EndPolioNow Hub and Polio Communications Plan - Friday, September 7, 3pm hora portuguesa. /4pm hora española (1h)
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District | Local Currency | Approved Amount | District Contribution | Total Grant/Match | Approved Grant Description |
| 1960-multi w/1970 | EUR | 12,320.00 | 3,850.00 | 16,170.00 | Radio, TV, print, facebook |
| 1970-multi w/1960 | EUR | 12,320.00 | 3,850.00 | 16,170.00 | Radio, TV, print, facebook |
| 2201-multi w/2202,2203 | EUR | 11,165.00 | 3,465.00 | 14,630.00 | |
| 2202-multi w/2201,2203 | EUR | 11,165.00 | 3,465.00 | 14,630.00 | |
| 2203-multi w/2201,2202 | EUR | 11,165.00 | 3,465.00 | 14,630.00 |
Friends & Colleagues,| To publicize the World Health Resolution and the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s emergency action plan, Rotary and its partners conducted a coordinated traditional and social media outreach effort. An infographicwas shared by Rotary polio ambassadors including Jack Nicklaus, Angelique Kidjo, A.R. Rahman and others. The infographic had more than 30,000 views online. In addition, Rotary Polio Ambassadors and “This Close” participants Angelique Kidjo, Jack Nicklaus, Tanvi Shah, Pau Gasol and A.R. Rahman shared the infographic through their social networks, for a combined potential reach of 2,274,000 on Twitter and 3,105,000 on Facebook.Reuters AlertNet (Megan Rowling) - May 24, 2012 BBC News - May 24, 2012 ‘Emergency plan’ to eradicate polio launched Forbes - May 26, 2012 How Polio Can Be A Global Emergency When Cases Are At An All-Time LowVatican Radio - May 24, 2012 World begins final push to eradicate polio The Atlantic - May 29, 2012 Why Polio Just Became a Global Health Crisis—and a Global Governance Crisis Agence France Presse - May 24, 2012 Emergency plan launched for endgame of polio eradication International Business Times - May 24, 2012 Polio Remains Endemic in Nigeria, Pakistan And Afghanistan: Health Officials |
Rotary Peace Fellows Complete Short-term Professional Development Program The annual Arch C. Klumph Society dinner hosted by Rotary Foundation Chair William Boyd was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and dinner before spending the night mingling with fellow society members. RI President Kalyan Banerjee offered a toast to everyone in attendance and RI General Secretary John Hewko introduced the newly qualified members from the 2011-12 Rotary year. A highlight of the evening was an announcement by society member, Mrs. Rajashree Birla, who pledged an additional US$1 million donation for polio eradication efforts. Annual Fund: US$5.4 million
The Global Reach of Rotary continues to be extraordinarily strong. Every day we learn about thousands of passionate Rotarians who continue to “DO GOOD IN THE WORLD”. We hope you encourage leaders in your respective Districts to share those successful projects and programs, supported by The Rotary Foundation, that are truly “MaThe Global Reach of Rotary continues to be extraordinarily strong. Every day we learn about thousands of passionate Rotarians who continue to “DO GOOD IN THE WORLD”. We hope you encourage leaders in your respective Districts to share those successful projects and programs, supported by The Rotary Foundation, that are truly “Making a Difference” by using the new Rotary Showcase.
Your collaboration and efforts with the RC’s and RPIC’s are working to highlight the many benefits and wonders of Rotary Membership and ongoing important support of our Rotary Foundation. We now enjoy many difference sources of communications from Rotary International as they continue to improve our outreach by way of E-Communications, Linked In, Facebook and Twitter.
Strengthen Rotary BrandThere have been many inquiries about the status of Rotary’s efforts to Strengthen the Rotary Brand and we understand the need for the most up-to-date information. In May the RI Board approved a “Project Steering Committee” to take full ownership of all facets of the branding initiative. Please refer to the attached document for a more detailed update. Also attached, please find the latest branding information. At this time the information is only available in English but materials in languages are expected to be ready in time for the respective Institutes. We will provide these to you as they become available.
Sixteen Rotary success stories received media coverage in Egypt between May and August. Highlights include a story about Rotary’s participation in donating 2800 Ramadan supply boxes and coverage of a symposium held in Heliopolis designed to dispel the notion that Rotary is linked to Masonry.
