Because of Rotary and its partners, the world has seen a 99% drop in the number of polio cases. But the fight is not over. And we need your help. We ask you to contribute to The Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus campaign, so we can reach our goal of complete worldwide eradication of this dread disease.
For the month of June, Rotary District 5170 is conducting a “Flash” campaign - you know, sort of like the “Flash” sales that retailers conduct. We ask that you contribute a one-time $26.50 to The Rotary Foundation, in support of the End Polio Now campaign.
Why $26.50? $26.50 was the amount of the first contribution made to establish The Rotary Foundation for the purpose of doing good in the world, in 1917.These funds will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Where can you get leverage like that in today’s world? Any contribution you make will be matched 2 to 1, by the way.
For those who have not yet contributed a total of $1,000 to become a Paul Harris Fellow, District 5170 will also match any contribution you make with recognition points, to help you achieve that recognition level.
Your contribution will also help your club achieve Every Rotarian Every Year status, which honors clubs in which every member makes at least a $25 contribution to The Rotary Foundation.
If you and your club have already contributed to polio, please take this one extra step and write a $26.50 check in support of this effort. We will let you know how we did when the campaign ends in June.
Warm Rotary Regards,
Ninna Chugh
District 5170 Polio Chair
650-305-9777
ninna@ninnachugh.com
Please see President Krystal Lomanto to make your contribution or email her klomanto@sbcoe.k12.ca.us
ATTENTION RUNNERS!!! Let's support our friends at Rotary Club of Santa Cruz. THE 32d ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 10K/5K/KIDS’ 1K. On Tuesday, July 4th, 2017. The 10K and 5K courses are both certified. The 5K is flat and fast and the 10K is the classic and challenging “Thrill of the Hill” city and country course through the Pogonip!
Register at www.santacruzfirecracker10k.org/register Race information is on www.santacruzfirecracker10k.org or call Race Director Jeff Kirk at (831) 359-9635. Enter discount code MT5 to receive $5 discount at registration!
TONIGHT!NO LUNCH MEETING TODAY! Let's celebrate a wonderful year of leadership under President Lomanto with some fun fellowship, food and libations. Friends and family are welcome. Come show our President a good time as we kick her out of office and welcome her to the club of Past Presidents.
Monday August 21st at Paine's 5:30pm - Refreshments 6:00pm - Dinner
Each year the Rotary Club of Hollister awards college scholarships to local high school seniors throughout San Benito County. This year the club allocated $20,000 in scholarships to 13 very deserving students selected from San Benito High School, Anzar High and San Andreas High School. The 2017 recipients are: Alonzo Murga, Santana Rodriguez, Carla Vazquez, Gabrielle Cross, Lauren Klauer, Mark Scalmanini, Marisa Villegas, Lilian Jeske, Hernan Chavez, Antwaun Lind, Mia Vetimiglia, Eliza Rojas, and Diane Murillo.
Youth programs and scholarships have been a strong focus for the club for many decades in addition to many other local programs (Stuff the Bus, 12 Days of Giving, etc.) and international projects (construction of clean water wells in Nigeria, Cameroon & Ghana; sanitation in Nigeria & Ghana; maternal health in Nigeria; education in Mexico, Phillipines, and South America; literacy; oxygen generator and supplies in Ethiopia; polio eradication globally and much more). The Rotary Club of Hollister was founded in 1925 and lives by the motto "Service Above Self". Hollister Rotary's major fundraiser is the annual Mission 10 Race which takes place in late January at the Mission San Juan Bautista. The club also raises funds throughout the year by participating in the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo in late June, the YMCA & Hollister Rotary Golf Challenge in October, the San Benito Olive Festival in October, and other smaller fundraisers.
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org
Concession stand volunteers needed for all 3 days at the Rodeo! This is one of our big fundraisers and we need all members, family and friends to get their boots on and help us make this event a big success! Please email Anne Hallfor Volunteer sign-ups
The San Benito Olive Festival is scheduled for October 14, 2017 from 10am – 5pm. It will be at a new location this year: San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway (Hwy 25), Tres Pinos CA 95075. We are working hard to revive this wonderful event.
If you or your business are interested in becoming a sponsor, we are actively seeking Sponsorships now. Please see the attached “2017 Sponsorship Presentation” document for all of the sponsorship levels, benefits, and options. You can print and complete the sponsor application and submit to Bob Marden, along with your check, at any Rotary meeting.
We are also looking for vendors to participate in the Festival; please see the “SBOF Vendor Application 2017” document attached for more information. We are currently accepting vendor applications.
Also, if you have a place to display our flyer, we would love to get more exposure. Please print the “2017 Olive Fest info flyer” document and post at your place of business.
Rotary will be running the Beer and Wine booth, Bob Marden is the chair for this fundraising activity. Please contact Bob to sign-up to volunteer.
Countdown to our 35th Annual Mission 10 Race on Saturday, January 27th, 2018. We will need ALL Rotarians to volunteer as well as family and friends. We also need Rotarians to run as we are having a friendly competition with Rotarians from Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Sunrise Clubs. This is going to be an exciting anniversary celebration as we are adding vendor booths and Live Music by local rock band, Racing Time. Please contact Bob Marden for volunteer sign-ups.
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