Former Rotarian Maurice “Maurie” J. Mathews, age 94, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022.
Maurie was a member of Rotary and served as president of Wisconsin Rapids Rotary Club in 1967-68 and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. He was one of the Rotary members that founded and organized Rotary’s sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 105, a troop for people with disabilities.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be directed to Rotary Boy Scout Troop 105 or 4U Adult Day Services Program in Maurice’s name.
The best way to donate to the Boy Scout Troop 105 is to write a check to the Wisconsin Rapids Rotary Foundation, put in the memo area either Maurie Matthews or Troop 105, and give the check to Warren Miller at a Rotary meeting, or mail it to Wisconsin Rapids Rotary Foundation, 941 Huntington Ave #157, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Our Foundation will then prepare a check for our Boy Scout Troop for the total amount collected in Maurie’s memory.
We are making great progress towards eradicating polio, however recent news reminds us that polio anywhere is a threat everywhere. Polio is being detected around the world in places where it hasn’t been found in decades. In the United States, an unvaccinated man was paralyzed by polio. In the UK, poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples. In Malawi, a child contracted polio. And Mozambique announced its first polio outbreak of wild poliovirus in 30 years.
The time for urgent action is now. A new vaccine has been deployed to stop outbreaks. Malawi, Mozambique, and nearby countries are conducting immunization campaigns to stop the spread of the virus. With our partners and advocates like you, we continue to encourage communities worldwide to provide vaccinations.
As we approach World Polio Day, 24 October, you can help us make an impact and stop the spread of polio. You can take action by:
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