Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.
I am Bob Gibson, President of the Rotary eClub of State of Jefferson. Welcome to this week’s meeting. I hope this finds you well and enjoying the transition into the autumn.
A couple of weeks ago, Rotary International President Jennifer Jones announced a pledge of $150 million to the effort to eradicate polio. We are so very close to achieving the Rotary goal that started with the creation of PolioPlus in 1985. The October edition of the Rotarian has an in-depth article on the development of a modified polio vaccine that will target the vaccine-derived infections that have been an obstacle to eradication. Currently, polio is endemic in two countries, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
I have set a club goal for our PolioPlus contributions at $3,000 for this Rotary year. Rotarians have shown a continued commitment to get this job done. Rotary has been a central organization in the effort for over three decades. Backing off now is not an option. Polio is incurable, and it can be prevented. As you think about your philanthropic contributions for this year, I urge you to consider PolioPlus.
Thank you for your interest in our Club and your commitment to “Service above Self.”
Enjoy the meeting.
If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.