Consider ways you can contribute to our mission to develop the next generation of leaders through our support of our youth programs both in Lebanon and around the world.
Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases in the Upper Valley, we will meet only by Zoom until case number decrease to a point where we can safely meeting in the Dwinell Room.
January 13, 2022 at Noon on Zoom
January 20, 2022 at Noon on Zoom
January 27, 2022 at Noon on Zoom
February 3, 2022 at Noon on Zoom
February 10, 2021, Place to be determined at noon, Speech Contest
Upcoming Board and Committee Meetings:
100th Anniversary Committee Meeting January 10, 2022 at 4 PM
Rotary Club of Lebanon Board meeting will be January 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM on Zoom.
Our premeeting conversation centered around the end of the winter holiday season. Decoration have been taken down, making rooms seem a little empty and less festive.
Meeting review:
President Hank Clarke asked Marilyn Bedell to ring the Rotary bell at 12:03.
Hank thenwelcomed Hamilton, Bermuda Rotarian Jimmy Brock to the meeting, and Jimmy then led us in the 4-Way Test of the Things We Think Say or Do. We were delighted that Karen Clements was able to take a lunch break with us from her office at DHMC. She shared that inpatient Covid patients continue to be a real concern, and worrisome as space is limited for other emergencies in the ICUs.
Hank then turned the meeting over to Bruce Pacht, to talk about opportunities for Youth Service. See the overview below. Bruce did celebrate the youth service being done by Jim Damren and Dean Cashman as they support youth hockey teams.
Ron Bedell reported that as of 31 December 2021, 25 members have donated to the Rotary Foundation for a total of $4200. He know that some members prefer to give closer to the end of the Rotary fiscal year. He anticipates that by 30 June our donations will total an additional $3000.
It is mentioned below under youth service, but as a reminder, the Speech Contest will be our program for 10 February 2022.
John Yacavone now has the paperwork from the state for the Poker Room. He plans to review it tomorrow, and will let us know that has changed for 2022.
John Yacavone reported that we have our final wording for our new road signs. He has talked with Shaun Mulholland, and it is agreed that we can put up 8 new signs around the city. John will work with Marilyn to get the signs ordered.
Caleb Wolfe gave us a brief update on working with the Kisse Club in Kenya. The Club is working on an additional water project; supporting an orphanage; and a shelter of battered women. There is talk of establishing a medical clinic in the community too. They are exploring setting up a new Rotaract Club in the community. As an aside, Cal let us know that the majority of people in clubs in Kenya are women, thought Kenya isn’t noted as a place where men easily invite the cooperation of women."
Bruce Pacht reported that the Senior Center is asking us to help distribute meals on February 16, 2022 from 11:30 to 1:00 PM. We will ask Bruce Bergeron to verify this and then ask Bill Secord to set up a doodle poll for members to sign up to help. Bruce's barbershop group will be singing this day too.
Meeting adjourned around 12:45 PM
Program for January 6, 2021 — Youth Service: Opportunities for Members to Help
Presenter: Bruce Pacht
Highlights from Bruce's Presentation
Today we seek to inform all members of the opportunities YOU have for fulfillment and service within Youth Service.
Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.
Established in 2018 we stated our goal has been to develop the next generation of leaders through our support of our youth programs in Lebanon and around the world.
In practice, this means that more Lebanon Rotarians need to commit their time and energy to making Lebanon Rotary’s youth programs thrive. No one needs to work alone to accomplish this; 2 or 3 folks working together can make almost anything succeed!
Our Your Service Committee is are requesting more member to “step up and help” as they cannot accomplish the Club’s mission on our own, but we can help Rotarians accomplish the mission if we work together. Our Youth Service committee is seeking members to become involved in achieving our club’s mission.
Our areas of focus for Youth Service include:
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
RYLA is a leadership development program for young people who want to learn new skills, build their confidence, and have fun. Events range from one-day seminars to weeklong camps.
District 7850’s RYLA is a three-day weekend retreat. Activities include presentations, indoor and outdoor activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics.
Our RYLA is for rising high school sophomores and juniors (ages 15-16).
RI’s 2021-22 International theme is Serve to Change Lives. RYLA gives students the tools to make this part of their life.
Our next RYLA will be in person June 24-26, 2022 at Northern Vermont University, Lyndon, VT. The weekend starts at 8:00 am Friday and conclude at 12:00 noon on Sunday.
Benefits of RYLA for teenagers in our community:
Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
Build communication and problem-solving skills
Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community
Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action
Have fun and form lasting friendships
The Club student selection process must be completed by April 15, 2022. It includes soliciting and reviewing applications and interviewing applicants
What is needed from members?
We need a Rotarian willing to commit just 15 minutes per week to spearhead the Youth Service committee’s efforts to support RYLA for the youth of the greater Lebanon area. We will be with you all the way.
Interact Clubs, District Interact Symposium
Interact
Dedication of the Sue Donnelly Little Food Pantry at Listen
Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills and learn about the world through service projects and activities.
We have clubs at Lebanon and Mascoma High Schools
Current Activities happening at our schools
Lebanon High School
14 members at LHS
Continue collecting non-perishable items for the Pocket Food Pantry plus about 2 boxes every other week for Listen
With other LHS volunteers, pack backpacks of weekend food for students with food insecurity
School-wide knitting/crochet project 11/15 will donate blankets and other items to CHAD.
Signed up to work concession sales for a few games to earn money for the club
Mascoma Valley Regional High School
Roadside clean-up – 15 participants
Holiday cookies for Senior Centers
Joint projects
Food packaging event for RISE at MVRHS – April 2
Assisting with Pie for Polio event at LHS – April 24
Rotary District 7850 Interact Programs
Annual District 7850 Interact Symposium
Representatives of all District 7850 Interact clubs to come together during the District Conference at Jay Peak, May 6-8, 2022.
The Club provides accommodations, supervision, support and sometimes transportation. Can you help?
What else is needed from members? When we are permitted back in the schools, advisors to assist our faculty partners at the High Schools.
Speech Contest – Currently being championed by Phil Rentz
High school students of any age prepare and deliver a ~5-minute talk to Rotarians on a topic such as “How your school can partner with Rotary to change lives?”
Three rounds of competition include a club round (winner receives $100), an “area” round (prize $200), and the all-district round (winner $500, runner-up $250).
Winners must commit to and appear at the next round of competition to receive their prize.
Speech contest to be held virtually on February 10, 2022 during our meeting at noon.
Members will be needed to help judge the contest and a timekeeper will be needed too.
Rotary Youth Exchange
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time.
Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
What are the benefits?
Exchange students unlock their true potential to:
Develop lifelong leadership skills
Learn a new language and culture
Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world
Become a global citizen
How long do exchanges last?
Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families.
Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session.
What are the costs?
Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees. Each program varies, but students are usually responsible for:
Round-trip airfare
Travel insurance
Travel documents (such as passports and visas)
Spending money and any additional travel or tours
How can a student apply?
Candidates are ages 15-19 and are leaders in their schools and communities.
Applications are made through local Rotary clubs
Current effort: Youth Exchange
In the past, Lebanon Rotary has enjoyed the international enrichment of sending and receiving youth exchange students.
We seek a couple of Rotarians to work with Rudy to become more educated about youth exchange over the next couple of years, eventually leading to a resumption of active youth exchanges in the Lebanon Club. Imagine the advantages your own child will experience from spending a safe, fully Rotarian-supervised high school year abroad.
A fifth area of youth service is being considered – Kid’s Running Program. Efforts to get this up and running have been on hold due to Covid-19.
Rudy Fedrizzi and Phil Rentz are taking the lead on this program.
Keene-Elm City Rotary built a fitness program for elementary schoolchildren that has grown to include all 27 elementary schools in Cheshire County.
The program is open to all 1st-5th graders.
Kids need to log 25 miles of exercise over the summer and have that exercise signed off by a teacher or physical education instructor at the beginning of the following school year in order to complete the 1.2 miles of the final race on the last Sunday of September, annually.
As part of the overall wellness program, 640 pair of sox and sneakers were given to second graders in the participating schools.
Rudy is seeking contacts within local school districts.
Phil is helping Rudy with these initial steps.
Further contacts will be made with specific deadlines and dates being set when Rudy and Phil believe this program can be implemented.
Only YOU can deliver on our Club’s promise to serve the youth of greater Lebanon! We hope that one of the programs will resonate with you, and you will reach out to become a member of the Youth Service Committee. Contact a member of the youth service committee to offer your participation in shaping our Club’s efforts to accomplish our service mission to youth in our communities.
Happy Thoughts and other Interesting Tidbits
Phil Rentz was asked about the Service Credit Union Sign that got wiped out in an accident. A driver came off the interstate, hit the fire hydrant, then hit the sign. At 4 pm the driver went to Jakes coffee shop to sober up before the cops came, but there wasn't enough coffee in the world to do this. The sign protected the car from smashing into the office manager’s office. Yikes!
Marilyn Bedell shared hare thanks to the Rotarians for helping with Ron’s recent healthcare adventure. It's nice to have him home.
Hank Clarke: Last weekend was the Ledyard Hockey tournament, though only players’ families and press were invited. It was a little spooky with only 48 people instead of 2,000 watching. Games for this coming weekend are canceled. Hank and Carole are getting tested weekly as part-time Dartmouth employees.
Marilyn Bedell connected with Monte Clinton’s wife, Pat; Monte was formerly director of Radiology at D-H. He’s been at Wheelock Terrace for 6 years with Parkinson’s and dementia. She had a lovely visit with Pat. She gave Marilyn Monte's Rotary vest. Marilyn found a new home for the vest.
Dave Crandall reminded the 100th Anniversary Committee that they will meet on Zoom on Monday. He had one happy dollar too...his son got engaged over the weekend!
Hank warned Ed that Hank could be absent next Thursday. Ed will be the leader of the pack next week.
With the ringing of our bell, President-elect Ernst Oidtmann called the meeting to order at 12:05
No guest today.
4-Way Test — Ernst Oidtmann suggested a 4-Way Test parody, but we decided to recite the traditional version.
No piano at Service Credit Union, so no singing today.
Ernst shared his Dad/Bad jokes:
When does a dad joke become a dad joke?
When it becomes a parent.
Why does a golfer take two pairs of socks to the golf course?
In case he gets a hole in one.
No speaker today, but we did have one important piece of Charities Business to review and to have a club vote to approve the appropriation of $1,890 for thirty jerseys displaying the Rotary International wheel for a new Hanover Youth Hockey 16U team organized and coached by Rotarian Dean Cashman?
Motion to approve the appropriation of $1,890 for the hockey jerseys was made by Bruce Pacht. The motions was seconded by Angela Nelson. The floor was then opened for discussion about the motion.
A question was raised about whether or not this donations fit our Charities guidelines. Should this donation come out of our club's marketing budget as one member believed the donation was more about marketing our club on the jerseys than being a charitable activity. Another questions was asked if parent(s) should pay for the jerseys.
Bruce Pacht and other members of the Charities Board shared that the Charities Trustees approved this as a Youth Service activity. We would be supporting a large number of kids from many Upper Valley towns. It was not seen as a marketing endeavor, though the kids and their parents may learn a little mor about Rotary.
Hockey Coach, Dean Cashman, shared that in addition to supporting the kids, he has been able to introduce these kids and their parent(s) to Rotary. He plans to use the Rotary 4-Way test as part of his coaching strategy. In addition, he was able to recruit over 30-40 students and parents to help us with Mascoma River Clean-up. Although the clean-up was postponed, he still believes the students and parents will show up in September to help us.
Although parent(s) have paid $1,000 for their child to participate in the program, this would be one less expense for the parent(s)
There was discussion about the Rotary logo being used on the jerseys. A student did the design, using Rotary brand logo. There was not enough space on the jersey to use the full Lebanon Rotary Logo. But every jersey will have a Rotary wheel.
Brand to be used
Our Club's Logo
Another member expressed his belief that getting involved with kids will provide more opportunities for us to tell their parents about Rotary.
The dollars for the Jersey are going to a hockey 501(c)3 so giving money for the jersey fits our guidelines.
A few more remarks by trustees shared that the Charities Board approved bringing this request to the club as it was viewed as a Youth Service activity.
Ernst then asked if it was time to call the question. No other comments were offered.
Vote on the motion was in the affirmative with one nay vote and no abstentions.
Dean thanked the club for supporting youth hockey.
Brew Fest
As was mentioned last week, Phil Rentz has a limited number of Brew Fest posters that can be posted "around town". If you know a place where you can hang one, let Phil know. You can arrange a time to pick them up from Phil at Service Credit Union on Mechanics Street. If you are posting a poster please use push pins and not staples.
Jim Damren again talked about the importance of sponsorships. He is asking every member to reach out to businesses to request sponsorships and/or ads. If you need forms, let us know. The form was sent by Marilyn Bedell for Jim previously. As of today we have 24 confirmed sponsors or ads with several pending.
Deadline for ads and sponsorships will be 1 August 2023, so we have less than a week to go.
Reminder....EventBrite ticket site is now up and working. Q code can be used to access the site.
Q-Code takes you to EventBrite Order Page
Poker Room
John Yacavone reported that the State has made the application process simpler for the Poker Room. We will have dates in April 2024.
Announcements and other upcoming events:
Mascoma River Clean-up Due to flooding and ongoing high water levels, River Clean-up moved to September 23rd. Stay tuned for details. Tim Guaraldi will co-lead the event with Ernst with the plan for Tim to chair the event in 2025.
I hope you received the invitation below to the August 9 open house at Lebanon Opera House. This promises to be an exciting event as we prepare to celebrate our centennial year and launch the next 100 years in a new and improved LOH. Please extend this invitation to the full team at Rotary Club of Lebanon!
The RSVP link and more information can be found by clicking here
All the best,
Maureen
Maureen Krauland I Development Relations Manager I Lebanon Opera House
Ahmad Haidari shared that his niece and her family are immigrating from Iran to Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. He will be helping her as she transitions to her new home country. Ahmad will miss a few meeting as he helps get her to Fredericton. Ahmad and Chris are celebrating their 32nd anniversary.
As mentioned above, Dean thanks us for supporting the donation for youth hockey. He will work hard to get volunteers for Mascoma River Clean-up...but Sad he won't be able to attend as he will be out of town on September 23rd.
Bruce Pacht finally had a day without rain for an all day motorcycle ride to Enosburg Falls. He had lunch at Kathy's Tavern...a burger and poutine. He saw a lot of flood damage on his trip. The ride included 6 miles of dirt road...well maintained dirt road.
John Yacavone shared news about all the road damage in his part of the world.
Tim and Anna Guaraldi spent a day on Newfound Lake. They thought it would be a day by themselves on the lake, but a family member found them...oh well. He also learned his name was drawn for one of 35 moose permits for this fall. He will be hunting in Pittsburg, NH. Guess what he won't be joining us at meeting in moose season.
Rich Wallace took his wife to Great Woods (Xfinity Center) for a Boy George and Culture Club Concert. Sounded like this made his wife happier than he was.
Ernst gave 2 happy dollars one for USA and Netherlands women's soccer tie.
Queen of Hearts Card Draw
No Card Draw this week.
Car Wash
Ron Bedell won the car wash.
CORRECTED
Members at the meeting on July 27: Marilyn Bedell, Ron Bedell, Dean Cashman, Jim Damren, Tim Guaraldi, Ahmad Haidari, Will Koppenheffer, Ron Michaud, Angela Nelson, Ernst Oidtmann, Bruce Pacht, Phil Rentz, Marlon Steiner, Rich Wallace, Steve Whitman, John Yacavone.
Projects and Fundraisers
Next Listen Dinner August 15, 2022, Volunteers needed.
See email sent last week with other dates when help is needed.
ONLINE SIGN UP HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.
Let Dean Cashman know if you can help and he can email Larry the names of members who will help at the dinner. Currently only one person has signed up to cook the meal.
Lebanon Senior Center
Contact the Senior Center for Dates and Time when Helper are needed.
Papa John helping at the Senior Center
Mascoma River Clean-Up — September 23, 2023 at 9 AM
Save the Date! September 23rd for our next Mascoma River Clean up!
Ernst Oidtmann with Tim Guaraldi as co-chair will lead the event.
We will do this in partnership with the Lebanon Conservation Commission and other interested community members.
Brew Fest 2023
Brew Fest on to
September 2, 2023
CHEERS!!
Our next fund raising priority.
Top Stitch Rotary Vests and Jackets
John Yacavone has arranged for members to order light and heavier weight jackets and vest for us to wear when doing service projects...for days when our tees shirts just aren't enough to keep us comfortable and warm.
If you click the link below, Top Stitch has created a special website for Lebanon Rotary Club members to order the following clothing items.
1. Men’s and Women’s light weight jackets
2. Men’s and Women’s fleece vests
3. Men’s and Women’s fleece jackets
All jackets and vests will have Rotary Logo and club name.
Just pick your item and follow the instructions for ordering. If you decide to pick up your item at Top Stitch located at 233 Mascoma Street Lebanon, NH 03766 there will be no charge for shipping, otherwise shipping will be charged. If you have any questions about your order please contact Cody at Top Stitch at 603-448-2931. Turn around time is 3.5 - 4 weeks. Once you place your order your order will be processed no waiting on other orders to be fulfilled.
Rotary Internationals Position Statement on Vaccination
Dear District Governors and Club Presidents,
We see the decision to vaccinate as a civic and humanitarian imperative. Rotary is not a political or religious organization, it is a service organization and this is the lens through which we are advising you of our position.
Global vaccination is the path to ending the pandemic and the emergence of new variants. Rotary endorses and strongly encourages vaccination for all individuals including our members who are currently able to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In areas where COVID-19 is surging, communities are facing extreme challenges, health systems are overwhelmed, and contentious rhetoric is dividing us. It is critical that the virus be contained so that the world may begin to heal. To that end, the purpose of this statement is to reinforce Rotary’s position.
Misinformation has become an “infodemic” that hinders the fight against COVID-19. In line with our Four-Way Test, Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation are committed to providing our members with science-based information.
Rotary International staff at One Rotary Center were required to be vaccinated by 10 October 2021, as a criterion for employment after that date. RI’s employee vaccination rate stands at over 99 percent.
Globally, Rotary is actively engaged in assuring equity in vaccine access to all people. Our efforts have included advocacy with the G-20, and a proof-of-concept program with GAVI/COVAX to leverage our frontline experience with polio eradication to facilitate vaccine delivery in several low- and middle-income countries where Rotarians are active. While we know many clubs are already deeply involved in COVID-19 prevention, we are working on additional strategies to multiply our collective efforts. GAVI/COVAX is a partnership including WHO and UNICEF focused on global access and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.
Those children for whom vaccines are not currently available are at significant risk. Until vaccines are available for all children, the vaccination of adults is the best way to protect children who cannot be vaccinated. Pediatric admissions for COVID-19 are rising precipitously in areas of low vaccination.
Rotary salutes health care workers everywhere as they continue to provide lifesaving services. Local recognition of these heroes by each of our clubs can help to encourage them to continue their important work. Rotary abhors any harassment and attacks on healthcare workers.
Rotary and Rotaract clubs are encouraged to
set good examples by being exemplary role models;
redouble their efforts to support COVID-19 treatment, prevention, and vaccination efforts.
Vaccines have proven to be one of the greatest advances of modern medicine. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccines save between 2 to 3 million children’s lives each year, and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimates the polio vaccine has saved more than 19 million children from paralysis. Vaccines are safe, effective and are responsible for eliminating or controlling many other vaccine-preventable diseases such as smallpox, measles, rubella, and Ebola. And now, there is the opportunity to end the COVID-19 pandemic through vaccines.
The eradication of polio remains a goal of the highest order for Rotary. We can apply the lessons we have learned in fighting polio to the efforts in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regards,
Shekhar Mehta John Germ
President, Rotary International Chair, The Rotary Foundation
CC: RI Board of Directors & Directors-elect, TRF Board of Trustees and incoming Trustees, District Governors-elect, Club Presidents-elect, Regional Leaders, COVID-19 Task Force, International PolioPlus Committee, Communications Committee
Rotary’s goal of ridding the world of polio is within reach, global health experts said during the 2021 World Polio Day Online Global Update on 24 October. The 30-minute program, “Delivering on our Promise of a Polio-Free World,” provided encouraging information about the progress and remaining challenges in the fight to end polio.
So far in 2021, only two cases of wild polio have been reported — the lowest circulation of the disease ever — with one infection each in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the two countries where polio remains endemic.
During a Q&A session, Dr. Hamid Jafari, director for the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region, attributed the low case count to several factors. He said these include mass polio vaccination campaigns resuming after the interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the natural immunity induced by the wild polio outbreaks of previous years, and the restrictions on travel and population movement that also were due to the pandemic.
“This is truly unprecedented that we are seeing this decline simultaneously in the two countries,” Jafari said.
He added that the low case count provides a window of opportunity for health workers, but cautioned that a resurgence of the poliovirus is possible since summer is the high polio transmission season. “So this is the time to really press hard in making use of the opportunity that presents itself now,” he told Q&A host Jeffrey Kluger, editor at large for Time magazine.
Jafari also addressed the challenges of political change and security concerns in Afghanistan and explained that the polio program there is used to adapting operationally during uncertainty. “Currently we do see opportunities coming up as well, so that we may have access to all parts of Afghanistan for implementing mass vaccination campaigns,” he said.
According to the WHO and UNICEF, nationwide house-to-house polio vaccinations will resume in Afghanistan in early November, providing access to children in areas where campaigns had been banned for the last three years.
“You know with the evolving situation in Afghanistan, it is of course very, very important that we partners maintain our neutrality and impartiality of the polio eradication program,” Jafari added. “As always, we will continue to work with all parties.”
Mohammad Ishaq Niazmand, chair of Rotary’s Afghanistan PolioPlus Committee, echoed Jafari’s sentiments in a video address with his counterpart for Pakistan, Aziz Memon.
Niazmand said of Afghanistan, “Rotary and our partners are working with all stakeholders to ensure that polio eradication remains a top priority, even in the midst of change. Work is underway to ensure that children have access to lifesaving polio [vaccines] and other childhood vaccines.”
Memon, a Rotary Foundation trustee and chair of the Pakistan PolioPlus Committee, said Rotary continues to build trust with government, community, and religious leaders. “By bringing broader health services to children and families alongside polio vaccinations, we’re ensuring better health care and greater vaccine acceptance,” he said.
Strategies for the future
This year, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) announced a new five-year strategy for 2022-26 to end all polioviruses, including tackling the persistent transmission of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus. Rotary and our GPEI partners identified the remaining obstacles to polio eradication and developed approaches to reaching the goal. The plan aims to achieve and sustain a polio-free world through a focus on implementation and accountability while using innovative methods and tools.
This is truly unprecedented that we are seeing this decline simultaneously in the two countries.
Dr. Hamid Jafari
Director for WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region
Rotary in the news
For World Polio Day, media outlets around the world published more than 900 news stories highlighting Rotary members and our work to end polio. That coverage included TVC News in Nigeria, the Times of Malta, ABS-CBN News in the Philippines, and Saltwire in Canada.
Voice of America published two stories highlighting the progress Rotary and our partners have made against polio. One story, featuring Pakistan PolioPlus Committee Chair Aziz Memon, showcased his country’s efforts to eradicate polio and noted its low case counts. The other story, which quoted Rotary International PolioPlus Director Carol Pandak, reported on the resumption of polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan.
India’s Statesman published an opinion piece by India PolioPlus Committee Chair Deepak Kapur, in which he focused on what we’ve learned from COVID-19 about the importance of continued immunization and vigilance in maintaining India’s polio-free status.
Gary Hirsch, a member of the Rotary Club of Tucson, Arizona, USA, and co-chair of the Ride to End Polio fundraiser, spoke on a local radio program about Rotary’s polio eradication efforts and how, over the past 12 years, Rotary members’ participation in the El Tour de Tucson cycling event has — with the help of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2-to-1 match — raised nearly $54 million.
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Rotary International Convention in Houston Texas 2022
RI Convention June 4-8, 2022 in Houston TX
Ron again announce that the Rotary International Convention will be in Houston. Read more by clicking here Registration fee until 15 December will be $475.
We are now meeting every Thursday.
The First and Third Thursday at 12 Noon via Zoom
&
The Second and Forth Thursday at Noon in the Dwinell Room at Harvest Hill or at the Woodlands on the Campus of Alice Peck Day Hospital.
For in person meetings we ask that you only come if you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19
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