A Friendly Challenge with Big Potential: District 5330 Aims for 100 New Kennel Klub Members

Written By Elizabeth Babar

There's something special happening in Rotary District 5330—and we think it could inspire districts around the world.

District Governor Richard Lemire has issued a fun and ambitious challenge to fellow Rotarians:

Recruit 100 new Rotary PolioPlus Society Kennel Klub members before World Polio Day on October 24.

It's a simple idea with an incredible impact. Every new Kennel Klub member represents an annual commitment of $100 per year (or $10 per month) to PolioPlus until the world is certified polio-free. Together, those gifts help Rotary finish one of the greatest humanitarian missions in history.

Meet District 5330's Chair-Dogs

Leading the charge are four adorable ambassadors:

  • Teddy Sanderson

  • Monroe Sanderson

  • Wolfgang Lemire

  • Annie Lemire

Sporting their red End Polio Now bandanas, these Chair-Dogs are proving that our pets can be powerful advocates for a polio-free world.

As DG Richard shared in his challenge:

"Any type of pet may join. In addition to traditional dogs and cats; horses, reptiles, birds, monkeys, and any other type of creature that you love can become a member."

That's one of the things that makes the Kennel Klub so much fun—every animal can help make a difference.

A Fundraising Idea Any District Can Adopt

This challenge isn't just about District 5330.

It's a model that any Rotary district can replicate.

Imagine if every district selected a goal that fit their membership:

  • Recruit 25 new Kennel Klub members

  • Recruit 50 members before World Polio Day

  • Challenge every club to sponsor one new pet

  • Hold a friendly competition between clubs or areas

  • Introduce your own "Chair-Dogs" (or Chair-Cats, Horses, Birds...!)

These campaigns are easy to organize, create great social media content, generate excitement, and most importantly, produce sustainable annual support for PolioPlus.

Ready to Join the Challenge?

If your pet would like to become part of this growing global movement, joining is easy.

Visit www.rotaryppskennelklub.org/join to enroll your pet and make your annual commitment to PolioPlus.

Interested in creating a Kennel Klub in your own district? We'd love to help you get started.

Let's see how many districts will answer District 5330's challenge. Together, our pets—and the people who love them—can help make history by ending polio forever.

Elizabeth Babar
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