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GOVERNOR'S CORNER
We have not only met the goal, but we have exceeded it! As of January 17, 2011, The Rotary Foundation has raised $202.6 million towards the eradication of Polio. In addition, Jeff Raikes, Chief Executive Officer of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced that the Gates Foundation has awarded The Rotary Foundation an additional $50 million grant for polio eradication. The new $50 million grant from the Gates Foundation is not a challenge grant; it results from Rotary's early achievement of the $200 million milestone and of the need for continued funding support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. To help answer many of the questions you may have, a Fact Sheet has been prepared. Please feel free to share the Fact Sheet with your fellow Rotarians.
I would encourage you to share this press release with your local media. You may want to personalize the press release to include information on fundraisers and other polio related activities in your area. |
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January 20, 2012
Volume 2, Issue 30 |
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Wheelchair Distribution in Hermosillo, Mexico is scheduled for June 13-17, 2012.
We have just received confirmation from The Wheelchair Foundation and the Rotary Clubs in Hermosillo, Mexico that our distribution dates are now set for June 13-17, 2012. Due to your outstanding contributions in excess of $75,000, we were able to get a matching grant through The Rotary Foundation to allow us to distribute three containers in Mexico this year. The first two containers comprising 280 wheelchairs each (560 wheelchairs) will go to Hermosillo. The third container (280 wheelchairs) has been allocated for the Morelia/Puruandiro Area of Micheocan. This date has not yet been determined. The committee is working very hard to come up with travel arrangements that will allow us to get as many District Rotarians/Family/Friends to participate in this very worthy and heart felt hands on experience. Please consider joining us in these distributions. More news will follow. |
District Simplified Grants are no longer available until July 2012.
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District 5300 invites all middle school students to enter the
"ART FOR PEACE" contest.
Top three winners will each receive a monetary scholarship!
For more information, view the Invitation or contact First Lady Deborah Fowler at art4peace5300@yahoo.com. |
West San Gabriel Valley New Generations Rotary Club elects officers
Taking one more step towards becoming chartered, this provisional New Generations club Thursday night elected a nine-member Board of Directors. Besides the four officers, each of the other five took on roles each Rotary Club operating under the Club Leadership Plan requires: PR, Membership, Service Projects and The Rotary Foundation. The leadership team takes office immediately taking the 5 months remaining in the Rotary year to 'get up to speed', serving a full Rotary year 2012-13 in these positions. Congratulations to each of them for taking on this exciting challenge - that of leading a brand new club!
The West San Gabriel Valley New Gen Club meets Thursdays at Frontera's Mexican Grille, 118 W Main Street, Alhambra from 6:00- 7:30 pm. All local Rotary clubs are encouraged to visit, to recommend professionals for membership from their communities. For more information, contact the new Club President via email at william.j.kelso@gmail.com. |
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FAMILY OF ROTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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The passing of an icon...George R. Hensel.
 George R. Hensel, 87, was born on March 20, 1924 in Los Angeles and passed away on January 9, 2012 in Montebello. He was a long time Rotarian and originator of the George Hensel Essay Contest, of District 5300. George is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Bernadette Hensel of Montebello, his son and daughter-in-law, Vern & Vivian Hensel of Sierre Madre, his daughter and son-in-law, Cinnia & Mike Easley of Yucaipa, his daughters, Ann Mullenax of Pocatello, Idaho and Colleen Hensel of Los Angeles. He also leaves 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grandchildren. This is my life and I must say, "I lived it my way!"
Condolences may be sent to the family through the web site www.rishermortuary.com |
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