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Rotary News -- 24 September 2012

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Rotary Club of Tucson members wore jerseys and riding shorts emblazoned with the Rotary emblem and End Polio Now. Photo by Gary Rumack

O n 17 November, Rotarian cyclists and Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko will hit the pavement along with 9,000 riders from around the world in El Tour de Tucson, a charity bike ride sponsored by University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, USA.

The Rotarians are raising money for PolioPlus. In 2010, cyclists from 16 clubs in Arizona, Mexico, and California brought in $35,000.

Rotary Club of Tucson member Matt Blair designed jerseys and riding shorts emblazoned with the Rotary emblem and End Polio Now; the Rotary Club of Marana set up an aid station to provide water, snacks, and portable toilets for all riders; and photographer Gary Rumack, of the Rotary Club of Rincon (Tucson), documented the event. District 5500, which organized the Rotarians' participation, is inviting riders to join the 2012 tour. Find more information.

85

Rotarians who rode in the 2011 El Tour de Tucson

200,000

Number of dollars District 5500 hopes to raise at this year's ride

29

Years El Tour de Tucson has been held

4

Number of courses; cyclists can ride 109, 79, 66, or 40 miles

25 Comments:

At 9:12AM on 27 February 2013, John D Fink wrote: I am Club President, Brentwood CA. We hava a number of riders in our club and would love to order these shirts. Please tell us how. Thank you!

At 2:31PM on 16 November 2012, Gary Hirsch wrote: To all: We are thrilled that you like the jerseys we designed for the Ride to End Polio. Complete instructions for ordering and information on sizing is available at http://ridetoendpolio.org/?page_id=78. Please note that jerseys, bib, shorts, and running clothing are made to order and take about 5 weeks to receive.

At 2:30PM on 16 November 2012, Rebecca Craig wrote: Below are the instructions to order: Team Store Instructions To place orders within the store, instruct your team mates to do the following: 1. Go to www.pactimo.com 2. Click on Custom Apparel 3. Click on Team Store 4. Enter the Team Password (endpolionow) 5. Set up a new personal user account from there, if you don’t already have one. Please note that all orders are final so please double check sizing before hitting send. Enjoy!

At 2:15PM on 16 November 2012, Rebecca Craig wrote: These jerseys have been great for our fundraising efforts and helping us get more PR attention. You can find out information on ordering jerseys at the ridetoendpolio.org website. Happy Cycling!

At 9:46AM on 16 November 2012, Joe Beskin wrote: I've just picked up this article on the RI site and as a keen cyclist in Sydney (Australia) I'd like to obtain one of the jerseys as a good advertisement for Rotary while I am riding. Cheers, Joe Beskin, Secretary, Rotary Club of Waitara, D9680.

At 9:44AM on 26 October 2012, Lito Urgel wrote: Include me in the list of those interested of the jerseys. Im from the Philippines

At 9:43AM on 26 October 2012, Jaime Chavez wrote: This is a grat project to support END POLIO. I'm member of Rotary Club from Cd. Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico. Biking is also one of my passions. Do you have jerseys to sell? I would like to rpomote END POLIO while biking in this area. I won't be able to participate in Nov 17 event, but I woul loke to do plans for next year if you can you send me information in advance, I will really appreciate it. Thanks.

At 11:19AM on 15 October 2012, Rot. Yemi Osilaja wrote: This is an excellent initiative. I belong to a cycling club in Nigeria and will like the club to collaborate with all Rotary clubs in district 9110 to replicate this initiative. Please direct me to those that can help to make this happen in NIGERIA.

At 10:23AM on 12 October 2012, Richard Grant wrote: Wonderful idea. Immitation is the greatest form of flattery. We can immitate this all over to raise funs for polio eradication. Where can we get these shirts?

At 11:45AM on 4 October 2012, Tom Drennan wrote: I have a size xl jersey I would like to sell. I have bought a larger size. this jersey worn one day at the 2011 El Tour. xl is too small, They are sized pretty mall

At 10:46AM on 1 October 2012, Linda Ryan wrote: Also looking for a couple of Rotary Biking Jerseys. There could be more. Suggestions?

At 10:46AM on 1 October 2012, Robert Walker wrote: Am biking member of Club roartio bahia de La Paz, MX. Can't make the ride this year, but would love to purchase a jersey to promote the end polio drive down here. Can you send info on Jersey makers or how to get one? thanks!!!!

At 11:45AM on 26 September 2012, Gary Hirsch wrote: To all: Information about purchasing jerseys is on the front page of http://ridetoendpolio.org. If you buy cycling clothing, please consider making a donation to support the ride.

At 11:45AM on 26 September 2012, Ivan Lamoš wrote: I am from Slovakia - homecountry of Peter Sagan - and there are many Rotarians in Slovakia - fans of cycling ( in my club it is 7 of 27). We couldnot join you but we would like to have such nice jersey - to promote iot also here in Slovakia. Where should we order them ( I assume that the price includes also some support for Polio program)

At 11:44AM on 26 September 2012, Monica Price Kowaleski wrote: I am a Rotarian in Greenfield, IN. I would like to inquire if there are more jerseys available for purchase?

At 11:44AM on 26 September 2012, Elias Longoria, Jr. wrote: Would definitely like to purchase a Rotary jersey. Please let me know.

At 8:33AM on 25 September 2012, KERISIT wrote: Je suis également intéressé par un maillot (jersey)

At 1:14PM on 11 September 2012, Rob wrote: I'm interested in purchasing the jerseys too.

At 2:56PM on 29 May 2012, Roger Brazier wrote: One of our Boise Metro Rotary Club members is going on a cross country bike ride (again) and we would likke to get him a Rotary jersey. Who produced yours? Can we get a contact name? roger 800-444-8688 x 201

At 1:25PM on 14 February 2012, Bud Montgomery wrote: I am in the Lakewood, Washington Rotary. We started the Courage Classic ride almost 20 years ago. I would be interested in a Rotary jersey from your club.Bud Montgomery

At 11:52AM on 26 January 2012, Mike Chadima wrote: I am a member of the Cedar Hill, TX Rotary Club (near Dallas) and we will be producing the Head for the Hills bike rally again this May http://headforthehillsrally.com/ which will raise about $25k for our various charities. Reading this month’s Rotarian, I saw the picture of the bike outfits and immediately decided we need to see where we can get such an official looking outfit. (We are probably only looking for one or two, since we work and don’t actually get to ride.)

At 9:41AM on 24 January 2012, joe brookreson wrote: I am also interested in ordering jerseys and would also like to know if the event is planned for 2012 I am a Rotarian in Martinsburg WV

At 9:41AM on 24 January 2012, Chuck Osborn wrote: I'm in the Mtn View Rotary Club in California and would also be interested in purchasing the jersey to wear in organized rides. Where can I get one?

At 11:07AM on 1 December 2011, Nicolette Donofrio wrote: Hello, jerseys look great, would you by any chance have the mfr and/or number for the jersey. Thanks. Nicolette

At 11:47AM on 28 November 2011, mark gherty wrote: do you have the jerseys available for sale?

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