World Polio Day is quickly approaching on 24 October! If your club hasn’t started planning its World Polio Day event, now is the time to begin.
If you haven’t started planning your World Polio Day event or action, now is the time! The Rotary Brand Center has a guide to help clubs plan successful events. Need help deciding what kind of event to have? Here are some ideas to explore with your club:
- Host a club presentation: Bring in doctors or health experts who can speak to your club members about the importance of polio eradication at the meeting nearest to 24 October.
- Organize a light show in your city: Raise awareness by projecting the End Polio Now logo on buildings, theaters, or other landmarks in your area.
- Set up a booth in a market, shopping mall, or public square where members wear End Polio Now shirts or hold banners. You could also organize a walk or bike ride with other clubs, districts, or local organizations.
- Establish a fundraiser for PolioPlus: Hold a dinner or a concert. Use Raise for Rotary, or start a fundraiser on Facebook. You can also make a club donation directly to PolioPlus. Booths, shows, and sporting events are other good ways to raise funds.
- Partner on a social media campaign: Work with other Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs in your area on a campaign to share engaging content on social media about the vital role that Rotary plays in the fight against polio.
You can visit the Rotary Brand Center for graphics, videos, flyers, public relations templates, and more. Resources will be added throughout September and October, so be sure to check back often.
After you plan your event, don’t forget to register. Last year, 10% of Rotary and Rotaract clubs registered an event for World Polio Day. Let’s show the world that Rotary’s commitment to polio eradication is stronger than ever by registering even more events in 2024!
