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Volume 66, Number 1
July, 2009
Taking Steps to a Better World
 
orty years ago this month, Neil Armstrong steppedfoot on the moon and gave us one of the great-
est phrases in America’s history. “One small stepfor a man, One giant leap for mankind.” (And too one
of the most misquoted, although there is much debate
as to whether or not he did say “a man.”)
 Throughout the history of mankind, we have taken se-ries of small steps -
remember, Rome wasn’t built in a
day. But lately, it seems, small steps are becoming bigsteps, or if they are small steps, they are moving veryrapidly.Sometimes first stepscan be difficult.And that brings meto the subject of myarticle this month.President TerryWages has askedme to offer Rotariansthe opportunity to receive The Rotopeka digitally rather than in aprinted version.
Now, I know that some of you are saying, that’s a giant leap for 
mankind, while I am certain others are saying, I read it online any-way. But while you think about it, here are some reasons to read itonline.1) Saves money in printing and mailing costs2) Allows you to receive it faster, up to two weeks faster than youmight receive it otherwise3) If you still want to print it, you can.4)
It’s in full color online.
 
So we’re giving you the chance to select how you want to receive
your Rotopeka. Just visit our website atwww..downtowntopekarotary.org and let us know how you wantto receive the Rotopeka.
Rotary on the Web
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www.rotary.org
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www.rotary5710.org
Rotary Club Website
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www.downtowntopekarotary.org
Rotary InternationalFoundation
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The Editor’s Blog
 
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Korean Rotarians lay foundation for health center
By Ryan HylandRotary International News -- 23 July 2009Answering the call from Past RI President Dong Kurn Lee to reduce child mortality, Rotary clubs in Ko-rea donated US$500,000 to build a new medical center dedicated to improving health care for women and children in Tanzania.The facility, set to open in 2010 at Tumbi Special Hospital in Kibaha, is expected to save up to 42 chil-dren per day and will enrich the lives of one million residents of the country's Pwani Region, saysSang Koo Yun, project leader and past governor of District 3650."This initiative is a representation of the dream [Past] President Lee has of reducing child mortality inAfrica and throughout the world," says Yun. "We hope the project will set an example for peoplewho wish to engage in similar initiatives."A fact-finding team of Korean Rotarians, organized by Yun, traveled in November to Tanzania,where the group visited medical facilities specializing in mother and child health care and met withtop health officials, hospital management, and local Rotary club members.Based on the team's recommendations, the Korean and Tanzanian clubs selected Tumbi hospital asthe site for the new facility. The hospital is part of theKibaha Education Centre,where health officersand nurses are trained."Since the existing mother-child health care facility at the hospital needs updating and refurbishing,a new operating room, delivery rooms, and an X-ray room are to be constructed. Also, more mod-ern equipment and furnishings will be installed," says Yun.The center will provide on-site training and educational programs to improve the quality of themedical services and management. Public awareness programs will be designed to educate thecommunity about health and hygiene.The Korean Rotarians' donations were matched by the Community Chest of Korea, which supportsthe effort to reduce child mortality.A dedication ceremony was held in April for the $1 million medical center. Vice President Ali Mo-hamed Shein of Tanzania, who attended the event along with Lee, Yun, and several other KoreanRotarians, praised Rotary's commitment tointernational service projects. "Rotary International is an indispensable partner in providing services to the needy and promotingsocial and economic development," says Shein. "The new facility will be an important step instrengthening mother and child health care -- something that is in great demand in this country."
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