Posted on Nov 07, 2024
NEXT MEETING: Make A Wish
Nov. 11 program will include JORDYN DUT of the Make A Wish Foundation
Honor our veterans this Veterans Day
 
POLIO PLUS
 
Sister Elizabeth Kenny fought for diverse Polio remedies in using hot compresses instead of plaster casts to calm tremors. The Australian bush nurse launched Polio clinics across the globe. "I have had dreams and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams."– Polio vaccine founder Jonas Salk
 
Rotarians marked World Polio Day, recognizing the importance of polio vaccination, and the efforts of those who work to eliminate polio. Donations accepted through the PolioPlus link.The theme for this year's observance is "Strengthening Global Partnerships for a Polio-Free World."
 
Rotarians recalled memories of those stricken with the disease, from the Iron Lung, to friends called Heroes on crutches, to one man’s Post Polio crusade, to classmates dying overnight, from panic and horror in school systems, public pools and playgrounds. Rotarians reminded each other of the selfless efforts of those in the trenches, from Sister Elizabeth Kenny to Dr. Jonas Salk. The program brought out personal stories and evoked sentimental memories of those lost to the devastating disease. Megan reported that through humanitarian efforts, Polio has been obliterated in 99.9% of the world. The endemic still exists in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Rotarian Tom Snyder personally inoculated 757 people on his trip to India.
 
Blue Moon Award
Nominations for the award may be forwarded to President Katie at ktquirk23@gmail.com.
 
Rotary Branding Guidelines
Please download your new Club Logo Kit, and make sure you’re creating sharp andcorrect graphics for the club.
 
Rotary Foundation reminder
The end of year is a great time to remember the Rotary Scholarship Fund in your yearend giving strategy.
 
Rotary’s 100th Year
Mark April 25, 2025 for the 100th celebration at the Golden Mast.
 
Soles for Jesus
FINAL CALL - Bring your worn out shoes for the Soles for Jesus shoe movement. We hope to garner 100 pairs by Nov. 11! Doesn’t matter what shape they are in, all will be used.
 
Photos Needed
Gather your Rotary photos and we’ll send you a drop link to deposit them in for 100thanniversary.
 
Santas in Oconomowoc
Dec. 6 downtown with a Pub Crawl. Two years ago it raised $1,500 toward the Scholarship Fund.