The most important thing to remember is no meeting this week or next. We're into one of those 4th and 5th Thursday months. But with that said, we still have lots going on, some just plain socializing, some volunteering for projects that make the world a better place, and some raising money to make the world a better place - take your pick!
Multi-Club Social on Tuesday October 20th, 5-7 pm, at Los Tios, 5161 San Felipe. Be sure and introduce yourself to Nicole Wycislo, our Assistant Governor. She pops into our meetings occasionally to check on us, so you'll probably recognize her.
Polio Walk is Saturday October 24th starting at 9 am from Dillards in the Galleria. Based on the last count I saw from Terry Ziegler, Rotary Region 36 END POLIO NOW Coordinator, we have a dozen people participating (and an animal), which is a nice showing, but there's still room for more if you're interested. Remember, this is a worldwide Rotary event and will take the place of our October social.
Our man and past President, Wally Kronzer, has been covering for traveling Jack Wallace, International Committee chair, by announcing our Rise Against Hunger event Saturday October 31st. You need to sign up for this event so be on the lookout for another email with the link.
Last, but certainly not least - Flags. Make sure you've read Ned Graber, President Nominee, email and are coordinated with your team. Launch starts November 1st.
This year, we will be celebrating World Polio Day on Saturday, October 24 by Walking The Walk. This will also serve as our October social!
If you want your pet to join us on the walk, please sign your furry friend up as a Kennel Klub Member at: RotaryPPSKennelKlub.org
Rotarians and their families and friends from all over our District will be walking from the Galleria (Dillard's parking lot, 4925 Westheimer) to the Waterwall Park (roundtrip distance one mile) in support of our END POLIO NOW effort. Meeting time is 9:30 AM.
Each Rotarian is asked to donate $100+ to Rotary's Polio Fund between now and 10/24/26 to participate in the walk. Please donate even if you are unable to participate in the walk. And please donate more than $100 if you are able as the Gates Foundation will be matching our Polio donations with $2 for each $1 we donate again this year!
Our club is making your Polio donation extra easy this year. Just make your $25 Rotary Foundation donation as usual with your upcoming West U Rotary Club dues invoice and it will go to the Polio Fund and will be matched by our club Foundation. Or you can increase your dues invoice donation to $50 and have that matched for a total of $100. You are also welcome to donate by logging on to your account at MyRotary.org. Just click on the Donate tab at the top and specify that this donation is for Polio. You can always also give me a check (made to The Rotary Foundation) or cash and I'll send it in for you.
One last match - if you donate between $100 and $500, your donation will be matched with Rotary Foundation Recognition points to make you a Paul Harris Fellow or next level PHF sooner. The points match does not apply if you are already a Major Donor.
Please wear your End Polio or Rotary shirt to the Walk if you have one. Terry Ziegler, Rotary Regional END POLIO NOW Coordinator, will give you an END POLIO NOW shirt (X-tra large size only) to wear if you need one for the walk.
