Presidents Message 11 of 52

Isy, Nick, Ruth, Kathy and my self attended the Musical fund raiser for Polio at Mt Vernon on Friday the 7th.
The event was well attended. The evening started with a wide assortment of appetizers and wine.
The night was very well done, it started with a Polio speech from past president  Ray Klinginsmith.
In 1988 their where 500,000 cases of polio world wide, this year their have been only 128 cases report YTD.
Just think of the over 5 million young people that have been spared the evil effects of Polio. Good job Rotary.

Composer Rick Vale was also honored with a Paul Harris recognition for his four year work to create the musical composition that served as the centerpiece of the evenings entertainment.

Then the musical portion of the event began with the Color Guard of firefighters and the National Anthems. 

Mr. O' Canada, Mark Donnelly performed three songs and brought the audience to their feet.

The balance of the program was stunningly performed by the talented orchestra and soulful choir building to a great conclusion with a children's choir taking the stage to join in on the finale, Let There Be Peace On Earth.