Greeter this week: David Werrett
World Polio Day and PolioPlus
As all Rotarians know since 1985 Rotary has been very closely associated with the work to eradicate polio. Although there are only three countries left where polio is endemic we have recently been made aware of an outbreak in Papua New Guinea. Al Jazeera, a news organisation, reported on its website that "Papua New Guinea (PNG) is gearing up for a nationwide vaccination campaign to protect citizens against polio 18 years after the disease was eradicated from the country".
Nine cases were found in remote parts of the country where polio vaccine coverage is low. Sanitation, hygiene and clean water are serious challenges in the region, which adds to the difficulty of controlling the highly infectious virus. More recently an infected child was diagnosed in the capital Port Moresby.
Vaccination has begun and the Papua New Guinea Post Courier reports "The polio vaccination campaign in Papua New Guinea is organized by the National Department of Health (NDOH) and the Provincial Health Authorities, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Rotary International and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The GPEI is spearheaded by national governments, WHO, Rotary International, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and UNICEF".
October 24 is World Polio Day so this outbreak serves as a reminder that Rotary's work is not done yet so consider making a donation to PolioPlus this October and remember, for every dollar you contribute for polio eradication the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gives two more.
World Polio Day and PolioPlus
As all Rotarians know since 1985 Rotary has been very closely associated with the work to eradicate polio. Although there are only three countries left where polio is endemic we have recently been made aware of an outbreak in Papua New Guinea. Al Jazeera, a news organisation, reported on its website that "Papua New Guinea (PNG) is gearing up for a nationwide vaccination campaign to protect citizens against polio 18 years after the disease was eradicated from the country".
Nine cases were found in remote parts of the country where polio vaccine coverage is low. Sanitation, hygiene and clean water are serious challenges in the region, which adds to the difficulty of controlling the highly infectious virus. More recently an infected child was diagnosed in the capital Port Moresby.
Vaccination has begun and the Papua New Guinea Post Courier reports "The polio vaccination campaign in Papua New Guinea is organized by the National Department of Health (NDOH) and the Provincial Health Authorities, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Rotary International and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The GPEI is spearheaded by national governments, WHO, Rotary International, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and UNICEF".
October 24 is World Polio Day so this outbreak serves as a reminder that Rotary's work is not done yet so consider making a donation to PolioPlus this October and remember, for every dollar you contribute for polio eradication the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gives two more.
Click HERE to donate.
Inspirational Moment
Canadiana
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield
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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?
It is an interesting concept, about having home care rather than spending time in hospitals. That should be the way of the future.
Judy Brown, RC of Edmonton Riverview, D-5370
After spending 10 days with my sister-in-law, I saw the benefit of home care when every day she received the service of a home care professional. And it happened while she was our hostess. She could not have done the service herself and would have had to be in the hospital.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370
Always enjoy hearing about Rotary Exchange students lives in a new country and I look forward to reading more about (member) Jeff MacFarlane's daughter's experiences during her year in Italy.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370
I think that in many cases, with proper care, people recover better when treated at home.
Jim Williams, RC of Barrie, Ontario, D-7010
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Announcements
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Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!
Do you have a Rotary story that you'd like to share with the Rotary World?
Please feel free to forward an approx. 150 - 200 word message or any material suggestions in an e-mail, or in a Word document, along with a jPeg picture or two, to E-Club Administration Chair Jim Ferguson.
We'd love to hear from you!
Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points
The Rotary E-club of Canada One is excited to announce that all of our attending guests who make a donation to our club in lieu of a meal, fines or happy bucks, will have the opportunity to have their name entered in a quarterly draw in support of the Rotary Foundation.
For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly meeting.
Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
Please click in our Event Calendar for details and access Link.
For further inquiries or suggestions please contact: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca
All our videos can be viewed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Rotary E-Club Canada One
Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.
How do YOU Support our E-Club?
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:
The Rotary E-club of Canada One
Appt 1708, 1108 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P - 5K1
We thank you for your donation!
A Little Humour
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New Members Corner
Rotary Minute
Food for Thought
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!
Speaker Program
Canadiana
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield
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?
It is an interesting concept, about having home care rather than spending time in hospitals. That should be the way of the future.
Judy Brown, RC of Edmonton Riverview, D-5370
After spending 10 days with my sister-in-law, I saw the benefit of home care when every day she received the service of a home care professional. And it happened while she was our hostess. She could not have done the service herself and would have had to be in the hospital.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370
Always enjoy hearing about Rotary Exchange students lives in a new country and I look forward to reading more about (member) Jeff MacFarlane's daughter's experiences during her year in Italy.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370
I think that in many cases, with proper care, people recover better when treated at home.
Jim Williams, RC of Barrie, Ontario, D-7010
Please click HERE to view archived meetings
Announcements
Please click HERE for more information on Rotary Global Rewards
Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!
Do you have a Rotary story that you'd like to share with the Rotary World?
Please feel free to forward an approx. 150 - 200 word message or any material suggestions in an e-mail, or in a Word document, along with a jPeg picture or two, to E-Club Administration Chair Jim Ferguson.
We'd love to hear from you!
Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points
The Rotary E-club of Canada One is excited to announce that all of our attending guests who make a donation to our club in lieu of a meal, fines or happy bucks, will have the opportunity to have their name entered in a quarterly draw in support of the Rotary Foundation.
For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly meeting.
Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
Please click in our Event Calendar for details and access Link.
For further inquiries or suggestions please contact: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca
All our videos can be viewed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Rotary E-Club Canada One
Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.
How do YOU Support our E-Club?
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:
The Rotary E-club of Canada One
Appt 1708, 1108 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P - 5K1
We thank you for your donation!
A Little Humour
New Members Corner
Rotary Minute
Food for Thought
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!
Donated and Submitted by Delwen Stander
Speaker Program
This officially ends this week's meeting
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