MILESTONEReg. No.: 15159 | RID: 3060

ROTARY VALSAD

Issue: 2 | August 2020

RI PresidentHolger Knaack

District GovernorRtn. Prashant Jani

PresidentRtn. Rajesh Patel

SecretaryRtn. Dr. Shailaja Mufti

Ventilator donation atKasturba Hospital, Valsad.

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RTN. RAJESH PATEL

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear friends,

At the outset, I trust you and your family are safe and in goodhealth. As an integral part of our club evolu�on and growth, Iam very pleased to inform you of a special milestone that weare approaching in our club's journey in the very near future –We will be part of the pres�gious 100+ member's clubs. Thereare very few such clubs in our district 3060. Month of August isdesignated as membership month and with the vision “Each One Bring One” RC Valsadinducted 7 new members, taking the club member tally to 96, i.e. four short of a century.

Friends it is my keen wish to reach this milestone at the earliest. I request you to bring yourfriends, in the fold of Rotary Club of Valsad.

Rotary Club of Valsad officially handed over the State of the Art, high value “VENTILATOR” toKasturba hospital. This ven�lator will surely prove to be a boon for the people of Valsad and itssurroundings, in present �me of Covid pandemic. RC Valsad is doing projects that are ofimportance in this Covid-19 �mes. We are distribu�ng Masks, PPE Kits, Hand Sani�zers, andNutri�ve Food Kits. Packed Lunch was arranged for the children at Dharasana Orphanage. Manymeaningful projects are being regularly done for the benefit of the community as a whole. Allthis is possible only with your support and �me.

Friends in the month of September, we will be also taking up projects in the field of literacy,very soon we are coming with Teachers Talent Search “GURU DEVO BHAV-2020” this will be aMega Pan India Online Compe��on where we are looking forward to huge par�cipa�on.

RC Valsad is trying its best to help and make a difference in the life's of the under privileged andthe needy. Together we can and we will keep doing good work, as we all know that when wemove united, we can move mountains and when you are going in the right direc�on and doingselfless work “GOD” is always in your team.

Thank you for your support and encouragement at each step.

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MONTHLY PROJECTS

TOUCH FREE HAND SANITIZER DISPENSER09-08-2020

Considering the importance of sani�za�on at RNC EyeHospital, Valsad in these Covid-19 epidemic, Rotary Clubof Valsad installed a “Touch Free Automa�c Hand Sani�zerDispenser”. The pa�ents can now use this sani�zer dispenserto disinfect their hands and prevent ge�ng infected. Theproject Chair was Rtn. Mahesh Bhanushali and the donorfor the dispenser was Shri Snehal Ishwarlal Patel.

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12-08-2020

‘HUMF’ AT VANKAL PHC

Pledging their support to the grass root worriersRC Valsad gave PPE Kits, N95 masks, Foot operatedHand Sani�zer and Sani�zer bo�els to the doctorsand Asha Kiran workers at Public Health Center,Vankal. Kits containing nutri�ve food were alsodistributed to the expectant and lacta�ng mothers.Project chair for medical gear was Rtn. Urjit Kapadiaand the chair for HUMF was Rtn. Nirmal Desai. Thedonors for the project were IPP Dr. Mehul Solanky,Rtn. Nirmal Desai, Rtn. Chetan Modi, Rtn. Dr. SunilDeshpande and President Rajesh Patel. The totalproject value was Rs.18700/-

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FLAG HOISTING

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION15-08-2020

President Rajesh Patel Hoisted and paid respect to the

Na�onal Flag in the presence of Rotary members onth

the occasion of 74 Independence Day at the

Rotary Hall.

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ANNAPURNA DAY

DHARASANA CHILDREN SHELTER22-08-2020

RC Valsad on Annapurna Day,i.e., 22nd of August onDistrict Governor's birthday arranged Packed ThaliLunch for the orphan children at Dharasana ChildrenShelter. Masks, Sani�zer bo�les and fruits were alsogiven at the center. Members in ac�on on the day werePresident Rtn. Rajesh Patel, Service Project ChairRtn. Shantu Vasava, Past President Rtn. Bhavin Shah,Past President Rtn. Sunil Jain, President Elect Rtn.Dipesh Shah, Rtn. Anand Dak & Rotaract PresidentRtr. Vatsal Patel.

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MEDIA COVERAGE

Every organisa�on does community services, but many a �mes it doesn’t reach thepublic due to lack of awareness & media coverage. Hence, RC Valsad makes it a point toreach the mass & spread awarness of it’s ac�vi�es through Social Media & local PressMedia. Some of the projects done by RC Valsad that were covered by press media.

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INDUCTION & ORIENTATIONth“बंूद -बंूद सागर बना” On 30 August 2020, Rotary Club of Valsad added seven new Rotarian friends

to the Club, Taking the membership count to 96. Friends now we are very near to the magicalfigure of 100, which we will be hi�ng very soon and enter the 100+ member club category. Theinstalling officer on the day was IPDG Anish Shah. The members inducted are from diverse fields.Their experience will benefit the club. Orienta�on of the new members was also held on theday. The faculty were IPDG Anish Shah, PDG Dr. Nilax Mu�i and Club Trainer PP Dharmin Desai.The members were explained the Mo�ve of Rotary in a very simple and easy way by the faculty.

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NEW MEMBERS OF CLUB

It is always a pleasure to welcomenew members to the club.

The Rotary family worldwide is aclosely kni�ed family with a

common goal ofService through Fellowship!

Welcome to that hugeRotary Family!

Rtn.Sanober ShroffTeacher

Rtn. Kishor TolaniGraphic Designer

Rtn. Vishal MadhakReal Estate Business

Rtn. Manish KotakVipul General Store

Rtn. Rushikesh VibhandikArchitect

Rtn. Manish BharuchaPharmaceu�cals Business

Rtn. Vishal ChampaneriSand/ Stone Business

Rtn.Suneeta BanerjiFounder, Orthotech

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TRF - THE JOY OF GIVING!

Named a�er the sixth president of Rotary, the Arch KlumphSociety recognizes The Rotary Founda�on's highest �er ofdonors- those who have contributed $250,000 or moreduring their life�me.Arch Klumph Society recogni�on levels are -

- $250,000 - $499,999: Trustees Circle- $500,000 - $999,999: Chair's Circle- $1,000,000 - $2,499,999: Founda�on Circle- $2,500,000 - $4,999,999: Pla�num Trustees Circle- $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: Pla�num Chair's Circle- $10,000,000+ : Pla�num Founda�on Circle

When your cumula�ve dona�ons reach $10,000. Recogni�on items commemorate giving atthese levels:·L evel 1: $10,000 to $24,999·L evel 2: $25,000 to $49,999·L evel 3: $50,000 to $99,999·L evel 4: $100,000 to $249,999

ROTARIANS WHO ACHIEVED MAJOR DONOR LEVEL 1

NON-ROTARIANS/ ORGANIZATIONS WHO BECAME MAJORDONOR (LEVEL 1) ALONG WITH THE ROTARIANS-

1. PENTAGON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION2. JASANI INDIA PVT LTD.3. MR. JASANI

MAJOR DONORS

ARCH KLUMPH SOCIETY

DONORS OF 2019-2020

ARCH KLUMPH –TRUSTEES CIRCLE

IPDG ANISH SHAH & RTN. SWATI SHAH

ANN AMI &

RTN. JAPAN SHAH

RTN. DR. ROOPA &

RTN. MEHUL SOLANKY

RTN. KASHMIRA &

RTN. JIGNESH VASANI

ANN JASMINE &

RTN. NIMESH MEHTA

ANN DR. BHAIRAVI &

RTN. DR. KALPESH JOSHI

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PAUL HARRIS FELLOW (PHF)

Rtn. Hitesh Patel Rtn. Amish Shah Rtn. Nirmal Desai Rtn. Rajesh Patel

Rtn. Pural Vashi Rtn. Jigish Marjadi Rtn. Rajendra MehtaRtn. Mahendra Bulsara

Rtn. Mehul Desai Rtn. Utpal Patel

Rtn. Dr. Premal Shah Mrs. Jeegna A Shah

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Con�nuing the legacy of our founder, the Paul Harris Fellowrecogni�on acknowledges individuals who contribute, orwho have contribu�ons made in their name, of $1,000 toThe Rotary Founda�on each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants. Many notable figureshave been named Paul Harris Fellows, including U.S. PresidentJimmy Carter, Russian President Boris Yeltsin, U.S. astronautJames Lovell, UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar,and polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk.Introduced in 1984, the blue-stone Mul�ple Paul HarrisFellow pin recognizes addi�onal dona�ons up to $5,000.Right: Red-stone Mul�ple Paul Harris Fellow pins wereintroduced in 1988 to bridge the gap between the bluefive-stone pin and Major Donor recogni�on levels.

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BENEFACTOR

When you include the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in your estate plans or when youdonate $1,000 or more to the fund outright. Benefactors receive a cer�ficate and insignia towear with a Rotary or Paul Harris Fellow pin.

CONTRIBUTION OF $25 OR MORE TO ANNUAL FUND

Rtn. Mahesh BhanushaliRtn. Dushyant DesaiRtn. Tushar DesaiRtn. Vishakha DesaiRtn. Vijay Desai

Rtn. Nirali GajjarRtn. Kunal KamleRtn. Dr. Varsha PatelRtn. Paresh SadraniRtn. Suman Samanta

Rtn. Dharmin ShahRtn. Raju VaraiyaMr. Ashish Pradyuman Shah(NON ROTARIAN)

PDG DR. NILAX MUFTIRTN. NIRMAL DESAIRTN. BHAVIN SHAH

CONTRIBUTION TO DISTRICT GRANT & ENDOWMENT FUND

Rtn. Sunil JainRtn. Chirag Desai Rtn. Swati Shah

Benefactors for 2019-2020

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION TO TRF - $186,125ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTION - $61,708AF PER CAPITA - $857

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COVID-19 has hit mankind as a catastrophe. When even the developed countries like US andItaly which have advanced medical infrastructure are dealing with the onslaught of this virus,in India we are grossly unprepared, As the corona virus pandemic spreads its wings, the biggestchallenge before those dealing with it is to prevent a situa�on where the number of pa�entsrequiring cri�cal care far outstrip the healthcare infrastructure available right now in thecountry. Also the most affected are the children below 10 years and the elderly above the ageof 60. While the Indian Council for Medical Research, the country's apex body in this field,predicts that India may need thousands of ven�lators if the corona virus scenario worsens,experts say the number may run into several Millions specifically the Children and Elderly.Considering the phenomenal requirement of ven�lators in developed na�ons such as Italy, Indiawould need 80-100 �mes the available number of ven�lators to prepare for a worst casescenario. There are around 40,000 ven�lators currently in the country; India needs to preparefor 200,000 considering the worst case scenario, based on an average stay of 21 days for acorona virus pa�ent on ven�lator, as against an average pa�ent's stay of two days.

The objec�ve of this project is to provide High End Ven�lator to charitableKasturba Hospital in Valsad District so that they can have Ven�lator for cri�cal pa�ents. TheHigh End Ven�lator is capable to serve Neonatal-Paediatric-Adult pa�ents (All 3 in 1)Ven�lator.

The Kasturba Hospital, a Trust Hospital with lowest charges in en�re District is located in Valsadwhich is a District Headquarter with mostly economically background popula�on. The Hospitalis being operated by qualified Doctors, technicians and supported by trained nurses. Further,the hospital would provide the Ven�lator to the cri�cal care pa�ents for other sec�on of thesociety at a very subsidized rate.

The proposed project of 1 High end Neonatal-Paediatric-Adult pa�ents (All 3 in 1) from Bellavista Ven�lator Machine , 1 Adult Ven�lator Machine from Vella,1 High Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy Machine Airvo-2 which will be new machines implemented by Rotary Club of Valsad in the hospital which is intheir vicinity who have the basic infrastructure required for the centre and hospitals would beresponsible for the day to day running of the centre (including doctors, nurses and othermanpower) and adhering to the laws and regula�ons of the government.

The total cost of project - Rs.38,65,960 (US$ 51547)

GLOBAL GRANT

NO. - GG2013273

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(DDF* - DISTRICT DESIGNATED FUND)

SourceCash from RC ValsadDDF RID 1710DDF RID 3060DDF RID 1200DDF RID 4060The Rotary Founda�on(World Fund)

Country

FranceIndia

England

Total (US$)15,083.252,000.00

10,000.002,500.00500.00

22183.00

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DominicanRepublic

High end Neonatal-Paediatric-Adultpa�ents (All 3 in 1) from BellavistaVen�lator Machine donated to theKasturba Hospital, Valsad.

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MILESTONES OF ROTARY

DID YOU KNOW!?

MY ROTARY EXPERIENCE

THE 4-WAY TEST - One of the most widely printedand quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary "4-Way Test". It was createdby Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of the Chicago basedClub Aluminum Company, which was facing bankruptcy. Taylor looked for a way to save thestruggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficul�es. He drew up a 24-word codeof ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Testbecame the guide for sales, produc�on, adver�sing and all rela�ons with dealers and customers,and the survival of the company was credited to this simple philosophy. Herb Taylor becamepresident of Rotary Interna�onal during 1954-55. The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in1943 and has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands ofways. The message should be known and followed by all Rotarians."Of the things we think, say or do: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?"

RTN. DR. ANKITA MARJADIHi! friends,It's been three years now since I became a Rotarian and I can say that ithas been a wonderful experience. After joining Rotary, I came to know thedifferent avenues of work done by Rotarians. How a pack of note books,a raincoat, packet of food and sweets can bring such a beautiful smile onthe faces of children. I am humbled to be a part of few projects myselfnamely Menstrual Hygiene & Good Touch Bad Touch. These subjectslook of very less importance for social work but if we go into depth, we willrealise how important these subjects are for the better health & safety ofthe girls & women, and we as Rotarians are trying to make a difference inthe betterment of society as a whole. Everyday we hear news of rape,molestation & exploitation, making the children aware about it and raise voice against it is thework that Rotary is doing. Synonymous with philanthropy since more than 100+ years now.It is one such organization which lives up to its commitments to bring a difference in the society.Its been a privilege to be a part of Rotary. There have been so many projects which are takenas per the current situation. Sanitization and Hygiene, Food, etc. the need of the hour & Rotaryhas been actively making sure to provide for that. Its been a very fruitful experience.I acknowledge the hard work and resources put in by the Rotarians who work with dedicationand commitment to make this happen.

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इितहास के प�ो ंसे

PP RTN. MAYUR SHAH

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ROTARACT ACTIVITES

Rotract Club of Bulsar (CRT) organized online event on the occasionof Janmashtami - "RANGDHANUSH"Three compe��ons were held on 3 consecu�ve days:Quiz compe��on on 12th August.Drawing compe��on on 13th August.Decora�on Photography on 14th August.

The Theme for all the three events was Fes�val of Janmashtami.There was huge response to the event.

GANESH CHATURTHIThe auspiciousoccasion of birth ofLord Ganesha, theGod of GOOD LUCK,was celebrated byRotract Club of Bulsar(CRT) by arranging aWebinar workshop toteach the making of"ECO FRIENDLYGANESHA IDOL" athome. The projectchair wasRtr. Dipa Panwala.

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CELEBRATIONS OF AUGUST

BIRTHDAY OFPP RTN. CHETAN KHAKHKHAR (1st Aug.)

BIRTHDAY OFRTN. DR. MITESH MODI (6th Aug.)

BIRTHDAY OFRTN. MAHESH BHANUSHALI (13th Aug.)

BIRTHDAY OFRTN. RAJU SHAH (14th Aug.)

BIRTHDAY OFRTN. DR. JAYSHREE RANA (20th Aug.)

BIRTHDAY OFRTN. DEVANG MODI (25th Aug.)

BIRTHDAY OFRTN. CHETAN PATEL (27th Aug.)

BIRTHDAY OFRTN. TARANG SHAH (2nd Aug.)

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SECRETARIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Rotarian Friends,

We would like to thank all the Rotarians, whose birthdays & anniversaries have been in themonth of July, for their generous contribu�on to the club. This contribu�on will be u�lized forService projects. The name and amount of the contributors is as follow:

1. Rtn. Chetan Khakhar - Rs.1000/-2. Rtn. Tarang Shah - Rs.1000/-3. Rtn. Jinesh Mehta - Rs.1500/-4. Rtn. Mahesh Bhanushali - Rs.2000/-5. Rtn. Raju Shah - Rs.1000/-5. Rtn. Dr. Jayshree Rana - Rs.1000/-6. Rtn. Chetan Patel - Rs.1000/-

Other dona�ons1. Rtn. Dr. Jayshree Rana - Rs.2000/-2. Rtn. Dr. Sunil Deshpande - Rs.3000/-

The total contribu�ons received during the month of August Rs. 13500/-

Rtn. Dr. Shailaja Mu�i,Club Secretary.

EDITOR’S NOTE

PP RTN. SUNIL JAIN

RTN. NIRALI GAJJAR

PP RTN. BHAVIN SHAH

OF AUGUST 2020

A�er the first issue of “MILESTONE” was appreciatedby all, the tension was palpable for us, the first �meeditors to maintain the standards.August with its major thrust towards adding newmembers to the Club, was a grand success. We keptdoing many meaningful projects through the month.This is a bulle�n of the club but we regret that we are s�ll lacking support from the members in providing us the required inputs to publish a veryinforma�ve and a�rac�ve bulle�n.We are learning and adap�ng very fast to this changed scenario due to thepandemic, with unlock-4 already announced, we look forward to somestability soon.

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ROTARY SWAMAN STORE

Impact & Sustainability:Needy people will live with respect even though,taking advantage from Swaman Store.This will be a self sustainable & permanent project.

For more informa�on, contactDistrict Swaman Store Chair:Rtn. Mahendra Bulsara+91 93749 44199

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MUTUAL BENEFIT SCHEME

The aim and objec�ve of this scheme is to provide immediate financial assistance to the family

of the member of this Scheme in the event of his/her death. Rotary member and spouse of

any Rotary Club of RID 3060 shall be eligible to become a member of this Scheme. Every eligible

member of RID 3060 willing to become a member of this scheme can do so on payment of

Rs.1000/- (One Thousand only) as Admission fees, which will be credited to the corpus account

and interest/ income of this fund shall be u�lized for the objects of the Scheme. At the �me of

giving the admission fees, the member shall also execute guarantee le�er / nomina�on form.

The members shall specify the names of two nominees in the said nomina�on form, who shall

be en�tled to receive the amount, in accordance with the scheme, on the death of member of

the scheme. A member shall be en�tled to change the name of the nominees at any �me.

Every member will give Rs.1000/- by way of interest free deposit at the �me of joining. In the

event of member's resign, his name will be deleted automa�cally at the �me of removal of his

name from the website of Rotary Interna�onal. And a�er that he may apply for refund of his

deposit of Rs. 1000/- within 60 days. And if there is no claim from the member within 60 days it

will be credited to reserve fund.

The Execu�ve Commi�ee, on behalf of the contribu�ng members, shall hand over the

contribu�on so received to the first nominee of deceased member. If the first nominee is not

available, the contribu�on will be paid to the second nominee. The Execu�ve Commi�ee

comprising of IPDG,DG,DGE, DGN,DGND, Representa�ve of Saurashtra Region, Representa�ve

of Central Region Representa�ve of South Region, Representa�ve of Maharashtra Region,

Vice Chairmen (Appointed) J. Secretary (Appointed) K. Treasurer (Appointed) shall be authorized

and shall be responsible for proper maintenance of the accounts of the scheme. The same shall

be audited by Chartered Accountant. The audited accounts of the Scheme shall be placed at

the �me of Annual General Mee�ng of RID 3060 CHARITABLE SOCIETY. The amount that will be

given in case of unfortunate death of the member will be decided on the number of

par�cipants in this scheme.

For more informa�on, contact District Mutual Benefit Scheme Chair:Rtn. Dr. Sunil Deshpande+91 98251 17803

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ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS

For more informa�on, contact: Rtn. Bharat Bhanushali+91 98252 64540

Why Rotary Means Business (RMB) Is Important? -RMB brings back original focus of Rotary's founders : BUSINESS NETWORKING

-RMB's separate structure for bringing "business" ba ck into Rotary supplements

rather than competes with the service and fellowship aspects of Rotary

-RMB provides opportuni�es for poten�al members to experience the value of Rotary

-RMB supports member reten�on as Rotarians see the value added to Rotary by RMB

-When Rotarians' businesses are stronger, our member s can create stronger Rotary clubs

-With stronger members, Rotary will be stronger, The Rotary Founda�on is stronger, and

therefore we are able to do more to support Rotary 's mission, both locally & worldwide

The strength we bring to our communi�es begins and ends with strong businesses

working together guided by the 4 Way Test.

contact us at: info@RotaryMeansBusiness.org or visit our website: www.RotaryMeansBusiness.org

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RI UPDATES

African region declared free of wild poliovirusReference: www.endpolio.org

The Rotary Award of HonorSource: www.rotarynewsonline.org

In a historic and vital step toward global eradica�on ofpolio, which is Rotary's top priority, The World HealthOrganiza�on (WHO) on 25 August 2020 announcedthat transmission of the wild polio virus has officiallybeen stopped in all 47 countries of its African region.A�er decades of hard work gains in the region, Rotaryand its partners in the Global Polio Eradica�on Ini�a�ve(GPEI) - WHO, U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPreven�on, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Founda--�on, and Gavi, the vaccine alliance — are proclaimingthe milestone an achievement in public health.

They offer it as proof that strong commitment,coordina�on, and perseverance can rid the world ofpolio. The last cases of polio caused by the wild virusin the African region were recorded in Nigeria'snorthern state of Borno in August 2016, a�er twoyears with no cases. Now that the African region isfree of wild poliovirus, five of WHO's six regions,represen�ng more than 90 percent of the world'spopula�on, are now free of the disease. Polio causedby the wild virus is s�ll endemic in Afghanistan andPakistan.

PRID Sushil Gupta has been conferred with TheRotary Award of Honor. Rotary Interna�onalPresident honors individual Rotarians andRotaractors, who have demonstrated exemplaryservice to the Founda�on and have received theCita�on for Meritorious Service at least four yearsprior. In a le�er sent to Gupta, Maloney said: “I amvery pleased to inform you that you have beenselected to receive the Rotary Award of Honor inrecogni�on of your long and successful service toRotary. It is my honor and privilege to haverecommended you for this recogni�on, and theRotary Interna�onal Board of Directors has approved my recommenda�on.”Congratula�ng himon behalf of the RI Board, Maloney said, “Through your dedica�on and �reless efforts, Rotaryis a force for doing good in the world. You have dedicated your life to Rotary since 1977. Inthose 43 years, you have served Rotary in many important posi�ons including as a member ofthe Rotary Interna�onal Board of Directors and as a Trustee of The Rotary Founda�on.

(From the left: Rajendra Saboo, Sushil Gupta, Mark Maloney)

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