We observe World Polio Day every October 24 to remind us to continue to support our goal of eradicating polio in the world.

Although we have made great progress, two countries still have endemic polio. In 2023, there were only 12 new cases of paralytic polio worldwide, six in Afghanistan and six in Pakistan. We are close, but need to complete our commitment to the children of the world.

Click here for resources available to inform Rotarians about polio and activities to pursue.

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There are 1.4 billion people in the world and nearly half of them are employed and live on less than $1.25 per day. 

Helping people discover their potential and the ability to become self-sufficient is what makes this month’s theme of Economic and Community Development so powerful. When a Rotary Club is given the chance to assist a group of individuals with an opportunity to better their lives, they have no problem saying, “What do you need?" and "How can we help?” 

A great example of this is the Sierra Vista Sunrise Rotary Club’s 2023-24 Service Project. Along with three other club, the Sierra Vista Sunrise club members developed an Aquaponic Vertical Garden at the Echoing Hope Ranch.
 

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WHAT IS EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR? 

This initiative encourages every Rotary member to: 

• Participate every year in a Rotary Foundation program that makes a difference in the world
• Contribute every year to the Foundation’s Annual Fund at a sustainable amount 

The Foundation recognizes a club as an Every Rotarian, Every Year Club if its giving reaches US$100 per capita or more and all dues-paying members give $25 in a year. 

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Here's your weekly selection of Rotary graphics to inspire, inform and build awareness. Feel free to download and use in your club's promotional materials.

NEW TIME!
Wednesday, October 23, 5:00 pm on Zoom

Title: Update on Regional Chapters of the Rotarian Action Group for Peace and their role in promoting Rotary's focus on positive peace

Our October speaker is the "one and only” Brigitte Faubert, currently a member of the Rotary Club of Hounslow, in a London borough in West England. Brigitte joins us regularly for our Peacebuilders bimonthly meetings here in southern AZ.

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There are still openings available for RYLA 2025, so don't wait.
Reserve your club's spots now.

HOW TO RESERVE A SPOT FOR RYLA

Clubs can reserve spots for the RYLA by emailing [email protected]. Each club can reserve up to 5 spots with additional spots opening up in early fall.

The buzz has already started for this year's Ride to End Polio during the Tour de Tucson on Saturday, November 23.
It will once again feature new routes aimed to make the ride safer and more enjoyable.

To register for the Ride to End Polio, click here.
You can also register for the Pre-Ride Dinner here.

 

What’s new in the Rotary Youth Exchange?

Do you want to be a part of one of the most exciting and rewarding programs in Rotary? Do you know about the short-term options for students?  Do you want to find out why and how youth exchange students impact lives and create worldwide families?

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RC SaddleBrooke has been busy coordinating a hands-on international project to build a house in a day in Tecate, MX.

This project is done under the direction of Corazon, Inc, a California non-profit that works with service clubs, churches, families and employers to provide services to Northern Baja including building houses. 

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