Virginia Dial Speaks About Identity Theft
September 17, 2012
Monica Flynn and Virginia Dial
We appreciate Rotarian Susan Wilson for inviting Virginia to visit with us and speak to our club.
Monday, October 22, 2012
We appreciate Rotarian Susan Wilson for inviting Virginia to visit with us and speak to our club.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
District Governor's Letter to the District
Our district’s two newest Interact clubs are the Interact
Club of Jenkins High School sponsored by the Whitesburg Club and Interact Club
of Boone County sponsored by the Rotary Club of Florence. Interact Clubs extend the ethical framework
and service of Rotary to young people at a critical crossroads in their lives. The Rotary Club of Pikeville has a new
Rotaract club underway for the medical students of Pikeville College who will
use this as a venue for medical service.
A special thank you is in order for all the clubs in our district that
sponsor and participate with the Interact and Rotaract clubs of our
district. We are planting seeds for future leaders of
our communities and our Rotary clubs.
Let us not forget Youth Exchange. Youth exchange is a vibrant and life changing
program that we share with the youth of our district and the world. Youth Exchange
is especially impressive when you think of the gift it gives to the exchange
student, allowing them to be fluent in another language and comfortable in
another culture. At the Otterbein
meeting for our outgoing students, I met a young woman who had just returned
from Turkey. She had already been
contacted by the US State Department because of the new language skill she had
acquired. Our Youth Exchange Chair,
Jack Lundy, has been tireless in his promotion of Youth Exchange and plans are
underway to develop a short term exchange with Brazil this year. Stay tuned for this exciting adventure we may
offer our district youth this summer.
As I visit the
clubs I am impressed by the efforts made by every club in our district for
youth beyond the New Generations programs of Rotary. RC Lexington Sunrise has adopted Arlington Elementary
School, RC Whitesburg is providing the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and RC
Nicholasville distributed ten $1,000 scholarships, while teddy bears are a gift
of comfort for hospitalized children hospitalized from RC Louisa. The long term
potential of the achievements of the youth in our district that have been
impacted by Rotary and Rotarians is astounding.
Let’s keep
working for New Generations programs to create new Rotarians.
Yours in
Rotary Service,
Kathryn Hardman, District Governor
Rotary International District 6740
Calling all Club Presidents, Foundation and Membership Chairs
A Foundation Seminar and a Membership Seminar will be held on Saturday,
September 22 at the Four Points Sheraton in Lexington from 9-12. Each club
should send a member to each of these seminars that will be held simultaneously
in Lexington. Spend the morning with Rotary and have the rest of the day to
enjoy Lexington.
Foundation and
Membership Seminar
Rotary International
District 6740
Four Points
Sheraton
Saturday, September
22, 2012
9:00 a.m. to
12 noon
Name:______________________________________________________
____Membership
Seminar ___Foundation
Seminar
Email_________________________________________________________
Club__________________________________________________________
Fax to
606-862-9724 or email to mkhardman@aol.com
Upcoming Events
September
8 RC Campbell County/Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, ColdSpring Barleycorns, 8 - 11:30 am
8 RC Maysville Horse Show, Germantown Fairgrounds, 6 pm
8 RC Cynthiana/Lions Club Taste of Harrison County
8- 9 RC Somerset-Pulaski and RC Somerset Remote Area Medical Clinic
13 RC Paris Steak Dinner and Raffle, 1833 S. Main Street, Paris, 6 p.m.
20 RC Campbell County Cruise In Cookout, Alexandria
21 -22 RC Versailles-Woodford County Repair Affair
22 - Membership and Foundation Seminar, Lexington, 9 - 12, Four Points Sheraton
October
4-7 Zone Institute in Huntsville, Alabama
17 RC Campbell County hosts Northern Kentucky Rotary clubs, with guest speaker Jeff Mearns, new President of Northern Kentucky University
18 RC Cynthiana Volunteerism Fair
November
1 RC Paris Seafood Dinner and Cake/Pie Auction, 1833 S. Main Street, Paris, 6 p.m.
December
4 RC Paris Christmas Concert, Paris Presbyterian Church,7 p.m.
6 RC Paris Coat and Blanket Drive
8 RC Maysville, Purses for a Purpose purse sale, 2nd and Sutton, Maysville, KY, 9:30 am - 4:00 p.m.
March
2 - RC Somerset-Pulaski County International Dinner
21 - 24 Presidents Elect Training (PETS) in Nashville, Tennessee
May
2 RC Paris Run for the Roses
June
23 -26 International Convention, Lisbon, Portugal
RC Richmond shares results of Visioning and Planning
Just a few notes about the Richmond Rotary Club. The 2012-2013 year has started
out with the club engaging in a Visioning Exercise lead by Dean Hammond of Lex
Rotary and DG Kathryn Hardman. 16 members attended and spent hours discussing
the Rotary Club they envision belonging to in the future year of 2015. What
does our Club look like in 2015? How is its health? What is its makeup? What
have we accomplished? Have we had Student Exchanges, Rotaract Clubs,
International Projects, enriching club programs, good fundraisers? Have we
made a difference in the lives of our members and our community? From this we
developed a vision. Here is the vision of our Club:
We are now
organizing to reach these goals. We hope all Rotarians thoughts and prayers are
with us on this Journey!
Whitney Dunlap III,
Pres. 2012-2013
“The Richmond
Rotary Club is the premier service club of Richmond, where a diverse group of
effective leaders enjoy fun activities that support the local community and make
a positive impact in people's lives.
By July 2015 we
will accomplish the following goals:
- Grow to 85
members
- Put 15 members
through RLI Leadership Training
- Provide interesting
programs every week
- Mentor youth and
young adults, especially by providing business internships and job shadowing
opportunities
- Help community
groups pass "complete streets" legislation to improve the town with sidewalks,
bike lanes, and landscaping
- Start an EKU-based
Rotaract club
- Forge a
relationship with and international club for an Eastern Kentucky service
project
- Hold two major
fundraisers a year, the Diamonds & Denim Dance and a community talent show,
to bring in funds of $210,000
- Increase the number
of Paul Harris Fellows in the club to 80% and provide 100 points to each member
from donated recognition
- Engage in effective
marketing through social media and a website that recruits community service
volunteers as well as providing information about the
club
As we work toward
these goals, we will continue to uphold high ethical standards in our
professions, live out the Rotary motto "Service Above Self", and support the
eradication of polio and access to clean water worldwide.
RC Cynthiana partners with Lions Club for upcoming Taste of Harrison County
The Cynthiana Rotary club will participate in the upcoming
Cynthiana Lions club event called the Taste of Harrison County. Below is information circulated by the Public
Relations committee of the Cynthiana Rotary club. This information is sent to the Chamber, the
local newspaper, a couple of our major industries, the City and County
officials, Lexington TV stations via Facebook, and the high school. You will note that the wording highlights an
event being sponsored by another organization.
During our recently completed Visioning process we expressed a desire to
work more closely with other community organizations within our community. This is one way to support them while also
doing work for our Club.
The annual Taste of Harrison County (sponsored by the
Cynthiana Lions club) will be held on September 8, 2012. The event has
been sponsored by the Cynthiana Lions club for approximately 10 years.
The Cynthiana Rotary club (1 of 9 food booths) will be
selling hamburgers/cheeseburgers and soft drinks.
The Taste of Harrison County will have over 60 craft booths,
train rides, a baked goods sale/auction, musical performances, a martial arts
demonstration, Jazzercise, a hard hat painting contest (hard hats donated by
Bullard) and door prizes will be offered.
Plus the Chamber will have the 15th Annual Born
To Run 5K Run/Walk; the Community Health Partnership Wellness/HMH will have the
Little Feet, Big Feet 1 mile Family Fun Walk; and Journey Medical Mission has
an open house from 9 am – 12 noon! Lots going on in our hometown.
Visit the Rotary booth and the numerous others craft/food
booths and support your hometown!
RC Maysville Horse Show
33nd ANNUAL
Maysville Rotary Club Horse Show
GERMANTOWN FAIRGROUNDS
4088 KENTUCKY 10, GERMANTOWN, KY 41044
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th, 2012 AT 5:30 PM
CLASS & CLASS DESCRIPTION ENTRY PRIZE___
PRE-SHOW EVENT STICK HORSE (Open to All) NONE RIBBONS
1. LEAD LINE (RIDERS 6 & UNDER) NONE RIBBONS
2. AMATEUR COUNTRY PLEASURE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
3. OPEN YOUTH PLEASURE (Walk and Favorite Gait 17 & Under) $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
4. SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE OPEN TRAIL PLEASURE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
5. OPEN PARK PERFORMANCE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
6. AMATEUR ROAD HORSE TO BIKE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
7. OPEN SHOW PLEASURE WALKING SPECIALITY $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
8. SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE JUVENILE TRAIL PLEASURE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
9. JUVENILE COUNTRY PLEASURE SPECIALTY $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
10. ROAD PONY DRIVEN BY JUVENILE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
11. AMATEUR (15.2 and Under) WALKING SPECIALTY $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
12. OPEN MEN’S PLEASURE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
13. JUVENILE (17 and Under) WALKING SPECIALTY $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
******************************* INTERMISSION & RING DRAG*******************************
14. SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE OPEN LITE SHOD $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
15. AMATEUR OWNED and TRAINED WALKING SPECIALTY $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
16. ROAD HORSE UNDER SADDLE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
17. 4 YEAR OLD AMATEUR WALKING HORSE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
18. AMATEUR ROAD PONY $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
19. OPEN AMATEUR WALKING SPECIALTY $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
20. SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE OPEN SHOD $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
21. OPEN WOMEN’S PLEASURE $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
22. AGED WALKING MARE and GELDING $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
23. PLANTATION PLEASURE WALKING SPECIALTY $20.00 $50,$35,$25,20,$10
24. ROAD PONY 52" and UNDER CHAMPIONSHIP $45.00 $200,$150,$100,50,$40
25. OPEN WALKING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP $45.00 $200,$150,$100,50,$40
26. ROAD HORSE TO BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP $45.00 $200,$150,$100,50,$40
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
ALEXANDER STEWART 606.564.9236
MEMBER: CKHSA, KAFHS, SCHA, ARHPA, KWHA-HIO, EKWRA, SSHA, OVWHA.
EQUINE ROADSTER CUP, CURRENT COGGINS TEST REQUIRED.
Maysville Rotary Club
PO Box 322, Maysville, KY 41056
www.maysvillerotary.com
Rotary Leadership Institute
Rotary Leadership Institute held in Lexington on August 25 was one of our
largest. Judy Marcum and Martha Riddell coordinate the program for
Districts 6710 and 6740. RLI is a dynamic exchange of information, ideas, and
training on the many aspects of Rotary and prepares the participants to be more
effective club leaders.
With congratulations by RLI Coordinator Judy Marcum and DG Kathryn Hardman, the following Rotarians graduated from RLI:
George Corder--Somerset Noon Rotary Club
Jonathan Decker--Grayson County Rotary ClubDean Hammond--Rotary Club of Lexington
Ed Kalmey--South Oldham Rotary Club
Ben Robertson--Somerset Pulaski Morning Rotary Club
Jason Richardson - East Louisville Sunrise
Elaine Adams Wilson - Somerset Noon Rotary Club
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| PDG Tom Ashford guides discussion in Group 2. |
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| PDG George Wilson facilitates a record-size Group 1 of the Rotary Leadership Institute. |
RC Maysville community service project
Approximately 25 members of the Maysville Rotary and about a dozen
Boy Scouts gave up their Saturday to brighten lives/yards of local residence.
After receiving a list of shut-ins or citizens with no means to do yard work, our local club set out to 'make their day'. Traveling with mulch, tools, flowers, and maps, the teams (mostly 4 - 5 as a team) reached their destinations.
After discussing what needed to be done, they began their work. Digging up old plants or remains of trees/bushes, the landscapes began taking on a new, fresh look. When all the project at a home was complete, the landscape was blooming with newly planted flowers. Each home also received a hanging basket.
Many of the residents came out to personally thank them, some even weeping with joy. It must be noted that the ones that got the most out of this project, were the Rotary members.
Approximately 12 homes received sprucing up. The club has decided that it was such a great success that we will do this again next year but plan to expand the number of homes.
After receiving a list of shut-ins or citizens with no means to do yard work, our local club set out to 'make their day'. Traveling with mulch, tools, flowers, and maps, the teams (mostly 4 - 5 as a team) reached their destinations.
After discussing what needed to be done, they began their work. Digging up old plants or remains of trees/bushes, the landscapes began taking on a new, fresh look. When all the project at a home was complete, the landscape was blooming with newly planted flowers. Each home also received a hanging basket.
Many of the residents came out to personally thank them, some even weeping with joy. It must be noted that the ones that got the most out of this project, were the Rotary members.
Approximately 12 homes received sprucing up. The club has decided that it was such a great success that we will do this again next year but plan to expand the number of homes.
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RC Cynthiana to host Volunteerism Fair
The Cynthiana
Rotary club in conjunction with the Harrison County School Board and the
Harrison County High School (HCHS) will sponsor a Volunteerism Fair at the HCHS
on October 18, 2012. During the Fair
approximately 1,000 high school students will have an opportunity to visit with
over 20 local organization/agencies that may need student volunteers. The goal is to help with volunteer awareness,
allow students to connect with local agencies and to create a volunteer mindset
early on which may follow students throughout their lives.
this article is reprinted due to some technical difficulties with the original post.
Club Visits and Events - DG Kathryn Hardman
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Past District Governor Jerry Blanton shows DG Kathryn the premier club projects
in Harlan during her official visit. The Rotary Park provides youth with an
outlet for outdoor play and recreation.
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The Courthouse Gazebo serves as a stage for regular musical performances by
local talent.
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Rotary Club of Hazard "Better Health for the Bluegrass" gala on august 11
featured great food, great entertainment, and a chance to win $7,000. The
proceeds support health projects including Rotary Free Clinic and scholarships
at HCTC.
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| Fine entertainment by the Dean Osbourne Band |
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| PDG Rakesh Sachdeva, Assistant Governor Seema Sachdeva, and DG Kathryn Hardman joined the festivities |
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| President Ella Strong (on left) presents check for dentures to the Free Clinic |
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| Hazard turned out in force for the gala
1802 Fine entertainment by the Dean Osbourne
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| President George Corder and DG Kathryn Hardman at the official visit of the RC
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| AG Keith Key, DG Kathryn Hardman, and President Chris Castle at the August 28th meeting of the RC Versailles-Woodford. |
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| AG Keith Key, DG Kathryn Hardman and President Randall Chewning at the August 27
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Club President Ben Robertson and DG Kathryn at the RC Somerset Pulaski official visit on August
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RC Cynthiana Runs PSAs re: Polio Eradication
Cynthiana Rotary Public Service
Announcements:
One of our
Cynthiana Rotarians had a great idea about obtaining PSAs about RI and the
eradication of polio. Easy enough to do
– just go to the RI website and download 30 second PSAs. Well, after checking the RI website – maybe
not so easy! Three (3) separate PSAs
(see below) were developed and these are now running on our local radio station
(WCYN 1400 AM). In a month or so we may
change the PSAs if there are any substantial updates. Several of our Rotarians volunteered to
record the PSAs.
WCYN will be happy to
record and play 30 second PSAs. Take
this form to them any day (M-F) after 9:15 am (or after Rotary meeting) and
record 1 or more of the below messages.
1) Hi this is __________________from the Cynthiana Rotary
club. For many years Rotary
International has waged the battle against polio. Polio cases have declined rapidly since 1985, but the fight
isn't over. Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease but
we can immunize every child for approximately $.66 each. Find out how you can help finish the job. Go to www.endpolio.org
for information.
2) From 360,000 cases worldwide in 1988 to under 1,400 cases
in 2010. Hi this is _________________from the Cynthiana Rotary club. For many years Rotary International has waged
the battle against polio. There are 196 countries in our world. Only 3 countries remain polio endemic. Find out how you can help us finish the job. Go to www.endpolio.org for information.
RC Somerset welcomes Pulaski County School Superintendant
George Corder, Steve Butcher & Dr. BJ Parson
Rotarian BJ Parson introduced Pulaski County Schools Superintendent Steve Butcher as his program August 13th. Mr. Butcher spoke about the new school year, enrollment numbers, building projects, transportation, changes in food services, budgets and funding of the county system. Notably, county school buses travel over 7,000 miles per day because Pulaski County is the 3rd largest county in the state in land mass. He also explained that schools have been mandated by the federal government to offer more fruits and vegetables, eliminate butter and use only 1% or skim milk. Mr. Butcher summarized the changes as “Less meat, less sweet.” After recent budget cuts, the annual budget for the system comes in around $68 million dollars. For more information about Pulaski County Schools, visit www.pulaski.net.
RC Campbell County upcoming events
Campbell County's cook outs on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Cruise
Ins continue to be a success for the club. The Cruise Ins will continue through
at least September.
The Campbell County Rotary is proud to be sponsoring a luncheon on Oct. 17
for all Rotary Clubs in Northern Ky. and guests to introduce the new NKU
President, Jeff Mearns. The luncheon will be held at Highland Country Club For
more information contact President Arnd Rehfuss, arndpat@aol.com
RC Maysville - President Greg Hansen Receives Dochterman Award
Greg Hansen was installed as President of the Maysville Rotary Club at the Annual Awards Dinner. Along with the installation of President, other officers were also installed. Hansen is an Engineering Manager at Emerson Power & Transmission in
Maysville. He has been with EPT for 12 years. Greg and his family moved here in
2000. He and his wife, Elaina, have 2 adult children: Britteny and Jerad.
Besides being very active in Rotary, Greg works tirelessly with the Scouts in our area. He is the current Shawnee District Chairman. He works with both the Cub Pack and the Boy Scout Troop locally. The Pack, under his leadership, ran a 'little kids' Bike Rodeo as part of the Zach Ruble Ride. He was recently presented with the Cliff Dochterman Award by President Barb Campbell. This high award honors an individual Rotarian who acts as a role model and renders distinguished and dedicated service to Scouting through active service, leadership or other exemplary contributions to the Scout Association of his/her home country. To receive this award, the recipient must be a Rotarian in good standing. Greg has been involved with the local scouts for many years and gives hours of his time with the Boy Scouts.
Besides being very active in Rotary, Greg works tirelessly with the Scouts in our area. He is the current Shawnee District Chairman. He works with both the Cub Pack and the Boy Scout Troop locally. The Pack, under his leadership, ran a 'little kids' Bike Rodeo as part of the Zach Ruble Ride. He was recently presented with the Cliff Dochterman Award by President Barb Campbell. This high award honors an individual Rotarian who acts as a role model and renders distinguished and dedicated service to Scouting through active service, leadership or other exemplary contributions to the Scout Association of his/her home country. To receive this award, the recipient must be a Rotarian in good standing. Greg has been involved with the local scouts for many years and gives hours of his time with the Boy Scouts.
Greg is always ready to help out with the Rotary Club's
activities, especially as Food Chairman, heading the concessions for both the
Farm Equipment Sale and the Annual Horse Show. We are looking forward to his
leadership in the coming year.
Polio Update
as of August 20, 2012
August, 2012 Edition
Angola passes a year without polio // 2 Aminu Ahmed, polio hero // 3 Citizens of the world – get behind polio eradication // 4 Spotlight on: Nigeria // 5 Technical toolbox: routine immunization
If you happen to be in New York City, USA, show your support for polio eradication on 29 September at the Global Festival in Central Park.
The event will come days after a high-level call to action convened by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon during the UN General Assembly – to continue the emergency momentum in polio eradication and help catalyze a shared sense of responsibility among the global community to finish the job.
Angola passes a year without polio
The country had originally been declared polio-free in 2001, but had been reinfected repeatedly by poliovirus of Indian origin since 2005. Angola was classified as having "re-established transmission", and therefore must remain free of polio for a period of three years before it is considered officially polio-free once more, but passing a year without a single case is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the dedication of the Angolan people. While Angola must continue to vaccinate children and improve surveillance, the risk of virus importation has declined substantially since India has stopped polio transmission.
Watch UNICEF’s video to see just what’s involved in fighting polio in Angola
Aminu Ahmed, polio hero
When some people are affected by the long-term consequences of illness, they let it take over their life. Aminu Ahmad let polio take over his life in the most positive way possible - he became an advocate for polio eradication.
This hard-working Nigerian man is chairman of the Kano Polio Victims Association, head of a workshop providing employment to young people affected by polio and a keen advocate for vaccination. Read more of his story here. 2/2
Citizens of the world – get behind polio eradication
Want to get your friends, family and colleagues as passionate about polio eradication as you are? Click one of our brand new web sites to help people join the fight to end polio.
Global Citizen is an innovative web-based platform allowing ordinary people to take action anywhere, anytime, to tackle the issues – including polio – that prevent the world’s poorest from breaking free of the cycle of poverty.
End Polio Now is a virtual home where people can rally together to finish the fight against polio.
Spotlight on: Nigeria
Operational issues and insecurity make the northern states of Nigeria a challenging place to fight polio. And in a country that’s never stopped transmission of the disease, maintaining the same level of dedication, round after round, can be difficult.
After the impressive progress of 2010, when the country saw a 95% reduction in cases of wild poliovirus, case numbers have begun to creep up once more – with more cases (70) reported so far in 2012 than were reported for the entire year last year (62).
Fresh ideas, along with assistance from India’s successful polio eradication programme, are being implemented in Nigeria to try to turn the situation around once more.
Read about what’s being done to reach the last children in the polio sanctuaries of Zamfara and Sokoto..
Technical toolbox: routine immunization
A programme through which all children are given a standard set of vaccines is known as ‘routine immunization’. The polio eradication programme is helping to supplement and strengthen routine immunization in two ways:1) by ensuring that children who cannot access routine healthcare do not miss out on vital vaccines, and 2) by gathering information on where children are missing out, guiding the expansion of routine health services.
POLIO NEWS
August, 2012 Edition
Angola passes a year without polio // 2 Aminu Ahmed, polio hero // 3 Citizens of the world – get behind polio eradication // 4 Spotlight on: Nigeria // 5 Technical toolbox: routine immunization
If you happen to be in New York City, USA, show your support for polio eradication on 29 September at the Global Festival in Central Park.
The event will come days after a high-level call to action convened by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon during the UN General Assembly – to continue the emergency momentum in polio eradication and help catalyze a shared sense of responsibility among the global community to finish the job.
Angola passes a year without polio
The country had originally been declared polio-free in 2001, but had been reinfected repeatedly by poliovirus of Indian origin since 2005. Angola was classified as having "re-established transmission", and therefore must remain free of polio for a period of three years before it is considered officially polio-free once more, but passing a year without a single case is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the dedication of the Angolan people. While Angola must continue to vaccinate children and improve surveillance, the risk of virus importation has declined substantially since India has stopped polio transmission.
Watch UNICEF’s video to see just what’s involved in fighting polio in Angola
Aminu Ahmed, polio hero
When some people are affected by the long-term consequences of illness, they let it take over their life. Aminu Ahmad let polio take over his life in the most positive way possible - he became an advocate for polio eradication.
This hard-working Nigerian man is chairman of the Kano Polio Victims Association, head of a workshop providing employment to young people affected by polio and a keen advocate for vaccination. Read more of his story here. 2/2
Citizens of the world – get behind polio eradication
Want to get your friends, family and colleagues as passionate about polio eradication as you are? Click one of our brand new web sites to help people join the fight to end polio.
Global Citizen is an innovative web-based platform allowing ordinary people to take action anywhere, anytime, to tackle the issues – including polio – that prevent the world’s poorest from breaking free of the cycle of poverty.
End Polio Now is a virtual home where people can rally together to finish the fight against polio.
Spotlight on: Nigeria
Operational issues and insecurity make the northern states of Nigeria a challenging place to fight polio. And in a country that’s never stopped transmission of the disease, maintaining the same level of dedication, round after round, can be difficult.
After the impressive progress of 2010, when the country saw a 95% reduction in cases of wild poliovirus, case numbers have begun to creep up once more – with more cases (70) reported so far in 2012 than were reported for the entire year last year (62).
Fresh ideas, along with assistance from India’s successful polio eradication programme, are being implemented in Nigeria to try to turn the situation around once more.
Read about what’s being done to reach the last children in the polio sanctuaries of Zamfara and Sokoto..
Technical toolbox: routine immunization
A programme through which all children are given a standard set of vaccines is known as ‘routine immunization’. The polio eradication programme is helping to supplement and strengthen routine immunization in two ways:1) by ensuring that children who cannot access routine healthcare do not miss out on vital vaccines, and 2) by gathering information on where children are missing out, guiding the expansion of routine health services.
RC Lexington hosts International Student picnic with UK - a tradition for over 20 years!
August 12 The Lexington Rotary club co-hosted with the
University of Kentucky's Office of International Affairs a picnic for incoming
international students to the university. Chairman Allen Grimes organized all
the food, volunteers and door prizes. Door prizes were given to the student who
had come the farthest, most recently arrived, etc....The picnic provides the
students an opportunity to meet one another and for many it is the beginning of
their American experience. Rotary has co-hosted this picnic for over 20
years.
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| Rotarian Allen Grimes awarding a door prize |
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| two students displaying Peace through Service via the peace sign as they enjoy the picnic |
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Rotarian Chewning presents a Rotary visor to a door prize winner |
RC Somerset presents perfect attendance awards and explores "What's in your Bucket?"
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| Left to right: Pres George Corder, Singleton, & Gene Palmer |
Mr. Singleton has practiced law in Somerset for 35 years, acted in local plays, covered Somerset High School football games for Clear Channel Radio, and has written two novels and a nonfiction work known as “I Wouldn’t Lie To You…I’m A Lawyer”. He continues to add to his personal bucket list by teaching Greek at Somerset Christian Academy and will be a contributing sportswriter for the Commonwealth-Journal this fall.
We appreciate Mr. Singleton’s inspirational visit and thank Rotarian Gene Palmer for serving as host.
Also during this club meeting PDG John Adams presented 18 Rotarians with awards for perfect attendance during the term of Past President Elaine Wilson.
2 yrs Andrew Cooper, Gene Palmer, Allison Ready
3 yrs. Joe Ball, George Corder, Sue Guffey, Teresa Hail, John Mounce, Jennifer Owens, Judy Price
4 yrs. Charles Flynn, Monica Flynn
5 yrs. Rusty Butler, Wendell Lyon
6 yrs. Megan Damron
11 yrs. B.J. Parson
12 yrs. Paul Waddles
Perfect attendance recipients
District Governor Visit Schedule
9/6/12
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Falmouth
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12 noon
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Edwardo’s Pizza and
Subs
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9/7/12
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Winchester
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12 noon
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Winchester Country
Club
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9/11/12
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Bluegrass
Richmond
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7:30 a.m.
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McCready
Manor
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9/11/12
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Berea
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12 noon
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Kentucky Artisan
Center
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9/12/12
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Richmond
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12 noon
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Arlington
Association
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9/18/12
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Florence, Covington,
Campbell,
and Kenton
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12:15p.m.
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Hosted by Covington at the Radisson
Hotel
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9/25/12
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Georgetown
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11:45
|
Golden
Corral
|
9/26/12
|
Paris
|
12 noon
|
Golden China
Buffet
|
9/27/12
|
Cynthiana
|
11:45
|
Bianke’s
Restaurant
|
10/8/12
|
Augusta
|
6 p.m.
|
Parkview
Inn
|
10/9/12
|
Maysville
|
11:45
|
Rotary
Clubhouse
|
10/10/12
|
Hazard
|
12 noon
|
Ponderosa
|
10/11/12
|
Middlesboro
|
12 noon
|
J. Milton’s
Steakhouse
|
10/16/12
|
Paintsville/Prestonsburg
|
12 noon
|
Hosted by Paintsville, Ramada Inn-Carriage House
Rest.
|
10/17/12
|
Cumberland
|
12 noon
|
412 Cumberland
Avenue
|
10/22/12
|
Grayson
|
12 noon
|
Shoney’s
|
10/23/12
|
Mt. Sterling
|
12 noon
|
Jerry’s
Restaurant
|
10/25/12
|
Carlisle
|
6:30 p.m.
|
Garrett’s
Restaurant
|
10/29/12
|
Ashland
|
12 noon
|
The Elk’s
Lodge
|
10/30/12
|
Fleming County
|
12 noon
|
Fleming County
Hospital
|
11/8/12
|
West Liberty
|
12 noon
|
The Tea
Room
|
11/15/12
|
Lexington
|
12 noon
|
Fasig-Tipton
|
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