Rotary-The History of Polio; October 24 to 30th, 2016
Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson
Greeter this week: Gord Lewis
Welcome fellow Rotarians and guests to our E-Club weekly meeting.
Welcome fellow Rotarians and guests to our E-Club weekly meeting.
I chose the photo of myself in the "PROUD MEMBER" frame because I am proud to be part of the Rotary family. One of the many things that Rotary members can be proud of is the on-going project to eliminate polio from the world.
October 24th is WORLD POLIO DAY. This is the assigned birth date of Dr. Jonas Salk (the discoverer of the polio vaccine which was released for general use in 1955). There is no cure for polio, only vaccines to prevent it.
October 24th is WORLD POLIO DAY. This is the assigned birth date of Dr. Jonas Salk (the discoverer of the polio vaccine which was released for general use in 1955). There is no cure for polio, only vaccines to prevent it.
Some interesting facts about Rotary's fight to eliminate this disease:
- Rotary started the Polio Plus campaign in 1985 and partnered with WHO, US Center for Disease Control and UNICEF to work for polio prevention worldwide.
- Rotary has raised over $1.5 billion and with its partners have immunized over 2.5 billion children in 122 countries.
- In 1988 over 350,000 new cases were reported worldwide and in 2015 that has been reduced to only 75.
- It requires only 60 cents U.S. to immunize 1 child
- Only 3 endemic countries remain - Afghanistan, Pakistan & Nigeria
- Rotary not only contributes money but organizes and assists in immunization campaigns
- Rotary has lead the campaign to motivate NGO's like Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and governments from over 200 countries to raise over $7.2 Billion
- Canada has committed $250 million for polio eradication from 2013 to 2018
- Currently your donation to the Polio Plus program will be matched 2 to 1 by the Gates Foundation and the Government of Canada - so your $1 becomes $5
- Your donation is eligible for Paul Harris recognition
What will you do to help celebrate World Polio Day? We are 99.9% of the way to complete this project _ LET'S FINISH THE JOB
If you need assistance in how to donate to this fund please contact me at any time, at gelbal@shaw.ca
Thank you and enjoy the rest of the meeting but remember Polio Plus needs your help.
Inspirational Moment
Canadiana
Submitted by Jim Ferguson
Proceeds from this winter wheat harvest in Killarney, Manitoba go towards helping those in need, in an attempt to help end hunger.
Comments from our Guests and Members
Members and guest attending our weekly meetings are very important to us. Based on your comments we are able to produce many more educational, inspiring and entertaining weekly meetings.
Following are some of the comments we have received. Would you send us your comments please?
Enjoyed Peter Denooy's article re the Edmonton Rotary Club's wheelchair project to the Dominican Republic; Inspirational Moment of Eagle Energy for the Navajo Nation was fantastic; Little Humor of Senior Texting Codes was "classic!"; and the Rotary Jukebox of Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman singing "Time to Say Goodbye" was breathtaking. Thank You!
Andy Adams, RC of Campbell River, D-5020
"Toilet Humor is Serious Business"
It was a different talk than I had expected which was a good thing.
Craig Fowler, RC of Barrie, D-7010
Ernesto, hits the nail on the head by using the skills and talent within a community for successful economic development. Build the support from within and not imposing outside views to compete with the community skills.
Phyllip Pressey, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370
Given that today was the "Because I am a Girl" international focus day, the TED talk on the importance of Female Super Heroes was particularly profound. Well done!
Faith Wood, Kalamalka Rotary, D-5060
Announcements
Submitted by Gord Lewis
What have or will you do this year to help in the fight to eliminate Polio from the world and celebrate World Polio Day?
Join "The Talk" on-line on October 24th with RI President John Germ - hosted by the CDC in Atlanta-and go to endpolio.org at 18:00 EDT
Meet Kevin!
During our October Fellowship Assembly members had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Ku, our E-Club co-hosted Exchange Student from Taiwan. Kevin came on line during a very well attended Fellowship Assembly with as feature speaker District Governor Laura Morie.
Kevin is scheduled to do his presentation during the weekly meeting of our co-sponsoring Rotary Club Edmonton Whyte Avenue. Coincidently at the same time we have our next Fellowship Assembly. So mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 pm MST and meet Kevin.
Follow Kevin's blog HERE
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In order for our club to continue with its much needed projects helping others, your contributions are critical.
You may use either, the Paypal Button on the side bar, donation button on the attendance form, or by sending a cheque to:
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A Little Humor
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky and Anre McIntosh
"Remember When?"
New Members Corner
Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras
Rotary Jukebox
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Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson
"Let's be heroes in the fight against Polio"
Speaker Program
Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras
Food for Thought
Submitted by Elly Contreras
Rotary Jukebox
For a small donation, your favorite musician will be featured on one of our next e-meetings for everyone to enjoy.
Every week we'll have a draw and the lucky person will see their song featured!
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR REQUEST
Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson
"Let's be heroes in the fight against Polio"
Speaker Program
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If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Chair Jim Ferguson at
fpsinc@yahoo.com
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