ROTARY IN LONDON
The Online Journal for the Rotary Clubs of London, District 1130 of Rotary International Autumn/ Winter Issue 2017
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ROTARY IN LONDON
The Online Journal for the Rotary Clubs of London, District 1130 of Rotary International Autumn/ Winter Issue 2017
CONTENTS
Editor’s Note 1 FEATURE: Risa Kodo in London 18
Rotary International President – Ian HS Michael Angelo Caruso: Rotarian and Riseley 2 Motivational Speaker 19
District Governor Mike Hodge 3 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CEO Chris Jones – Rise Against Hunger District Conference Gallery 4 World’s Greatest Meal Toronto Conference – Save The Date! 20
What has the FOUNDATION ever done
for us? 5-6 “Lest we Forget” – Remembrance Sunday 21
“Appreciation Awards” 7 **Advert** 22-23
District Conference Gallery 8 Rotarians at the Lord Mayor’s Parade 24
London: A Magnet for Foundation CLUB ACTIVITIES Scholars 9-10 Multi-Clubs Workshop – Paddington; Club Merge – Kensington & Chelsea; Helevan “A Foundation Heaven Windfall” 10 to the Rescue’ - Enfield Chase; Woolwich – Bucket Collection; North London **Advert** 11 Disability Games 25-27
Dave King – Editor Rotary Magazine – **Advert** 28 GBI 12 Rotary Partners 29 New Rotaract Charter –Canary Wharf 13 PROFILE **Advert** 14 Dr Vasi Hollingshurst Daniel; Rotary Club London & The Soprano Birgit Beer 30-31 ‘Ode to a WheelChair’ – Anne W. Strike 15 Inner Wheel 31 Memory Walk for Dementia – Linda Robson 16 Famous Faces and Celebrity Supporters 32
Rotary in the News 17 World Polio Day 33-35
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EDITOR’S NOTE
A NOTE FROM YOUR EDITOR…
In a world bursting at the seams with conflicts/ and violence that threaten the end of time, unprecedented natural disasters, hunger, poverty and a plethora of diseases, Rotary through it’s ideals of “Service to do good above self” has stepped up it’s work in local communities and international programs to “make a difference”. The Rotary Foundation, Rotary’s own Charity aptly personify the engine room that drives Rotary, and it’s vaulting ambitious march to fulfil it’s local and international obligations. While on Page 2 the Rotary International President Ian HS Riseley tells readers about the importance and work of the Rotary Foundation, District Foundation Chairman Tom Hunt’s parody of “what has Foundation ever done for us”, the excellent Work/article by Grahame and Myra Williams - joint Co-ordinators for Foundation Inbound Scholars (pp 9-10), together with the link to a directory of London Foundation Scholars, prepared by Adrian Faiers, Dulwich, Peckham and Crystal Palace Rotary Club...all help to reiterate and testify to the essential role of “The Rotary Foundation” in Rotary.
On Page 20, “Rise Against Hunger” CEO, PDG and presently Rotary International Zone 33 Membership Co-ordinator, USA, with Eric and Irene Russell, Rotary Club of Warrington, D1285, spoke passionately at Conference about it’s packaging meal program, designed to deal with consequences of conflict and violence, which has left millions without homes, and hundreds of thousands of children severely malnourished.
Not only has the District Governor Mike Hodge made good on his commitment to his Charity Dementia, by participating in “Memory Walk” London, and inviting fellow Barnet “Dementia Club UK” Founder Lisa Rutter to ‘talk Dementia at D1130 Conference, most clubs in the District now run ‘Memory Clinics’. Indeed it was a first, (and a pleasure) to have welcomed an RIBI President, Denis Spiller to D1130 Parliament (District Council’, to discuss his “Rotary 2” Project. The District Chartered a new Rotaract Club at Canary Wharf, which argurs well for the future of Rotary membership.
***COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON TO ALL OUR READERS.
R O T A R Y M A G Margaret James Cooper – Editor of RIL Online A- Email Article Submissions to: [email protected] Frances Ellen – Editorial Assistant; Sue Coleman - Editorial Assistance PDG Dick Nathan - Editorial ContributorZ ; Jonathan Nish – Webmaster Sydney Parker, Adrian Faiers, MargaretI James Cooper - Photography 1 N IAN H.S RISELEY – ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Message for Foundation Month
Dear Fellow Rotarian's,
In many ways, The Rotary Foundation is an invisible In the Foundation’s centennial year, Rotarians surpassed presence in our clubs. Most of what we do in our clubs our goal of raising $300 million. If you were part of that and our districts, on a weekly basis, we do without the achievement, you have been part of something active involvement of the Foundation. But our tremendous. Somewhere in the world, someplace you Foundation is invisible in our clubs in the same way the have probably never been, people you may never meet foundation of a building is invisible when you’re in it: Just will lead better lives because of you. Ultimately, it is our because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not holding Foundation that lets us make good on our core beliefs: you up. that we can make a difference, that we have an obligation The Foundation that enabled Rotary to take on polio to do so, and that working together, as well and as is, in many ways, the foundation upon which our Rotary efficiently as we can, is the only way to effect real and service is built. For 100 years, since it came into lasting change. existence with a first donation of $26.50, the Foundation has supported and strengthened our service, enabled our ambitions, and allowed us to be the organization that we are. Because of the Foundation, Rotarians know that IAN H.S. RISELEY if we have the ambition and put in the work, very little is truly beyond us. It is an incredibly effective model that we have here in President, Rotary International Rotary, one that no other organization can match. We are completely local and completely global: We have #ServiceAboveSelf local skills, connections, and knowledge in over 35,000 #RotaryMakingaDifference clubs, in nearly every country of the world. We have a #PeopleOfAction deserved reputation for transparency, effectiveness, and #EndPolioNow good business practices, and because we are highly #WeAreThisClose skilled professionals as well as volunteers, we achieve a #TheRotaryFoundation level of efficiency that very few other organizations can approach.
To put it simply, a dollar given to The Rotary Foundation has a great deal more muscle than a dollar given to most charities. If you want to spend a dollar on Doing Good in the World, you can’t do better than to spend it with the Foundation. That is not just me speaking out of pride; it is verifiably true and is reflected in our rankings by independent organizations.
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MIKE HODGE DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2017 – 2018 UP AND ABOUT THE DISTRICT...
First Family at Rotary Conference 2017 – Stratford Upon Avon
District Governor Michael Hodge ’s first visit to Gants Hill Left: With past District Governor David Rotary Club on the 19 of September 2017 where he Palmer at The Rotary Club of enlightened the members and guests with his views and Barkingside stories about Rotary and shared his vision for the future. On behalf of Rotary Club of Gants Hill, District Governor Michael Hodge presented a Cheque of £1000.00 to District International Chairman Francis Uwaechi for his “Classroom in a Box” Project. Rotarian Francis Uwaechi entertained the meeting with songs related to Rotary. On behalf of Rotary Club of Gants Hill, District Governor Michael Hodge also presented a Cheque of £500.00 to Margaret from Leprosy Outreach project aimed at eradicating Leprosy in Nigeria. This is a project RC of Gants Hill has been sponsoring since last year; this was also one of the focal charities for Gants Hill’s annual Presidents Ball last year.
From one Mike to the Other! Mike Hodge giving the ‘Badge of Office’ to his successor Mike Wren. From the Redbridge Rotary Club.
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D1130 Conference 2017. Stratford upon Avon A Gallery of Conference Makers With thanks to Conference Chairperson Robert Morris, Hon Secretary Alan Coleman (both above right) and team 4
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What has the Foundation ever done for us?
With apologies to Monty Python’s “Life of Brian”, I ask:
What has the Rotary Foundation ever done for us? “Nothing!” I hear the cry go out. “Nothing ... apart, of course, from initiating and spearheading the eradication of Polio!” (Since 1985, Rotary’s contributions of over US$1.6 billion and invaluable hands- on service have helped reduce the annual number of new cases by 99.99 %!)
OK! Apart from Polio Eradication, what has Foundation ever done for us? Nothing! ...apart, of course, from offering Clubs the opportunity to undertake significant international humanitarian projects through Foundation funding. (Since 1965, over 38,000 Grant projects have been carried out in over 200 countries)
OK! Apart from Polio Eradication and Global Grants, what has Foundation ever done for us? Nothing! ...apart, of course, from sponsoring the largest international scholarship programme in the world. (Since 1947, over 43,000 Foundation Scholars from over 130 countries have participated)
OK! Apart from Polio Eradication, Global Grants and the Ambassadorial Scholarship Programme, what has Foundation ever done for us? Nothing! ...apart, of course, from the Vocational Training Team – VTT for short (Formally Group Study Exchange) where non-Rotarians from different professions are given the opportunity to experience vocational, educational and cultural points of interest in another country. (Since 1965, over 73,600 individuals from 106 countries have benefited)
OK! Apart from Polio Eradication, Global Grants, The Ambassadorial Scholarship Programme and VTT, what has Foundation ever done for us? Nothing! ...apart, of course, from helping Clubs finance local projects through District Grants. (In the past 10 years, over 3,800 grants have been awarded at a cost to Foundation of US$82 million)
OK! OK! Apart from Polio Eradication, Global Grants, The Ambassadorial Scholarship Programme, VTT and District Grants, what has Foundation ever done for us? Nothing! ...apart, of course, from sponsoring the Rotary Peace Fellowships to promote skills in peace and conflict resolution. (Since 2002, 1,058 fellows from 120 countries have completed the 2-year Master’s Degree or the Profession Development Certificate)
OK! OK!, OK! Apart from Polio Eradication, Global Grants, the Ambassadorial Scholarship Programme, VTT, District Grants and the Rotary Peace Fellowships, what has The Rotary Foundation ever done for us? Nothing!
And they have the nerve to ask each of us to contribute as much as 30p per day! For Nothing! Us! The blackguards!
Please consider becoming a Sustaining Member – for nothing! Contact your Club President, your Club Foundation Chair, your Assistant Governor, or me. Tom Hunt
Re-printed with kind permission from PDG Howard Caskie
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Appreciation Awards Evening 2016/17
More than 100 Rotarians sat down to the Rotary Foundation Appreciation Dinner in Central London on 15th November 2017. Amongst the guests of honour at the dinner Mike Webb; Main Board Trustee, John Dunkley – Foundation Chairman for Great Britain and Ireland, Debbie Hodge – President Elect for Rotary International for Great Britain and Ireland, Steve Munns – Endowment and Major Gift Co-coordinator, in addition our District Governor Mike Hodge and District Governor Elect Mike Wren, along with many past District Governors present. Many awards and certificates for achievements were handed out on the evening. However, they Surya Varsani Trophy this year was presented by Mike Webb to both the City & Shoreditch Club (above middle) and the Enfield Chase Club (above right) for their per capita achievement in donations. That two clubs should achieve the same highest per capita donation is a first for the district. All told, the event was a great success, and tribute goes to District Foundation Chairman Tom Hunt and his team for organizing this most enjoyable evening.
Above Left: Mike Webb addresses the audience of the evening. Middle: Mike Webb and Representatives of City & Shoreditch Club. Right: Tom Hunt, John Dunkley, and Jenny Frolick
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District Conference 2017 Photos by Past District Governor Sydney Parker
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Directory of Scholars compiled by Adrian Faiers: http://www.rotaryinlondon.org/docs/Scholars_2017_18.pdf 9
“A FOUNDATION HEAVEN WINDFALL”
The Rotary Foundation (Rotary’s Charity) unexpectedly found itself awash with a £38,000 Windfall from ‘heaven’, courtesy of late Rotarian Rex Perin, Tooting Rotary Club, who had since been called to higher service. This is an exemplary attestation of Rotary’s ideals, of selflessly doing good, even beyond the grave!
*Rotarian Len Saker, Tooting Rotary Club Member, sheds a light (below) on who this generous Foundation Donor was.
LONDON: A MAGNET FOR ROTARY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
As ever, London has attracted more Rotary Scholars than any other City in the world to study in its world-famous and prestigious universities and to see all that London has to offer. This year, some 29 students have chosen London: 14 from the USA, 9 from Japan, 2 from Canada and 1 each from Australia, Germany, Italy and Croatia. The students not only have a scholarship to support their studies, but they are allocated a Rotary Club and host Counsellor to stand by them throughout the Rotary year. It is hoped that the students will play an active part in the Rotary Club’s activities and that the Rotary Club’s, throughout the District, will invite them to speak at their meetings. Since arriving in the UK, the students have had the opportunity to attend the Link Weekend in the Midlands (23rd September) and meet all the other Rotary supported students studying elsewhere in the UK; to attend the Welcome Party at 6 York Gate (1st October) for students studying in London and to attend the District Conference 9 20th – 22nd October) held at Stratford Upon Avon. At the Conference, contributions were made on behalf of all the Scholars, by Caroline English from Australia, Shiori Watanabe from Japan and Caitlyn Webb from the USA. These opportunities have enabled the students to bond well as a group, to make friendships and to gain a better understanding of Rotary’s ideals.
If you wish to have information about all the Scholars in the District, then please look at the leaflet, circulated at the conference, and now available on the website.
Please remember to invite some of your Scholars to speak at your Club during the course of the Rotary year.
Myra & Grahame Williams Joint Co-coordinators, Inbound Scholars [email protected]
Right: Rotary Scholar speaking At the Conference
10 11 DAVE KING EDITOR ROTARY MAGAZINE – GBI
Recently, the editor of this Magazine, Margaret James- Cooper was privileged to pay a courtesy visit to the editor of Rotary Magazine for Great Britain and Ireland Dave King, aka “Running Peekay” at Wembley Park, where he lectures in Journalism and Sports.
I was suitably impressed by his dedication to activities outside work and Rotary, one of which earned him the apt ‘moniker’: “Running Peekay”. A probable future topic to be exploited.
Below in his own words, Dave King’s enviable ‘Rotary Moments’, strong opinions on how he sees Rotary then, now and its future......
I CAN remember my first ever Rotary meeting. This was “I am delighted and very supportive of RIBI president Denis 35 years ago when I was a young journalist working on Spiller’s approach to satellite clubs. I think that is the best way my hometown newspaper in West London. and I am using this initiative right around the world with what I was invited by my former headmaster, a fearsome- you can do.” looking character, Mr Wise, who was a doppelganger for As readers of Rotary magazine will know, I am very Eric Morecambe, to a lunch meeting of the Rotary Club forthright in my views that Denis is heading in the right of Ruislip-Northwood. The menu at the Ruislip Lido directions. If we don’t change the way we do Rotary, then RIBI Sailing Club was rubbery chicken, with strawberries and will just become a bunch of Chelsea Pensioners wielding cream to follow. collection buckets. I gave a short talk about journalism, when everyone over Those comments have provided an interesting mailbag, lunch was extremely pleasant and kind. But I remember and there will be some reading this who will be up in arms thinking then how Rotary was just an old man’s too. My point is this; we can’t return to the dark old days of Conservative club. It wasn’t particularly relevant to me the Ruislip-Northwood Rotary Club and rubbery chicken. It or the readers of my newspaper. served its purpose at the time, perhaps, but it was all white, Fast forward to 2017, and Rotary has made a seismic all male, all senior professionals – the same peas in the pod. shift since the dark ages. Is the movement relevant I am all for tradition, but not continuity for continuity’s to the community it serves? Absolutely. Does its sake. For Rotary to survive, it has to move forward to adapt membership represent the community it serves? Now to the digital age, a multi-cultural community and a land of there’s a work in progress. equal opportunity, while embracing Rotary’s central ethos I have been editor of Rotary magazine for just a year. I and ideals. hasten to add that it’s unpaid as I combine my duties Satellite clubs and e-clubs are innovative demonstrations teaching journalism to undergraduates at UCFB, based of this, while traditional clubs are looking at meeting times and at Wembley Stadium, while also serving as a magistrate venues, and stripping away some of the formality to make in Portsmouth, where I now live. meetings more accessible. Because of my nomad existence you will not be Rotary is a magnificent example of unselfish service, of surprised to learn I belong to one of the new breed of man helping fellow man – and woman – in the pursuit of internet-based e-clubs, the E-Club West of England. It is creating a better community. That is, after all, what Paul something modern which allows Rotary fellowship to Harris created in Chicago at the beginning of the 20th century. those like teachers, nurses and those on shift work who can’t fit into the traditional model of Rotary. And that’s the nub of it. Until recently, Rotary has ploughed the same furrow for many years. It hadn’t changed much since the days of Paul Harris. Now, because of declining membership, Rotary is looking to reinvent itself. The principles of Rotary remain the same, what’s fast becoming evident is the way we do Rotary. I interviewed RI president, Ian Riseley, the other month, who admitted he was impressed what Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland was doing to create satellite clubs, so attracting a younger and more dynamic membership. “Your average age in the UK for a Rotarian is 74, which is older than just about anywhere else,” Ian told me. “Frankly, unless there is a significant change in medical science, then we really have to be careful of the mortality potential for so many Rotarians in Great Britain. On the grounds of Dave King’s Office
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A NEW ROTARACT CLUB CHARTER: CANARY WHARF —————————— A new Rotaract Club, Canary Wharf was chartered on the 2nd November 2017 with the full support of the District Team led by DG Mike Hodge, and the RIBI President Denis Spiller, at the Eko Holiday Inn Stratford, London. The President, an ex Rotaractor turned Rotarian urged the new Club members under the Presidency of Karolina to emulate such transition in the future. The Board of the Club was accorded recognition. Best Wishes for the future from all in the District.
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Tea Bags for Wheelchair: Chair number 3 is only 100 points away. The barcodes from 100 boxes of 80 Tea Bags. The barcodes from 50 boxes of 160 Tea Bags. The barcodes from 34 boxes of 240 Tea Bags.
Ode to a Wheelchair by Paralympian, Anne Wafula Strike
LEGS ON WHEELS
Is it love? Is it hate? The two of us are like oil and water- I hate you, And then I love you. It’s like I want to throw you off a cliff, Then rush to the bottom to catch you… You are my friend cos’ you know my weaknesses but Show me my strengths; feel my fears but moves me Around, sees my anxieties but frees my spirit; My darling WHEELCHAIR, With you I have found mobility That has emphasized my possibilities. – Anne W S Designer Aleah Leigh Photographer Glenn Cockerill 15 DEMENTIA: MEMORY WALK LONDON
Linda Robson talks effect of Dementia THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S CHOSEN CHARITY - “Be the light in someone’s moment of darkness”- Mental Wellness.” Leading by example, the District Governor, Mike Hodge made good his commitment to his chosen Charity, “Alzheimer / Dementia”, by participating in “Memory Walk” at the Central field HAC- Armoury House, London. At this event. Linda Robson of TV “Birds of a feather fame” lent her voice to the debilitating effect of dementia; not only on the sufferer, but also to loved ones. On another note, Lisa Rutter, founder of Dementia Club UK was at the recent District Conference by invitation at Stratford Upon Avon (Shakespeare land), to expand on the subject.
Above: Rotarians participating in the Memory Walk. Above left: Linda Robson with RIL Editor Margaret J. Cooper. Below Left: Lisa Rutter talks dementia at Conference. Below Right: Memory Walk Participants, DG Mike Hodge
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“BREATHE “ ROTARY IS EVEN MORE IN THE NEWS!
Breathe details life of British polio survivor Robin Cavendish, who contracted the disease in Kenyan in 1958. The inspiring true story of a polio sufferer’s fight to live life to the full is in the cinemas. Breathe stars Andrew Garfield as Robin Cavendish who contracted Polio in Africa, and undeterred by his condition, spent the rest of his life advocating for people with disabilities, and popularising a new wheelchair with a built-in respirator. Along with co-star Claire Foy and Director, Andy A month ago, we reported on how the new Rotary Club of Serkis, Garfield has been showing his support for Kensington and Chelsea • yes it is a new Club as they decided to cancel the old charters and raise a new one • Rotary’s fight to eradicate the disease had featured in a German Television Programme about forever. “Rotary is doing amazing things!” the Grenfell Tower Fire disaster with their efforts at Speaking on the Andrew Marr Show, Garfield said: rebuilding the community. “There are a number of great organisations who are The past month has seen a group of new appearances in working to eradicate polio entirely, and we’re very, the media • some of which are of note! There were two very close. important television appearances featuring the Rotary The biopic is a love story but also a celebration Shelterbox. One, shown below, featured actor (and dog of independent thinking, eccentricity, and the lover) Martin Clunes as Doc Martin in the ITV TV importance of challenging prejudice and authority. Television Series Doc Martin, trying to find a pulse on a It is never less than deeply moving, frequently Rotary Shelterbox. funny and full of charm, grace and dignity. While it Another featured the director of Rotary Shelterbox on is a haunting reminder of a pre-vaccine era, it also the One Show (BBC One). The BBC Production Team in showed that a disease once responsible for the their infinite wisdom were much more coy about the paralysis of many thousands of children each year appearance. The Rotary Shelterbox and the Rotary is now safely contained within the realm of vaccines Shelterkit were bathed in deep purple light. (Other and period drama. emergency boxes are available?) The 'long shot' had the tent branding turned away from the camera, and the Rotary Shelterbox in the tent turned so Below: Eve Conway at the British Film Institute that only the blank back of the box was visible. in post screening discussion.
You can also read elsewhere in this edition about the apology Rotary received from the Daily Telegraph's Health Correspondent, Dr James Le Fanu, following his faux pas in missing out Rotary's contribution to the eradication of Polio. He described, in his apology, the role of the "Magnificent Rotary International". Well done to all those involved in getting this publicity. That is two months now where Rotary has appeared significantly in the media!
Yours in Rotary Service, Dick Nathan
17 Hello. My name is Risa KODO from district 2590 in Japan. FEATURE I came to London to study MA/Education and International Development at UCL. After spending more than a month in this country, I would like to share some opinions about my new life in this city with you. Risa Kodo To begin with, my first impression of London was “smart and quaint”. Of course it’s in a good way, but since I am a very talkative person, I decided not to be loud. Simultaneously, I also realized that British people are similar to Japanese people, especially in terms of communication. I actually used to live in the US and Benin for a couple of years, thus, in comparison I think people in UK and Japan Experiences are likely to avoid expressing their feelings freely. We are more complicated human beings in that sense. It is essential for us to of a Japanese imagine a person’s real feelings for communication. But, I really like the culture of people always saying “thank you” and “sorry”, even if Foundation they actually aren’t. These kind words just make me feel happy. Scholar in Talking about people, all the people I met through Rotary are very tender-hearted. For instance, when I visited my host club, London. Barkingside RC, everybody warmly welcomed me and kept asking me questions after my poor English presentation. Additionally, owing to Rotary, I got the special opportunity to meet other amazing scholars around the world. Moreover, unexpectedly, it turned out that 3 of them are actually living in the same dormitory as me. What a small world! The dormitory is mostly for international students, and I am really enjoying spending time with my friends here. Meeting new people and being surrounded by good people is just so wonderful. I just shared positive side of my experience in London; to be honest, I have been struggling with studies at school. Before coming to London, I worked as a teacher for almost 9 years, including 18 months in Benin. I’m sure that I’m passionate about education, and I want to learn more for my future students. However, now I can say that it’s easier said than done. I’m struggling with a lot of reading and writing assignments every day. I don’t remember how many times I actually thought, “I wish I were English native speaker…” But here, again, my friends always help me… One of my friends even proposed helping my proofreading. How kind!
Yes, I have a reason to be here. I got the chance to study here, and I got really good friends around me. Needless to say, I will do my best!!
Please wish me luck☺
Welcome to London Risa, All the best!
18 Michael Angelo Caruso Rotarian and Motivational Speaker
Michael Angelo Caruso teaches people how to be better speakers. He is a valued communication consultant to companies and organizations all over the world. A veteran keynote speaker with 20 years of experience, Michael is an exciting addition to nearly any conference, annual event or industry trade show. Michael has a relaxed, conversational style of speaking that is both entertaining and educational. He often involves members of the audience, an exciting way to hold the attention of attendees and make your event more effective, as well as more fun. Michael has delivered thousands of presentations and keynote speeches on the subjects of leadership, selling, and customer service. He has spoken in Europe, Africa, Asia, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and 49 of the 50 states. Mr. Caruso is founder and President of Edison House, an international consulting firm specializing in corporate, and personal improvement. Edison House clients include Bank of America, Citgo, Rayovac, Hallmark, The National Institutes of Health, Verizon Wireless, the United States Navy, and Nissan. Michael also blogs for DBusiness magazine, recently voted the best business magazine in America.
Michaelangelocaruso.com
"You never get to make a second first impression. In fact, you have about 15 seconds to do it right the first time."
Michael Angelo Caruso Author and Professional Speaker
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RISE AGAINST HUNGER CEO Chris Jones
In a world where Conflict and Violence have left millions without homes, and hundred of thousands of children severely malnourished, Rise Against Hunger, is a global hunger relief organisation that “provides nutritious non- perishable meals to the vulnerable hungry in the most food-insecure parts of the world. Rise Against Hunger ‘s CEO, a Rotarian, Past District Governor and presently Rotary International zone 33 Membership Coordinator, Chris it’s Jones was at the District’s Conference at Stratford Upon Avon to talk about his organisation’s mission, and how the scheme operates. Eric and Irene Russell, Rotary Club of Warrington, District 1285, spoke passionately about how the organisation has tackled its program through a meal-packaging scheme. The harrowing visual photos of feeding hungry children in such unbelievable abject poverty, and in makeshift schools put together by “RISE AGAINST HUNGER”, simply reinforced the deeply held values of “Service” held by it’s CEO Chris Jones. For more on RISE AGAINST HUNGER
A service, which mirrors the ideal of Rotary; http://www.riseagainsthunger.org “Service Above Self”.
ROTARY INTERNTIONAL TORONTO WORLD’S GREATEST MEAL CONVENTION – SAVE THE DATE!
“Dear WGM Team, Below is a brief summary of where we stand as of November 16, 2017: There have been 4381 events registered in 75 countries. More than 266,100 participants worldwide. USD $2,777,123.10 has been raised (a total of USD $8, 331,369.30 with matching funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). This translates to enough funds to buy more than 13,885,999 polio vaccinations!! Yours in Rotary Service, Scott”
Read the full feature of the "The Last of the Iron Lungs" here https://gizmodo.com/the-last-of-the-iron-lungs- 1819079169
Left: Susanne Rea OAM, Rotary International WGM Representative, Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise, D9550 Australia. Right: Mukesh Malhotra, Mayor of Hounslow, Website: The Rotary Club of http://www.riconvention.org Hounslow, Past Community Chair, Rotary In Britain and Ireland.
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
ROTARIANS AT THE CENOTAPH: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY. From RIL Blog
On a very cold but bright and sunny 12 November 2017. A substantial group of Rotarians assembled in Whitehall for the Remembrance Sunday event that took place in London each year. With the Elizabeth Clock Tower’s refurbishment work suspended so that Big Ben could chime the hour, this is always a sombre occasion with Rotarians remembering the fallen in all actions since the Great War of 1914-1918. After the short Service of Remembrance led by the Rev Richard Chartres, Dean of the Chapel Royal, there was the long wait whilst the estimated 9,000 ex-servicemen, auxiliaries and service organisations marched past the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Pictured here, the group of Rotarians braved the cold and remembered those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The District Governor, Mike Hodge laid a wreath on behalf on ROTARY.
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Their brand name "Double Two" is world famous. They were awarded the "Queen's Award for International Trade."
The company has agreed to offer any Rotary member a 10% discount off the price of all their products, when they mention their Rotary connection. In addition they get free delivery in the UK on multiple units purchased.
Double Two promises a further 10% on all orders received from Rotary Charities.
“ I urge you to take advantage of this offer, as it gives you a top class product, great value and it raises money for Rotary charities”.
Peter German , Chairman Projects and Fund Raising. The Rotary Club of St Marylebone.
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Rotarians at the Lord Mayor’s Parade
24 CLUB ACTIVITIES
The 11th Multi-Club Workshop – Paddington Rotary Club London, 6 – 10 September 2017
Who attended at the previous 10. MCWs from 225 clubs, This year, thanks to the cooperation of 77 districts, 58 nations. And this year clubs have submitted 11 projects to , partners and relatives be implemented in 10 countries. The value of these initiatives is over US$1.00 million! This is a large amount that can be raised only by a strong cooperation among many Rotarians and other friends.
representing 20 arrived at London from and to attend at the 11 and so enjoy their friendship and promote several large humanitarian projects. All together, they spent the first two days Then Allen Pluck, CEO of Portobello Business by visiting the local attractions. Among the different Centre said that in accordance with his experience, sites visited, we mention the and the instead of trying to raise funds from the corporates at Greenwich as the spectacular London that are the 0,1% of business and cannot donate to downtown. On Saturday 9th, while partners and all charities, we should focus on engaging and co- relatives visited the Wallace Collections, operating with the 99.9% of business that fall attended at the held at the Novotel outside of the corporates and focus on the 96% of Greenwich Hotel to discuss on the projects that clubs all business that employ less than 10 staff. From wished to present. The important day finished at a her side, Lauren Ribant, Regional Grants Officer, TRF nice gala dinner at the restaurant ‘Villandry’, London explained how it is important to assess the needs downtown. The welcome drink was cheered by of the communities that clubs wish to help. That to pleasant music that Ettore Papadia, pianist and IPP ensure the sustainability and the host-driven aspects of the global grant projects. After the of RC Martina Franca, his spouse Madia, half- coffee-break, Leonardo presented Ildus Yanyshev, RC soprano and their son Antonio, pianist played for the Kazan, Tatarstan (Russia) who spoke about his participants at the dinner. “Global Bike Tour of Peace and Goodwill”. As for the , , DG 17- Then Leonardo said that clubs had submitted 11 18, D 1130 (UK) opened the works and ; project forms, but the representatives of 8 clubs only Vice-President of RC Paddington welcomed the attended at the seminar. Then each of them participants by reminding the work done to organize presented his/her project. During this presentation, the meeting. After the greetings from , participants had the opportunity to request some DGE 18-19, D 2384 (Serbia & Montenegro) and clarification on each initiative. However, the , DGE 18-19, D 2120 (Puglia & PowerPoint presentations, the forms of the 3 Basilicata, Italy), , RI Director 17-19 talked initiatives not presented as all main speeches will about the matters of The Rotary Foundation ( ). be published on the site web of the MCW, that is In turn, , Coordinator of the MCW www.rotary-mcw.com. reminded Rotarians the enormous work done in the past years to promote and let Clubs implement Article continues online.. which value is equal to approx. Leonardo de Angelis This excellent performance was possible thanks to RC Ravenna, D2072-Initiator and Coordinator of the MCW
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Club Merge – Kensington & Chelsea Enfield: ’Helivan’ to the Rescue
The Five Clubs in the London Borough of Enfield working together with the Helivan for a successful outcome.
It was a complete TEAM effort as members from all five clubs in the borough of Enfield (Bush Hill Park, Edmonton, Enfield, Enfield Chase and Southgate) combined forces and skills to promote Rotary and take blood pressures for the MERGER, STRENGTH AND UNITY two-day event, 23 & 24 September. A special STRENGTH IN UNITY: banner was made “Rotary in Enfield – making a ——————————- difference in our community”, handouts The Rotary Club of Kensington and Chelsea is one of the produced promoting all the clubs and advising many Rotary clubs found all over the world. The Rotary about high blood pressure and stroke, and there Club of Kensington was the third oldest Rotary club in were teams of “blood pressure takers” on hand London and was chartered in 1925. Whilst the Rotary Club of Chelsea was first chartered in July 1928. The two clubs throughout the event. came together in 2016 and made a clear and historic For added bonus: we were thrilled to have the choice to work together, and in 2017 merged to form The HELIVAN beside us with their charming Rotary Club of Kensington and Chelsea. volunteers, promoting London’s Air Ambulance Our members are of mixed gender, a wide range of and doing their own fundraising. The Mayor of ages and come from diverse professional backgrounds. Enfield, Councillor Christine Hamilton was The Rotary Club of Kensington and Chelsea is a member delighted to meet both Rotarians and Helivan of Rotary in London -http://www.rotaryinlondon.org, and volunteers and was very appreciative of all the Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland http://www.ribi.org; and is a sponsor to the work that is undertaken by both organisations. Rotaract Club of Kings College London (KCL). Over 200 blood pressures were taken with The step was taken to strengthen Rotary in the thirty-six folk advised to visit their doctors within Borough and enable both Clubs to realise larger projects. the next month and three to go within the next The new Club has started well, counting more than 40 few days. members, and still growing. Now we have the banner, there is no excuse The first President of the newly formed Club, Diana for not combining our forces again and planning Osindero, has launched an international project providing is already underway for the clubs to work micro financing and breast cancer awareness, together together at the Enfield Parade of Light on 3rd with a local Nigerian Club. The Club supports a number of December. local projects, and has been closely involved in supporting survivors of the Grenfell Tower Disaster. Rotary in London - District 1130, United Kingdom PP Sue Jessel, Enfield Chase Rotary Information about Rotary in London (District 1130 - Greater London, United Kingdom). Find out more or join Rotary in London. Meetings are on Tuesdays at 6.30pm for 6.45pm at RADISSON EDWARDIAN VANDERBILT HOTEL, 68-86 CROMWELL ROAD, KENSINGTON, LONDON SW7 5BT
The Rotary Club of Woolwich. ‘Bucket Collectors’ for BBC Children in Need, for Charing Cross Underground Station.
From left to right, Don Austen, Mike Phillips, Linda Mattin, David Stopp, Clive Lewis & Roger Geeson.
David Lacey & Claire Cottier were Collectors but not in photos.
26 North London Disability Games
Some ten Rotary Clubs in and around London got together to run the Sixth North London Rotary Disability Games on Sunday 15 October 2017 at the Aspire Leisure Centre, next to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in *For the sixth year running, Rotary Clubs in North London organised a Disability Games at the Aspire Center in Stanmore. Inspired by the 2012 Paralympics and the successful disabled games events run by Rotary clubs across the whole of the country, disabled adults had the opportunity to take part and win medals at Table Tennis, Boccia and Bowls, as well as a number of sports for wheelchair users, and the visually impaired. Teams of disabled participants from Harrow, Edgware and Borehamwood, as well as further afield from Gerrards Cross to Walthamstow took part, with 50 in total; including 4 wheelchair users and a number of blind and visually impaired. The event was organised by 11 Rotary Clubs in North London and was again a great success and enjoyed by all the participants.
Right: Bowl Run by members of Golders Green
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Rotary Partners
Did you see Disaster Aid UK & Ireland at the District’s Conference in Stratford-on-Avon and wonder “Is there a new kid on the block?”
A new kid? That could not be further from the truth.
Disaster Aid UK & Ireland is the trading name of The Rotary Emergency Box Trust, which was formed in 1974 and began to ship boxes of aid to the survivors of disasters in 1976. Best known simply as “Emergency Box”, the flat packed boxes that Rotary clubs received for their donations were assembled by the clubs themselves, and then filled with new and used goods using a list of items that came with the boxes. In about 30 years more than 30,000 Emergency Boxes were shipped worldwide.
In 2002 the contents of the boxes, and how they were filled, changed. Funded by donations, the boxes were filled for Rotary clubs, but only with new goods to ensure consistency from box to box. At that time, and to mark the change of box contents, they changed their name to LifeBox.
Then, in 2010, LifeBox was invited by Rotarians in Canada to become a country partner in a new organisation to be known as Disaster Aid International. They accepted the opportunity to join a larger group and, along with Canada, Australia and USA, became one of the founding partners of Disaster Aid International.
Wherever Disaster Aid exists, it is a project of at either a Rotary club or a Rotary district in that country or area. Today there are country partners in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, UK & Ireland, Uruguay, and USA.
Recently, Disaster Aid UK & Ireland along with Disaster Aid USA and Disaster Aid Australia sent 450 of their UN and SPHERE standard, 8-person tents to the Philippines to provide refuge for some of the 300-400,000 people displaced by ISIL activities there.
Currently, Disaster Aid UK & Ireland is working with Disaster Aid USA in bringing relief to the survivors of the hurricanes that struck the Caribbean a few weeks ago. They have an appeal open for funds for exactly this purpose.
Disaster Aid country partners specialise in providing non-food aid to address the needs of Refuge (tarpaulins, tents, home repair kits, aid boxes, and mosquito nets), or Clean Water (filters range from personal sizes though to units capable of serving whole communities), or Training (helping rebuild damaged homes to better withstand future disasters).
So, far from being a “new kid on block”, with its history stretching back to the 70’s when The Rotary Emergency Box Trust was formed, this charity has over 40 years of experience in providing humanitarian aid in response to disasters and believes it was the first ‘Rotary Box’ scheme to exist.
You can contact Disaster Aid UK & Ireland at: PO Box 209, Manchester, M34 0BP Tel: 0161-336 9528 Email: [email protected] Web: www.disasteraiduk.org
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PROFILE
Dr Vasi Hollingshurst Daniel; Rotary Club London By Francesca Albini
A Paul Harris Fellow with 4 sapphires, a committed fund-raiser, and an exceptional recruiter of new members, Vasi Hollinghurst-Daniel is the quintessential Rotarian. Rotary runs in her family, her father was Chaplain of the Rotary Club in Penang, Malaysia, and one of her brothers is a past District Governor in Ohio, USA. With her dedication to good causes and such strong Rotary connections, one may wonder why Vasi was only inducted in 2009. Upon being asked that question, she takes you through her rocambolesque life story of travel, adventure, and extraordinary chance encounters. At age 17, she left her country of birth, Malaysia, and went to Japan on They see how much pleasure and satisfaction a scholarship, spending a year in an Ecumenical she gets from being part of this organization, and work camp, where she gave her first public talk, and serving the higher good, and they want some of had her first experience of leadership. Then there that in their life too. was Kuala Lumpur, with her siblings, Singapore, and Vasi is a great believer that a good Vienna, where she finished her studies and obtained Rotarian is an active Rotarian, and that people a BA in English and psychology, and a B.Ed. She should get involved from day one. During her also pursued musical studies, her other great presidency, newly inducted members were given passion. little jobs, helping out, being greeters, to get Her insatiable curiosity and love for people immediately acquainted with Rotary ethics. The took her to Ghana, where she taught English and more you give to Rotary, the more you get out, music for three years. Back in Vienna, together with and Vasi’s radiant smile speaks for itself. her work as a secondary teacher, she also ran a real Among other charity activities, Vasi was estate for 12 years. During that time, she ended up publicity officer and fundraising co-ordinator from working at the UN headquarters, and, while selling 2009-2014 for the registered charity tickets for a charity gala evening; she met her future Commonwealth Countries League (CCL). She husband, a senior UN diplomat. More travelling designed the flyers for the Annual Fair and ensued, and the birth of two children. helped raise funds by organising events. All the A whole book could be written about these proceeds went towards the education of young incredibly dynamic years, but, skipping forward to academic and needy girls in their own countries 2009, finally Vasi was settled in Britain, Brighton first, up to secondary level from Africa, Asia, and then London. Now that her children had grown Caribbean and the Pacific. up, and she had more time, she started looking for In recognition of her charity work she was Rotary clubs. She joined the London Club. Vasi was presented the following awards: Honorary Almoner from 2009-2011, and Chairman of the Community Awards in 2011 from the House of Entertainment Committee from 2011-2012. Lords, later that year she was made Honorary Her charming personality, leadership skills, Doctor of Letters for her services, and lastly, she and commitment to doing good in the world have was granted the Honorary Freeman of the City of made her an outstanding Rotarian. She was elected London in 2011. President in 2013-2014, being the 4th lady president Vasi is again Chairman of the of the Rotary Club of London. Entertainment Committee of the Rotary Club of Vasi is also one of the most successful London, and is preparing some spectacular gala recruiters, having brought nearly 40 new members to events. the club. What is her secret? No, secret, she says, people see the little Rotary badge, and ask questions, and she wins them over with the sheer force of her passion.
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Soprano Birgit Beer WOMEN IN ACTION WORKING TOGETHER Honorary TO MAKE A Member, DIFFERENCE AND Rotary Club IMPROVE LIVES of City and Shoreditch, D1130 LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY – This is the Motto for this Inner Wheel Year – not financial but refers to a better world, in the way that Rotary’s Stop Polio has done. My chosen charity is Centrepoint which takes young people off the street. When a young person first contacts Centrepoint they are given health checks. In addition to being provided with a safe place to stay, the young people are offered help with education, training and life skills for a period of up to 2 years.
We work with the same principles as Rotary and Welcome to the Hello Stage of Birgit Beer! have all the same levels of officers – International, National, District and Club. We are a world-wide I am a lyric soprano looking back to a long and organisation with Members in 100 Countries, one of elaborate carrier on opera stages throughout the the world’s largest women’s service organisations. In world. My repertoire covers all major characters in GB&I there are 17,000 members. When I joined 40 my field such as Pamina, Violetta, Sophie, Gilda, years ago most Rotary Clubs had their own linked IW Mimi, Michaela, Marguerite, Fiordiligi, Alice Ford club and most of our members are the wives of etc, as well as operetta and concert. I have worked Rotarians though recently the rules were changed and with conductors and directors as Sir George Solti, anybody can be invited to join Roberto Abbado, Placido and Marta Domingo, Gian At the time of the Grenfell Tower disaster our -Carlo del Monaco etc. Please, find a repertoire list District Chairman, Margaret Fairlie, went there the on and an extended biography on my home page several occasions to give counselling and to help – www.birgit-beer.com. she arranged two concerts which raised around I am passionate about singing and performing £2,000 each. At the same time Rosemary Cone, her and also offer solo evenings with repertoire from predecessor as District Chairman, contacted all the opera, operetta and musical as well as Wiener Districts in GB&I who donated over £10,000. We have Lieder, Chansons and Broadway songs. not yet decided what to purchase but it will be a I create custom tailored entertainment for your “LASTING LEGACY”. organizations’ festive event from Belcanto to Broadway. We have also been asked, where possible, to support Born in Luebeck, Germany, raised in Vienna the National Dementia project - if your Club has a and based in London, I am boundless in my project and would like the assistance of IW Members performing. please contact me or a Club listed at the back of your handbook. For more Information, please Contact me under District Chairman Gill Dowling [email protected]
Chairman of Inner Wheel Soprano Birgit Beer in Gill Dowling 31 Action at David Lloyds – Chigwell
Gallery of Famous Faces And Celebrity Supporters
Above: The Current UK Prime Minister receiving The Women In Power Award from Judith Diment, Rotary Polio Plus Representative. L: Amitbabh Bachchan, Charles Prince of Wales, Bill Gates, Desmond Tutu, John Cena, Psy, & Sir Emeka Offer.
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World Polio Day
Paralympian and polio survivor Ade Adepitan, TV presenters Konnie Huq and Julia Roberts, also a polio against polio. Ade Adepitan, pictured above with survivor, joined members of the public and Rotarians fellow ambassadors and volunteers, said: “Rotary is for a mass planting of 50,000 purple crocuses at Queen the UK’s best-kept secret. I think that needs to Elizabeth Olympic Park. change. It’s spent 30 years working on polio and other things, and in this time when there is so much The event was organised by Rotary to mark World Polio uncertainty in the world, we need people like Day on 24th October 2017. The fountains outside the Rotarians to keep us together and keep the world London Stadium were lit up purple to highlight the final push on track.” to rid the world of polio. We have never been closer to making history and “The work it is doing with the polio campaign is eradicating only the second human disease ever with just absolutely incredible and for polio survivors like me, 12 cases of wild poliovirus worldwide in 2017, seven in we thank Rotary and say ‘keep going, stay strong Afghanistan and five in Pakistan. and spread the word.’” The activities at the Park aimed to raise awareness, funds and support Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland’s Purple4Polio campaign. “Once we’ve finished with polio, there is more to do. The Olympic Park Fountains weren’t the only thing We can keep changing the world and keep making glowing purple as dozens of iconic buildings were lit up by history.” Rotary members across the country, including Canterbury Cathedral, the National Library of Wales and the Wills Sent Denis Spiller, President of Rotary in Great Memorial Building at the University of Bristol as well as Britain and Ireland, added: “It’s really important to holding other events. reach our goal of ending polio because we started33 it The campaign is so-called because purple is the colour 30 years ago, there’s no way that we can let that of the dye placed on the little finger on the left hand of a stop. If we do stop now, polio will return, without a child to show they have been immunised doubt.”
“We know that we have to keep raising awareness BBC Konnie Huq, Julia Roberts (no, not of the and funds to continue immunisations for 3-5 years Pretty woman fame), Paralympian Ade Adepitan, after the final case is reported, and if we do that, Rotaractors, other Olympic Park Champions and polio will be gone forever.” pink-clothes clad volunteers. “Today has been terrific and it’s vital we maintain It was capped by a BBC live television with Past momentum. It’s done a lot of good, especially in RIBI President and Polio Plus Representative, motivating the public as well.” Judith Diment giving Rotary talk on Polio The groundwork laid by Rotary’s efforts to Eradication. eradicate polio will have far reaching benefits, even after the world has been declared polio free, as Eve Conway, Vice-Chairman, End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign Committee reflected. “World Polio Day is an opportunity to reflect on lessons learned for the treatment and control of all diseases and celebrate the fact that most of the world has been declared polio-free. Our focus is now on the final strongholds where polio is still around and our aim is to finally eradicate the disease once and for all.”
#District 1130 celebrated “World Polio Day -24 the October with other Districts at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London; planting 50,000 RIBI President purple crocus corms, to Mark Rotary’s (Great Denis Spiller doing Britain and Ireland) #Purple 4 Polio Campaign for his ‘bit’ on World #EndPolioNow. Polio Day planting The Rotary Club of Barkingside was represented crocus at the by Kamal Bishai and Margaret James-Cooper. A Queen Elizabeth Olympic Stadium, lovely, rain-free sun-soaked day of: fast cars, Stratford. magician to entertain children/parents, big good bear, Purple 4 Polio ambassadors- 34
Above right: Members of the Scottish Parliament recognized World Polio day showing their support for Rotary’s efforts to eradicate the disease across the world.
They attend a photo call immediately after First Minister Questions on the Garden lobby stairs in Parliament, donning their Rotary purple crocus buttonholes.
WHY WORLD POLIO DAY
World Polio Day marks the birthday of Dr Jonas Salk, who created the world’s first safe and effective vaccine against this crippling and, at times, fatal disease which affects the central nervous system. Those most at risk of contracting polio are children under the age of five years old. Rotary has worked tirelessly since 1985 to wipe out polio from the world. Since becoming involved in the campaign, alongside CDC, WHO and UNICEF, Rotary has helped to reduce the number of endemic countries from 125 to just four; India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan. Rotary began immunising children in 1985. Since then, Rotary club members have volunteered their time and personal resources to reach more than two billion children in 122 countries with the oral polio vaccine. #rotaryendpolio. Since 1995, the advocacy efforts of Rotary and its partners have helped raise more than $8 billion from donor governments. From having 125 polio-endemic countries, there are now just four in the world. Make polio history by helping Rotary #rotaryendpolio. Thanks to Rotary and its partners, polio cases worldwide have plummeted by 99%. Help beat the final 1% by supporting Rotary www.rotary.org/EndPolio and World Polio Day. Thanks to the work of Rotary and its partners to eradicate polio, five million instances of child paralysis and 250,000 deaths have been prevented. Support World Polio Day by donating to Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign -www.rotary.org/EndPolio and make this disease a thing of the past. We stand on the brink of eradicating the second human disease in history. Let us support Rotary’s End Polio Now initiative: www.rotary.org/EndPolio #rotaryendpolio
Rotary clubs across Britain and Ireland have donated £10.5 million to polio immunisation intiatives, and Rotarians worldwide have raised around $1,000 million.
Thanks to Rotary and its partners, polio cases have fallen from 1,000 each day to fewer than 1,000 a year (950 in 2010).
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