- Since January 1, 2015, an international team of Amateur Radio Operators have been active on the amateur radio bands, with the call-signs “OU0POLIO” in Denmark, and “DL0POLIO” in Germany. The call-signs were created to bring awareness that Poliomyelitis (POLIO) is not yet eradicated in the world. Rotarians will not stop immunization programs until Polio is 100% eradicated. It is anticipated that the eradication will be completed by 2020.
- In individual radio contacts and conversations, our radio operators inform on the work of Rotary in general, and with a focus on End Polio Now.
- Our Radio Operators, when talking to other Radio Operators, provide information on the work Rotarians are doing, to END POLIO NOW. https://www.endpolio.org/
- Danish Rotary District 1450 & Germany Rotary District 1842 - the Rotary Club Altoetting-Burghausen, in cooperation with “The International Fellowship for Rotarians of Amateur Radio, (R.O.A.R.)”. http://www.ifroar.org/ continue to promote Rotary's Service Above Self.
R.O.A.R Team leaders:
- For OU0POLIO
- Mr. Frank M. Garbelmann, PHF
- Rotary E-Club London Centenary
- PP Aarhus International Rotary Club 2014 -15 District 1450
- For DL0POLIO
- Mr. Horst Hoferichter, DG2FAJ