campus coordinator for WTW. “His passion for the service industry was hard to ignore and is very well respected in the industry. He pitched the idea to us and we all agreed that it was very in line with our roots as an organization.”
Just One Shift was inspired by WTW’s unique approach to fundraising. International President Doc Hendley hosted similar events in 2004 to raise money in the fight to provide clean water to those in need, and the purpose still remains 10 yeras later.
“Last year we were overwhelmed by the support that came in from around the world,” Josh said. “More than 200 bartenders in 30 countries participated. We raised $40,000. �e service industry is a compassionate crowd who move quick and can make a big impact. I doubt they'll let last year out do their efforts this year.”
Andrea first heard about JOS through her sister, who had just
Making a differencewith JustOne Shift
Continuing to spread WTW’s mission
Andrea’s work with WTW does not stop at JOS.
After last year’s event, she helped organize the Chicago chapter of WTW.
“We are branching out from the wine world into all aspects of the service industry. We have had a tremendous amount of support from Allagash, Lagunitas, Sazerac, Wirtz, Vanberg & DeWulf and currently from UN86’d.”
Andrea will also help to host Doc in Chicago on June 1 when he will speak at Webster’s Wine Bar.
“If this chapter evolves, we’d love to replicate it in various cities around the country or around the world.”
After all, if one bartender was able to spearhead a nonprofit, think what several bartenders and servers across the world could do in just one shift.
learned about Doc’s trip to Syria.“She also mentioned that there was a campaign in which I could get involved in by tapping into the service industry.” Andrea said. “Our mother is from Syria, and we had plans to visit family in Syria right when the war broke out.”
�rough the efforts of bartenders and servers across the world, WTW was able to raise $40,000 last year. �e organization’s goal this year? It’s $100,000.
Why it all matters
WTW isn’t alone in setting the bar high. Andrea plans to make an impact with JOS in Chicago again, this time hoping to raise between $5,000 and $10,000.
“�e goal is to get as many bartenders and servers to participate around the world. We plan to challenge bartenders and servers in a little friendly competi-tion. In Chicago, we plan to support as many bartenders involved during the
campaign week and have a Just One Shift finale.”
Andrea says she believes this campaign is an incredible way to make a difference in the lives of those affected by the global water crisis.
“Just One Shift is an easy and effective way to truly make a difference and save lives. When you have two bartenders who are devoted and driven to make a dent on an epidemic that affects 2.5 billion people around the world, it’s hard not to pay attention.”
And it’s her involvement in the service industry that Andrea says helped lead her to her role with WTW now.
“Quite frankly, service industry employees have always been some of the most hard working and hospitable people I’ve ever really met. �ey are always actively looking to participate in the greater good. �is is a great way to start; it’s how I started.”
Andrea Kaji embodies everything you’d expect in a bartender.
�e Chicagoan has been in the bartending business for nearly a decade, including for a time in college. To Andrea, this is a way of life.
“In Chicago, our industry is a career for many people. As a bartender or server, you have many transactions and you meet a slew of various characters. A bar is almost set up like a stage. Your consumers become the audience. What are they looking for? What can you teach them?”
So what does Andrea teach her patrons? Perhaps her work with Wine to Water’s annual campaign directed toward those in bartending is an example.
Andrea participated in last year’s inaugural Just One Shift, a campaign where bartenders and servers alike donate their tips from one shift to WTW. Last year, Andrea with help of some friends in Chicago raised $3,000 -- and they look to outdo themselves this year.
What is Just One Shift?Just One Shift is WTW’s annual fund-raiser that encourages bartenders and servers to donate their tips from one shift, which takes place between May 12 and 18 this year.
“Just One Shift started when world renowned bartender, Gaz Regan, approached us with the idea in early 2013” said Josh Elliott, social media and campus coordinator for WTW. “His passion for the service industry was hard to ignore and is very well respected in the industry. He pitched the idea to us and we all agreed that it was very in line with our roots as an organization.”
Just One Shift was inspired by WTW’s unique approach to fundraising. International President Doc Hendley hosted similar events in 2004 to raise money in the fight to provide clean water to those in need, and the purpose still remains 10 yeras later.
“Last year we were overwhelmed by the support that came in from around the world,” Josh said. “More than 200 bartenders in 30 countries participated. We raised $40,000. �e service industry is a compassionate crowd who move quick and can make a big impact. I doubt they'll let last year out do their efforts this year.”
Andrea first heard about JOS through her sister, who had just
Just One Shift started when world renowned bartender, Gaz Regan, approached us with the idea in early 2013. His passion for the service industry was hard to ignore and is very well respected in the industry.
He pitched the idea to us and we all agreed that it was very in line with our roots as an organization.”
- Josh Elliott, Campus/Media Coordinator
Meet ____________________________ , _________________________
Where have you traveled?
Your favorite place to be: __________________________
Your favorite Wine to Water wine:
___________________
What’s on your bucket list?
___________________
Do you speak anyother languages?
___________________
Windows or Mac?
___________________
First live concert?
___________________
What beer did you drink last?
___________________
What’s the last book you read?
___________________First Car?
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GET TO KNOW USJessup Marion Wine Director
Skydiving
A little Spanish
Aventinus
Honda Accord
Merlot
Windows
Wu Tang Clan andRage Against the Machine
“Man’s Search for Meaning”
Anywhere with my family
USAX
Baja, CA XBaja California Sur X
MichoacanXX
Columbia
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Mexico CityX BahamasX
Costa RicoXPanama/Bocas del Toro
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Venezuela
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Brazil
XPeruX
BoliviaX
Chile X
UgandaX
SwitzerlandXGermanyXBelgium
Netherlands
ItalySpainPortugal
UKX
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Wine Enthusiast in ChicagoWhen: June 19
Where: Chicago, Illinois at Architectural Artifacts, 4235 N. Ravenswood Ave.
About: �is event is one of two Wine Enthusiast fundraising events for Wine to Water this year. For more information, visit redandwhitebash.com.
JUNE
WHAT'S COMING UP
When: May 1
Where: New York, NY at Highline Stages, 440 W. 15th Street
About: �is event is one of two Wine Enthusiast fundraising events for Wine to Water this year. For more information, visit redandwhitebash.com.
Wine Enthusiast in NYC
When: May 12 through 18
Where: Worldwide
About: Bartenders, servers and others in the service
Just One Shift
MAY
industry donate tips from one shift to go toward Wine to Water. For more information or how to sign up, visit winetowater.org/justoneshift.
Want to host an event?
Interested in hosting a Wine to Water event in the near future? You could host your own wine tasting
or campus event. Want to learn more?
Contact our Events/Church Coordinator Whitney Hendley for more information!
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Our next issue of Cana will be released June 5, 2014. We will feature our volunteer program and a project
update from Colombia.
