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December 2016 Holiday Party at The Rhodes' Home!

Posted by Mary Bishop on Sep 26, 2016

You and a guest are cordially invited to join us for our catered Rotary Club of Park Cities' Holiday Party!!! Tickets are $35 per person. Cash bar.

Registering and paying is a two step process. Thank you for your patience! This helps us get an accurate count for the Rhodes' and for the caterer!

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Note-You must pay in advance in order to attend. Thank you!

4th of July Parade

Posted by Jim Mills III on Jun 20, 2016

Please join us on Monday, July 4th for the Rotary Club of Park Cities' Annual 4th of July Parade.

The annual 4th of July Parade is arguably the best and largest single day event in the Park Cities. The next annual Fourth of July parade will take place on Monday, July 4th, with a crowd of 13,000 or more people. Details: The parade starts on Euclid Avenue near the Highland Park Town Hall. Participants will begin lining up around 7:30 a.m. The family bicycle judging contest will begin at 8 a.m. at the Park Cities YMCA.

The parade will begin at 9 a.m., ending at Goar Park, culminating in a free patriotic family festival featuring music, food, and plenty of entertainment for children of all ages. The Goar Park festivities start around 9:30 a.m., and there is no admission charge. Please bring the entire family and join the Rotary Club of Park Cities to honor America and celebrate our community! -

Renew Your Membership Now!

Posted on Jun 17, 2016

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Plan Now to Attend the International Convention in Atlanta Next Year!

Posted on Jun 06, 2016

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CENTENNIAL EVENTS

The yearlong celebration of The Rotary Foundation and 100 years of Doing Good in the World culminates at the Atlanta convention. Help us celebrate in the city where it all began:

Explore The Rotary Foundation Centennial exhibit
Attend the “Doing Good in the World” book signing
Enjoy a special centennial birthday party

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DISCOVER ATLANTA

Atlanta is a gracious, warm-hearted city whose rich history and modern, thriving metropolitan area offers something for everyone. Plan now to:

Visit family-friendly attractions like the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium
Enjoy Southern cooking during Restaurant Night
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the King Center

DISCOVER ATLANTA

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

In addition to an unparalleled lineup of speakers, entertainment, and events, this year’s convention offers once-in-a-lifetime activities, including:

Special movie screening of “Gone With the Wind” at the historic Fox Theatre
The inaugural Rotary International Film Festival
Memorable Foundation centennial festivities

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East Dallas Challenges and Opportunities

Posted by Cleve Clinton on Jun 17, 2016

Please join us on Friday, June 17th for an informative program on East Dallas Challenges and Opportunities. Reverend Mike Bowie and Pastor Andrew Forest will co-present the program.

Rev. Mike Bowie is the newly appointed visionary leader of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church. Pastor Andrew Forrest is a third generation minister. He is the pastor of Munger Place. Their roles in their respective congregations gives them both a unique perspective on the East Dallas community.

The Rotary Club of Park Cities meets at noon on Fridays on the second floor of Maggiano's in North Park Mall. Lunch is $20 or you can be a non-eater for $5.

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Customer Service Today at Sewell Automotive

Posted by Tom Swift on Jun 10, 2016

Please join us for a great program on Customer Service Today on Friday, June 10th at Sewell Automotive presented by Carl Sewell.

"Building relationships, not selling cars and trucks, is our first priority, and it has been for more than a century. "Customers for Life" - that is our aim. Generations of customers have bought their vehicles from our dealerships. The secret is in how we treat others, and each other. Sewell is still the family-owned business it always has been. You never get the feeling that "it's just business"; a sense of family and the importance of long-term relationships always come through."

Park Cities Rotary Club meets at noon on Fridays on the second floor of Maggiano's in North Park Mall. Lunch is $20 or you can be a non-eater for $5.

THIS WEEK'S HUB

Posted by Betty Dawson on Oct 13, 2016

CLICK HERE to read this week's HUB

You can read all archived editions of The HUB at the Park Cities Newsletter- The Hub link available on the home page.

https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000004088/en-ca/files/homepage/the-hub-apr-17-2015/Hub-04-17-2015.pdf

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Project Hand Up

Posted by PDG Bill Dendy on May 23, 2016

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Improving Immunization and Fighting Polio in Pakistan

Posted on May 09, 2016

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Polio remains endemic in only two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Apart from polio campaigns, broader support for immunization is essential to eradicate polio. Two weeks ago (on April 21, 2016), the World Bank approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit of $50 million to increase the availability of vaccines for infectious diseases, including polio, for children under two years of age in Pakistan. Additional funding to the amount of $80 million is provided by a World Bank administered multi-donor trust fund, Gavi – the Vaccine Alliance, and the United States Agency for International Development. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation also participates through a buy-down mechanism (on what a buy-down amounts to, click here). Below is information on the project reproduced from the World Bank’s website (the original link for the information is here).

The National Immunization Support Project (NISP) is supporting the country’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) that aims to immunize all children against eight vaccine preventable diseases: tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza type b (Hib), and measles. Strengthening EPI will also support Pakistan’s access to newer vaccines which are either in the process of roll out (pneumococcal vaccine) or under planning (rotavirus vaccine).

The Project is also receiving additional support of $80 million grant from a World Bank administered multi-donor trust fund, Gavi – the Vaccine Alliance, and the United States Agency for International Development. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is also supporting the project through an innovative partial conversion of the IDA credit into a grant upon successful achievement of project objectives.

"Pakistan is grappling with the public health emergency of polio virus transmission. Ensuring strong routine immunization services is the first essential pillar in polio eradication”, says Illango Patchamuthu, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “The World Bank and other development partners are working with the Government of Pakistan to strengthen routine immunization services at the critical endgame stage of polio eradication, particularly as Pakistan introduces injectable polio vaccine into its routine schedule”.

The project will incentivize provincial government capacity for rigorous monitoring and effective implementation of its program, including strengthened vaccine logistics, and deploying and expanding qualified technical and managerial personnel.

“Pakistan’s performance in maternal and child health remains weak and inadequate immunization coverage is a major challenge. Childhood immunization against vaccine preventable diseases can help in significant reductions in disability and death”, says Robert Oelrichs, World Bank Task Team Leader of the Project. “The project will establish linkages of the federal and provincial EPI cells with private sector health providers and health-related civil society organizations (CSOs) working in low coverage catchment areas – especially urban slums.”

Children under two years of age in Pakistan are the main beneficiaries of NISP – particularly children belonging to the poorest households in which immunization coverage is lowest. In addition, all children will benefit from strengthened polio and measles interventions.

The credit is financed by IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poor, with a maturity of 25 years, including a grace period of 5 years.

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RCPC Officer and Director Installation

Posted by Mary Bishop on May 04, 2016

Join us on Friday, June 24th for the RCPC Installation of Officers and Directors

Installation of Officers and Directors

Friday, June 24th

11:30am-1:15pm

Communities Foundation of Texas

5500 Caruth Haven Lane

Dallas TX 75225

Cost: $30/person

Event Chair: Mary Bishop

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Cyclists Raise Over $4 Million in Miles to End Polio Ride in Arizona

Posted on May 02, 2016

CYCLISTS RAISE OVER $4 MILLION IN MILES TO END POLIO RIDE

Riders set off on the 2015 El Tour de Tucson in Arizona, USA.

Photo Credit: James S. Wood Photography

The fight to eradicate polio got a major financial boost from the annual Miles to End Polio bike ride that took place 21 November in Arizona, USA. Rotary General Secretary John Hewko and a team of eight RI staff members helped raise $4.4 million. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match the funds 2-to-1, bringing the total contribution to PolioPlus to more than $13.5 million.

This is the fourth year in a row that Hewko has biked in the 104-mile (167 km) El Tour de Tucson ride, one of the country’s top cycling events. More than 100 Rotary members from Arizona and around the world hit the pavement with the Evanston team.

The RI staff riders have been training together since September. “In the beginning, riding 104 miles seemed impossible,” says Jean Stanula, Rotary’s Global Events supervisor. “But we came together early Saturday mornings and rode 20, 40, 60, and 80 miles. After a while, it felt like we could do anything.”

Contributions of District Designated Funds (DDFs) were a big part in this year's fundraising effort, with more than $1.4 million collected. Districts can continue to donate DDFs to support the fundraiser through 30 November. President-elect John Germ will visit the district that donates the most DDFs, and the top five contributing districts will be recognized onstage at the 2016 Rotary Convention in Seoul.

Rotary members have taken part in the ride since 2009, when the End Polio Now campaign was designated an official beneficiary of the race, allowing Rotary cyclists to gather pledges for the campaign. In the first year, 27 cyclists raised $35,000. The number has grown exponentially ever since.

Give to End Polio Now

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Meet the team

By Maureen Vaught

Rotary News

23-Nov-2015

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Update Your Member Profile

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Please help keep our records up-to-date by making sure your contact info and picture is current. To review or update your contact info and picture, please log in, click on Admin, and then click on Edit My Profile. We want to keep you posted on all of the fun and exciting things our Rotary club is doing. Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Big Bros_Big Sisters_Big Black Tie Ball

Renaissance Hotel

Oct 28, 2016
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM

RCPC Fall Brunch

The Theodore

Oct 29, 2016
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

AGAPE Clinic Annual Gala

Dallas Arboretum

Nov 05, 2016
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

"Dallas Core" Happy Hour

Sambuca

Nov 10, 2016
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

NTFB Packing Day

North Texas Food Bank

Nov 12, 2016
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

RCPC Board of Directors meeting

La Madeline

Nov 16, 2016 7:00 AM

Salvation Army Doing the Most Good Luncheon

Hotel Anatole

Nov 17, 2016
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Snider Plaza tree lighting

Nov 20, 2016

Rotary Club of Park Cities Holiday Party

Home of Tom and Suzi Rhodes

Dec 16, 2016
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM