Rotary President K.R. Ravindran has named six Rotary Global Women of Action for 2015. The honorees were chosen for their dedication and service, which has improved the lives of thousands around the world.
“Every day at Rotary I see firsthand how our members work to change lives and make a significant impact,” said Ravindran. “Rotary’s Global Women of Action embody Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self.”
The women will be honored at Rotary Day at the United Nations in New York City on 7 November. They will address attendees and lead discussions on various topics related to their work.
The six...
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When Mariana Day moved in 1989 to the small beach town of Chacala, in Nayarit, Mexico, she noticed that the surrounding rural areas struggled to maintain schools. And most children weren’t able to go beyond an eighth-grade education. Day, who is a member of the Rotary Club of Bahía de Jaltemba-La Peñita, in Nayarit, had started a local scholarship program before she joined Rotary. Called Changing Lives, the program provided students with high school tuition, uniforms, school supplies, and transportation.
In addition, Rotary clubs from the United States and Mexico have been investing in the...
From the September 2015 issue of The Rotarian
Eradicating polio is a complex job. Since 1988, we’ve collaborated with the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and UNICEF to tackle the disease through our Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Here’s how our roles break down.
The Strategist: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinates the management and administration of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and provides technical and operational support to ministries of health in countries around the world. WHO is responsible for monitoring...
Today marks one year since Nigeria last reported a polio case caused by wild poliovirus, putting the country on the brink of eradicating the paralyzing disease.
The last case was reported on 24 July 2014 in the northern state of Kano. If no cases are reported in the coming weeks, the World Health Organization is expected to remove Nigeria from the list of countries where polio is endemic, leaving just two: Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Nigeria is the last polio-endemic country in Africa. The continent is poised to reach its own first full year without any illness from the virus on 11 August.
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Sandi had her opportunity to draw from last week. She did not draw the black tee. Today's side-bets winner was Dave Miller, he followed Sandi's lead and did not draw the black tee.
The last Thursday of the month social event will be held on October 29th at 6:00 PM. We will be meeting at the Village Squire located at 4818 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. We will be ordering off the menu, and they will provide us with separate checks. Please contact either Sue Mayfield or Steve Cherveny.
At the movie theater, a young man returning to his seat taps the arm of a woman in the last seat in the row. “Excuse me,” he says, “but did I step on your toe on the way out?” “As a matter of fact, you did,” says the woman, expecting an apology. “Oh good,” says the man, “then this is my row.”
District Governor, Rodney Adams, visited with Board members of the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove on Wednesday evening at the Onion Pub located at 22221 N Pepper Road, Lake Barrington. The members that were present participated in a discussion of the strengths and challenges of the club as well as what they would like to accomplish over the next year. On Thursday morning, he met with the entire membership and had the pleasure of installing new member, Erin Hauck.
In addition to installing the club's newest member, he discussed the progress that Rotarians world-wide are making toward the eradication of polio. This effort began as a pilot project in the Philippines back in 1979. Since 1985, the eradication of polio has been Rotary's flagship project. At that time, polio paralyzed more than 350,000 children per year in 125 countries, more than 1,000 per day. Since then, the number of polio cases has been reduced by 99.9%, with less than 50 cases being reported in the two remaining countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Governor Adams encouraged all present to participate in an update report highlighting the progress against polio that will take place on Friday, October 23rd. That event will be streamed live at 6:30 PM EDT. In addition to Rotarians, he expressed gratitude to the partnering organizations that are helping to make this possible; the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Rotary Club of Cary-Grove welcomed its newest member at its weekly meeting today. Erin Hauck was sponsored by Patrick Finlon and had the honor of being installed by Rotary District 6440 Governor, Rodney Adams. She was congratulated and welcomed by fellow Rotarians, and we are all looking forward to having the opportunity to work with her in Rotary. Congratulations, Erin!
Formerly known as ABC's of Rotary, Fall Seminar, the One Rotary Summit is being held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Harper College from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You may obtain information and register by going to the District 6440 web site at www.rotary6440.org. All Rotarians are invited.
The Rotary Club of Cary-Grove will be conducting a Winter Farmer's Market beginning Sunday, October 4th. 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.
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.
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.
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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