While many District 5495 Rotarians will be enjoying the sun and sand, as well as the District conference in Puerto Panasco, Sonora Mexico during the first weekend in May, let us not forget that the first weekend in May also begins the Triple Crown racing season with the Kentucky Derby.
For those into horse racing, and mint julips, there is nothing more exciting than watching the horses round the final turn and begin the stretch run.
The competition for the Polio Champions Award has also entered the stretch run. The top seven clubs in the competition as of mid April are Sun City West, Sedona, Prescott Frontier, Gilbert, Sedona Red Rocks, Mesa West and E-Club of the Southwest.
Sadly only 39 of our District clubs have contributed to End Polio Now. There is still time for non-contributors to rectify that situation and also time for other clubs to up their contributions. The competition will run until mid to late June.
The winning club will be presented with the district polio champion trophy (left) to hold for the 2024-25 year.