Blighted schools in the mountain city of Peja in western Kosovo are a reminder of the ethnic strife and war that ravaged this area in the 1990s.
To restore ruined sanitation facilities in some of those schools, local Rotary members recently partnered with their counterparts from Colorado, USA. Though residents have been slowly rebuilding the city's infrastructure after years of neglect under earlier governments, most resources are going to improve roads, rebuild homes, and create new businesses. Little money remains to restore the schools.
As a result, students have fallen ill, stayed home...
Rotary International released an additional $34.8 million in grants to support polio immunization activities in 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan, the three countries where the disease has never been stopped.
The funds, whose release was announced 20 January, will be used by the World Health Organization and UNICEF for polio immunization and surveillance activities in the 10 countries, as well as to provide technical assistance in several other countries in Africa.
The grants include $8.1 million for Nigeria to support its final push to eradicate the disease. Nigeria...
Dr. Geetha Jayaram has dedicated her life to helping people in her native India and the United States overcome the torment of severe depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and other mental illnesses.
Jayaram is a psychiatrist and associate professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. Her work expanding access to mental health services is much needed. Depression affects at least 350 million people and is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
"In India, there is no mental...
To eradicate polio in India, Rotary members displayed impressive coordination and commitment. So it should come as no surprise that Rotary members in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, were able to mobilize more than 40,000 people to create the world's largest human national flag. The tribute to the polio eradication effort qualified as a Guinness World Records-breaking achievement.
"What impressed me most was that all of Rotary was represented: Rotaractors, Interactors, and Rotarians," says RI President Gary C.K. Huang, who participated in the event along with his wife, Corinna, and other Rotary senior...
RI General Secretary John Hewko met with NTV Kenya for a wide-ranging interview about what makes Rotary unique and why it's one of the world's most respected service organizations.
"Rotary in many ways is a great example of how countries could operate," Hewko said. "We are overtly nonpolitical, nonreligious. There's a culture within Rotary of everybody being equal. And when you join Rotary, you buy into the philosophy of peace and understanding."
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Today's guest was Phil Stanko, guest of Ted Wagner, James Olvera (Rotary Club of Carpentersville) and Rotary Interact students Michael Saxon, Tara Cornwell and Melanie Perkins. We also had a very special visit from our past exchange student Germana Dalberto. She visited via "Skype".
I wasn't paying attention during the drawing of the raffle ticket so I don't know who won. I don't even know if the winner drew the black tee. Oh well, I'll throw in an extra buck next week as a fine for my inattentiveness.
Today's special guest was 2005 - 2006 Youth Exchange Student Germana Dalberto. Germana joined us via "Skype" from Jerusalem where she is working on her PH.D.. Her curriculum is focused on Palestine. Germana spoke to the club briefly on an idea she has for a new joint International project. As next year's Rotary focus is on Literacy, Germana is suggesting a joint venture with her Father's Rotary club in Rio Grande du Sol. It is suggested that this be a "hands-on" project with 5-10 members traveling to Brazil to assist in the construction of a library. Currently, there isn't a library available for adults in their area and Germana and the Rotarians there would like to do something about that. Steve & Germana will provide more details as they become available, but for now if you are thinking this sounds interesting, update you inoculations and brush up on your Portuguese.
Michael, Tara and Melanie visited the club to this morning and gave a report on some of the activities they are currently pursuing:
Three Oaks Assisted Living Valentines Cards
Book Drive - books can be dropped off in the main office until February 18th. Any topic is acceptable. Good condition.
Shoe Drive for Africa - Collecting shoes which will be sent to needy individuals in Africa. Donations will be collected in the main office until March 1st.
Pads dinner on March 21st
Food Pantry Garden - late April time frame. Details to follow
Thanks to all the Interact students for the update and their involvement in the the community.
On Monday, February 9, a New Member Orientation was hosted at the home of Ted and Debbie Wagner. The program covered a short History of our Club, Rotary's Guiding Principles, Club Organization, Long-Term Plan, Accomplishments, Polio Partnership, Foundation, Public Relations and Member Involvement. In attendance was Assistant Governor, Jim Wales, who asked if he could use a copy of our format for use at the District level. All in attendance enjoyed a wonderful buffet of Mexican cuisine and an evening of conversation and Fellowship. Thanks again to the Wagners for opening their home and providing refreshments.
This year's raffle fundraiser will be held on March 11, 2015 at Galati's Hideaway located at 800 Feinberg Ct. In addition to the main event, the club will also be conducting side raffles. Club members are asked to consider putting together a basket for this purpose. If you are willing to provide a basket, please let Dave or Sue know. In addition, each member is asked to provide a six-pack of crafted beer and a bottle of wine that can be used in the "Wine/Beer" raffle.
The Rotary Club of Cary-Grove will be conducting a Winter Farmer's Market beginning Sunday, October 9th. The event will be held in-doors at the Algonquin Township offices located at 3702 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake Illinois. The market will be located in building #6 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. A flyer for this event and list of participating vendors can be downloaded from the "Download" section of this website.
The Rotary Club of Cary-Grove’s membership is a diverse group of individuals that work together to improve the communities of Cary and Fox River Grove. If you are interested in learning more, or in getting involved, come as our guest to one of our morning meetings. We meet on Thursdays beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Cary Park District located at 255 Briargate Road, Cary Illinois. Visitors are always welcome.
The Rotary Club of Carpentersville will be holding a Jazz Consortium on Sunday, April 19 between the hours of 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. All proceeds from this event will benefit the charities that their club supports. To learn more, visittheir website, or order tickets at tickets.elgin.edu.
As Rotarians, we end each of our weekly meetings by reciting The Four-Way Test. Building on the principles outlined in that document, we should also pay attention to the phrases outlined in the Rotary Code of Conduct:
As a Rotarian, I will
Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors and activities
Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary
Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others
Be fair in all dealings with others and threat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings
Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society
Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the qualify of life in my community
Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavor or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians
Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship
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