Thanks to those attending on Thursday to enjoy gaining further knowledge in this social media age. I think it is important we embrace the technology as it seems to be the tool of communication for the next generation, what we do know is that the current form will change but to continue being vibrant and relevant we need to work with the technology. Thanks to Pauline and Stephen for sharing the information available and particularly thanks to Pauline for establishing a lot of our online presence.
It was also delightful to have 2 groups visit us firstly our Rotaract friends Chloe and Keely for their Mayday Appeal , and secondly and equally as important our Gordon Scholarship students, under the guidance of Sarah Johnson. It was terrific to see the enthusiasm of two young girls as they face the battles of life. Proud that our club can support these girls. As many will be aware their photos were on Facebook within 24 hrs.
As I mentioned on the night we are now considering the next venue and/or opportunity for the club. Barb will head a small committee to sort the best alternatives for the club in which we can then determine the clubs preference. I think Lyndon Grove has served us well but the ability to look for alternative arrangements, that will serve us in a changing world may well be an opportunity to make us more appealing in the new Social media world. I look forward to the change. As indicated if any member has suggestions please feel free to contact either myself or Barb, preferably by email so we have a record. I know many have already mentioned their preference
The globally synchronized switch from the trivalent to bivalent oral polio vaccine, the first stage of objective 2 of the Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-2018, is underway between 17 April and 1 May. Follow a live update of which countries have undergone the switch here. Learn more about the rationale for the switch through the series of videos available through the link at the bottom of this article..
The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on immunization (SAGE) met on the 12 to 14 April to discuss polio eradication.
The final communique of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Istanbul Summit, adopted by OIC Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed the importance of preserving the health and wellbeing of children as a duty of parents and society as prescribed by Islam, and appealed to religious scholars and leaders to support polio eradication efforts.
Around the world, countries that remain vulnerable to polio are continuing to vaccinate children and build immunity, as shown in Jordan through the series of photographs available through the link at the bottom of this article.
Wild poliovirus type 1 and Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus cases
Total cases
Year-to-date 2016
Year-to-date 2015
Total in 2015
WPV
cVDPV
WPV
cVDPV
WPV
cVDPV
Globally
11
3
22
1
74
27
- in endemic countries
11
0
22
1
74
3
- in non-endemic countries
0
3
0
0
0
24
- See more at: http://www.polioeradication.org/dataandmonitoring/poliothisweek.aspx#sthash.G0GnS0YD.dpuf
$200,000 to reduce homelessness Community Sector Banking Grants open May 2
Recognising the crucial role that not-for-profits play in addressing homelessness, Community Sector Banking has announced their 2016 Social investment Grants Program will focus on reducing homelessness, offering not-for-profits the opportunity to apply for grants totalling $200,000.
The Social Investment Grants Program is funded by Community Sector Banking and contributions from Social Investment Deposit Account holders. The program shows the power that everyday banking can have on the community.
“This program highlights our commitment to improving social outcomes, and shows that everyday banking can have a tremendously positive effect on the community” says Amanda Watt, Community Sector Banking’s Head of Marketing, Communications and act.
Community Sector Banking invites not-for-profits to apply for a total grant pool of $200,000 across three categories:
Category one: 5 x $20,000 grants available. Category two: 1 x $50,000 grant available. Category three: A total of $50,000 available, to be match funded on letsact.com.au. Applications across category three are accepted between $20,000 and $50,000. Applicants may apply for one, two or three categories.
Grant applications will open on 2 May 2016 and close at 5pm, 30 May 2016. Applications will be accepted online, for further information visit communitysectorbanking.com.au/grants.
Watt says that “The program is focused on not-for-profits who can demonstrate innovative solutions in tackling the issue of homelessness.”
On any given night in Australia, 1 in 200 people will experience homelessness. While the cost of sleeping rough to the economy can be as much as $27,000 for an individual per year, the impact on this person experiencing homelessness can be harder to quantify.
Homelessness makes accessing training and educational opportunities difficult, leaving people exposed to long term unemployment and severe health issues. It also excludes people from participating in social, recreational and economic opportunities within their communities. The cycle of homelessness can be impossible to break without support and intervention.
“As the not-for-profit banking specialists, we are eager to see the real impact that this year’s Social Investment Grants Program will deliver” says Watt. Community Sector Banking is Australia’s not-for-profit banking specialists, helping over 11,000 not-for-profits create real impact. For more information about Community Sector Banking and their Social Investment Grants Program, including eligibility and criteria, visit communitysectorbanking.com.au/grants
- See more at: http://rotary9780.org/stories/community-grant-information/#sthash.UaDrmczo.dpuf
A notice about the Live Event on the World Bank website.
By Quentin Wodon
On 8 March, I helped organize an event at the World Bank in celebration of International Women’s Day designed to illustrate the power of women to change the world. The main speakers for the event, sponsored by the World Bank Group Staff Association, were Marion Bunch and Deepa Willingham, both dynamic Rotary members.
We learned a few valuable lessons from our efforts to promote the event online through social media. First, with about 250 people attending at the World Bank, the event was a success. But more importantly, 3,341 unique visitors viewed the event through the World Bank Live platform. That means 13 times more people watched the event online as did in person. We expect even more people to watch the recording of the event when it is made available on the event’s webpage.
Several steps contributed to the success of the web streaming:
The event was featured on Instagram and Facebook, with strategic placement of low-cost ads, resulting in a total reach of an estimated 1.6 million people.
The event was featured prominently on the World Bank’s external webpage for two days, drawing people to watch the event online live.
This brief analysis demonstrates how investments in social media can substantially increase the reach of events. If you are organizing an event that you believe has the potential to be a success online, consider streaming it live and putting together a social media campaign to increase your visibility. If you would like more information on the event, please visit the Rotarian Economist blog.
About the author: Quentin Wodon is a lead economist at the World Bank. He holds PhDs in economics and in theology and religious studies, and has taught at universities in Europe and the U.S. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., and is involved in several innovative global grants. He is also author of the Rotarian Economist blog.
One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness. – Josh Billings, 1815-1885, American Humorist and Lecturer
The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously. – Hubert H. Humphrey, 1911-1978, American Politician and Former Vice President of the United States
In the last analysis, what we are communicates far more eloquently than anything we say or do. – Stephen R. Covey, American Speaker/Trainer/Author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
If God wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates. ~Jay Leno~
The problem with political jokes is they get elected. ~Henry Cate, VII~
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office ~Aesop~
Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.~Nikita Khrushchev~
When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it.~Clarence Darrow~
Why pay money to have your family tree traced; go into politics and your opponents will do it for you. ~Author unknown~
Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.~Oscar Ameringer~
I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them.~Adlai Stevenson, 1952~
A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country.~ Tex Guinan~
I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.~Charles de Gaulle~
Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.~Doug Larson~
At a workshop on dog temperament, the instructor noted that a test for a canine's disposition was for an owner to fall down and act hurt. A dog with poor temperament would try to bite the person, whereas a good dog would lick his owner's face or show concern.
Once, while eating pizza in the living room, I decided to try out this theory on my two dogs. I stood up, clutched my heart, let out a scream and collapsed on the floor.
The dogs looked at me, glanced at each other and raced to the coffee table for my pizza.
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About the author: Quentin Wodon is a lead economist at the World Bank. He holds PhDs in economics and in theology and religious studies, and has taught at universities in Europe and the U.S. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., and is involved in several innovative global grants. He is also author of the 
