My Rotary Moment

Summary:  I am a Polio Survivor having contracted the disease during the early 50’s epidemic. I was blessed to have survived having had a tracheotomy, spending time in an Iron Lung and having to learn how to walk again. This is my experience and although I joined Rotary in the mid 1970’s, I was never been more proud than when Rotary launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1985. My focus will be not only my journey but that of Rotary in this battle against this insidious disease.
 
Bio: 25 Years in Broadcast Management, 20 Years in Senior Care Administration, Alzheimer’s Care Specialist, Master Trainer of Alzheimer’s Care, 40 years of service in Rotary. Member of three clubs in two States. Past President of The Mystc Connecticut Club, Three time President of the Westerly Rhode Island Club, Three time Paul Harris Fellow. Member of my District Polio Plus Committee, Polio Survivor….U.S. Navy / Viet Nam Veteran serving on the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) from October 1967 to March 1971. 

Host:  Peter Elmer