Women's concern

Women's concern

I read with great interest the article about the Soroptimist
women's group raising money to rebuild homes in Aceh. This is a
wonderful example of how women can band together to help one
another and their communities.

I am actively involved with a group of professional women
apprentices and journey-level commercial/residential plumbers.
Here in California, women work in construction, same as the men
do. We receive the same training, perform the same work and earn
the same wages. I myself am a fifth year apprentice commercial
plumber. I believe that my women colleagues and fellow union
members would be interested in donating money and perhaps even
volunteering our labor to help with this project.

The article did not mention a way to contact either the
Soroptimist organization or Lily Kasoem. I would very much like
to discuss possible donations with her or a representative of the
group. If it's at all possible, please send me contact
information.

DARCY CHOULEI, San Jose, U.S., sparkyfish333@yahoo.com

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