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Dear Fellow Rotarians, visitors and guests!
WELCOME TO OUR E-CLUB!
Thank you for stopping by our club meeting! We hope you will enjoy your visit.
Our E-Club banner is shown at left! Please send us a virtual copy of your club banner and we will send you a copy of our new club banner in exchange. We will also display your club banner proudly on our meeting website.
We are now officially a fully-fledged chartered Rotary Club in District 7020. We celebrated our Charter Gala with the meeting posted the week of January 24. Our charter date is August 12, 2013. We hope you will find the content of our meeting enlightening and will give us the benefit of your opinion on the content.
March is Rotary's Literacy month. Our club celebrates our 2014 Butterfly Storybook!
Visiting Rotarians. Click this link to Apply for a Make-up. We will send you and your club secretary a make-up confirmation.
Active Members. Click for Attendance Record.
Happy Hour Hangout. Happy Hour Hangout. Our Happy Hour Hangout on a Saturday morning is early enough so that you can join before your day gets away from you.
We meet for a live chat and sometimes business discussion. If you are interested in dropping by, please click the link below. Morning coffee is on the house! (Your house, that is...) Hope to see you there!
Please note: Now, attending our HHH will earn you a make-up!
The link to the Happy Hour Hangout for Saturday is at the bottom of this meeting.
Interested in joining us? Click the link Membership Application and Information.
Our President, Kitty, would now like to welcome you to this week's meeting. Please listen in...
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ROTARY E-CLUB OF THE CARIBBEAN, 7020
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ABCs OF ROTARY (Cliff Dochterman)
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| Cliff Dochterman RI President, 1992-93 |
The President-elect Training Seminar (PETS)
The bylaws of Rotary International require that the governor-nominee of each district, in cooperation with the current governor, in the early months of the year, schedule and conduct a training seminar for the incoming club presidents of the district. This two- or three-day Presidents-elect Training Seminar, commonly referred to by its acronym, PETS, is a motivational and leadership training sessions designed to prepare the future club presidents for the office they will assume on 1 July.
Among the subjects covered are the implementation of the RI theme for the coming year as well as information about the new and continuing programs of RI. Time is also devoted to a review of district operations, planning club and district programs, and organizing other activities for the year ahead. How to prepare a budget, goal-setting, time management, and new ideas for club meetings are just some of the useful skills that club presidents-elect learn when they attend their district's PETS. In some areas of the world, the PETS is conduced as a joint multi-district event.
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DG JEREMY'S OFFICIAL VISIT - Saturday morning, March 29
- All our members should plan to attend the HHH
- 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Time and 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The Board will meet with the District Governor prior to the full membership.
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REMINDER - MONTHLY HHH TEAMS
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SPEAKER - EMERGENCY SHELTERS
This is an unbelievably excellent idea! At 9:00, Haiti is mentioned.
Most people look at cardboard tubes and see something fit for the recycling bin. But architect Shigeru Ban turns them into beautiful buildings.
Shigeru Ban's architecture redefines aesthetics, space, structure and even the idea of permanence. In 1986, for the Alvar Aalto Exhibition near Tokyo, Ban experimented with constructing a building from long paper tubes, the kind found at textile factories. The tubes ended up being much stronger than he had imagined, and were easier to waterproof and fireproof than he had guessed. Ban created many experimental buildings in this vein -- from the Japanese Pavilion at Expo 2000 in Germany, which was meant to be recycled upon demolition, and an office for himself and his students set atop the Pompidou Centre in Paris, where they worked for six years.
But Ban's unusual designs have found another use -- as emergency shelters for those who have lost their homes in disasters and wars. In 1994, Ban created shelters for refugees in Rwanda. The next year, after an earthquake in Japan, he rebuilt a local church out of paper tubes that became a local fixture for 10 years. His designs -- both low-cost, and dignity-building -- have housed those affected by disasters in Taiwan, China, Haiti, Turkey and Sri Lanka. He also helped develop a shelter system after the Japanese tsunami of 2011.
The founder of Shigeru Ban Architects, Ban has received many awards, including the Architectural Institute of Japan Prize. He currently teaches at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
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UPDATE ON POLIO
There were no polio cases from 2013 reported.
- A total of 406 WPV1 cases compared to 223 at the same time in 2013.
- 160 cases were reported in the endemic countries vs. 217 cases at the same time in 2012. A reduction of 26%. The most recent case had onset of paralysis on 31 December.
- Pakistan 93 cases vs. 58 in 2012 - an increase of 60%. (In 2000 there were 199 cases.)
- Nigeria 53 cases vs. 122 in 2012 - a reduction of 57%. (In 2006 there were 1,122 cases.)
- Afghanistan 14 cases vs. 37 in 2012r - a reduction of 62%. (In 2009 there were 38 cases.)
246 cases from the non-endemic countries:
o The Horn of Africa outbreak 217 cases.
Somalia 194 cases. The most recent onset of paralysis was on 20 December. (In 2005 there there were 185 cases in Somalia.)
Kenya 14 cases. (The previous high was in 2009 when there were 19 cases.)
Ethiopia 9 cases. The most recent reported case had onset of polio on 5 November. (The previous high was in 2005 when there were 22 cases.)o Other outbreaks. 29 cases.
Syria 25 cases. Note the 13 cases from the contested areas are not yet reflected in the official figures.
Cameroon 4 cases.
2014 WPV1 cases year to date:
• No WPV3 cases have been reported since 10 November 2012.
A total of 33 WPV1 cases compared to 10 at the same time in 2013:
o Pakistan 27 cases vs. 5 at the same time last year - an increase of 540%
o Afghanistan 3 cases vs. 1 at the same time last year - an increase of 300% and many of the cases are related to those in Pakistan
o Nigeria 1 case vs. 4 at the same time last year - a reduction of 75%.
o Cameroon 2 cases vs. 4 at the same time last year - a reduction of 50%
2014 cVDPV2 cases:
• No further cVDPV2 cases reported.
Many different internet comments on Pakistan have arisen in the last few days.
From the Prime Ministers' declaration of the country's commitment to eradicating the polio menace http://www.brecorder.com/general-news/172/1161806/
the Health Secretary claiming that Balochistan has been polio free since December 2012 http://www.brecorder.com/general-news/172/1161806/
reports on polio's last stand on the Afhan-Pakistan border
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140309000321
that polio vaccination refusals are now minimal
http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-6-237370-Polio-vaccination-refusal-cases-minimal
but that two policeman guarding vaccinators were shot dead
http://tribune.com.pk/story/681756/two-policemen-guarding-vaccinators-shot-dead/
In short it shows the emphasis being placed on eradication efforts there.
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YOUTH EXCHANGE
Rotary Youth Exchange is one of Rotary's most popular programs to promote international understanding and develop lifelong friendships. It began in 1927 with the Rotary Club of Nice, France. In 1939, an extensive Youth Exchange was created between California and Latin America. Since then, the program has expanded around the world. In recent years, more than 7,000 young people have participated annually in Rotary-sponsored exchange programs.
the values of Youth Exchange are experienced not only by the high school-age students involved, but also by the host families, sponsoring clubs, receiving high schools and the entire community. Youth Exchange participants usually provide their fellow students in their host schools with excellent opportunities to learn about customs, languages, traditions, and family life in another country.
Youth Exchange offers young people interesting opportunities and rich experiences to see another part of the world. Students usually spend a full academic year abroad, although some clubs and districts sponsor short-term exchanges of several weeks or months.
Approximately 36 per cent of Rotary Youth Exchange students are hosted or sent by the clubs in the United States and Canada. european countrise account for about 40 per cent, and 12 per cent come from Australia and New Zealand.
Asian clubs sponsor 5 per cent, and 7 per cent come form Latin American countries. Over 70 per cent of all Rotary districts participate in Youth Exchange activities.
VIDEOS ABOUT YOUTH EXCHANGE YOU MAY ENJOY
A life-changing experience!
PHOTOS OF ONE STUDENT'S YEAR ABROAD
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- Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Disease Prevention and Treatment
- Water and Sanitation
- Maternal and Child Health
- Basic Education and Literacy
- Economic and Community Development
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WATER - LIFEBLOOD OF ENERGY
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ROTARY ANTHEM
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DISTRICT 7020 CONFERENCE 2014 IN CAYMAN ISLANDS
The website for registering for the conference is now available:
www.DC2014CAYMAN.ky
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OUR DISTRICT 7020 PROJECT PORTAL
Have a look!
Our E-Club can add our projects to this website!
Browse to www.7020.org and click the Project Portal.
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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PEACE FORUM - repeat
On May 10, 2014 eClub7500 will be hosting their 2nd annual International Peace Forum.
We encourage all Rotary Clubs across the planet to join us via Google
hangout to start a conversation with the youth about a peaceful world.
Please take a few minutes to watch our first Youth Peace Forum.
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INFORMATION ON MALARIA - a few short videos
6th MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference
October 2013
Journalist Rene Del Carme reports live from the 6th MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference.
"The global face of malaria is changing and the focus of this conference is on discussing ways of eliminating this killer disease in the near future".
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"Like the need for new drugs and the development of new technology in malaria treatment and prevention, many say it's imperative that young, medical and scientific scholars are encouraged to join in the fight against this life-threatening disease". MMV's Dr Xavier Ding is interviewed.
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"Delegates have been presenting research data, exploring ways to combat drug resistance. New drug development is high on the agenda at this malaria conference".
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Definitions and symptoms
As the malaria parasites enter the blood stream they infect and destroy red blood cells. Destruction of these essential cells leads to fever and flu-like symptoms, such as chills, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These initial symptoms are non-specific: in other words, they are self-reported symptoms that do not indicate a specific disease process.Uncomplicated malaria (can be caused by all strains of Plasmodium)
Malaria is considered uncomplicated when symptoms are present but there are no clinical or laboratory signs to indicate severity or vital organ dysfunction.2 The symptoms of uncomplicated malaria are non-specific and include fever.Severe malaria (only caused by P. falciparum)
Infection with P. falciparum, if not promptly treated, can quickly progress to severe malaria. The main symptoms of severe malaria include: coma, severe breathing difficulties, low blood sugar, and low blood haemoglobin (severe anaemia). It is diagnosed on the basis of the presence P. falciparum parasites and one of the above symptoms with no other obvious cause. Children are particularly vulnerable since they have little or no immunity to the parasite. If untreated, severe malaria can lead to death.Cerebral malaria (only caused by P. falciparum)
Malaria is classified as cerebral when it manifests with cerebral symptoms, such as coma.************
"THIS CLOSE" - We are ...
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DATES TO REMEMBER IN APRIL
- Magazine Month
- UN International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, 4 April
- UN World Health Day, 7 April
- Earth Day, 22 April
- Africa Malaria Day, 25 April
WATCH A VIDEO - MALARIA LIFECYCLE - MOSQUITO STAGES
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LITERACY PRESENTATION AT HAPPY HOUR HANGOUT - March 12
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NEWSLETTERS
Caribbean Partnership newsletter for March, 2014
District 7020 Newsletter for March, 2014
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TO END OUR MEETING
To end our meeting, please recite aloud (on your honour!) the Rotary Four-Way Test of the things we think, say, or do.
Our Vice-president, Paul, leads us.
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?
...and official close of meeting
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Thank you for stopping by our E-club meeting! We wish you well in the next week in all that you do for Rotary!
The meeting has now come to an end. Please do have a safe and happy week! If you have enjoyed our E-club meeting, please leave a comment below.
Rotary cheers!
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HAPPY HOUR HANGOUT - Saturday, March 29 - a closed meeting
Our Happy Hour Hangout this week is reserved for an official meeting with our
District Governor.
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Our next HAPPY HOUR HANGOUT will be Wednesday, April 2.
This is a recurring meeting so the link will be the same for every Wednesday evening.
Plan to join to meet and chat with the members of your E-Club.
• Bring a joke so that we can record it for our weekly meeting.
• Come prepared to recite the Four-Way Test for our weekly meeting.
Let’s get caught up on our fellowship!
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