Steve Hunt reported that the HANWASH well in Haiti is wet but hasn't been tested and certified. The water can't be used until it is certified. District 6290 is involved in this well.
Charles White was visiting from the Rotary Club of Plant City, FL. He has been a Rotarian for 53 years.
Dictionary Days are planned for November. Mason County has 247 3rd graders, up 27 from last year.
Former Ludington Rotarian and Past President, Melissa Reed, has rejoined the Club.
Polio Update
Dr. Sanjeeb Sapkota provided an update on the status of polio around the world. Polio continues to be a threat to all until it is eradicated 100%. Under-vaccinated communities and international travel connections keep the U.S. vulnerable to imported cases.
There are two types of polio: wild polio and variant polio. The wild poliovirus remains in only two counties with interruption achievable in Pakistan but off track in Afghanistan. Variant outbreaks are driven by a small number of high-transmission areas, where focused vaccination can reduce spread. Variant polio is mostly in Africa and Asia.
Most polio cases go unnoticed. 70% of infected people have no symptoms. 24% of infected people only have symptoms of a minor illness, like low fever and sore throat. There is no treatment for polio, only prevention through vaccination.
Auction Details
Timeline:
Auction Gala tickets are available to purchase in the Qgiv app or on the Auction websiteSelect the Register link at the top of the homepage.
Forms for Auction items are due by 11/6/26
Online Auction opens for business on 11/20 at 8:00 a.m. and closes 12/2 at 7:30 p.m.
Auction Gala - 12/2 - Lincoln Hills
Reminders:
Each Auction item needs a form, with complete details about the item
Take items and forms to Greenridge Realty (across from Walgreens)
What you can do now:
Contact the donors on your list
Spread the word - we need bidders, attendees, etc. Give blue cards to friends, businesses, bulletin boards, etc. Share social media posts.
Bottles of wine are needed for wine basket raffles. You can bring to Club meetings or Greenridge.
What you can do later:
Help is needed the day before and the day of the Auction.
Help is needed at the Auction.
Auction forms, solicitation letters and blue cards will be available at Club meetings and at Greenridge.
There is a list of businesses that are not assigned to a Rotarian. Please review the list and adopt if you are able.
