Waterloo Rotary Reporter (Oct 25, 2019)

October 28 Program - CF CAPS

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) represents the collaboration of education, business and community, providing students with a unique, immersive experience, resulting in highly skilled, adaptable, global innovators and leaders. Dr. Alba Aguillon, is the Director of the Medical & Health Sciences Division of CAPS. Learn more about CAPS and the variety of strands they offer students in Northeast Iowa.

World Polio Day

Today, October 24th - World Polio Day, Rotary and its Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners announced that wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide. WPV3 is only the third infectious human disease-causing pathogen to be eradicated in history, following smallpox and wild poliovirus type 2. This achievement means that two of the three wild polio strains have now been wiped out, an important marker of progress against the disease.

The announcement comes on the heels of recent news that Nigeria has gone three years without a case of wild poliovirus, which means that the entire African region could be certified wild poliovirus-free in sometime in 2020.

“The eradication of wild poliovirus type three is a critical step in Rotary’s fight to eradicate polio,” said Michael K. McGovern, Chair of Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee. “Even as we’re addressing major challenges in Pakistan and Afghanistan, we continue to make historic progress that shows us that eradication is possible. Today is World Polio Day—a time to reflect on our efforts, how far we’ve come, and the work that still needs to be done to fulfill our promise of a polio-free world. It’s important that we remain optimistic and harness the momentum of this good news as we tackle the remaining challenges in the global effort to end polio.”

Anyone can help Rotary and its partners continue to make progress against polio. Donate to End Polio Now and view Rotary’s World Polio Day program, which will be available starting at 12 PM CDT/6 PM CEST.

Upcoming Programs

One reason we have amazing programs and speakers is to entice more community leaders to be a part of our club. Invite someone to have lunch and learn about one of these upcoming topics!

November 4 - Our own Deb Pullin-Van Auken will share a behind the scenes look at what's happening with the Rotary Foundation both at a local and national level. As a paying member of an International Organization, it is great to know what your dues are going to support!

November 11 - The Annual Rotary Volleyball Banquet celebrates local players and their season. The Guest Speaker this year is Beth West. Beth is a former UNI Volleyball player herself from 2006-2010 (née Discher). West earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors and was a first-team all-Missouri Valley Conference performer in 2010. She was UNI’s candidate for NCAA Woman of the Year in 2011. After graduating, West worked in Des Moines and recently returned to her alma mater where she is now the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business at the University of Northern Iowa.

November 18 - The Annual Rotary Football Banquet celebrates local players and their season. The Guest Speaker this year is former Iowa Hawkeye wide receiver (for coach Hayden Fry), and current collegiate FBS official, Robert Smith!

November 25 - No Monday Meeting. Happy THANKSGIVING!