End Polio Now...

Dear Friends,

 

The honourable Ghulam Nabi Azad, India's minister of health and family welfare, visited Rotary International Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, today and reaffirmed Indian Govt's support to polio eradication.

 

" My country has benefited greatly from your support and I thank all of you," Azad said. India has gone eight months without a case of polio, and has recorded only one case so far this year. ....

 

Lets END POLIO NOW...

We shall be meeting at Riverside club at 8.30 AM tomorrow Morning and will proceed to our allocated area. All are requested to join positively.

 

 

Rotary Regards,

 

(Rtn. Vikas Kumar)

Hon. Club Secretary, 2011-12,

Rotary Club of Delhi Riverside, Dist 3010.

Mobile :- 98103-16383

 

Important Links :-

 

1) Facebook Page Link     :- Click Here to reach facebook,

2) Web Blog of Our Club  :- Just Click Here to check Web-Blog,

3) R.I.S.C. on Facebook    :- Rotary Institute of Special Children,

4) Group Mail address      :- rotaryriverside@googlegroups.com.

Polio Funding Statistics 2010-12

Friends,

It is important that we should know the facts and figures as to why we as Rotarians should donate for Polio Challenge...?

Also some people spread misconceptions that Rotarians don't contribute much for Polio except manning booths or organizing rallies.

Here are some Polio Funding Statistics 2010-12.

FUNDING FROM DONORS: (USD 1.3 billion)

G8 (USA. UK, Germany etc) 30%

Pvt (Rotary, Gates, etc) 16%

Govts (India, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia etc) 36%

Public Sector (WB, WHO, UN, ECC etc) 16%

Non G8 (Australia, Sweden, Norway etc) 02%

Total 100%

FUNDS REQUIRED FOR POLIO ERADICATION is $2.6 billion,

while the contributions total $1.3 billion.

HENCE SHORTFALL IS $1.3 BILLION (50%) for 2010/2012

For 2010/2012, 56% of all costs are for 4 Endemic Countries. 50% of that goes to India, ie. 28% of all entire Polio Eradication budget goes to India. Out of $2.6 billion required for 2010/2012, $728 million will come to India.

USA leads in contributions with over $1.8 billion to date (1985 to 2012) followed by India $1.1 billion, Rotary TRF $1.0 billion, UK $900 million and Gates Foundation $850 million.

Source: Global Polio Eradication Initiative (2010/2012)

Each national immunisation day in India involves:

225,000,000 doses of polio vaccine

2,000,000 vaccine carriers

6,300,000 icepacks

2,500,000 vaccinators

1,170,000 vaccination teams

155,000 supervisors, in 155,000 vehicles

709,000 vaccination booths

174,000,000 children immunized

Further Pls note that Rotary International has taken a pledge to make world polio free. No other organisation in the world had made such a commitment ever for any cause.

It is therefore paramount for us Rotarians to not only support this great cause but contribute towards its eradication, as well.

(Rtn. Vikas Kumar)

Hon. Club Secretary, 2011-12,

Rotary Club of Delhi Riverside, Dist 3010.

Mobile :- 98103-16383

Important Links :-

1) Facebook Page Link :- Click Here to reach facebook,

2) Web Blog of Our Club :- Just Click Here to check Web-Blog,

3) R.I.S.C. on Facebook :- Rotary Institute of Special Children,

4) Group Mail address :- rotaryriverside@googlegroups.com.

Why Join Rotary Club.... ?

The first question that many people ask, when suggested to be a member of a rotary club is : "Why Join Rotary Club?"

If you haven't than here are some of the reasons for-  

 

WHY Join ROTARY club :-

 

It is important for us that each of our member is well aware of the benefits. 

 

There are many reasons to join a local Rotary club:

 

Friendship :-

 

Rotary was founded on fellowship, a cornerstone that continues to attract members today. Rotarians enjoy camaraderie with like-minded professionals, and club projects provide opportunities to develop enduring friendships. Club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost every city of the world.

Service:-

 

Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Service programs address concerns such as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment. Rotarians regularly experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.

Networking:-

 

An original goal of Rotary was to allow club members to meet periodically and enlarge their circle of business and professional acquaintances. As members of the oldest service club in the world, Rotarians represent a cross-section of their community's business owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.

Family :-

 

Rotary sponsors some of the world's largest exchange and educational programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders, and they involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.

Leadership:-

 

Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team-building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and communication are just some of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience in motivating, inspiring, and guiding others.

Ethics :-

 

Encouraging high ethical standards and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide by The Four-Way Test:

 

Of the things we think, say or do

 

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

So look at the reasons for your Joining Our club and act in earnest.

Rotary Regards,

(Rtn. Vikas Kumar)

Hon. Club Secretary, 2011-12,

Rotary Club of Delhi Riverside, Dist 3010.

Mobile :- 98103-16383

Important Links :-

1) Facebook Page Link :- Click Here to reach facebook,

2) Web Blog of Our Club :- Just Click Here to check Web-Blog,

3) R.I.S.C. on Facebook :- Rotary Institute of Special Children,

4) Group Mail address :- rotaryriverside@googlegroups.com.

" Independance Day Special - Photographs & Details "

Dear Friends,

 

Greetings...!!!

Please note :-

 

 

1) The photographs of yesterday's programme (Sunday, 15th August, 2011) have been uploaded on facebook.

 

     (a) Get-together at Sagar Ratna, Mayur Vihar -1,

     (b) Tree Plantation at Central Park, opp Pocket -3, Mayur Vihar -1

     (c) Kite flying at Riverview Appts, Roof Top.

 

Special Thanks to Rtn. G. R. Pradhan for effective Coordination and implementation of the project.

 

 

2) Photographs of Independance Day celebrations held at RISC on Friday, 12th August,2011  have also been uploaded on the facebook page of RISC. You can view them under photos on the facebook. Just click the links below to reach respective facebook pages.

 

 

Rotary Regards,

 

(Rtn. Vikas Kumar)

Hon. Club Secretary, 2011-12,

Rotary Club of Delhi Riverside, Dist 3010.

Mobile :- 98103-16383

 

Important Links :-

 

1) Facebook Page Link     :- Click Here to reach facebook,

2) Web Blog of Our Club  :- Just Click Here to check Web-Blog,

3) R.I.S.C. on Facebook    :- Rotary Institute of Special Children,

4) Group Mail address      :- rotaryriverside@googlegroups.com.

Ron D. Burton is chosen as the 2013-14 RI president

Ron D. Burton, a member of the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2013-14. Burton will become the president-nominee on 1 October if there are no challenging candidates. Burton retired as president of the University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc. in 2007. He is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as the bar associations of Cleveland County and the state of Oklahoma. He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and before the U.S. Supreme Court.

"This is an exciting time to be a Rotarian," Burton says. "I believe we are well poised to capitalize on our strengths as we embrace the [RI] Strategic Plan and the Future Vision Plan. My vision is to have every Rotarian appreciate what it means to be a Rotarian. With these two tools, we can make that happen."

Active in his community, Burton is a founder and past president of the Norman Public School Foundation, and founder and past board member of the Norman Community Foundation. A recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, he is a past vice president of the Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Burton believes that Rotary's promotion of high ethical standards is one of the qualities that sets it apart from other organizations.

"It assures those dealing with us that we can be trusted," he says. "Most of us are in a business or profession that already has a code of ethics. Vocational service in Rotary just adds to that responsibility. We have an obligation to go above and beyond to make sure that all our actions are above reproach."

A Rotarian since 1979, Burton is vice chair of the Future Vision Committee and a member of the Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force for the United States. He has served RI as director; Rotary Foundation trustee and trustee vice chair; International Assembly moderator, assistant moderator, and group discussion leader; and district governor.

His other service to Rotary includes chair of the 2011 New Orleans Convention Committee, vice chair of the Investment Advisory Committee, liaison trustee of the Vocational Service Committee, Permanent Fund national adviser, and regional Rotary Foundation coordinator. He was aide to 2006-07 RI President William B. Boyd.

Burton has received the RI Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service Award, and International Service Award for a Polio-Free World.

Burton and his wife, Jetta, have two children and three grandchildren.



Source : Ryan Hyland
Rotary International News -- 8 August 2011

New Project Launch : Inter-School Essay Writing Competition

Details & Photographs of Teej Function Uploaded

Dear Friends,

 

The photographs and details of Teej Function have been uploaded on the face book. Do have a look at it.

Some more Photographs shall be added shortly.

Rotary Regards,

 

(Rtn. Vikas Kumar)

Hon. Club Secretary, 2011-12,

Rotary Club of Delhi Riverside, Dist 3010

Mobile :- 98103-16383

 

Important Links :-

 

 

1) Facebook Page Link :-  Click Here to reach facebook

2) Web Blog of Our Club :- Just Click Here

3) Group Mail address :-  rotaryriverside@googlegroups.com