Weekly Meeting of Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020: June 17

WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY MEETING

FRIDAY, June 17, 2016

In this meeting:

Rotary Minute
ABCs of Rotary
An Update on Polio
Rotary Fellowships
A Quiz for Sharp Minds
Convention Wrap-up
RI President Ravindran`s Closing Remarks in video
Two short feel-good stories via video
What happened Wednesday?
Quiz Answers
Foundation Corner
Rotary Anthem
Four-Way Test to close

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OUR GREETER THIS WEEK IS DAWN JOHNSON

President's Message

Dear fellow Rotarians and Guests,

The month of June is Rotary Fellowships month. This month we celebrate Fellowship and it is certainly a most fitting way to end the Rotary year. Fellowship amongst Rotarians is what keeps the club members together. I am sure you will all agree.

A list of the Rotary Fellowships can be found later in this meeting. The list can also be accessed at rotary.org. You are all encouraged to visit, and learn more about the Rotary Fellowships.

A shared interest through the Rotary Fellowships may lead to new friendships, and will certainly enhance your Rotary experience. You may just find a vocation or recreation that increases your interest or curiosity.

One example is REF – Rotary E-club Fellowship. You can find it at http://www.rotarianseclubfellowship.org/about-ref/

Without the sense of fellowship with men of like mind...

life would have seemed to me empty.

-- Albert Einstein

At our Happy Hour Hangout [HHH] on Wednesday, June 15, members viewed an excellent video highlighting the history of polio and the history of the CDC/Rotary partnership.

Please take the time to enjoy our weekly posted meeting below and share your feedback with us.

June 18 – Weekly Meeting – DRRE Paul Thompson

June 25 – Weekly Meeting

July 2 –

INSTALLATION OF 2016/17 President and Board

INSTALLATION OF Assistant Governor, E-Club

ROTARY MINUTE

QUOTATIONS REGARDING ROTARY

by Rotary International Presidents

1971-72 Ernst G. Breitholtz (compressed and liquefied gases manufacturing), Rotary Club of Kalmar, Sweden. Rotary vision: The spreading of goodwill to every region of the world.

“Launching a new Rotary year…is like…launching a great ship...The sea is said

to be a teacher of truth and in sailing we find the salt of reality. Rotarians and like-minded men of goodwill can come to recognize that we are one people around the earth, and that we can do much to bring harmony and understanding between brothers who may dwell across expansive oceans…or perhaps next door.”

— Goodwill Begins with You!, THE ROTARIAN, July 1971

1972-73 Roy D. Hickman (photo-engraving), Rotary Club of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Rotary vision: That clubs and individuals Take a New Look at service and act on their findings.

“What has been accomplished by others is now Rotary history. It is our time to add to our glorious history. What is said of us in the future will be determined by you and me.”

— Address to 1972 Rotary Convention, Houston, Texas, USA

ABCs OF ROTARY

RI President (1992-93) Cliff Dochterman

Interact

Interact, a Rotary-sponsored youth service club, was launched by the RI Board of Directors in 1962. The first Interact club was established by the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Florida, U.S.A. Interact clubs provide opportunities for boys and girls of secondary school age to work together in a world fellowship of service and international understanding. The term "Interact" is derived from "inter," for international, and "act," for action. Every Interact club must be sponsored and supervised by a Rotary club and must plan annual projects of service to its school, community and in the world.

Today there are more than 6,000 Interact clubs with 138,500 members in 96 countries. Interactors develop skills in leadership and attain practical experience in conducting service projects, thereby learning the satisfaction that comes from serving others. A major goal of Interact is to provide opportunities for young people to create greater understanding and goodwill with youth throughout the world.

Rotaract

After the success of Interact clubs for high school-age youth in the early 1960s, the RI board created Rotaract in 1968. The new organization was designed to promote responsible citizenship and leadership potential in clubs of young men and women aged 18 to 30. The first Rotaract club was chartered by the Rotary Club of Charlotte North in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. In 1998 there were 139,000 members in more than 6,000 Rotaract clubs in 139 countries.

Rotaract clubs emphasize the importance of individual responsibility as the basis of personal success and community involvement. Each club is required to complete at least two major service projects each year, one to serve the community and the other to promote international understanding. Rotaract also provides opportunities leading to greater leadership and professional development. Rotaractors enjoy many social activities as well as programs to improve their community. A Rotaract club can exist only when continuously sponsored, guided and counseled by a Rotary club.

The programs of Rotaract are built around the motto "Fellowship Through Service."

AN UPDATE ON POLIO

Rotary’s Polio Ambassadors

We are now “This Close” to achieving a polio-free world, and many public figures and celebrities have signed on to help Rotary spread the word. More than 40 world figures and celebrities including Bill Gates, Archie Panjabi, Psy, Jackie Chan, Ziggy Marley, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jane Goodall, Amanda Peet, and Jack Nicklaus are taking part in Rotary’s “This Close” campaign. We are “This Close” to ending polio -- all we need is you.

Can you name the celebrities above?

GOYANG CITY, Korea (31 May 2016) — Rotary today committed an additional $35 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio – donating a total of $70 million in 2016 alone.

The announcement comes on the heels of significant strides made against the paralyzing disease, leaving just two polio-endemic countries – Afghanistan and Pakistan. If current progress continues, 2016 may mark the last case of wild poliovirus.

"While we are experiencing unprecedented success against polio, it is imperative to maintain high immunity and quality surveillance in all countries of the world until polio is fully eradicated," said Michael K. McGovern, chair of Rotary's International PolioPlus Committee. "We must protect the progress in polio-free parts of the world, as well as stopping transmission in Pakistan and Afghanistan."

Speaking today at Rotary's annual international convention, Dr. Rebecca Martin, Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Center for Global Health, emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant. "All countries remain at risk for importation of poliovirus as long as it is circulating in Pakistan and Afghanistan", said Martin. "Now is the time the world must act rapidly and together in stopping any outbreaks of polio. Countries need to detect virus and respond with vaccination through quality immunization campaigns."

To sustain this progress, and protect all children from polio, experts say $1.5 billion is urgently needed. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to previously polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Rotary has contributed more than $1.5 billion and countless volunteer hours to fight polio, with Korean Rotary clubs donating more than $14.6 million to the effort. In addition to contributing funds, Korean Rotary members have traveled at their own expense to immunize children against polio in India. Through 2018, every dollar Rotary commits to polio eradication will be matched two-to-one by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation up to $35 million a year.

Rotary launched its polio immunization program in 1985 and in 1988 became a spearheading partner in the with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and was later joined by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since the initiative launched, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to 16 confirmed to date in 2016.

ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS - What are they?

Rotary Fellowships

Rotary Fellowships are independent groups of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends from around the world.

What fellowships are available?

Fellowship activities vary widely. Members come together around hobbies or interests such as cricket or jazz, or vocations such as writing or medicine. Some groups are purely social while others use their fellowship for service projects. .

Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or email them to learn more.

How do I join a fellowship?

You can also contact a fellowship directly by using the information listed in the . Or search our to find Rotary and Rotaract members with similar interests.

How do I start a fellowship?

Chances are if you have a strong interest in something, there are others in the Rotary family who share it. Forming a fellowship starts with finding members for your group. Here’s how you can start:

Join a discussion group or start a new one. It's a great way to share your interest with other members.
Use Rotary’s presence on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to promote your idea.
Ask your district Rotary Fellowships chair for assistance. Reach out to district Rotary Fellowships chairs in other countries to build membership. Ask for contact information at rotaryfellowships@rotary.org.
Be sure you meet the criteria for a fellowship and apply for official recognition. See the Rotary Fellowships Handbook for details.

A QUIZ FOR SHARP MINDS

...submitted by Rotarian Lou

Johnny's mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May....What was the third child's name?
There is a clerk at the butcher shop, he is five feet ten inches tall and he wears size 13 sneakers....What does he weigh?
Before Mt. Everest was discovered...what was the highest mountain in the world?
How much dirt is there in a hole ...that measures two feet by three feet by four feet?
What word in the English Language ...is always spelled incorrectly?
Billy was born on December 28th, yet his birthday is always in the summer. ....How is this possible?
In California, you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg....Why not?
What was the President's Name...in 1975?
If you were running a race...and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?
Which is correct to say..."The yolk of the egg are white" or "The yolk of the egg is white"?
If a farmer has 5 haystacks in one field and 4 haystacks in the other field ...how many haystacks would he have if he combined them all in another field?

CONVENTION WRAP-UP

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn delivered opening remarks;
Rotary committed US$35 million to end polio;
Korea gains an estimated US$245 million in tourism revenue;
Closing performance by PSY

GOYANG CITY, Korea (1 June 2016): As Rotary closed its 107th annual international meeting at KINTEX on 1 June, members from 160 countries will bring home indelible memories of Korea and new insights on how to improve lives and bring positive, lasting change to communities around the world.

During his closing speech, Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran recounted his mother's near fatal battle with polio that occurred when he was a child, and how his grandfather's Rotary club helped secure a lifesaving ventilator. He then asked Rotary members to "always be mindful that every day and every moment is precious," and to never "waste an opportunity help people be healthier, happier and better off than they were before." The session ended with an electrifying performance by K-POP superstar PSY, who is among a roster of public figures and celebrities participating in Rotary's 'This Close to ending polio' public awareness campaign.

As ending polio is Rotary's top humanitarian priority, Dr. Rebecca Martin, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Center for Global Health, delivered an update on the progress of the initiative the previous day. "In the last three decades, we have seen astonishing progress," said Martin. "Polio cases have declined worldwide by more than 99.9%. The virus is now found in the fewest places ever. We are closer to eradicating polio than we have been at any point in history." Martin also warned, "Children are still being paralyzed as vaccines are not getting everywhere. Poliovirus knows no borders. We need to stay vigilant."

In his address at the opening plenary, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, "Rotarians do remarkable work around the world. Our two organizations have a long and productive history." He thanked Rotary members for their contributions to eradicating polio and said, "The United Nations is proud to be a partner in ending this debilitating disease."

Following UN Secretary-General Ban were remarks by Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Other highlights from this week included:

More than 5,000 Rotary members – dressed in their traditional cultural attire – walking in solidarity for world peace from Seoul City Hall Plaza to Gwanghwamun Square, where a photo exhibit showcased 70 images of Rotary members addressing humanitarian challenges, and highlighted the history of Rotary in Korea.
A newly renovated children's library opened in Goyang City with donated illustrated books in multiple languages from Rotary members around the world. The Juyeop Children's Library serves Korea's growing ethnic, linguistic and multicultural composition.

Organized by Rotary International in conjunction with the Seoul Host Organization Committee comprised of local Rotary members, and with significant support from the Central Government as well as local governments, the convention brought US$245 million to the local economy and created 1,800 jobs – according to the Korea Tourism Organization.

Rotary

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.

RI PRESIDENT'S CLOSING REMARKS AT THE CONVENTION

Click this link for the video (14 minutes)

http://video.rotary.org/guA6

(Apologies, I could not embed this video.)

And now a fabulous feel-good story -

and another -

WHAT HAPPENED ON WEDNESDAY!

June 15

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative

The fight to end polio is led by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which includes Rotary International, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and governments of the world, with the support of many others around the globe.

Those in attendance: Lou, John, Wein, and Kitty as shown below:

Plan to join us on a Wednesday to continue to learn and to have fun!

WHAT HAPPENED LAST SATURDAY

The Club Assembly video is posted on our members-only page in ClubRunner.

ANSWERS TO LOU'S QUIZ

1. Johnny's mother had three children. The first child was named April The second child was named May. What was the third child's name?

Answer: Johnny of course

2. There is a clerk at the butcher shop, he is five feet ten inches tall, and he wears size 13 sneakers. What does he weigh?

Answer: Meat.

3. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?

Answer: Mt. Everest; it just wasn't discovered yet. [You’re not very good at this are you?]

4. How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by four feet?

Answer: There is no dirt in a hole.

5. What word in the English Language is always spelled incorrectly?

Answer: Incorrectly

6. Billy was born on December 28th, yet his birthday is always in the summer. How is this possible?

Answer: Billy lives in the Southern Hemisphere

7. In California, you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not?

Answer: You can't take pictures with a wooden leg. You need a camera to take pictures.

8. What was the President's Name in 1975?

Answer: Same as is it now - Barack Obama [Oh, come on ...]

9. If you were running a race, and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?

Answer: You would be in 2nd. Well, you passed the person in second place, not first.

10. Which is correct to say, "The yolk of the egg are white" or "The yolk of the egg is white"?

Answer: Neither, the yolk of the egg is yellow [Duh]

11. If a farmer has 5 haystacks in one field and 4 haystacks in the other field, how many haystacks would he have if he combined them all in another field?

Answer: One. If he combines all of his haystacks, they all become one big one.

FOUNDATION CORNER

WHAT IS THE ANNUAL FUND

ANNUAL FUND is the primary source of funding for all Foundation activities. Our annual contributions help Rotary Clubs take action to create positive change in communities at home and around the world. Our gift helps strengthen peace efforts, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, grow local economies, save mothers and children and fight disease.

The EVERY ROTARIAN every year (EREY) initiative asks every Rotarian to support The Rotary Foundation every year.

Through our annual Sustaining Member contributions of $100 or more, the Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020 has been a 100% EREY contributor since we were chartered in 2013. Let us continue to support The Rotary Foundation (TRF) through our annual donations. We have been and continue to “Be a gift to the World."