Through PolioPlus, Rotary’s mostambitious program to date, Rotary hasplayed a leadership role with the WorldHealth Organization, the U.S. Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention,and UNICEF in bringing the world tothe brink of polio eradication. Rotary’sENDPOLIONOW campaign promotespublic awareness and fundraising forthe program. The Bill & MelindaGates Foundation has given Rotary$355 million in challenge grants tosupport PolioPlus, and has pledged upto $35 million per year more through2018 for the final push to eradicate thedisease worldwide.

Learn more and donate at www.endpolionow.org

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HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

• Attend meetings of other RotaryClubs that are convenient for you.• Support service projects and fundraisingactivities of local Rotary Clubs.• Donate to, and support The Rotary Foundation.• Volunteer with other community or international organizations, programs or projects.

WHO SHOULD BE A MEMBER?• Former Rotarians who want to rejoin.• Current or past members of the Rotaryfamily, including Rotaractors, alumni ofRotary programs such as Scholarship orGroup Study Exchange programs and youth programs.• Young people early in their career.• Young families.

GET TO KNOW USDistrict 7040 Rotary Passport ClubWe make Rotary fit your life!If you are interested in becoming a member of the Rotary Passport Club or have questions, contact us.

www.facebook.com/7040rotarypassportclubhttp://www.d7040passport.orgariane.carriere@rotary7040.com

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Join us to take actionin communities, like yours,around the world.

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WE ARE ROTARYRotary brings together people like you —from all walks of life — who want to use theirexpertise for good. People whose sense ofresponsibility inspires them to give back to theircommunities. At Rotary, we connect for good —and form lifelong friendships in the process.

Together, we empower youth, improve health,promote peace, and advance our communitiesin all corners of the globe. With 1.2 millionmembers in 34,000 clubs worldwide, our globalcommunity’s impact has never been greater —and it continues to grow.

MAKE A DIFFERENCEBelonging to a Rotary club provides memberswith an opportunity to give back to theircommunities and to connect with like-mindedleaders and friends.

People join Rotary for many reasons, includingcommunity involvement, personal development,professional networking, and camaraderie.But perhaps the most important benefit isthe satisfaction you gain from making a realdifference in your community and in the world.

OUR CLUBWe've started a new kind of Rotary Club in District 7040 with greater meeting flexibility and lower costs. We encourage members to engage in humanitarian service - however that works best for you. We make Rotary fit your life!

District 7040 Rotary Passport Club members are local people who want to make a difference in their community in a way that fits within their time, talent and finances, as well as with their family, work and life commitments.

District 7040 Rotary Passport Club members are full Rotary members, with the same privileges and rights as Rotarians in traditional clubs.

Membership in our club provides you with a passport to visit and work with any other Rotary Club in the world and to take part in activities, programs and projects that interest and engage you.

We make Rotary fit your life!

WHAT IS THE DISTRICT 7040 ROTARY PASSPORT CLUB?The District 7040 Rotary Passport Club is an online, virtual club, consisting of members who fulfill their Rotary mission by participating in the community service projects, fellowship events, fundraisers, and club meetings hosted by any of the clubs in District 7040. International service is also counted. If you have moved out of District 7040, you can do your part wherever you live and still belong to the club.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEMBERSHIP?If you want to join the District 7040 Rotary Passport Club you must:• Be of good character and high ethicalstandard.• Fill out an application, unless you havebeen a Rotarian previously.• Pay membership dues.• Participate in, and record at least 40 hours of Service annually.

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