Blayney Rotonotes May 5th 2021 (May 03, 2021)

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Explore Rotary’s role in the 2,000-year history of vaccination

From 430 B.C. to the present day, people’s growing understanding of vaccination has changed the world. Today, vaccines protect against diseases such as diphtheria, cholera, tuberculosis, measles, polio, and more. Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980. And in 1985, Rotary members who were inspired to add a second disease to the list of those eradicated launched the PolioPlus program to stop the spread of polio through strategic global immunization efforts. Thanks to the commitment of Rotary and our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, wild poliovirus cases worldwide have been reduced by 99.9% since 1988, with only two countries still reporting cases — Afghanistan and Pakistan. This year, Rotary clubs and districts are leveraging their experience fighting polio and mobilizing volunteers to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts, while continuing to ensure that children around the world are vaccinated against polio

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Rotary Opens Opportunities
Registration is open! Don’t miss your chance to connect with Rotary members at the 2021 Virtual Convention: Rotary Opens Opportunities which will take place from 12 through 16 June 2021.
Enjoy a special rate of $49 through 7 May 2021. After that, the registration fee is $65.
You can also join us early at a preconvention, 10-11 June, for Intercountry Committees, Rotaract, and Rotary Youth Exchange officers. Each preconvention will cost an additional $20.
The 2021 Virtual Rotary Convention and preconventions are open to all Rotary members and participants and include access to the virtual House of Friendship.
Don’t forget to visit the convention event page on Facebook to connect with others and stay up-to-date on event news and program highlights! Register today and save!

CLUB DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR - Young on 15th May

This event used to be known as the District Assembly. As well as being important for all incoming Board members, it is recommended for all Rotarians.

See Mike , Ian, or John for info on how to register and for transport coordination. Morning tea and lunch are provided.

Club Administration

Stuff

If you have not updated your WWCC information lately please do so ASAP.

And if your club dues for this half year are still outstanding you need to fix this before the end of the year otherwise you become a non-financial member, which has insurance implications.

Rotary Dates to Remember

District Assembly - 15th May in Young

District Changeover - 26th June in Young

Blayney Club Changeover - Sat 3rd July for lunch at Athol Gardens

District Conference for 2022 will be in Temora.

Service Director Geoff Bottom

Two volunteer sheets will be circulated at the meeting.

- Rotary Markets on 16th May at CentrePoint; outside if the weather is fine, inside if it is cold and wet. There will be two shifts on the BBQ.

- Community Outreach Event on 18th May at Blayney Community Centre. 3pm to 7pm .

We will be cooking and serving ( not selling) a BBQ . Many groups will be there to advise what support is available for Farmers, Farm Workers, and the General Community

Club Secretary - Jane Whitten has been winged and will not be with us tonight.

DUTIES FOR NEXT DINNER MEETING 19TH May

Set Up - Bruce & Bill

Welcomer - Jill Soo Guest Speaker will be Tony McPaul from Regis.

Vote of Thanks - Mike Whitten 3 Minutes - Allan Ewin

Sergeant - Andrew Russ

Table Service - David S, David K, & John P

Pack Up - Bruce & John

Exexcutive and Directors

President - Suellen Cook Secretary/Admin - Jane Whitten

Treasurer - Graeme May Youth - Mike Whitten

Markets - The Board Public Image - John Power

Service - Geoff Bottom Foundation - Ian Tooke

Membership - Andrew Russ