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  The first group of some 35 Rotarians of our district that
Anil Garg led to India.This in January of 2000, during my year as governor. The trip was very successful in that so many of our Rotarians, who were not aware of the complexities of immunizing the children of the world against the polio virus, were enlightened and became champions for the cause. They also encouraged their fellow Rotarian national hosts to become more intensely involved in the crusade to eradicate polio from the face of the earth.

After the National Immunization Days Anil toured us through the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and other interesting sights. When the group returned they became staunch ambassadors in our district for the cause of polio eradication. Anil has led two other groups since then, along with the governors of the involved year. This has strenghted our districts commitment to finish the job.

Ironically, Sharon and I were sent to Meerut to join the NID teams there. This is now where WHO is sending me as a Short Time Consultant and Surveillance Specialist during the months of August - November, 2004. I will attempt to update this page weekly, as time and access to the Internet permit.

For more information on the progress of the Polio Eradication Initiative, please go to <www.polioeradication.org>. The Rotary International Website <www.rotary.org> also has information on Rotary's PolioPlus Program, it's history and contribution.