Dear Rotarian,

This message follows the email sent earlier today to all Rotary Members in District 9930 re attacks on the polio health workers in Pakistan.

Our district is organising a National Immunisation Day trip to India from February 20^th to March 2^nd 2013.

We are part of a group of approximately 30 Rotarians from around the world travelling under the stewardship of Rotary Zone 34 / District 6970 Florida U.S.A.

As of today I am not aware of any travel advisory against this trip to India.

Whilst I would respect any Rotarian’s decision not to go, the District 9930’s Nation Immunisation Days Trip to India 2013 is still on.

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Peace through service. Max Patmoy District Polio Challenge Chair 2010-14 The Rotary Foundation District Committee Rotary District 9930, New Zealand Phone 06 836 6081 Fax: 06 836-6664 Mobile: 027 279 3760 Skype: maxpatmoy Email: max@hawkesbay.co.nz  The Rotary Foundation's 9930 click 4 blog

This email has been sent to all Rotarians in District 9930

Good morning all

Please find attached a document regarding the attacks on the polio health workers in Pakistan.

This has been sent on behalf of District Governor Roger Miller and the District Foundation Chairperson, PDG Raewyn Kirkman.

Rotary condemns attacks targeting polio vaccinators in Pakistan.

Rotary International joins the Government of Pakistan and our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in condemning the recent attacks that have killed and
wounded health workers in Pakistan.

The shooting victims are among the thousands of health workers and volunteers – including members of Pakistan’s 151 Rotary clubs – who are committed to saving
children by stopping the transmission of polio in Pakistan, one of three countries where the crippling virus remains endemic.

The attacks prompted the Government of Pakistan to temporarily suspend the vaccination campaign due to concerns over the safety of health workers.

Rotary is deeply concerned that such attacks deprive at-risk children of basic life-saving health care services, including polio vaccinations. I know that Pakistani Rotarians,
supported by Rotary members worldwide, will continue to do their utmost to create a safe environment so that these dedicated health workers can reach the nation’s most
vulnerable children with vaccinations and other vital health interventions.

Polio eradication has been Rotary’s highest priority since 1985, and we are on the brink of making history by beating polio once and for all.

On behalf of Rotary’s 1.2 million members, representing 34,000 clubs in 200 countries and areas, I extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims. Their dedication and sacrifice further inspire us to continue moving forward toward our goal of a poliofree world.

Robert S. Scott, Chair
International PolioPlus Committee
The Rotary Foundation
Rotary International

Pre- & Post-NID Trips

Some of you have indicated an interest in either a pre or post NID Trip.  As I have explained, Barry and I are not Travel Agents and connot arrange these trips for you.    However, we do encourage anyone traveling that far to take the time to see more of that beautiful country.  There are two people that we can recommend for making addtional plans.  We traveled with Raj on our first NID as did several other members of our team and he did a wonderful job.  Since then, I have recommended Raj to a number of people and they have all been happy with the arrangements as well as the service.  Ajay helped put our NID together in 2011 and is assisting us this year as well.  Some of the team members in 2011 went back to India and contacted Ajay for assistance and again received wonderful arrangements and service.  Based on my past experience with both of these individuals I am comfortable recommending them for your consideration. 

I am sending them both an e-mail today and asking them to put together one or two "suggested" itineraries and estimated costs for you.  Please understand that they will both completely customize your pre- or post-nid trip around your schedule, your desires, and your cost considerations.  Depending on what you want to see or what type of accomodations you desire as well how many days you have available will all be taken in to account.  If some of you wish to travel together as a group, they can both work that out as well.

I do know that Phillip and Deanna Magdich would like to try and travel for 7 or 8 days in addition to the NID.  If any of you are interested in traveling together or on you own, please feel free to contact each other via e-mail to coordinate your arrangements.  I hope this will help some of you in your planning!

Cynde Covington

1) 

Raj Singh Solanki

TravelRajStyle

Kishan Nikunj, Near ICICI Bank

Bedla, Udaipur –313011

Rajasthan, India

Mobile: +91 99291 04365, +91 96806 14717 <tel:%2B91%2096806%2014717>

Email:kr.rajsingh@gmail.com <mailto:kr.rajsingh@gmail.com> ,

info@hotelsudaipur.com

Web site: www.hotelsudaipur.com

2)

Ajay Thakur

Web site: www.aliveindiatours.com <http://www.aliveindiatours.com/> 

Email: ajaythakur1@yahoo.co.in <mailto:ajaythakur1@yahoo.co.in>

+918800255744 <tel:%2B918800255744