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Meeting Each Wednesday at noon at the Event Center at the Beach, October 18, 2011 Meeting #16
TODAYʼS PROGRAM - WELCOME Lacy Lang & Jake Buffington, RYLA Attendees
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
10/24 - World Polio Day
10/26-Debbie Blattner, Sustainable Community
11/2 - District Governor Chuck Root
11/9 - Dixon Andrews, GB Police Chief
WORLD POLIO DAY
When Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985, the "plus" signaled the belief that the polio eradication effort would increase immunizations against five other diseases prevalent in children: measles, tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus. As time went on, the list of benefits grew. Polio immunization campaigns created an avenue for other lifesaving health interventions, such as the distribution of vitamin A supplements. New equipment for transporting and storing vaccines made it easier to combat infectious diseases in developing areas.
The "plus" in PolioPlus means that Rotarians are doing more than stopping the spread of polio in the last four countries in which it is endemic; they also are building a legacy of infrastructure and partnerships that will support the fight against infectious disease long after polio is gone.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." ~ John Lennon (1940-1980)
FRUIT RAISER
Don't forget our Fruit Fund Raiser. Get your orders collected and in by November 15 to Past President Peter. Makes perfect Christmas gifts.
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GLORIA
One of the best parts of being President of our club is being able to raise funds to donate to our local organizations. Thanks to all of you for helping raise the money that we were able to donate to the Gold Beach Youth Soccer, the Curry Sportfishing Association, and the Gold Beach Senior Center.
It takes all of us!
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