Touring our District, A Community at a Time
I Will Never Go Back
A glimpse into why the Ukrainians did what they did Thursday, February 27, 2014by Karl and Sandra Borden In 1999 we attended the Rotary International conference in Singapore and sat on a bus next to a fellow Rotarian, a physician from Ukraine. Rotary had only...
2019-2020: Rotarian of the Year
Each year the current District Governor has the privilege of selecting and honoring outstanding achievements. These are usually announced at the Annual District Conference. Rotary years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 were anything but usual. Let’s just call them the “Pandemic Years” and everyone will know what you will be referring to.
Although the pandemic tried its hardest to stifle, slow down, stop or even suffocate Rotary, you saw to it to NOT let this happen. On March 13, 2020 you did see things come to a screeching halt, but you soon picked up the pieces and got back to the business of Rotary.
The Aloha Presidents* became the COVID-19 Presidents. Meetings went from being in person to meeting on Zoom or Skype. Projects were assessed and in cases where they could, they became virtual. Everybody had to follow strict guidelines of social distancing, small gatherings, and strict health protocols.
Many club leaders rose to the challenge, pivoted, switched gears and kept going. There were numerous challenges to meet head on.
Polio Eradication Update
Dear Polio Eradication Warriors, Polio Eradication Update For The Week October 31, 2020 Polio Eradication Update Archives for earlier weeks ...Click HereAdvocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER! 20,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis...
Travel History
Beginning on July 1, 2019 the adventure as your District Governor “officially” begins. But really my travels and my journey began a long time ago… View my travel map
Counties
Clubs Visited
Miles Driven
blog posts
NEWS: Mojo Blog
I’m going to plan to post as often as possible, maybe not every day, but as the mood hits me and the need arises to share some worthy. I will share my adventures, some thoughts, some ideas that I gather from all of you, and most of all I hope to have some fun. It will be an exciting year ahead, I hope you all can come along for the journey as I explore Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and eventually HAWAII!
Rotary Statement on Ukraine
Ukraine - Rotary statement on the effect of the escalating crisis in Ukraine on polio eradication efforts - Rotary is deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there,...
I Will Never Go Back
A glimpse into why the Ukrainians did what they did Thursday, February 27, 2014by Karl and Sandra Borden In 1999 we attended the Rotary International conference in Singapore and sat on a bus next to a fellow Rotarian, a physician from Ukraine....
Rotary International statement on Ukraine conflict
Rotary International25-Feb-2022 It is a tragic and sad time for the people of Ukraine and the world. At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there....
Other Mojo Blurbs
Mojo could also be considered as momentum. Think about it, if we are not moving for forward we are either going backwards or making no progress at all. In order to have any momentum, you must have something of substantial force to move or have an effect on another object. Something small is not going to make a difference on something substantial. Think BIG! Make a Difference!
Polio Eradication Update
For The Week May 7, 2022 Polio Eradication Update
Archives for earlier weeks ...Click Here
Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER!
20,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio Since 1988
| Total paralysis cases | YTD '22 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Globally |
3 |
6 |
140 |
176 |
33 |
22 |
37 |
| -in endemic countries: |
3 |
5 |
140 |
176 |
33 |
22 |
37 |
| -in post-endemic countries: |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Wild Polio cases reported this week:
Pakistan 1, Afghanistan 0, Malawi 0
2022 Wild Polio Case Breakdown by Country Pakistan 2, Afghanistan 1
Endemic Countries – Pakistan (2021-1) (2020-84) (2019-147), Afghanistan (2021-4) (2020-56) (2019-29), Malawi (2021-1)
2022 Vaccine Derived Polio 46 Cases - in 6 Countries
2021 Vaccine Derived Polio 688 Cases in 22 Countries (2020-1,110 Cases in 26 countries)
Terry Ziegler, bigzlumber@aol.com Rotary Region 26 Endowment/Major Gifts Adviser
Many of you have asked questions about the recent Vaccine Derived Polio cases. Rotary is quite concerned about the increased numbers of Vaccine Derived cases as well as the Wild Polio cases. Some of the increase in case numbers is due to better surveillance with more cases being identified. When vaccine-derived cases are confirmed, there is an immediate response with vaccinations given in the immediate area. See the attached Q&A’s from the CDC. The CDC has created an outbreak response team and plans to deploy more than 60 CDC staff over the next 6 months to concentrate on Vaccine Derived outbreaks. I hope this will help as you inform your District’s Rotarians about the Vaccine-Induced Polio cases.
Vaccine-Induced Polio Cases – From 2000 to date, 1085 cases of paralytic cVDPV have been reported, 932 (86%) of which were type 2. During the same period, >10 million cases of paralytic polio were averted. Vaccine-associated paralytic polio can occur in children who receive the vaccine, usually after the first dose, or in their susceptible close contacts, for a total of 2–4 cases per birth cohort of 1,000,000 children before the switch from trivalent OPV to bivalent OPV. Since the switch, an estimated 160–240 cases per year of type 2 vaccine-associated paralytic polio have been averted. Cessation of all OPV use after certification of polio eradication will eliminate the risk for VDPV emergence and spread.
Dr. Victor Eboh administers vaccine in Sierra Leone
What is that Polio Picture? This picture shows Dr. Victor Eboh administering the recently developed Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 to a 3-year-old in response to an outbreak of Circulating Type 2 Vaccine Derived Poliovirus in Sierra Leone. Photo...
New Reported Case in Pakistan
What is that Polio Picture? This picture shows Pakistan - After nearly 15 months without any reported cases of wild polio in Pakistan, a 15-month-old boy in North Waziristan was paralyzed by the wild poliovirus. Pakistan’s Polio Emergency...
World Immunization Week – 2022
No new Wild Polio case was reported this week. What is that Polio Picture? World Immunization Week is April 24-30, 2022. Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines to protect children and save lives During World Immunization Week, 24-30...
Travel Gallery
Traveling to the clubs is certainly the most enjoyable part of the District Governors responsibilities. Meeting all the dedicated Rotarians, their families, friends and community leaders throughout the district is such a thrill for me. For many years I have made my way to clubs as often as much as possible. But this year as YOUR Governor, it is a very special honor to make the return trip to visit. I’m hoping that I can make many trips back over the year of my service to our district.
American Cemetery, Epinal, FR
Kansas City Royals Baseball
GSE Student – Candela Sudano
Big Red Blowout – UNI 8 at NU 44
RYLA Camp, July 2019
Packing School Backpacks
Hot Meals USA Dedication
Club Visitations
Carhenge – Alliance, NE
McCook, NE Visit
Ogallala, NE Visit
A night at the Saloon
