May 12, 2022

With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!

Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.

Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!  

Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation. 

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Our club offers the flexibility of   ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!

and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!   

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Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.

I am Bob Gibson. I am honored to be in the position of Interim President again.

Our Club has submitted a District Grant Proposal for $5000 for the Chinle Project. This would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our members. John Allman, Bruce Garrett, Jean Hamilton, and Carol Ruggeri collaborated to provide the details for this project application.

Next week, May 19 at 8:00am PDT your Board of Directors will meet. A link to the Zoom meeting will be posted. Attending our Board meetings is a good way to stay informed on where your Club is going. Your interest and participation is encouraged.

If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.

Enjoy the meeting.

At the July 15, 2021,Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.

April, May, and June: Past President - Bob Gibson

email president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org

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 eClub State of Jefferson Board Meeting

May 19, 2022

 

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Your Zoom Invitation to the May 14 Annual Business Meeting

By DG Gerry Kosanovic

Traditionally, the annual District 5110 Business Meeting is held in person on the Sunday immediately after the District Celebration Conference. This year, DG Gerry Kosanovic will host the meeting one week later on Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. by Zoom. District Committee Chairs will present their annual reports.

The meeting is open to all Rotarians in District 5110.
For a link to the event go to the DACdb Calendar. Click here to go to the D5110 website for additional information. You must login to DACdb for access to the information.

 

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May is Youth Service Month

Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.

How can you get involved?

All of our youth programs are connected to a Rotary club. To get involved, contact the Rotary club in your area.

 

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Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network

By Mike Corwin

One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?

Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:

1. Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
2. A platform to advertise your business
3. Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
4. Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
5. A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
6. Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
7. You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
8. Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!

So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.

 

Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.

 

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I am sad to report that a new case of the Wild Polio Virus, Type 1 showed up in the North Waziristan District of Pakistan.

The following is Rotary’s statement on the known details at this point. Please feel free to share within your Rotary network as needed.

Rotary statement on WPV1 case in Pakistan 22 April 2022

After nearly 15 months without any reported cases of wild polio in Pakistan, a 15-month-old boy in North Waziristan was paralyzed by the wild poliovirus.

Pakistan’s Polio Emergency Operations Centers have deployed teams to conduct a full investigation of the recent case, while emergency immunization campaigns are underway to prevent further spread of the wild poliovirus to other parts of Pakistan and across the Afghan border.

While this news is disappointing, it is not entirely unexpected. Despite record-low case counts, throughout 2021, polio surveillance in Pakistan had detected positive environmental samples indicating that the virus continues to circulate in parts of the country.

As the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) responds urgently to the new case, Rotary members in Pakistan will work to raise awareness about the importance of polio immunization and advocate with the government to prioritize eradication.

The case in Pakistan underscores the fact that our work is not over, and any complacency can hinder the polio program’s progress. It is critical that Rotary members around the world intensify their efforts to raise funds for PolioPlus, so that we can provide the funding necessary to respond to any new cases of polio in polio-endemic and outbreak countries. At the same time, Rotary members can be proud of the work they have done to bring wild polio case counts to a historic low, and can continue to leverage this momentum to make polio eradication a reality.

We remain undaunted by this event and must put into perspective the millions of children that we have saved from Polio. This event is yet another reason to reaffirm our commitment to this cause, to stand up and to be counted upon as a warrior fighting to help educate and advocate for continued work and to raise funds to win this battle -- we will win and Polio will lose.

Nelson Maler
District 5110 PolioPlus Society Chair

 

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Men In Coats

 

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SECRETARY NOTES

 

	May 5, 2022

With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!

Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.

Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!  

Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation. 

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Our club offers the flexibility of   ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!

and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!   

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Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.

I am Bob Gibson. I am honored to be in the position of Interim President again.

Your Board understands that one measure of a Rotary Club’s success is an increase in membership. An interesting and positive discussion has developed among a few members of our Club. The discussion started with the consideration of social media to “advertise” the benefits of belonging to the Rotary E-Club of State of Jefferson. As Geoff James and Dan Smith discussed the details in organizing and implementing a social media program, Carol Fellows and Carol Ruggeri commented that there are numerous steps we need to take to make our Club marketable. This discussion illustrates the passion and energy that will create our path to success. I will be bringing your new Board together in the next few weeks to identify the planning effort we need to move forward. For sure, we can use the Visioning Project that was implemented this past year. I believe we need to address our Mission Statement and the direction we want for our Club. I want to make sure that all of you have an opportunity to be heard. And I want these discussions to be relevant. Further, I want this effort to create a foundation that can be fluid. The process should allow each new President to meet with their new Board and, using the Mission Statement and direction as guidance, put their own ideas to work.

Currently, I am in the middle of a 16-day visit to New Orleans. My photography gig here is to photograph the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. I’m working on a project documenting the re-emergence of live music and the opening of venues as the pandemic transition. I have witnessed a quality that I believe is relevant to Rotary. Most of these musicians depend on their gigs and playing for live audiences. The venues rely on the clientele. All the related industries were critically stricken. The musicians had to find a way to keep their music in front of their audience. They had to find a way to maintain their creative chops. They did it with passion and persistence. Playing their music is just as important as eating and sleeping for the musician. Whether they used “streaming” or performance from a distance, they kept their music going. Many of them created new tunes and arrangements. As Rotarians, sometimes our projects run into challenges. Sometimes the road ahead is not obvious. We meet those challenges with an eye on the horizon and with a passion to succeed. Collectively, we will bring our skills and talents to the table.

If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.

Enjoy the meeting.

At the July 15, 2021,Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.

April, May, and June: Past President - Bob Gibson

email president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org

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D5110 Corvallis Celebration

The three-day conference culminated with a Saturday night awards banquet, keynote speaker Dr. Jose Reyes of NuScale Energy, and musical guest Gideon Freudmann. Key to the success of the event was tenacious volunteer leadership by members of clubs throughout the region. As our District Governor Gerry Kosanovic puts it so well, Rotarians everywhere really stepped up to the plate.

The following video captures the wonderful three days in Corvallis by clicking here: VIDEO

Click here for additional detail from the conference/celebration.

 

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May is Youth Service Month

Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.

How can you get involved?

All of our youth programs are connected to a Rotary club. To get involved, contact the Rotary club in your area.

 

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 How you can help!

Rotary links to help https://rotaracteurope.eu/united-for-peace/

Rotarians unite to send medical aid to Ukraine

Rotary members in North America, Argentina, and Europe are collaborating with a U.S.-based association of Ukrainian health care workers to collect and ship more than 100 tons of critical medical supplies to Ukraine. The effort was built off of connections Marga Hewko, president of the Rotary Club of Chicago, had forged with the Ukrainian medical community in Chicago. Rotary clubs have pooled their resources to secure donations from equipment manufacturers and purchase supplies which are then flown over to Europe for distribution within Ukraine. Read how Rotary’s network has been providing support to Ukraine.

 

 

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From Ukraine to Denmark: 17-year-old refugee finds a home with Rotarians

Editors note: Like many Rotary members, Rotary Foundation Trustee Per Høyen, a member of the Rotary Club of Aarup, Denmark, had a desire to take action in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Through the Rotary network, he and his wife learned of a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Artem Ziablov, temporarily staying in Germany. In this second of two blog posts, Artem shares his journey from Ukraine to his new host family in Denmark.

By Artem Ziablov

I am a student of Karazin Kharkiv National University where I am in the first year of my studies for a bachelor’s degree in math and computer science. One week before the war started, my mother took me from Kharkiv to Irpin, a city in the Kyiv region, where I lived before my studies. On the morning of 24 February at five in the morning my mother woke me up to tell me that the war had started and that the country was under attack. I looked out the window and heard the bombs being dropped on Gostomel airport, 10 kilometers from our house. Ukrainian fighters were in the sky very close to us and Ukrainian missiles were firing at Russian troops, so it was very scary to stay there.

We gathered up clothes, and the first night we went to a bomb shelter. But it was very crowded with many people complaining so we stayed at another house instead. We each had a backpack, our passports, and laptops. We had booked tickets for a train, but the trains were all so packed that we decided to leave by car. Since we don’t have a car, I phoned my best friend to ask him if he could take my mother and me to somewhere in western Ukraine. But he said that he had a problem, as he was already transporting seven other people. Nevertheless, we all packed into the one car, and we left our dog and cat in our neighbor’s care.

We went to Khmilnyk, a city in the Vinnytsia region of western Ukraine, and stayed there for one day before moving on to Lviv. There, we had a friend, Lars, who is a Danish Rotarian. We stayed in his flat for a week, and then I went with my mother, a friend, and his mother to Poland, where we spent a few days. From there, my mother and I went separate ways. Because she could keep working in Bulgaria, she went there to stay with friends, while I went with my friend and his mother to Germany. It was there that the Høyens came to get me.

The trip from Ukraine to Europe was difficult. It is hard to leave your home and it is hard to see images of places where you have spent lots of time and realize some of those places no longer exist. It is very emotional. At the same time, you understand that your life is much more important than all the stuff you are leaving behind.

In a sense, there is less uncertainty now that the invasion has happened. Before, everyone at the university was speculating on what would happen if Russia invaded. Many were thinking it would be like in 2014, and that there would be sanctions but nothing else. Seeing how the rest of the world has responded has been amazing. When we were crossing over into Poland, all the volunteers were extremely friendly and there were so many people helping.

I am still in touch with many of my friends, some are in France, Germany, or Poland. We have been talking through social media and chatting asking, “How are you” and “what are you doing” in this and that country. I also have a friend who is in the Ukrainian army and we are in touch trying to help each other.

At first, I couldn’t think of doing anything. I just sat around watching the news. Recently, I’ve begun to have time to think about and reflect on all that has happened. A few week ago, I was able to get in contact with one of my teachers who stayed behind at the University to make the best of it. The teachers are providing many of us with lessons remotely so we can carry on our studies.

I am starting to be able to resume some kind of daily life. I had actually been to Denmark a few times before the war, and it is very nice. The Høyens have been gracious hosts. I’m grateful of all the Rotarians and other organizations who have been helping.

Learn how Rotary is responding to the crisis in Ukraine

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Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network

By Mike Corwin

One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?

Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:

1. Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
2. A platform to advertise your business
3. Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
4. Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
5. A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
6. Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
7. You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
8. Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!

So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.

 

Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.

 

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I am sad to report that a new case of the Wild Polio Virus, Type 1 showed up in the North Waziristan District of Pakistan.

The following is Rotary’s statement on the known details at this point. Please feel free to share within your Rotary network as needed.

Rotary statement on WPV1 case in Pakistan 22 April 2022

After nearly 15 months without any reported cases of wild polio in Pakistan, a 15-month-old boy in North Waziristan was paralyzed by the wild poliovirus.

Pakistan’s Polio Emergency Operations Centers have deployed teams to conduct a full investigation of the recent case, while emergency immunization campaigns are underway to prevent further spread of the wild poliovirus to other parts of Pakistan and across the Afghan border.

While this news is disappointing, it is not entirely unexpected. Despite record-low case counts, throughout 2021, polio surveillance in Pakistan had detected positive environmental samples indicating that the virus continues to circulate in parts of the country.

As the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) responds urgently to the new case, Rotary members in Pakistan will work to raise awareness about the importance of polio immunization and advocate with the government to prioritize eradication.

The case in Pakistan underscores the fact that our work is not over, and any complacency can hinder the polio program’s progress. It is critical that Rotary members around the world intensify their efforts to raise funds for PolioPlus, so that we can provide the funding necessary to respond to any new cases of polio in polio-endemic and outbreak countries. At the same time, Rotary members can be proud of the work they have done to bring wild polio case counts to a historic low, and can continue to leverage this momentum to make polio eradication a reality.

We remain undaunted by this event and must put into perspective the millions of children that we have saved from Polio. This event is yet another reason to reaffirm our commitment to this cause, to stand up and to be counted upon as a warrior fighting to help educate and advocate for continued work and to raise funds to win this battle -- we will win and Polio will lose.

Nelson Maler
District 5110 PolioPlus Society Chair

Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines to protect children and save lives.

During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, let’s advocate for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines to the health and well-being of our communities.

Vaccines are one of the greatest advances of modern medicine. They’re safe, effective, and save millions of lives each year. Our progress in the fight to end polio is proof that vaccines work.

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimates that the polio vaccine has saved more than 20 million children around the world from paralysis. We need to continue vaccinating children against polio, because as long as the poliovirus circulates anywhere, it is a threat everywhere.

Here’s how you can support Rotary’s efforts during World Immunization Week:

• Use the World Immunization Week Toolkit for graphics and sample posts to share on social media with the hashtags #EndPolio and #VaccinesWork.  
• Donate to PolioPlus to help Rotary and our partners deliver polio vaccines to vulnerable children. Or start an online fundraiser using Raise for Rotary and share it with your friends, colleagues, and family members. All contributions will be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Rotary districts can give District Designated Funds (DDF) to PolioPlus to help meet our goal of raising $50 million each year to eradicate polio.

Download the World Immunization Week Toolkit

 

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Paul Zerdin ventriloquist without a dummy

 

 

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SECRETARY NOTES

 

	April 28, 2022

With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!

Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.

Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!  

Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation. 

---

Our club offers the flexibility of   ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!

and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!   

---

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.

I am Bob Gibson. I am honored to be in the position of Interim President again.

Your Board of Directors met last week. We had a full and varied agenda. The Constitution and Bylaws were discussed. We have a Constitution, recently approved by the Board and general membership. We have a set of Bylaws that has been “in force” for a number of years. We are going to continue to consider both documents. We want to make them relevant to our Club and compliant with Rotary International. R.I. is moving towards more flexibility. As we know, flexibility can create some uncertainty. I will keep you up-to-date on this topic.

We also discussed the slate of officers for the upcoming year. You will receive an email with the slate identified. Please respond with your vote. You will see that we are missing a President-elect and a President-elect Nominee for the Rotary year 22-23. Being involved in a leadership role in your Rotary Club is a wonderful way to really learn more about Rotary. Every member is qualified to participate. Please let any of your Board members know if you are interested.

We also discussed the progress of our grant application for a “literacy” project. We have donated $5,000 to the Chinle Bookmobile project. A District Grant application is being completed to supplement this support. The importance of supporting literacy and education cannot be overstated.

This year’s participation in the District RYLA program was discussed. We will be interviewing candidates for this wonderful opportunity. Over the years I have witnessed the leadership, conflict resolution and communication skills that the students acquire at this camp. They truly come back with increased confidence and poise.

On another note, I encourage you to consider attending the District Conference this weekend. DG Gerry has a great celebration planned for April 28, 29, and 30. Details are on the District 5110 website.

If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.

Enjoy the meeting.

At the July 15, 2021,Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.

April, May, and June: Past President - Bob Gibson

email president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org

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 Greetings Rotarians~

By now I’m hoping you have heard about District 5110’s District wide Service Project – District Drives to Save Lives. There are just two short days left to schedule your donation, which could be a future appointment for any month hereafter. Our communities desperately need blood donors and I hope you will join me in stepping up to meet this need! 

Take a minute and listen to our District Governor Gerry talk about this important service opportunity and friendly competition here: https://youtu.be/1fIB-fL3l1c

Attached is an explanation flyer for additional information, as well as a template for sharing with others in your Club. Reach out to your club’s President or to District leaders if you have any questions. Remember the district wide competition ends April 28!

Thank you for your service,
Aimee

Aimee R. Walsh
District Governor 2022-23
District 5110

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Club Presidents & People of Action - as we prepare for the District 5110 2022 Celebration Conference in Corvallis, it is our intent to merge a service project with our April 30th event, one that would have a defining humanitarian focus of serving others in need.

To that end, I am thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Red Cross to establish a rewarding, fulfilling, fun competitive virtual blood drive:
District Drives to Save Lives. This event began March 22 and concludes at the Celebration's Friday night Street Party on April 29.

It is easy and simple for club members to participate and, most importantly, it will save lives! Click here for all the details including a short video at the D5110 website!

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Missed the District Grants meeting? View it here!
The District Foundation Team appreciates your support for the district grant program and the impact we can have on our communities.  You rock!
These are also on DACdb landing page for grants. https://youtu.be/P3lt-vQzzeA
​​​​​​​LeAnn Mobley

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In two short weeks we will return to in-person District events with the Club Training Assembly, followed by the District Celebration. If you have already registered, thank you!  If not, now is the time. Club Training Assembly is for everyone - whether it be a new or a well-seasoned Rotarian. Join club officers, committee chairs, and emerging leaders to learn more about Rotary. To register visit: https://www.dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77587005. Please be sure to also register for the District Celebration and select lunch for Friday’s Assembly so we can feed you. Registration for the Celebration can be found here: https://www.dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77587005

I look forward to seeing you there!
Aimee

Aimee R. Walsh
District Governor 2022-23

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April is Maternal & Child Health Month

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 How you can help!

Rotary links to help https://rotaracteurope.eu/united-for-peace/

Rotarians unite to send medical aid to Ukraine

Rotary members in North America, Argentina, and Europe are collaborating with a U.S.-based association of Ukrainian health care workers to collect and ship more than 100 tons of critical medical supplies to Ukraine. The effort was built off of connections Marga Hewko, president of the Rotary Club of Chicago, had forged with the Ukrainian medical community in Chicago. Rotary clubs have pooled their resources to secure donations from equipment manufacturers and purchase supplies which are then flown over to Europe for distribution within Ukraine. Read how Rotary’s network has been providing support to Ukraine.

 

 

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From Ukraine to Denmark: 17-year-old refugee finds a home with Rotarians

Editors note: Like many Rotary members, Rotary Foundation Trustee Per Høyen, a member of the Rotary Club of Aarup, Denmark, had a desire to take action in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Through the Rotary network, he and his wife learned of a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Artem Ziablov, temporarily staying in Germany. In this second of two blog posts, Artem shares his journey from Ukraine to his new host family in Denmark.

By Artem Ziablov

I am a student of Karazin Kharkiv National University where I am in the first year of my studies for a bachelor’s degree in math and computer science. One week before the war started, my mother took me from Kharkiv to Irpin, a city in the Kyiv region, where I lived before my studies. On the morning of 24 February at five in the morning my mother woke me up to tell me that the war had started and that the country was under attack. I looked out the window and heard the bombs being dropped on Gostomel airport, 10 kilometers from our house. Ukrainian fighters were in the sky very close to us and Ukrainian missiles were firing at Russian troops, so it was very scary to stay there.

We gathered up clothes, and the first night we went to a bomb shelter. But it was very crowded with many people complaining so we stayed at another house instead. We each had a backpack, our passports, and laptops. We had booked tickets for a train, but the trains were all so packed that we decided to leave by car. Since we don’t have a car, I phoned my best friend to ask him if he could take my mother and me to somewhere in western Ukraine. But he said that he had a problem, as he was already transporting seven other people. Nevertheless, we all packed into the one car, and we left our dog and cat in our neighbor’s care.

We went to Khmilnyk, a city in the Vinnytsia region of western Ukraine, and stayed there for one day before moving on to Lviv. There, we had a friend, Lars, who is a Danish Rotarian. We stayed in his flat for a week, and then I went with my mother, a friend, and his mother to Poland, where we spent a few days. From there, my mother and I went separate ways. Because she could keep working in Bulgaria, she went there to stay with friends, while I went with my friend and his mother to Germany. It was there that the Høyens came to get me.

The trip from Ukraine to Europe was difficult. It is hard to leave your home and it is hard to see images of places where you have spent lots of time and realize some of those places no longer exist. It is very emotional. At the same time, you understand that your life is much more important than all the stuff you are leaving behind.

In a sense, there is less uncertainty now that the invasion has happened. Before, everyone at the university was speculating on what would happen if Russia invaded. Many were thinking it would be like in 2014, and that there would be sanctions but nothing else. Seeing how the rest of the world has responded has been amazing. When we were crossing over into Poland, all the volunteers were extremely friendly and there were so many people helping.

I am still in touch with many of my friends, some are in France, Germany, or Poland. We have been talking through social media and chatting asking, “How are you” and “what are you doing” in this and that country. I also have a friend who is in the Ukrainian army and we are in touch trying to help each other.

At first, I couldn’t think of doing anything. I just sat around watching the news. Recently, I’ve begun to have time to think about and reflect on all that has happened. A few week ago, I was able to get in contact with one of my teachers who stayed behind at the University to make the best of it. The teachers are providing many of us with lessons remotely so we can carry on our studies.

I am starting to be able to resume some kind of daily life. I had actually been to Denmark a few times before the war, and it is very nice. The Høyens have been gracious hosts. I’m grateful of all the Rotarians and other organizations who have been helping.

Learn how Rotary is responding to the crisis in Ukraine

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Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network

By Mike Corwin

One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?

Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:

1. Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
2. A platform to advertise your business
3. Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
4. Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
5. A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
6. Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
7. You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
8. Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!

So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.

 

Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.

 

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I am sad to report that a new case of the Wild Polio Virus, Type 1 showed up in the North Waziristan District of Pakistan.

The following is Rotary’s statement on the known details at this point. Please feel free to share within your Rotary network as needed.

Rotary statement on WPV1 case in Pakistan 22 April 2022

After nearly 15 months without any reported cases of wild polio in Pakistan, a 15-month-old boy in North Waziristan was paralyzed by the wild poliovirus.

Pakistan’s Polio Emergency Operations Centers have deployed teams to conduct a full investigation of the recent case, while emergency immunization campaigns are underway to prevent further spread of the wild poliovirus to other parts of Pakistan and across the Afghan border.

While this news is disappointing, it is not entirely unexpected. Despite record-low case counts, throughout 2021, polio surveillance in Pakistan had detected positive environmental samples indicating that the virus continues to circulate in parts of the country.

As the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) responds urgently to the new case, Rotary members in Pakistan will work to raise awareness about the importance of polio immunization and advocate with the government to prioritize eradication.

The case in Pakistan underscores the fact that our work is not over, and any complacency can hinder the polio program’s progress. It is critical that Rotary members around the world intensify their efforts to raise funds for PolioPlus, so that we can provide the funding necessary to respond to any new cases of polio in polio-endemic and outbreak countries. At the same time, Rotary members can be proud of the work they have done to bring wild polio case counts to a historic low, and can continue to leverage this momentum to make polio eradication a reality.

We remain undaunted by this event and must put into perspective the millions of children that we have saved from Polio. This event is yet another reason to reaffirm our commitment to this cause, to stand up and to be counted upon as a warrior fighting to help educate and advocate for continued work and to raise funds to win this battle -- we will win and Polio will lose.

Nelson Maler
District 5110 PolioPlus Society Chair

Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines to protect children and save lives.

During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, let’s advocate for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines to the health and well-being of our communities.

Vaccines are one of the greatest advances of modern medicine. They’re safe, effective, and save millions of lives each year. Our progress in the fight to end polio is proof that vaccines work.

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimates that the polio vaccine has saved more than 20 million children around the world from paralysis. We need to continue vaccinating children against polio, because as long as the poliovirus circulates anywhere, it is a threat everywhere.

Here’s how you can support Rotary’s efforts during World Immunization Week:

• Use the World Immunization Week Toolkit for graphics and sample posts to share on social media with the hashtags #EndPolio and #VaccinesWork.  
• Donate to PolioPlus to help Rotary and our partners deliver polio vaccines to vulnerable children. Or start an online fundraiser using Raise for Rotary and share it with your friends, colleagues, and family members. All contributions will be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Rotary districts can give District Designated Funds (DDF) to PolioPlus to help meet our goal of raising $50 million each year to eradicate polio.

Download the World Immunization Week Toolkit

 

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Tim Conway & Harvey Korman star in "The Dentist" – one of the most popular sketches from The Carol Burnett Show! Conway plays a recently graduated dentist who accidentally injects himself with novocaine his first day on the job.

 

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	April 21, 2022

With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!

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Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!  

Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation. 

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Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.

I am Bob Gibson.

I am going to add an agenda item to today’s Board meeting. I’m sure all of us are following the many emergencies around the world. Rotary has stepped up to meet many of the humanitarian challenges. I am going to ask for a volunteer or small group of volunteers to compile a list of Rotary efforts and how we can contribute and participate in this effort. Rotary is being effective in Ukraine by building on relationships that have developed with projects, prior to the Russian invasion. This has resulted in massive shipments of medical supplies finding their way to where they are needed. I would like to make it very straightforward for our members to participate in these efforts with our donations.

Your Board will also be discussing the legislative documents (Constitution and Bylaws). I will have more to report next week. I will also have an update on the nominations for Club officers.

If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.

Enjoy the meeting.

At the July 15, 2021,Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.

April, May, and June: Past President - Bob Gibson

email president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org

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eClub State of Jefferson Board Meeting

April 21, 2022

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Every day is Earth Day

By Nikki Rizzardini

This Friday is the 52nd anniversary of Earth day – the World’s largest secular holiday to celebrate and bring focus to protecting our shared home. Environmental issues are humanitarian issues with escalating consequences for us all.

The most recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) trumpets us to be People of Action and rise to the occasion to protect our common legacy: the environment. Click here for the entire article and key take-aways as written by the Washington Post and available at the D5110 website.

While the data is bleak, we can, and must for our children and grandchildren, take action to lessen the inevitable changes that are coming as a result of environmental degradation and climate change. We look forward to hosting John Mathers at the District Conference to bring us awareness of the issue and tools to make a difference. See John open our conference Saturday morning with his presentation Climate Emergency – Rotarians in Action.

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Saturday, April 23rd at 9am PDT is the "Training for District Grants" seminar.  This will be a 90-minute session.  

Register NOW for 2022-23 Training Seminar for District Grants

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In two short weeks we will return to in-person District events with the Club Training Assembly, followed by the District Celebration. If you have already registered, thank you!  If not, now is the time. Club Training Assembly is for everyone - whether it be a new or a well-seasoned Rotarian. Join club officers, committee chairs, and emerging leaders to learn more about Rotary. To register visit: https://www.dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77587005. Please be sure to also register for the District Celebration and select lunch for Friday’s Assembly so we can feed you. Registration for the Celebration can be found here: https://www.dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77587005

I look forward to seeing you there!
Aimee

Aimee R. Walsh
District Governor 2022-23

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April is Maternal & Child Health Month

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Club Presidents & People of Action - as we prepare for the District 5110 2022 Celebration Conference in Corvallis, it is our intent to merge a service project with our April 30th event, one that would have a defining humanitarian focus of serving others in need.

To that end, I am thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Red Cross to establish a rewarding, fulfilling, fun competitive virtual blood drive:
District Drives to Save Lives. This event began March 22 and concludes at the Celebration's Friday night Street Party on April 29.

It is easy and simple for club members to participate and, most importantly, it will save lives! Click here for all the details including a short video at the D5110 website!

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From Ukraine to Denmark: 17-year-old refugee finds a home with Rotarians

Editors note: Like many Rotary members, Rotary Foundation Trustee Per Høyen, a member of the Rotary Club of Aarup, Denmark, had a desire to take action in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Through the Rotary network, he and his wife learned of a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Artem Ziablov, temporarily staying in Germany. In this second of two blog posts, Artem shares his journey from Ukraine to his new host family in Denmark.

By Artem Ziablov

I am a student of Karazin Kharkiv National University where I am in the first year of my studies for a bachelor’s degree in math and computer science. One week before the war started, my mother took me from Kharkiv to Irpin, a city in the Kyiv region, where I lived before my studies. On the morning of 24 February at five in the morning my mother woke me up to tell me that the war had started and that the country was under attack. I looked out the window and heard the bombs being dropped on Gostomel airport, 10 kilometers from our house. Ukrainian fighters were in the sky very close to us and Ukrainian missiles were firing at Russian troops, so it was very scary to stay there.

We gathered up clothes, and the first night we went to a bomb shelter. But it was very crowded with many people complaining so we stayed at another house instead. We each had a backpack, our passports, and laptops. We had booked tickets for a train, but the trains were all so packed that we decided to leave by car. Since we don’t have a car, I phoned my best friend to ask him if he could take my mother and me to somewhere in western Ukraine. But he said that he had a problem, as he was already transporting seven other people. Nevertheless, we all packed into the one car, and we left our dog and cat in our neighbor’s care.

We went to Khmilnyk, a city in the Vinnytsia region of western Ukraine, and stayed there for one day before moving on to Lviv. There, we had a friend, Lars, who is a Danish Rotarian. We stayed in his flat for a week, and then I went with my mother, a friend, and his mother to Poland, where we spent a few days. From there, my mother and I went separate ways. Because she could keep working in Bulgaria, she went there to stay with friends, while I went with my friend and his mother to Germany. It was there that the Høyens came to get me.

The trip from Ukraine to Europe was difficult. It is hard to leave your home and it is hard to see images of places where you have spent lots of time and realize some of those places no longer exist. It is very emotional. At the same time, you understand that your life is much more important than all the stuff you are leaving behind.

In a sense, there is less uncertainty now that the invasion has happened. Before, everyone at the university was speculating on what would happen if Russia invaded. Many were thinking it would be like in 2014, and that there would be sanctions but nothing else. Seeing how the rest of the world has responded has been amazing. When we were crossing over into Poland, all the volunteers were extremely friendly and there were so many people helping.

I am still in touch with many of my friends, some are in France, Germany, or Poland. We have been talking through social media and chatting asking, “How are you” and “what are you doing” in this and that country. I also have a friend who is in the Ukrainian army and we are in touch trying to help each other.

At first, I couldn’t think of doing anything. I just sat around watching the news. Recently, I’ve begun to have time to think about and reflect on all that has happened. A few week ago, I was able to get in contact with one of my teachers who stayed behind at the University to make the best of it. The teachers are providing many of us with lessons remotely so we can carry on our studies.

I am starting to be able to resume some kind of daily life. I had actually been to Denmark a few times before the war, and it is very nice. The Høyens have been gracious hosts. I’m grateful of all the Rotarians and other organizations who have been helping.

Learn how Rotary is responding to the crisis in Ukraine

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Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network

By Mike Corwin

One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?

Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:

1. Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
2. A platform to advertise your business
3. Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
4. Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
5. A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
6. Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
7. You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
8. Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!

So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.

 

Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.

 

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Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines to protect children and save lives.

During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, let’s advocate for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines to the health and well-being of our communities.

Vaccines are one of the greatest advances of modern medicine. They’re safe, effective, and save millions of lives each year. Our progress in the fight to end polio is proof that vaccines work.

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimates that the polio vaccine has saved more than 20 million children around the world from paralysis. We need to continue vaccinating children against polio, because as long as the poliovirus circulates anywhere, it is a threat everywhere.

Here’s how you can support Rotary’s efforts during World Immunization Week:

• Use the World Immunization Week Toolkit for graphics and sample posts to share on social media with the hashtags #EndPolio and #VaccinesWork.  
• Donate to PolioPlus to help Rotary and our partners deliver polio vaccines to vulnerable children. Or start an online fundraiser using Raise for Rotary and share it with your friends, colleagues, and family members. All contributions will be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Rotary districts can give District Designated Funds (DDF) to PolioPlus to help meet our goal of raising $50 million each year to eradicate polio.

Download the World Immunization Week Toolkit

 

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