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Polio
Plus Update from RI
There
are significant reasons to be optimistic about achieving our goal of
global polio eradication by 2005.
1. The number of polio cases has been reduced by
a projected 99 percent since Rotary and partner agencies formed the global
polio eradication initiative — from 350,000 in 1988 to fewer than 1900
in 2002.
2. Three of six regions of the world are free of
the wild poliovirus.
3. Despite intensive surveillance efforts, one of
the three types of viruses (Type II) that cause polio has not been seen
since 1999. Could it be that it has already been eradicated? The World
Health Organization will continue to promote active surveillance to
determine this possibility.
I was invited to an event in Youngstown this week.
You may recognize the speaker.
Brad
Dates
to Remember
| May 31st |
Memorial Day parade - we organize the Bike
Parade; meet behind the Church of Christ at 10:30 |
| June 5th |
District Assembly in Canton - for all officers
& directors, but all members are welcome |
| June 18th |
Scrappers game - annual picnic |
| June 28th |
Rotary Awards Ceremony -
installation of new officers & directors and presentation of
awards |
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Joke of the Week:
The Dysfunctional
Section of a Hallmark Store...
1. I always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love. And now
that you've come into my life... (Inside card) - I've changed my mind.
2. I must admit, you brought religion into my life... (Inside card) - I
never believed in Hell until I met you.
3. As the days go by, I think how lucky I am.... (Inside card) - That
you're not here to ruin it for me.
4. Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go.... (Inside card) -
Will you take the knife from my back? You'll probably need it again.
5. Someday I hope to marry... (Inside card) - Someone other than you.
6. Happy Birthday! You look great for your age.... (Inside card) -
Almost lifelike!
7. When we were together, you said you'd die for me... (Inside card) -
Now we've broken up, I think it's time to keep your promise.
8. We've been friends for a very long time... (Inside card) - What do
you say we stop?
9. I'm so miserable without you... (Inside card) - It's almost like
you're still here.
10. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy.... (Inside card) - Did
you ever find out who the father was?
11. You are such a good friend. If we were on a sinking ship and there
was only one life jacket... (Inside card) - I'd miss you terribly and
think of you often.
12. Your friends and I wanted to do something special for your
birthday... (Inside card) - So we're having you put to sleep.
13. Happy Birthday, Uncle Dad! (Available only in Alabama, Mississippi,
and Arkansas)
14. Looking back over the years we've been together, I can't help but
wonder... (Inside card) - What was I thinking?
15. Congratulations on your wedding day!... (Inside card) - Too bad no
one likes your husband.
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