Stories
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Presentation from Mel CookMel gave a presentation of CLUBRUNNER and MY ROTARY
CLUBRUNNER is the official software program for Rotary International and serves thousands of Rotary clubs and districts. ClubRunner offers a robust membership management and communication system for clubs and districts in multiple languages with features such as attendance reporting, event and volunteer management, directory builder, email and newsletter broadcast services, and social media integration. CLUBRUNNER can be accessed by the general public where events, bulletins and general information can be viewed. There is also a separate members area for more in depth information.
All members were issued with their login details and were encouraged to have a go.
MY ROTARY similar to CLUBRUNNER can be accessed by the general public and also has a separate members area but MY ROTARY gives access to other clubs information, coming events and updates on projects.
The presentation was insightful and informative and enjoyed by all.
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Blue September BreakfastFollowing on from the very successful Pink Ribbon Breakfast in May to raise funds for Breast Cancer awareness, the Inglewood Rotary Club is organising a breakfast in support of the Blue September Prostate Awareness campaign. Tickets will be available soon to a 7.30am breakfast with guest speaker on Wednesday 28th September.
Blue September is the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s national awareness campaign. Every year around 600 men die in New Zealand of prostate cancer. That is more than 600 fathers, sons, brothers, grandfathers – gone! This happens because men don’t know how dangerous the disease is, they don’t talk to their doctor about it, they simply don’t do anything about it. This has to stop. Deaths from prostate cancer can be prevented if the disease is detected early enough. That’s why Blue September is about getting the word out about prostate cancer. If you buy a blue ribbon, paint your face blue, donate money to the Prostate Cancer Foundation or even tell people, you will be directly helping to lower the death rate and reduce the suffering from this disease. The Prostate Cancer Foundation receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of people to help support men and their families who are going through the journey and spread the message for men to get regular checks. |
Saving lives in Ghana![]() A highlight for the team was greeting the chief of Sagadugu. The team got excited about buying goats and food for children in the villages where I support eight churches. It was good to see the pastors of most of the eight churches, and I had to explain that we were just passing through on our way to Bolgatanga. |
India celebrates three years without polio![]() The three-year achievement sets the stage for polio-free certification of the entire Southeast Asia region by the World Health Organization. The Indian government also plans to convene a polio summit in February to commemorate this victory in the global effort to eradicate polio.
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Finding Safe HavenAfter serving her time, Bianca sought help from a local homeless organization, A Safe Haven, and moved to its shelter in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Bianca followed the program closely -- she attended all the required meetings, passed drug tests, and volunteered at every opportunity.
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Helping people with disabilities make their own music![]() Music has been an important part of leading an ordinary life for students at the Music School for Children With Disabilities in Honor of Paul Harris in Lublin, Poland. Founded by Rotary members, the school serves 20 students with various disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and visual impairments. The Rotary Club of Lublin-Centrum-Maria Curie-Sklodowska has provided funding with help from Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and the Henryk Wieniawski Musical Society, which houses the school.
After their son Mateusz was born with underdeveloped eyes, Mariusz and Joanna Kania looked for ways to help him be active. When he showed an aptitude for music, they looked for a teacher and were thrilled to find the Paul Harris music school.
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