[Rotary] A Wonderful Weekend for Rotary on the Coast

[J Gary Hopper]

Well recapped Margaret. A BIG THANK YOU for the work you put into making
this happen.
Congrats on a job well done.
Pres G

On Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM Black, Margaret via Rotary <
rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:

> Hello Fellow Rotarians,
>
> What a wonderful weekend for Rotary on the Mendocino Coast. Our End Polio
> Now Torch Relay was a great success, and I wanted to take a moment to thank
> everyone who helped make it happen. Whether you gave your time, your
> resources, or both, your support made a difference.
>
> There are a few people I'd especially like to recognize.
>
> John Cottle not only made a very generous donation but also rode his
> bicycle more than 60 miles, much of it against the wind, helping carry the
> torch from Fort Bragg to Gualala. Dean Watson joined John for the Fort
> Bragg to Mendocino portion of the ride.
>
> Toby Wade was there for all three coastal segments and coordinated with
> Supervisor Ted Williams to bring a proclamation to our celebration at
> Rotary Park.
>
> Terry Surles took the torch on foot, running a mile along the Mendocino
> Headlands.
>
> Our Club President, Gary Hopper, arrived early to help set up Rotary Park
> for the festivities, carried the torch through Mendocino, and continues to
> carry the torch for our club in so many ways.
>
> It was also wonderful to have our Interact Club join us. Seeing our young
> people participate and support this effort was a special part of the day.
>
> A big thank you as well to our fellow Rotarians in Fort Bragg and Gualala.
> This really was a collaborative effort, and I think all three clubs can be
> proud of what we accomplished together.
>
> At last count, our three coastal clubs had collectively raised
> approximately $7,000. With the Gates Foundation's 2-to-1 match, that brings
> the total to roughly $21,000, enough to help protect an estimated 7,000
> children from polio. That's something we can all feel good about.
>
> Our District's fundraising goal is $50,000, and the torch is still making
> its way south. It will finish its journey in Petaluma on October 24, World
> Polio Day.
>
> For anyone who would still like to contribute, our fundraising page will
> remain open through October 31.
>
> https://raise.rotary.org/en-GB/project/end-polio-now-torch-relay-a014d1033
>
> Beyond the fundraising, I think this weekend was a wonderful reminder of
> what Rotary is all about. People coming together, giving what they can, and
> working toward something bigger than ourselves.
>
> Thank you again to everyone who was part of it. I'm grateful to be part of
> such a wonderful group.
>
> Warmly,
> Margaret
>
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Gary "Hoop" Hopper
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