1. Why are we here? The Rotary Foundation Seminar September 28, 2013

2. WHY is the Rotary Foundation deserving of our support?

3. Why should we support the Rotary Foundation?

4. What does polio do? It maims. It cripples. It kills. Polio is only a plane ride from the United States.

5. Polio Eradication In 1985, Rotary International promised every child a world free from the threat of polio. Since then, the number of countries that continue to be polio endemic has declined from over 125 to just three.

7. Top 5 reasons to eradicate polio #1 The human cost: If we choose to control polio rather than eradicate it, polio could rebound to 10 million cases in the next 40 years.

8. Why should we eradicate polio?

9. Top 5 reasons to eradicate polio #2 It’s achievable: We have the tools to end polio and the means to reach all children. The new, bivalent vaccine successfully targets the two remaining strains of polio in one dose.

10. Top 5 reasons to eradicate polio #3 It’s a good investment: An independent study in the journal Vaccine #3 It’s a good investment: An independent study in the journal Vaccine estimates the $9 billion global investment in a polio-free world will net an economic benefit of $40 to $50 billion over the next 20 years.

11. Top 5 reasons to eradicate polio #4 It strengthens the system: Our polio eradication efforts have established an active disease surveillance network that is being used for other health interventions such as measles vaccinations, deworming tablets, and mosquito bed nets.

12. Top 5 reasons to eradicate polio #5 It sets the stage: The ability to reach all children with the polio vaccine is proof of the concept that we can succeed in our next major global health initiative.

13. Help win the fight against polio Rotarians have been fighting to eradicate polio for more than 20 years and we are “this close” to achieving our top priority. Now is the time to act and cross the finish line

14. Peace is Possible A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao-tzuLao-tzu

15. Do you want to change the world? Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and conflict resolution in their careers and in their communities. Fellows are chosen based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace during their careers.

16. Rotary Peace Center University Partners

17. More than 700 graduates are now serving the world The Rotary Peace Centers program offers future world and community leaders the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in international studies, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field

18. Rotary Peace Center Alumni by Profession 38% NGOs 19% Governmental agencies 9% Pursuing advanced degree 8% Teaching 7% Research 6% United Nations agencies 2% Journalism 2% Law 9% Misc.

19. Building the Leaders of Tomorrow Strengthening the Leaders of Today Rotary Peace Centers

20. That is WHY I support our Rotary Foundation End Polio Now!, Rotary Peace Centers as well as the thousands of water, sanitation, health, education, economic development, and disease prevention programs sponsored by thousands of Rotarians world-wide.