RIBI launches Haiti Earthquake Appeal Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI) is launching an appeal for donations to help rebuild the thousands of lives shattered by the Haitian earthquake. Stuart Martin, Chairman of our District World Community Service Resource Group said; “We have all been horrified by the reports of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, a country which has suffered so much already through political unrest, civil war and previous natural disasters. The immediate needs are for Shelter, Water, and Medical support.I have now received information about Rotary’s response which I have passed on to the clubs in our District, and I do hope that you will be able to respond in whatever way you can. This disaster follows on so quickly from those in the autumn which I wrote to you about and asking for your help, but coming now when many clubs will have completed their Christmas collections you may be able to make a further response to the Haiti Appeal.” Further information about cash donations to the appeal can be found on the RIBI website and an article, written by Stuart and first published in Rotary Today, can be found here. The latest information about the deployment of Shelterbox and Water-Survival Boxes can be found on their websites.
RIBI Young Citizens Awards 2010 Have you any young people who show positive citizenship and responsibility skills? If so then why not enter them for the RIBI Young Citizen Awards run in association with the BBC. Entrants can be individuals or groups as long as they are under 25 years of age. Full details are on the RIBI website (Youth Opportunities) and need to be submitted by 28th February 2010. See the Eye on the Wheel Extra newsletter for further information.
Television presenter Konnie Huq recently visited India with Rotary volunteers and took part in the National Immunisation Day, delivering polio vaccine alongside our volunteers. She produced a short film for the BBC and was interviewed on the Breakfast programme on Sunday 22nd November. Take a few minutes to read her report and look at her film, it shows why polio eradication is so important and the major effort for Rotary across the world.
Sarah Boseley, the Guardian Health Editor also took part in the immunisation day, read her report, published in the Guardian on Friday 27th November.  A photo gallery taken during the visit can also be seen here.
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ETHICAL DEBATE MARCH 19th Full Details HERE Subject - Euthanasia - should legalised killing be allowed? Read the report on the latest EXCITEMENT OF SCIENCE 13th January more... THANKS FOR LIFE merchandise ORDER FORM HERE Club Secretaries who wish to make Attendance returns etc will find links to those forms in the 'Club Admin' area accessed by using the link on the left View the District Calendar HERE YOUTH SPEAKS - Application forms and rules can be found in the Download Centre HERE (Youth Opportunities)  Dates and venues for Heats & Finals HERE (Youth Opportunities) Rotary Club of Crompton & Royton have a Music Night of popular classics, in aid of Dr Kershaw's Hospice. Venue St Annes Church, Royton 12th Feb. Full details here (Poster)
Rotarian Ken Davies  PHF , Rotary Club of Rochdale East District Entertainment Officer 2004-2009 Appointed MBE    New Year 2010 Honours List For Charitable Services in Rochdale.  More...
District Governor's October Newsletter is ready for download here
The District Foundation January Newsletter is here

Events around the district in the next 30 days:

08/02/2010    
Charter Night
RC of Eccles

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11/02/2010    
District Executive Meeting

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18/02/2010    
International Rally and Project Fair
Buile Hill, 6.45 for 7.15pm

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18/02/2010    
District Foundation Committee

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22/02/2010    
'Thanks for Life event'
RC of Bury

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23/02/2010    
ROTARY DAY

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24/02/2010    
District Communications Committee
Monton House Hotel, 7.30 to 9.30pm

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26/02/2010    
Charter Night
RC of Bolton

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27/02/2010    
Charter Night
RC of St Helens

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27/02/2010   Douglas
TT Ride Out For Polio Eradication
Bikers are asked to join the Rotary Club of Douglas in a lap of the TT Course in the company of current and past TT stars.

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