DG Monthly Message

 
April 2017 | Maternal & Child Health
 
Hello Fellow Rotarians and the family of Rotary:
 
We’re nearing down to the end of the Rotary Year. 9 Months down – 3 to go. For most club leaders this I when you evaluate your club and reflect to see if all your goals have been met. Remember the deadlines for the District Governor’s awards are due April 15.
 
So how was the exciting month of March? I know many clubs did projects and programs on Water and Sanitation; 30 years of Women in Rotary; World Rotaract Week; and the International Week of Service. Let’s share these wonderful events on the Social Media Platforms that others can get inspired.
 
I want to recognize the Club of the Month Winners for February – the Rotary Clubs of May Pen, Memorial de Gonaives, and South East Nassau. Good Job!
 
Now April is Maternal and Child Health Month. A very important area of focus.
 
Rotary makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger. We’re providing education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics. Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed, and how to protect themselves and their children from disease.
 
Let’s build on this and create more access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future. An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented.
 
Hopefully you’ve all registered for the District Cruise Conference May 15-19. We’re almost sold out, so if you’re still planning to make it NOW is the time to make the booking.
 
My friends, I love Rotary – and what it stands for. Continue to love your Rotary journey. All the best.
 
Haresh L. Ramchandani
District Governor
2016 - 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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