Observing World Polio Day
25 Oct
By Rotary Service and Engagement staff
Today, on World Polio Day, we are celebrating all the progress we’ve made in fighting polio over the years. Since 1988, we’ve reduced cases by 99.9%. With three countries remaining endemic, we still have a lot more work to do to eradicate the disease for good.
Past District Governor Ann Lee Hussey, Executive Director of the Rotarian Action Group for Polio Survivors and Associate, shares her story of living with polio in the video below. Her experiences drive her commitment to end the disease once and for all.
The Rotarian Action Group for Polio Survivors and Associates (PSA) gathers and disseminates information to increase awareness around the health of polio survivors and those involved with their health care. We encourage you to work with the group on your polio initiatives.
Join our live event today at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at…
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Attend the Uniendo America Project Fair in Belize
21 Oct
By Marcello A. Blake, Co-Chair of 2018 Uniendo America Project Fair
Greetings from Belize!
On behalf of Districts 4240 and 4250, we would like to invite you to Uniendo America Project Fair 2018 to be held in Belize City, from January 25 to 27, 2018. Project fairs are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in international service and find a project that meets your club’s service goals.
The phrase Uniendo America means Uniting America. Uniendo America is the longest running project fair and is going into it’s 25th year. The fair takes place annually and rotates between various Central American countries. Over the years, international visitors have learned about more that 2,000 local projects from the region.
This is the third time the fair will be held in Belize. All ten of the Belize clubs will be represented at the fair, as well as representatives from 100 other Rotary…
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Ethical dilemma: what would you do?
20 OctAs a member of your club’s planning committee for an upcoming fundraiser dinner, you are responsible for planning the event’s live auction. You’ve spent weeks securing sponsors and items for the auction. The dinner is a huge success and your club meets its fundraising goals. At the end of the year, your club president asks all members to report volunteer service hours. You report all the hours you spent working on the fundraiser, but your club president does not count preparatory work as a service project contribution. You strongly believe the many hours spent ensuring your goals were met should be recognized.
What would you do?
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