Spinning Wheel Bulletin - Campbell River Rotary
Spinning Wheel Bulletin - Campbell River Rotary Spinning Wheel Bulletin - Campbell River Rotary
Presentation Interact Report Past District Governor Brian Beagle presented Past President Les Lengyel with a special certificate recognizing Daybreak Rotary’s support of the Polio Campaign last year. Luci Koebel and Breanne Gruber told us about two upcoming events. An accessory sale will be held in February and they will also be doing their annual Christmas Cookie decorating sale. They will let us know when these cookies are available. Program Past District Governor, Brian Beagle shared his thoughts on the Polio Campaign and how important it is that we continue this fight. He shared with us the fact that 30% of Rotarians do not support the Foundation and that those individuals often cite affordability as a reason. He pointed out the 2 cents will buy a dose of Vitamin A, $5.00 will buy a mosquito net and 70 cents will provide one polio vaccine. Of even more importance is the relationship which these donations build with those countries that are in such need. He also pointed out that our Rotary District is #1 in donations. In the fight against Polio, our District Governor has set the goal of raising $1.1 million for the Special Projects fund. All of this money is not ear marked for Polio as $50,000 is available to clubs for their projects. Brian pointed out the the Rotary Foundation ranks very high in recognition and as a result other groups also support it. A case in point is the huge donation from the Gates Foundation. It is Rotary’s challenge to match the $200 million donation which this foundation has made. The challenge of eradicating Polio is much more difficult than originally though. However, progress is being made. One of the areas still not conquered is the area along the Pakistan/Afghanistan border. P2
However, the fighting ing forces have agreed to “days of tranquility” so that vaccinations can take place. In India, the main area of concern is in the northern provinces. There the challenges of poor sanitation, extreme poverty, flooding ding and a rapid birth rate make this an astronomical task. However, this area is self-sustaining ing as the Indian Government and Rotarians otarians work together to tackle this challenge. This year $650 million was expended on fighting to eradicate polio in that region. Historically Nigeria was the biggest challenge as tthere was no buy-in from m either the government or the religious leaders. However, ver, there has been a change there and the numbers of new polio cases have reduced significantly. For the first time the there is a break in the chain of transmission and if this trend holds every child will be inoculated by 2012 and 2013 will be an observation year. Rotary is the conscience of the polio campaign. We need to see this through or every project Rotary would like to undertake in the future is in jeopardy. It will have cost over $1 billion by the time we can say “We did it!” and that’s s a lot of bumper stickers. Next time you make a ddonation onation to the Rotary Foundation, you can designate it for Polio if that is your choice. Announcements The Annual Rotary Christmas Party will be at the MH MHC C on December 15 year. We will again be bringing an unwrapped child children’s gift for the Food Bank to distribute to a needy child child. Tickets will be $35.00 per person. Let Mike Rushton know if you plan to attend. th this ren’s gift for the Food Let Mike -Mike Mike Rushton told us that the Single Mom’s dinner will be held Tuesday, December 8 noon. He has his team in place and is looking forwa forward to another successful event. If you are part of the team please be there at 11 11:45 am. th at If you -Almost all of the spots for manning the Salvation Army Kettle have be been en filled. Check the website for those few that aren’t. -Layne Marshal reminds you that we will be holding a program to raise money for Polio Plus. Mark your c for April 10 th that we will be holding a three night “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” program to raise money for Polio Plus. Mark your calendars now for January 30 , 2010. We are hoping that everyone will participa and good food but raise some significant money for the Polio program. th three night “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” , February 27 , 2010. We are hoping that everyone will participate and not only enjoy good fellowship some significant money for the Polio program. th and te and not only enjoy good fellowship -There here will be one more meeting this year for the up coming fundraiser in March of 2010. Place: Kettlers’ Residence - 57 Murphy Street Date: Tuesday 8th of December 2009 Time: 6:30 pm This will be a dinner meeting. Pasta, Salad and goo good d bread will be served. Red wine is always welcome. P3
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However, the fighting ing forces have agreed to “days<br />
of tranquility” so that vaccinations can take place.<br />
In India, the main area of concern is in the<br />
northern provinces. There the challenges of poor<br />
sanitation, extreme poverty, flooding ding and a rapid<br />
birth rate make this an astronomical task.<br />
However, this area is self-sustaining ing as the Indian<br />
Government and Rotarians otarians work together to<br />
tackle this challenge. This year $650 million was<br />
expended on fighting to eradicate polio in that<br />
region.<br />
Historically Nigeria was the biggest challenge as tthere<br />
was no buy-in from m either the government or<br />
the religious leaders. However, ver, there has been a change there and the numbers of new polio cases<br />
have reduced significantly. For the first time the there is a break in the chain of transmission and if this<br />
trend holds every child will be inoculated by 2012 and 2013 will be an observation year.<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> is the conscience of the polio campaign. We need to see this through or every project <strong>Rotary</strong><br />
would like to undertake in the future is in jeopardy. It will have cost over $1 billion by the time we<br />
can say “We did it!” and that’s s a lot of bumper stickers. Next time you make a ddonation<br />
onation to the <strong>Rotary</strong><br />
Foundation, you can designate it for Polio if that is your choice.<br />
Announcements<br />
The Annual <strong>Rotary</strong> Christmas Party will be at the MH MHC C on December 15 year. We will again be bringing an unwrapped child children’s gift for the Food<br />
Bank to distribute to a needy child child. Tickets will be $35.00 per person. Let Mike<br />
Rushton know if you plan to attend.<br />
th this<br />
ren’s gift for the Food<br />
Let Mike<br />
-Mike Mike Rushton told us that the Single Mom’s dinner will be held Tuesday, December 8 noon. He has his team in place and is looking forwa forward to another successful event. If you<br />
are part of the team please be there at 11 11:45 am.<br />
th at<br />
If you<br />
-Almost all of the spots for manning the Salvation Army Kettle have be been en filled. Check the website for<br />
those few that aren’t.<br />
-Layne Marshal reminds you that we will be holding a<br />
program to raise money for Polio Plus. Mark your c<br />
for April 10 th that we will be holding a three night “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”<br />
program to raise money for Polio Plus. Mark your calendars now for January 30<br />
, 2010. We are hoping that everyone will participa<br />
and good food but raise some significant money for the Polio program.<br />
th three night “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”<br />
, February 27 , 2010. We are hoping that everyone will participate and not only enjoy good fellowship<br />
some significant money for the Polio program.<br />
th and<br />
te and not only enjoy good fellowship<br />
-There here will be one more meeting this year for the up coming fundraiser in March of 2010.<br />
Place: Kettlers’ Residence - 57 Murphy Street<br />
Date: Tuesday 8th of December 2009<br />
Time: 6:30 pm This will be a dinner meeting. Pasta, Salad and goo good d bread will be<br />
served. Red wine is always welcome.<br />
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