SoJ Board Meet
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PDT)
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson. I am Bob Gibson. As you are aware, Past President Jean, Past President Jackie, President Elect DeVere, and myself are sharing the duties this year. While not routine, it is a great example of how Rotary can adapt to changes and challenges.
This week I would like to call your attention to Sunday, October 24. It is World Polio Day. As you know polio eradication has been a major initiative for Rotary International. Since our first vaccination program in the Philippines in 1979, the polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%. Currently, the only two countries in which polio is endemic are Afghanistan and Pakistan. We knew the last bit of this campaign would be challenging. Rotary International has developed strong partnerships with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the CDC. If we don’t finish the job, the disease will reemerge worldwide. According to the RI website, if all work stopped, in ten years 200,000 children could be paralyzed by polio annually.
Our contributions to The Rotary Foundation and PolioPlus put us shoulder to shoulder with the volunteers working in the field. A child can be fully protected from polio for $3.00. What an investment. Please consider supporting this effort.
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 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
October, November, and December – Past President - Bob Gibson
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey