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Rotary International 17 June 2013 Weekly Update A roundup of Rotary news Polio updates A case of type 1 polio has been reported in the Banadir region of Somalia, the country’s first case since March 2007.  In response, an immunization campaign took place 14-16 May, aimed at reaching more than 350,000 children in the Banadir region. Rotary also mourns the loss of a friend in the polio eradication effort, Abdul Waheed Khan, who died tragically in an attack 13 May in Pakistan. Read more about the polio case in Somalia Read PolioPlus Committee Chair Robert Scott's blog post remembering Waheed In other news Former Rotary Youth Exchange student designs a backpack bed for the homeless Melbourne-based nonprofit has distributed more than 3,000 portable sleeping units to charities and shelters throughout Australia. Empowering tomorrow's leaders Rotaractors in the Philippines commit to serving others. Litter-buster keeps her city clean Rhode Island Rotarians recruit friends and family members to pick up trash during month-long campaign. Announcements Attending the RI Convention for the first time? Rotary Leader has five tips to make the most of your experience in Lisbon, Portugal this June. Read RI President Tanaka’s May message Microcredit programs helps small businesses in Northern Illinois Have you given a PechaKucha, Lightning Talk, or Ignite presentation? We want to hear from you. Resource guide End Polio Now album Hear 11 artists perform songs in support of polio eradication. All proceeds benefit Rotary's End Polio Now campaign. Rotary Media Center Your online resource for public service announcements, videos, and more. Rotary Video Magazine Collection 6 Includes six inspiring videos on one DVD. Weekly Update brings you the latest Rotary news, features, and links to resources that will equip you for all your Rotary activities. Use this content free of charge in any of your Rotary communications, including club or district newsletters and websites. Download free photos at Rotary Images. Connect with the RI President on Facebook Sign up for the Rotary news RSS feed Contact us at web...@rotary.org