More than 20,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year in Sri Lanka, and many of them prove fatal. The Rotary Club of Colombo, Sri Lanka, set out 10 years ago to save some of those lives by establishing the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Centre.
In partnership with the National Cancer Control Programme and the Ministry of Health, the center in Colombo has screened more than 35,000 patients, mostly low-income, and detected more than 7,500 cases of abnormalities that required further investigation. The Rotary Club of Birmingham, Alabama, USA, donated a mammography and ultrasound...
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Rotary is releasing $40.3 million in grants to support polio immunization activities in 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan, three countries where the disease has never been stopped.
The funds will help build on gains Rotary and its partners have been making in the fight to eradicate polio. Nigeria hasn’t seen a polio case since 24 July and the World Health Organization could remove it from the list of polio-endemic countries as soon as September if no cases are reported. Nigeria would have to go another two years without a case to be certified polio-free.
But the...
Before the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Russian was the predominant second language offered in Polish schools, leaving tens of thousands of Polish emigrants without the English skills they needed.
That has changed over the last 25 years. English proficiency drastically improved after the government reformed its education system in 1991. The country overhauled its teaching curriculum and materials and introduced English as the primary foreign language. As of 2013, Poland ranks 8th in the world in English proficiency.
However, one segment of the population isn’t reaping...
RI President-elect K.R. Ravindran introduced a member benefits program at the 9 June closing session of the 2015 Rotary International Convention, saying that many more hands are needed to continue Rotary’s work around the world.
The program, Rotary Global Rewards, aims to boost membership and enhance member satisfaction. It will debut on 1 July.
“This innovative new program will allow Rotary members to connect with hundreds of businesses and service providers from around the world -- and that number is growing,” said Ravindran. “These establishments will offer Rotarians discounts and...
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The Rotary Club of Cary-Grove held it's annual installation picnic at Lake Julian. A special thank you to both Dave and Andi Miller for again hosting this year's event. Dave Miller was the out-going president having served in that position the past year. In-coming offices for the 2015-2016 year are Steve Cherveny (President), Jack Giel (President-Elect), Sue Maifield (Secretary) and Bob Blumberg (Treasurer).
The weather was perfect and the mosquitoes managed to stay away from the gathering of guests who were present for the celebration. What a great venue and wonderful food prepared and served by Bret Coleman,"Coleman's in the Park".
In addition to Rotarian spouses and their families at the Installation picnic, additional guests included Assistant District Governor, Jim Wales and his family;Cary-Grove ChamberExecutive Director, Brad Ball and his family; some of our scholarship recipients and their families, past recipients of the Jack Renskers Community Hope Award and this year's recipient, Chaille Gleason.
A warm-felt thank you to Dave for his year of service to the club, and congratulations to Steve and his new slate of officers for the coming year.
In addition to some of our Rotarian spouses and their families at our Installation picnic, additional guests included Assistant District Governor, Jim Wales and his family; Cary-Grove Chamber Executive Director, Brad Ball and his family; some of our scholarship recipients and their families, past recipients of the Jack Renskers Community Hope Award and this year's recipient, Chaille Gleason.
This evenings winner of the 50/50 Raffle was Debbie Wagner who was gracious enough to donate her winnings back to the Charitable Fund. Thank you, Debbie.
The Rotary Club of Cary-Grove was please to honor this year's 2015 recipient of the Jack Renskers Community Hope award. Chaille Gleason was recognized for her giving of her time and organizing Elena's Enchanted Garden.
Elena is a young girl who is very limited to being able to be out-of-doors. While many have donated their time to work on the project, Chaille initiated everything and continues to be of support to the family. Many have cleaned the back yard, planted, mulched a beautiful area that Elena can see through a window. Lights were strung on the swing set so she could swing at night when allergens and dust are minimal. The Enchanted Garden is just one of the projects to which she contributes her talents. Thank you Chaille for "Being a Gift to the World."
At the monthly board meeting, the officers agreed to participate in this year's National Night Out event. The event will be held on August 4th. Community Service Chairman, Pat Finlon announced today that he will be asking for volunteer signups in the next couple of days. Once the volunteer needs are known, you will also be able to sign up through clubrunner by linking onto the event. More information about this event is available on the Village's website.
Additionally, you may contact Bill Pickett - Citizen Police Academy Alumni at philmont74Wyahoo.com or Sarah Barham, Police Officer - Cary Police Department at 847-6392341.
At the board meeting on Tuesday, the officers agreed to a $100 sponsorship for this year's Cary Crime Stoppers Golf Outing. Community Service Chairman Pat Finlon stated that volunteers might be needed for the day of the event, which will be held on Friday, August 14 at Chalet Hills Golf Club. More details about the volunteer needs will be available in the next couple of weeks. Please let Jim Kelly know if you are available to help out.
An elderly man was leaving a convenience store with his espresso coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching a nearby cemetery. A black hearse was followed by a second black hearse about 50 feet behind the first one. Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash. Behind him, a short distance back, were about 200 men walking in single file.
The elderly man couldn't stand the curiosity. He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said: "I am so sorry for your loss, and this may be a bad time to disturb you, but I've never seen a funeral like this. Whose funeral is it?" "My wife's." ''What happened to her?" "She yelled at me and my dog attacked and killed her." He inquired further, "But who is in the second hearse?" My mother-in-law. She came to help my wife and the dog turned on her and killed her also.
A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men. Finally, the elderly man then asked, "Can I borrow the dog?"
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
