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the bulletinSUMMER | 2005

On Friday, May 20, 2005, Direct Relief International held its third annual Shareholders’ Meeting to report the results of the fi scal year that ended on March 31, 2005. The meeting was free and open to the public.

The meeting occurred against the backdrop of unprecedented private and corporate giving for tsunami relief, chronic health challenges in developing countries in Africa, and evolving nonprofi t standards of governance and accountability. Direct Relief’s report to its investors included briefi ngs from leaders in each of these fi elds.

Direct Relief International, ranked for several years as the largest international nonprofi t organization in California and among the largest in the United States based on private support, received over $200 million in contributions of cash and medical material resources in fi scal year 2004-2005 – more than doubling the previous year’s results.

The organization announced its results and briefed investors on fi nances, humanitarian health programs, and the extensive tsunami relief efforts, which spurred a signifi cant increase in cash and medical material donations.

Keynote speaker Trent Stamp, Executive Director of Charity Navigator, ‘America’s premier independent charity evaluator’, discussed The Future of Philanthropy in the U.S.

Brenda Colatrella, the director of corporate philanthropic efforts from Merck, a leading U.S. company, which provides extensive support to Direct Relief’s humanitarian efforts also provided insights into the company’s corporate efforts.

Other speakers included international health leaders whose work in their home countries is supported by Direct Relief:

Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, Executive Director of Sarvodaya, the largest nongovernmental organization in Sri Lanka, discussed the tsunami and the challenges of the recovery.

Dr. Judith Shang, Executive Director of the Yaoundé, Cameroon-based Shemka Foundation, spoke on the role of private health services and development efforts in Cameroon.

Direct Relief’s annual Shareholders’ Meeting is unique in the nonprofi t sector. The organization was one of the fi rst U.S. organizations to respond to the tsunami disaster and to disclose a strict, detailed policy regarding the use for donations designated for tsunami relief.

“This year’s meeting was particularly important given the extraordinary generosity that occurred after the tsunami,” said Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe. “People and businesses who entrust us with their money and products deserve to know what we do with it, and why.”

Tighe reported on the increase in private charitable contributions that resulted in $20 million in cash

donations and nearly $200 million wholesale worth of medical product donations from the U.S. pharmaceutical and medical-manufacturing sector.

“The perspectives of local health leaders in the tsunami area and in Africa are rarely heard directly and unfi ltered,” said Tighe. “We are honored to provide them with this opportunity to share the realities of their work, which we support as extensively as we can.”

Direct Relief also expanded its domestic assistance

efforts and reported furnishing nearly $9 million in wholesale medicines and supplies to nonprofi t community clinics in California, where more than 6 million residents lack health insurance.

Your Money:Direct Relief International Shareholders’ Meeting

Dr. Judith ShangDr. Judith Shang is the Executive Director of the Shemka Foundation in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Dr.Shang is a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology, received a Masters in Science in Medical Microbiology from the University of London, hasa Bachelors of Science with Honors in Biomedical Sciences form the University of Bradford, UK.Shemka Foundation runs the Direct Relief-supported Quality Healthcare Unit. Shemka Foundation also develops and assists in implementing micro and community development projects and provides education and training scholarships for the underprivileged. Dr. Shang is a member and Co-Chairperson of the U.S. Embassy AIDS Task Force in Cameroon.

Direct ReliefBy The NumbersFiscal Year 2004April 1, 2004 throughMarch 31, 2005

• 22.4 million: people served (courses of treatment provided)

• 54: countries served

• 525 tons: weight of medical material aid furnished

• 529: number of aid shipments

• 66%: assistance furnished to least developed countries

• $122 million: wholesale value of medical aid furnished

• .018%: percentage of total support spent on fundraising

• $12.8 million: contributions received for tsunami relief

• 0: amount of tsunami contributions spent on administration or fundraising

• 64%: Increase in warehouse staff’s operational productivity (pallets handled)

• 27: Staffi ng level (FTE)

Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe with International and Corporate Partners (L to R) Shang, Ariyaratne, Colatrella, and Stamp

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In-Kind DonorsFrom April 1, 2005 through July 31, 2005, Direct Relief International received medical aid with a wholesale value of over $25.2 million. The vast majority of our donors are American Corporations. We thank the following donors whose generosity has enabled us to help millions of people around the world.

3M PharmaceuticalsAbbottAcryMed, Inc.Alcon Laboratories, Inc.Allergan, Inc.Amsino InternationalBausch & LombBDBoehringer IngelheimBristol-Myers Squibb CompanyCypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.Den-Mat CorporationEast West AssociatesEdgepark SurgicalEthicon, Inc.Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.FSC Laboratories, Inc.Fuji Photo Film USAGlaxoSmithKlineGlobus Relief FundHDC CorporationHenry Schein, Inc.Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson Consumer Cos.Kawasumi Laboratories America, Inc.Kendall Healthcare, TycoKing Pharmaceuticals, Inc.LaddawnMarlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Martin Roth & Co.McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharms.Mentor CorporationMerck & Company, Inc.Microfl exMicrolife USA, Inc.Midmark CorporationMiltex Instrument CompanyMylan Laboratories, Inc.NAPO PhamaceuticalsNaryx Pharma, Inc.National Library of Medicine, NIHThe National Pediculosis

Association, Inc.NellcorNexxus Products CompanyNordent Manufacturing, Inc.North Safety ProductsOmron Healthcare, Inc.Pfi zer Consumer HealthcareProgressive Medical InternationalQuest DiagnosticsSage Products, Inc.Sappo Hill SoapworksSchering-Plough CorporationSTADA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.TEVA Pharmaceuticals USAVitamin Angel AllianceWatson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Western Scientifi c Co.Young DentalZimmer Orthopedic Surgical Products

Direct Relief VP Elected Chair of Leading Industry-Nonprofi t ConsortiumAnthoula Randopoulos, Direct Relief’s Vice President, Philanthropic Investment, was recently elected chairman of the Partnership for Quality Medical Donations (PQMD). PQMD is a nonprofi t membership association comprised of non-governmental organizations and leading pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers who share a common commitment to advance effective drug and medical supply donation practices. As one of the leading authorities on medical donations recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and others, PQMD facilitates, measures, and communicates best practices in the fi eld; informs the media, government, and academic community about the role of drug and medical product donations; encourages the private sector to engage in effective donation partnerships and programs; conducts relevant research, and documents the impacts and achievements of the donations community. Ms. Randopoulos will serve in that capacity for two years.

Direct Relief International and STADA Pharmaceuticals Provide Access to Medications for Uninsured Residents of CaliforniaDue to the current fi scal crisis in California that is having a devastating impact on public health services, Direct Relief has stepped up its efforts to help low-income and uninsured Californians.

As with our international program partners, the clinics with which we work in California provide care on a non-discriminatory basis. The Sierra Health Center (SHC), serving residents of Fullerton and Modesto, is one such clinic. SHC sees approximately 11,800 patients a year, 94 percent of whom earn incomes 200 percent below the Federal Poverty Level.

With the generous support of STADA Pharmaceuticals, Direct Relief has provided more than $11 million wholesale value worth of pharmaceuticals and supplies to 70 clinics throughout California since December 2003. Thank you STADA Pharmaceuticals, for making critically needed medications available to Californians who otherwise would lack access to treatment.

Direct Relief and Henry Schein Extend Partnership to Help Increase Access to Healthcare Services in the Developing WorldHenry Schein, Inc. has proved once again that it truly is a worldwide leader in healthcare excellence. As one of the largest distributors of healthcare products and services to offi ce-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets, the Company, through its global corporate citizenship program, Henry Schein Cares, has served as a key partner with Direct Relief International in its efforts to help support healthcare outreach programs and has provided in 2005 nearly $150,000 in product donations to Direct Relief, in addition to the nearly $250,000 of product donations for tsunami aid. These contributions have reached thousands of people in over 80 countries worldwide. Thank you, Henry Schein Cares!

Abbott to Support Women and Children in AfghanistanDirect Relief International announces a new initiative in partnership with Abbott that will improve the health of women, infants, and children in Afghanistan.

Over 16,000 Afghan women die each year from pregnancy-related causes, making Afghanistan the second-deadliest place in the world to give birth. The majority of child-bearing women have no skilled assistance during labor and delivery. It is estimated that 25 percent of Afghan children die before their fi fth birthday, mostly from preventable illnesses, and over half of them are stunted due to malnutrition.

Abbott will help Direct Relief address these issues among women and children in Afghanistan by donating nutritional and other healthcare products to our partner, Afghan Institute of Learning, and by sponsoring a training program that will prepare 25 women to serve as midwives in outlying villages. With this effort, we expect to reverse these terrible statistics.

In Focus

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Trip Report

Zambia is ranked 164 out of 177 countries on the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Human Development Index (HDI). This index combines multiple economic, social, physical and political factors to express a nation’s ability to move its people toward freedom and the improvement of their lives. The country’s population of 11,261,795 is enlarged by a signifi cant number of refuges from neighboring countries: 58,894 from Angola; 58,405 from Democratic Republic of the Congo; and 5,767 from Rwanda. Current life expectancy at birth is a low 39.7 years; this is partly due to the high adult HIV infection rate of 16.5% (920,000 people living with AIDS). UNICEF estimates that more than 1 million Zambian children are orphans (19% of all children).

Other health concerns in Zambia that impact the well-being of its people include bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, typhoid fever, malaria, plague and schistosomiasis.

In July of 2005, a small volunteer group of local families, along with our Medical Director and I, visited several of our partner hospitals in the Luapula Province, located in the Northwestern corner of the country, approximately 850 miles from Lusaka, the capital city. In addition to the personal connections we made, we formally handed over antibiotics and anti-malarial drugs to each hospital we visited. The volunteers had personally packed each box, and Direct Relief had shipped them to meet the visitors upon their arrival. It was a powerful and moving experience for all and one I’m sure will never be forgotten. This group of committed supporters also raised more than $100,000 for Direct Relief’s programs in

Zambia and around the world.

Since 1988, Direct Relief has been supporting local medical programs in Zambia, collaborating with the Mansa Rotary Club to ensure that the consignments reach the most needed facilities. Mansa Rotary clears the shipments through customs and distributes the material to each of the end recipients. They play an integral part in the provision of the aid that Direct Relief provides, and we are fortunate to have such excellent partners.

Direct Relief currently supports seven hospitals and programs in the Luapula Province.

One of them is Mansa General Hospital, the main referral hospital in a district that includes over 1 million people. This hospital is the cornerstone of a wide-reaching referral system that involves smaller hospitals and rural health centers, some over 200 km away. Mansa Hospital has 470 inpatient beds and emphasizes pediatric, neonatal, and maternal care. In 2001, Direct Relief provided the equipment and supplies to help start a Pediatric ICU at the Hospital. This was a great relief to Dr. Jerome Sulibani, one of two pediatricians in the country. The donation is a part of a program that seeks to upgrade several of the other health facilities

in this remote area.

The main health concerns of the hospital are malaria, with subsequent anemia, respiratory tract infections, malnutrition, tuberculosis, neonatal septicemia, and HIV/AIDS. The ability to provide surgical interventions as well as pediatric ICU capabilities will greatly reduce patient mortality, especially among infants and children.

The Zambian people are warm, sincere, and friendly and I feel I have made lifelong friendships among locals that I met on the trip. I even received a very special gift from one of the Rotarians. One day I was admiring a beautiful outfi t that one of the ladies was wearing. A couple of days later she handed me a package that contained one of her colorful and beautifully tailored wraps, tops, and head dress. I am saving that outfi t for a very special occasion. Thank you Margaret!

I received many updates from the doctors and nurses on the current and most pressing health needs of the area and since my return have been working to implement the meeting of those needs with more shipments. I am deeply honored to be able to help in such a small way to improve the health and well-being of some of Zambia’s neediest people.

We are planning a Zambia trip for July 2006 now. Please contact Lucy Anderson at landerson@directrelief.org if you are interested.

Trip Report: ZAMBIA-Luapula ProvinceJuly, 2005Christienne Durbin, Program Offi cer

Nurse in HIV/TB ward at Mbereshi Hospital, Zambia

Mother and child (patient) at Mambilima Hospital, Zambia

Children at airstrip in Mambalima, Zambia

DOCTOR’S CORNER: LeptospirosisIn the aftermath of heavy rains and fl ooding in Maharashtra India, 19 confi rmed cases of cholera have been reported, while in Mumbai alone 352 hepatitis, 30 leptospirosis, 10 dengue fever, and over 11,684 cases of diarrhea and gastroenteritis have been reported as of August 10, 2005.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease, caused by the bacteria Leptospira, that affects humans and animals. Outbreaks are usually related to exposure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals, usually cattle, pigs, horses, dogs and rodents. Humans become infected through contact with water, food, or soil containing urine from infected but usually asymptomatic animals and may occur by swallowing contaminated food or water or through mucosal skin contact, eyes, nose, or broken skin. The disease is not known to spread from person to person.

The time of exposure to illness is two days to four weeks and the initial manifestations include high fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal problems including vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, and diarrhea. If the disease is not treated, meningitis, kidney and liver damage can occur. Death is rare. A deluge of rain in areas with poor waste disposal has led to the development of many water borne diseases including leptospirosis. Treatment consists of antibiotics such as doxycycline which should be given early in the disease.

Bill Morton Smith, M.D.Chief Medical Offi cer

Since the tsunami of December 26, 2004, Direct Relief has provided over $32 million in direct aid to Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and Somalia. Direct Relief is funding over 50 health-related projects and has donated 12,500 tons of specifi cally requested medicines, supplies, and equipment serving over three million people.

In July, Jayne Kulzer traveled to Indonesia to evaluate Direct Relief-sponsored projects in the devastated Aceh Province. In Aceh, the tsunami claimed 124,000 lives and over 111,000 people remain missing. There are an estimated 500,000 people who have been displaced, and they carry with them the loss of loved ones, homes, jobs, communities, and life as they knew it. A recent peace agreement and enhanced relief coordination efforts have spawned vital development projects.

Kulzer reported that it was heartening to observe the valuable work conducted by our

partners in the fi eld. Crucial primary care, maternal and child health, and specialty medical services are being carried out in both relief camps and affected villages. Feeding programs are preventing child malnutrition, well cleaning is restoring safe water for families, and medical equipment and computers are rebuilding public health infrastructures. Mental health service needs are being addressed as well. While visiting a relief camp participating in a mental health program that Direct Relief sponsors, a 40ish man put a human face to the tragedy. He told Kulzer how the waves tore his three small children from his arms as he tumbled in the surf. He survived, his wife and children did not. Counseling and treatment have restored his ability to sleep, reduced his nightmares, and enabled him to get involved in community rebuilding.

Direct Relief product donations and grant funding are fi lling important health needs andhelping to transform lives, yet it is the remarkablefaith and resiliency of the people of Aceh that will ultimately bring about full recovery.

Tsunami Update and Indonesia Trip Report

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory since 1947, are a chain of 572 islands stretching over 500 miles in the Indian Ocean. The islands were hit particularly hard by the tsunami due to their close proximity to the earthquake epicenter. Close to 7,000 island residents are confi rmed dead or missing.

In collaboration with Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS), an Indian NGO specializing in construction following natural disasters, Direct Relief is rebuilding four primary healthcare

centers and 30 primary healthcare sub-centers. The islands are remote and diffi cult to reach with construction materials and equipment; heavy rains, rough seas, and earthquake aftershocks have made them an extremely challenging place to rebuild.

Despite the harsh conditions and logistical complexities, 14 of the healthcare sub-centers are due to be completed by the end of August. Thirteen sub-centers, and the four healthcare centers are scheduled to be completed by the end

of September. The fi nal three sub-centers, to be built in extremely remote locations currently inaccessible by boat, will take additional time to fi nish. Upon completion, the facilities will be handed over to the Public Health Department, which will staff and administer them. Direct Relief will help stock and equip the centers and sub-centers with pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, medical supplies, instruments, and equipment items.

Public Healthcare Infrastructure Reconstruction in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Over 1,000 people lost their lives and over 20 million people have been affected by heavy monsoon rains, including a record 37 inches in a 24-hour period, in Maharashtra, India. The severe fl ooding, up to 10 feet in many areas, left thousands stranded and destroyed homes, crops, and commercial products including stocks of pharmaceuticals. Direct Relief’s in-country coordinator contacted the Public Health authorities to offer assistance and was instantly provided with a needs list. Direct Relief immediately prepared and sent an emergency shipment which included Pfi zer’s Zithromax© and Vibra Tabs©, anti-parasitic agents, analgesics, oral rehydration salts, and water purifi cation tablets. These products were specifi cally requested to address outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as leptospirosis, hepatitis, typhoid, and cholera.

The Mumbai Public Health Department, which distributed the medical goods, is assisting victims of the fl ood disaster though its extensive network of hospitals, primary health centers, and dispensaries located throughout western Maharashtra. Direct Relief’s 5,000 lb. shipment was fl own to Mumbai free of charge by FedEx and was received by Mr. Vijaysinh Patankar, the Municipal Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.

Emergency Response to Floodingin Maharashtra, India-FedEx and Pfi zer Again Step Up

Tsunami Update

Maternal and child health mobile clinic in Banda Aceh

Mumbai Flooding

Gifts received from April to July 2005

Ambassador of Health ($100,000 +)Johnson & Johnson Family of CompaniesThe Orfalea FundWellpoint Foundation

Consul General ($50,000 +)Amgen Foundation, Inc.BASF CorporationBlue Shield of California FoundationThe California EndowmentHenry Schein, Inc.Pediatrix Charitable Fund, Inc.Pfi zer, Inc.Reebok Human Rights Foundation

Global Emissary ($25,000 +)AnonymousThe Sheila Johnson Brutsch Charitable TrustBush Hospital FoundationCapital Group Companies Charitable Fnd.Global Brand Marketing Inc./ Mr. and Mrs. Killick DattaIndependent Charities of AmericaIzumi FoundationMLB Advanced Media LPThe PRASAD ProjectVadasz Family Foundation

World Health Envoy ($10,000 +)American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc.Big Dog USA, Inc.Bison FilmsEstonian American Fund for Economic Education, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Edward GaylordGlobal Partners for DevelopmentHiggins-Trapnell Family FoundationHost Marriott LPHy Cite CorporationJimbo’s Natural Family, Inc.Mr. Peter O. Johnson, Sr.Ms. Julie Ladner and Mr. Brian FahnestockMillburn High SchoolOrfalea Family FoundationThe Donald E. and Jo Anne Petersen Foundation

Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd.Mr. John Powell and Ms. Melinda LernerThe Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Foundation, Inc.QuantumShaker Family Charitable FoundationSteinmetz FoundationSwift FoundationTurpin Family Charitable FoundationWackenhut Corporation

President’s Council ($5,000 +)AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Philip M. BattagliaBD Matching Gift ProgramMr. Rick BelluzzoCorinthian Colleges, Inc.Fireman’s Fund Insurance CompanyFirst QuadrantMr. Hendra GalangMr. and Mrs. Richard GodfreyDr. and Mrs. Alan J. GottliebMr. Mike GrossHixon Properties IncorporatedMr. Erle HolmMr. and Mrs. Adam J. LeadermanThe Harold McAlister Charitable FoundationLower Merion School DistrictMequon Thiensville School DistrictMyFonts.com, Inc.The New York Community TrustThe NMC FoundationDr. Sean O’ReganPeruvian American Medical SocietyMs. Lisa PlaxcoRed Onion Saloon, Inc.Mrs. Gaber SempalSchering Plough CorporationMrs. C. William SchlosserThe Schwab Fund for Charitable GivingTenet Healthcare FoundationAssociated Students UCSBVentura County Community FoundationMr. and Mrs. James Villanueva

Ministers of Health ($2,500 +)Abbott Laboratories FundAMD Matching Gift ProgramAmerican School of Doha

Amigos Del Peru Foundation, Inc.Au Bon Climat/Qupe/Cold HeavenBuilders Association CharityByron Vineyard and WineryCabot CorporationChango CoffeeCharles Schwab Corporation FoundationCommonwealth of Virginia CampaignMr. Lance Conner and Ms. Nancy WernerThe Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable FoundationElkhorn Area School DistrictFirestone Family EstatesThe Gillette Company Matching Gift ProgramGoogle Matching Gifts ProgramMr. Linus HoMs. Lisa HolteIllinois Tool Works FoundationIndia Association of Garden State

Islamic Society of Greater YoungstownLa Colina Junior HighLao Buddhist SamakithamLopker Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Calvin MarblePacifi ca Graduate InstituteThe Prudential Foundation Matching GiftsReliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.Rotary Club of BishopRotary Club of MontecitoSan Marcos High SchoolTenet-Matching Gift ProgramMs. Elna TheusenThe Towbes Group, Inc.UBS Matching Gift ProgramValija GitanaMr. and Mrs. Harold S. WayneWestbrook-Walnut Grove Public SchoolsWyoming Area School District

Would you like to help, but haven’t fi gured out how?Many people say it just isn’t possible to do all they would like to do to support Direct Relief in providing better lives for people around the world while meeting family obligations. They often ask, how can we help others and still meet these obligations?

One way to resolve this conundrum is to remember Direct Relief in your estate planning as a benefi ciary in your will or your living trust. After you provide for your spouse and any other relatives to whom you feel an obligation, you can name Direct Relief International as the residual benefi ciary, or you can set it up so that Direct Relief gets some percentage of your estate, assuring protection for your loved ones.

That’s what I’ve done. I found that by making a gift to Direct Relief of what’s left at my death from my IRA and Retirement plans, it not only avoids the income tax on all the untaxed increases in asset value in the plan, but also gives me an estate tax deduction. It doesn’t really cost me anything. Had I not provided for a charity, it would not have gone to my family, it would have been eaten up in taxes.

Ask your attorney for assistance. Direct Relief has forms to help.

Stanley C. Hatch, Vice Chair

On May 20, 2005, Direct Relief International recognized a core group of people who have made a gift consecutively every year for at least ten years. Their support has been critical to the continued operation of Direct Relief and, more importantly, the millions of people who have received care that otherwise would have been unavailable.

It is not possible to convey fully the depth of appreciation of their generosity. In recognition of their importance to Direct Relief, The Signature Supporters Society has been established to honor these important donors.

We believe that their extraordinary commitment has had a tremendous impact. In 1995, we supplied our partners with an estimated $31 million worth of medical aid, providing an estimated 6 million full courses of treatment.

Ten years later, thanks to their continued support, Direct Relief sent an estimated $121 million worth of critically needed pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment, enough to provide a full course of treatment to more than 22 million people around the world.

Their generosity has made a tremendous positive impact, and we hope they will continue to fi nd ourwork worthy of their support.

“Signature Supporters Society”

Thank You

Our Investors

Indefatigable volunteers Hattie Bowie, 94, Marian and Carl Greenfi eld, 90 and 88 respectively. Each has over 30 years of volunteer service to Direct Relief!

Wish ListDirect Relief is renovating its warehouse and pharmacy with a generous grant from a local foundation, doubling the pallet storage capacity and providing equipment needed for the newly designed space. Additional equipment needed includes:

1 Crown Narrow-Aisle Reach Est. cost $35,500

A forklift suitable for the new narrow aisles

2 Crown Stockpickers Est. cost $26,855 each A forklift with a ride-along cage allowing for safe and effi cient picking of product from high shelving units

2 Crown End Control Pallets Est. cost $11,830 each A motorized pallet mover

For details about or reservations for any of the activities above,please call 805-964-4767 x126 or visit our website: www.directrelief.org.

Vintners for HumanityJune 2005 to March 2006

June 25 kicked off the third annual Vintners for Humanity Winemaker Dinner Series. John Marsch hosted the evening at Montjoie Estate with Byron Vineyard and Winery pouring. Nancy Walker-Koppelman and Larry Koppelman featured food and wine compliments of Frank Ostini and the Hitching Post at their Bonneymead home on August 28. Showcasing Santa Barbara county premiere wines and culinary creations, these dinners benefi t the work of Direct Relief International.

Upcoming dinners include:

“Oktoberfest”Firestone Walker Brewery Company & Firestone VineyardOctober 23, 2005

Jaffurs Wine CellarsOjai Valley Inn & SpaJanuary 15, 2006

Andrew Murray VineyardsNew Winery Tasting RoomMarch 15, 2006

To learn more, visit the Direct Relief International website atwww.directrelief.org and click “Notes from the Vine.”

SAVE THE DATEVintners AuctionFebruary 4, 2006

The Santa Barbara Vintners Association will hold its biennial gala dinner and auction at the Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara. The Vintners Association once again has selected Direct Relief International as benefi ciary of the live and silent auction proceeds.

Special care is taken by the Santa Barbara Vintners Association to pair distinct wines with specifi c auction items. A few examples from past Vintners auctions include a variety of 24 magnum wines from Santa Ynez Valley; wine, food and fi ve nights at a private villa in Italy; Canadian Fly-In Fishing; and six nights at a luxury condominium in Florida’s Amelia Island Plantation. This year’s auction items promise to be equally inviting, so mark your calendar and plan to join us for this magical evening.

Healthcare HeroesOctober 2, 2005, 6 pmMontecito Country Club

Annually, the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) selects honorees to be named Health Care Heroes. Direct Relief is pleased to have been selected as one of the 2005 recipients of this reward. Direct Relief International will be honored along with two individuals.

To RSVP, please phone Terra Basche at (805) 968-1511 x119.

Events and Activities

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