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7 October 2016 | A roundup of Rotary news



	Medical mission brings a healing touch to Rwanda A team of specialists from India spent eight days in Kigali, Rwanda, performing hundreds of surgeries and teaching cutting-edge surgical techniques to local physicians and medical students. The medical mission was the fourth between Rotary districts in India and Rwanda, and one of dozens to Africa over the past two decades, extending healing care to patients who otherwise would have to wait months to see a surgeon.

	ERADICATING POLIO

	Nigerian health minister shares plans to quell polio outbreak Nigerian Health Minister Isaac Adewole visited Rotary International World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, Friday to discuss Nigeria’s efforts to stem the outbreak of polio. Three cases in the northern state of Borno in August put the country back on the endemic list. Adewole said his country is treating the situation as “a national emergency” and is determined to rid the country of polio again. Watch a video of the minister’s visit Learn about our World Polio Day event
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	7 features of a highly effective service project Rotary clubs cannot expect to grow membership without service projects. Discover seven attributes that make a Rotary service project great in Virginia Rotarian Richard Cunningham’s blog post. Read Cunningham’s post Learn the lifecycle of a project

A FRESH APPROACH ON CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Give your members a meaningful Rotary experience by offering them opportunities to make a positive difference and connect with others. The following resources can help:

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL

The Rotary Foundation turns 100 in 2016-17! Our Foundation stands at the forefront of humanitarian service, having supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, and provide basic education — as well as the historic project dedicated to eradicating polio worldwide.

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Renew ties with alumni during Reconnect Week

Reconnect Week 9-15 October helps former youth program participants, Rotary Peace Fellows, Rotary Scholars, and Group Study Exchange participants renew ties with Rotary. Invite alumni to take part in your club meetings or events during the week. Learn what other clubs are doing and share your experience how Rotary has impacted your life.

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Resources & reference

Rotary Voices: Stories of service from around the world
Rotary Leader: Helping club and district officers achieve success
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