Rotary E-Club
Bulletin

Volume 2 | Issue 10

  
Welcome to another issue of our bulletin! Find out who our upcoming speakers are, what we covered during the last Zoom meeting, and learn more about our Members of the Month.
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
 
Rotary International's theme for December is Disease Prevention and Treatment, one of its six Areas of Focus, highlighting efforts like polio eradication, clean water, and health education, though many clubs also focus on "Family Month" traditions and holiday service projects. Clubs use this month to organize health initiatives, raise awareness about diseases (malaria, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, etc.), support vaccination, and provide medical care, all while tying into their global mission to create healthier communities. 
Key Aspects of December's Theme:
  • Polio Eradication: Rotary's flagship initiative, working to end polio worldwide.
  • Health Initiatives: Projects in malaria prevention, maternal health, sanitation (WASH), and mental health.
  • Health Education: Seminars and community outreach on preventative care. 
Dual Focus:
  • Official Theme: Disease Prevention and Treatment.
  • Traditional Focus: Many districts still call December "Family Month," hosting holiday events and emphasizing family well-being alongside health efforts. 
Club Activities:
  • Organizing blood drives or health camps.
  • Supporting local food banks and toy drives for the holidays.
  • Promoting The Rotary Foundation and its global health impact. 
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Note: We now have a New Donation Button on our Club Webpage:
"Food Banks".
The funds donated will benefit "local" food banks in D6950.
Polio News
 2025 Wild Polio Case Total  39 - Afghanistan 9 - Pakistan 30
        2024 Wild Polio Cases Total 99 - Afghanistan 25 - Pakistan 74
             
        2025 Total Polio Cases (39 Wild + 190 Variant) = 229
2024 Total Polio Cases (99 Wild + 466 Variant) = 565      2023 Total Polio Cases  (12 Wild + 524 Variant) = 536
                                   2022 Total Polio Cases (30 Wild + 914 Variant) = 944 
 
Pakistan No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. 
Afghanistan No new Wild Polio cases reported this week.  
 
  2025 Circulating Variant Polio Case Total - 190    Algeria 1, Angola 17, Benin 3, Burkina Faso 1, Cameroon 1, Central African Republic 1, Chad 25,  Djibouti 1, Democratic Republic of Congo 3, Ethiopia  40, Guinea 2, Lao PDR 1, Niger 3, Nigeria 52, Papua New Guinea - 5, Somalia 1, Sudan 2, Yemen 29
 
1.6 million Lives saved thanks to the Polio Vaccines 
                     Together, We End Polio!
 
 
December ZOOM Meeting
Our December Meeting focus was the Club's Annual Meeting. 
Members were nominated for Executive positions, along with Board of Directors Positions, for the Rotary Year 2026/27.
 
The following Club Members were nominated as follows:
 
Executives: 
 
President: Paul Grogan
Vice President: Melona Sossah
Secretary: Alicia Bostdorff
Treasurer: (Open)
 
 
Board Members:
 
Andrew Burnstine 
Vince Cautero
 
 
We also have Several Club Committees with the following Chairpersons:
 
Education:
 
Melona Sossah (Melona.rotary@gmail.com)
 
 
Foundation: 
 
Jennifer Bucurel  (jenniferbucurel@yahoo.com)
 
 
Human Trafficking:
 
Alicia Bostdorff (AliciaA.rotary@gmail.com)
 
 
Membership:
 
Debra Connelly (debkcon@gmail.com)
 
 
Peace Building:
 
Roseanne Stocker (Rstocker@outlook.com)
 
 
Polio Plus:
 
Dick Schultz (RASpolio@protonmail.net)
 
 
PRPI:
 
Andrew Burnstine (drfashion@gmail.com)
 
 
Vocational Service: 
 
TBD
 
 
Youth Service:
 
Susanne Nielsen (Susannen2@verizon.net)
 
 
Thank You to all who have stepped up to such important Club positions!
 
If you are interested in becoming a part of any of these vibrant committees, Please contact the Committee Chairs!
 
 
 
 
December Birthdays
 
  Roseanne Stocker    December 5th
 
  Alicia Bostdorff     December 6th
 
  Richard Wingate     December 30th
 
 

 
 
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