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Rotary is for all generations
Rotary is relevant across all generations.  Those approaching their working life can participate in the many respected youth programmes, and there are programmes for those early in their careers.  Rotary clubs are open to good people whether starting out in their careers or winding down to enjoy an active post-career life.  For those wanting to be more engaged with what Rotary does there are a multitude of clubs, all with their own special character so have a look around by visiting a few and meeting the men and women who are Rotary.  There are clubs that cater specifically for the younger Rotarian.
 
Encouraging immunization for community health
Rotary clubs around the world are mobilizing in their communities to support the introduction and delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. Rotary leaders are urging members to connect with their local health agencies to determine how Rotary can support COVID-19 vaccine efforts.
 
Rotary has decades of experience in supporting the distribution of polio vaccines as well as highlighting their power and efficacy, which is a critical reason why polio is on the brink of eradication. It’s this expertise, along with strategic partnerships and innovation, that Rotary members can tap into to protect communities from COVID-19. Article here.
 
World Immunization Week is 24-30 April 2021. We need to be aware and country the scams around immunization that circulate as well as the myths spread by those opposing (any) immunization. The 2021 theme is ‘Vaccines bring us closer’ promoting the importance of vaccination in bringing people together, and improving the health and well-being of everyone, everywhere throughout life. More here.
Interplast - 12 months of Covid-19
With the continued international travel restrictions resulting from COVID-19 Interplast volunteer medical teams have remained grounded in Australia and New Zealand over the past 12 months. However, this has not stopped Interplast or their network of dedicated volunteers from continuing to support their local partners and patients across the Asia Pacific region. Despite the challenges they’ve faced in the past year, the Interplast mission remains the same; to enhance people’s health and wellbeing by enabling access to life-changing reconstructive surgery and related medical services.  Read more at https://interplast.org.au/12-months-of-covid-19/
The Amazing Experience of a International Rotary Scholar in Auckland
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An Ambassadorial Scholar studying in Auckland, Rosie has provided an update that gives a fascinating insight into her journey - her report is below:
 
My name is Rosie, and I am from Baldock in the UK. I am currently living in Auckland, doing a Master of Arts in Sociology at the University of Auckland, as part of a Rotary Global Grant Scholarship. My background has always been in the humanities - I did my undergraduate degree in History at the University of Cambridge, UK, before going to Canada to do a Master of Arts in History - both looking at historical Indigenous settler relations. 
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Pedaling for the Pacific was a ride to success
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There was a fantastic turnout for the first Pedal for the Pacific fundraising charity bike ride hosted by Rotary District 9970 on Saturday 20 February.  Well over $6,500 was raised thanks to the strong support of most Christchurch Rotary clubs, their supporters and bike riders in general.
 
This was to support Rotary International’s Give Every Child A Future project, with partner UNICEF, to provide 100,000 children across the Pacific life-saving vaccines. Did you realise that over 6% of children in parts of the Pacific die before they celebrate their 5th birthday, from diseases preventable by vaccines? Help us to help our Pacific neighbours.
 
For more information on the Give Every Child A Future project click here.
 
Club projects and Rotarian involvement are both local and global
 
 
                                                    
                                                   
Pacific Immunisation Project
Virtual Rotary Convention June 2021
Regional Conference September

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