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July 19, 1999
President's Message Rotary's commitment to the eradication of polio in the world started in 1985 with the launching of the Polio Plus Program. Polio was selected for a major effort from Rotary since it was a world wide disease problem, a major cause of hardship and disability, is preventable with a known vaccine, it is not a research problem, and because Rotary can contribute not only financial support but on the ground assistance. Rotary looks to celebrate the global eradication of polio in 2005...our centennial. As the eradication program has grown so has Rotary's commitment and involvement. We are now involved in providing vaccine to children in developing countries, to assisting health workers, providing training opportunities to track the disease, and working with governments in supporting the eradication program. Rotary's commitment is not small. Financially RI has already committed US$340 million with the commitment to reach nearly US$500 million by 2005. In the field Rotary is a community based network which can assist in vaccine delivery, social mobilization and logistical help in collaboration with governments and other organizations such as WHO. As an example, this year over 100,000 Rotarians and their families joined the Indian government in the immunization of over 130,000,000 children in one day. This is happening in countries all over the world. With our help Polio can and will be eradicated, thereby saving millions of children from the potentially devastating effects of this disease. Thank's are extended to Bush Dumville for his help with fellow Rotarian Motorcycle Bob's visit to PEI to enhance public awareness of the Polio Plus campaign. Bush contributed to some good press for the program. For some excellent information on the challenges facing Rotary and the world community, and the successes to date, in the eradication of Polio check out Rotary's web site and the Polio Plus Program (www.rotary.org) or see me and I'll put together some info for you. Calendar Watch July 19 Board of Directors meeting (5:30 Seamans Beverages) July 26 Inner City Youth connection (Kathy Constable-Hodson) * Aug 2 Marketing on the Internet (John Barratt) * Aug 9 TBA Aug 16 District Governor (Wayne Hambly) * Aug 16 Board of Directors meeting (5:30 Seamans Beverages) * regular Rotary Club of Charlottetown noon meeting Notable Celebrations Birthdays July 19 Don Thompson July 20 Bob Bateman July 20 Bill Flemming July 23 Nelson Hagerman July 24 Tom Cottreau Many happy returns - Remember the Foundation, and don't forget to renew your drivers license. Anniversaries July 24 Wayne and Wilma Hambly July 24 David and Colleen Arsenault July 24 Rollin and Joan Andrew Congratulations and Best Wishes to all. Rotary Service We recognize birthdays and anniversaries and once a year those with perfect attendance. However it is also important that we recognize the years of service that Rotarians have given to the Club and community. The following Rotarians are recognized on this week's anniversary of their induction into our Club. Roger Craig 13 years Jeane Coburn 5 Greeters for the coming weeks July 26 Paula Willis and Peter MacDougald Aug 2 Peter Norton and Randy Manning Aug 9 Simon Compton and Spencer Campbell Aug 16 Stan Woodman and Stan Mol Aug 23 Tom Cottreau and Valerie Downe Aug 30 Umesh Gupta and Tony Sosnkowski Makeups to July 12, 1999 Don Anderson, Lloyd MacLeod, Judy Mc-Cann-Beranger, Lloyd Patriquin, Larry Saunders, John Scales, Richard Veinot, Walter Cox. Previous Meeting (July 19, 1999) Bush Dumville walked away with $52 as winner of the 50/50 draw. The Ace of Spades also disappeared from the deck so the jackpot is still there. Our out going exchange student, Amber MacKinnon addressed the club on her up coming exchange to Australia. We look forward to hearing from her during her year and on her return next summer. Our quest speaker was Heather Cutcliffe, manager of the physiotherapy department at the QEH. She gave a very comprehensive overview of the department including those they serve and the types of problems they address. Heather had very warm words of thanks for the Club's generosity in helping with various pieces equipment that the department needed to better serve their clients. Include in this was the story of the car body which goes a long way to helping therapists work with disabled individuals and their families in dealing with transportation and getting into and out of a car. Heather outlined much of what our Club's support has done with very specific examples of the items which we purchased, how they are used and the benefits to the patients. These included items which are used as loaners for trial in the family home or school, or while the patient awaits delivery of their own item. Some items include special needs car seats, weighted vests, inserts, wheel chairs and special strollers. Treatment resource material was also purchased which has increased the ability of the therapists to address client needs. Even the purchase of toys which are 'normal' but adapted to special needs children have been positive in therapy. Heather also outlined the benefits derived from the Club's purchase of items which enhance normal movement in special needs children. Heather's presentation was excellent in that we got a very complete outline of what we had purchased, why it was needed, how it is used, and what the positive outcomes are from the physiotherapy department having them. A notice of motion was supported by the Club for the donation of funds to the QEH, as part of the Club's commitment. We were fortunate to be able to support the donation and make the presentation at the same meeting. Barb Dunphy-Gotell of the QEH Foundation was presented with our donation. Drivers for JoyRiders Ivan Morrison is looking for drivers to help take Camp Gencheff campers from the Camp to the JoyRiders stables. The next rides are the evenings July 22 and Aug 3, 10 and 24, leaving the Camp at 6:30 and returning at 8:30. Please help on one or all days, what ever you can. He is also looking for help Thursday mornings at 9:30 (except this week when help is needed on Wednesday) in taking campers to the harbor for boat rides. Call Ivan at 566 3638 for details and to volunteer. The World in Miniature From the District Conference Newsletter 1999. The current world population could all be gathered on PEI (but don't try moving anywhere fast). If we could shrink the earth's population to a village of 100 people, with all existing ratios remaining the same it would look like this: 57 would be Asians 21 would be Europeans 14 would be from the Western Hemisphere 8 would be Africans 51 would be female and 49 male 70 would be non-white 30 would be white 70 would be non-Christian 30 would be Christian 50% of the wealth would be in the hands of 6 people, all from the USA 80 would live in substandard housing 70 would be unable to read 50 would be malnourished 1 would have a college education 0 would own a computer
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