End Polio Now

Polio eradication is truly within sight. As long as we remain focused and work together, this vision can become reality. The challenges are many, but perseverance by thousands of volunteers and professionals has chipped away and will continue to chip away the obstacles. Those volunteers include each of us!

How do we do that? How can I help “End Polio Now?”

1. Save the Date. October 24. Friday. United Nations Day. This will be the official launch of Rotary District 6440’s public awareness campaign. We want every club to do “something” in its community. We will help you not only raise awareness about polio eradication, but raise awareness of Rotary and your own club! Collectively, we can make a major impact.

2. Reserve local signage for the October 19 – 26th. We will provide copy ideas and other materials that you will be able to use.

3. Volunteer to be on the District 6440 “End Polio Now” committee. (A) We need experienced, energetic people to create, coordinate and implement a district-wide PR campaign, including the October 24th event. (B) We need volunteers who are willing and able to make presentations to both Rotary clubs and non-Rotary groups.

4. Give us ideas. So often we hear, “Someone should do X” or “If only we had Y.” This is your chance to help us!

5. Appoint a Club “End Polio Now” Coordinator. Each club will benefit from a single point person who will receive news, ideas as well as materials from the district to be used by the club members and other community groups.

6. Schedule an “End Polio Now” program for your club. Your members will be proud and appreciate learning the latest about Rotary’s polio eradication 20-year project. They will be inspired to want to be personally involved.

How do we do these? To volunteer, get on the District 6440 “End Polio Now” distribution list, or schedule a program, contact Bill Byrne (w.byrne@comcast.net or 847-564-9216).

And do it right away. October 24th will be here soon!