End Polio Now message illuminates world landmarks

At 3:37PM on 8 August 2011, cpt roy lopez, philippine air force wrote: As part of the governments program BAYANIHAN, i became an active member of the Rotary Club of Camp Aguinaldo D3780 and participated in various community projects, just recently our club received a Presidential Citation Award RY 2010...I'm a proud Rotarian and Public Servant

At 10:11AM on 15 June 2011, yodit biza wrote: i love help for people for this is humanity big Long live Rotary! God keep with the world !

At 9:01AM on 25 May 2011, Roger Graves wrote: The Rotary Club of Grantham, England are organising a Rotary Global Swimarathon on 25th February 2012 - what's involved? get as many people around the world to swimm 100 m in one hour and raise funds for Polio Eradication. Visit www.rotaryglobalswimarathon.org and you could be breaking a World Record and helping to rid the world of Polio - together we can do this.

At 12:28PM on 21 March 2011, Syed Feroz Shah wrote: I am proud for being the past Rotarian(RC Peshawar ) and still working for Polio Eradication in the war conflict and flood affected parts of FATA/KPK Pakistan.

At 4:31PM on 9 March 2011, Bill Webster wrote: Do we have an end of February number on how much we have raised to match the Gates Foundation?

At 9:38AM on 7 March 2011, DAVID PEREZ-TEJADA wrote: We are pleased to announced that D.4100 Governor Cuauhtemoc Mendez, through a Matching Grant received funds for PR Campaign including END POLIO NOW Billboards. Mexicali, capital of Baja, Mexico, located in the border with Calexico, CA, USA, has 5 billboards including 1 in our historic landmark Plaza CALAFIA, an enormous Bull Ring in the Civic Center of the city. We will post pictures in our District website and www.rotarymexicalicentinela.org

At 8:33AM on 4 March 2011, Ann Lee Hussey wrote: District 7780 was happy to take part in the celebration by lighting the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, ME for one week Feb. 21-27, 2011. The first event of its kind in New England. President Ray Klinginsmith joined us for the lighting up ceremony. In addition, we were fortunate to have the two words, "Two Drop" on the Time & Temperature Building - a message just cryptic enough to elicit questions and great press. We celebrated an amazing Polio Awareness Week.

At 8:35AM on 4 March 2011, Jerica "Jel" Baculod wrote: I'm proud to be a Filipino Rotarian. I was there during the lighting ceremony of the Globe at the Mall of Asia Philippines. Cheers!

At 10:04AM on 28 February 2011, S V Ramesh wrote: A polio eradication message which appeared on the Charminar in Hyderabad, India. Photo by Ranjit Sinha should motivate Indians to end polio in India

At 10:00AM on 28 February 2011, Jack Richardson wrote: Check out the ABC report on governor of District 7780 - Ann Lee Hussey - and other Rotarians in India... http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/dr-besser-travels-india-rotary-health-polio-13010821

At 9:58AM on 28 February 2011, DGN Dennis Sunio wrote: This is the second time that our District, RID 3820, has participated in the beaming of the miniature globe in the Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines, during Rotary's b irthday, Feb. 23. The successful illumination emphasized the seriousness of Rotary International's global fight to "End Polio Now."

At 9:57AM on 28 February 2011, George Beyrouti wrote: It was a great moment for Rotary Lebanon witnessing for the first time the lighting of End Polio Now in Arabic on the facade of the Byblos Castle in the city of Byblos Lebanon, the 7000 years old continuously inhabited city in the world. This made all Lebanese Rotarians proud to share this unique event with the rest of the Rotary world. George Beyrouti, RC Beirut Cosmopolitan, District 2450.

At 9:56AM on 28 February 2011, Rtn Suryanarayana SV - Chairman - Rotary Informantion, RI District 3150 wrote: The Historic Charminar in Hyderabad, India is carrying Rotary Logo with "End Polio Now" message during this week beginning from February 23 [Rotary Birthday] till February 27 [ National Immunization Day]. Event announcements with Rotary District Governor Rtn Rajyalakshmi voice-bytes were broadcast several times on 23rd February on RadioMirchi 98.3 FM [Courtesy: Rotary E-Club of District 3150]. We must congratulate Rtn PDG Sambasiva Rao Patibandla, Assistant Rotary Coordinator Member-India National Polio Plus Committee for his efforts to get permission from Government of India to make this event successful.

At 9:51AM on 28 February 2011, sandeep wrote: excellent...amazing...PR...we too at Rotary Club of Solapur RID3132 did a novel project...A Special Postage Cover was released by the Postal Dept. of Govt. of India marking the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations..a rare honour recd fro ROTARY

At 9:49AM on 28 February 2011, John Endert wrote: We were proud to illuminate the Gibson Centre (circa 1889) in Alliston with the End Polio Now Logo. We celebrated with messages from our Mayor , our DG Ted Morrison ( 7070) and our District Foundation Chair Bill Patchett. Our record of giving within Zone 24 is well recognized. We thank all our local Rotarians and our community for the support. See a picture at: www.rotary-alliston.org

At 9:49AM on 28 February 2011, Tomás Arias III wrote: In Panama City, Panama, Rotarians gathered to celebrate Rotary´s 106th anniversary and the Landmark Lighting of the Administration Building of the Panama Canal for the first time in history.

At 9:47AM on 28 February 2011, M. Lela Cote wrote: District 7620 would like to have I. Pearlman at the Kennedy Center to enjoy his music and help with Polio Plus. Thank you. M. Lela Cote

At 3:08PM on 25 February 2011, Roberto Silva wrote: Good for Rotary and our District 4340. A great moment and a great ceremony with the attendance of authorities of our Government.

At 8:54AM on 25 February 2011, June Webber wrote: ROTA Congratulates the District 9350 PR team on a brilliant EPN landmark lighting of the Cape Town Stadium. Let's stay focused and "Kick Polio Out of Africa" this year.

At 8:52AM on 25 February 2011, PP Rosario "Chary" S. Misa, RC Loyola Hts., D3780 wrote: As End Polio Now District Chairman, we had Supplemental Polio Immunization at Bgy. Tatalon, Quezon City last Feb. 22, 2011 to benefit 7,000 kids (less than 5 years old) in partnering with Dept. of Health, QC Health Dept., Tatalon Health Center, Barangay Tatalon, Rotarians, Rotaractors, Bgy. Tanods, Policemen and AFP force with a total of 600 plus Volunteers. Other than the End Polio Now promotion, D3780 continues actual immunization after 10 years "Certification of Free Polio" by WHO. We use Public Image thru radio interviews, Global News Network TV interview, press releases and to use GML, Phil. Rotary Magazine and to report to PRM for TRF advocacy on "close to ending polio" globally.

At 8:49AM on 25 February 2011, Jim Goddard wrote: Fantastic work, Rotarians! We lit two buildings in downtown Denver, Colorado, USA, including our City and County Building. Denverites turned out at local restaurants last night, giving a percentage of the business to End Polio Now. See our news story: http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/183103/346/Organization-hopes-to-End-Polio-Now?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Ct

At 8:48AM on 25 February 2011, Ronald Farra wrote: We finally did it! Illuminating the Byblos (Jbeil, Lebanon) citadel, in Arabic, and by non other than Lebanon's Health Minister, Dr Mohamad Khalife, in the presence of 350 Rotarians and officials... Long live Rotary!

At 1:15PM on 24 February 2011, Jhansi Premanand wrote: We are very proud to be a part of the celebration at Charminar on 23rd Feb.Our club RCJH and our Dist 3150 illuminated the landmark at Hyderabad ,India. as a part of our celebration to mark the 106th Anniversary of our organization.

At 12:21PM on 24 February 2011, Michel P. Jazzar wrote: "End Polio Now" in Arabic for the first time in Rotary history, it was the event of the 106th Rotary anniversary. Lightings on the Byblos Castle, oldest town inhabited worldwide. 350 Participants. For more, please go to http://himarabic.wikispaces.com/15

At 10:37AM on 24 February 2011, Janey Ball wrote: Well done all! Our District 9350 PR Team organised the Landmark Lighting of the Cape Town Stadium. it looked stunning against the night sky but goodness,.... the event was touch and go with mist from the Atlantic rolling in and out all day and, on occasions, completely engulfing the stadium. Mercifully it was 'out' at the critical point.