Category: Rotary News
After a series of three earthquakes — two in Japan and one in Ecuador — killed hundreds of people, injured thousands, and caused billions of dollars in damage late last week, Rotary members in those regions have created disaster relief funds to help survivors. In…
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This year’s World Water Summit on 27 May in Seoul highlighted the progress being made: Over the last 25 years, more than 2.5 billion people gained access to improved drinking water, and 2 billion who didn’t have adequate sanitation now do. Child deaths from water-related…
Whenever I arrive in a new country, one of the first places I go is a bookstore. I do this for several reasons. Having spent much of my life and income in them, I always find them to be comforting spaces. And they often stock…
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was among the first to welcome Rotary members and friends to the 107th Rotary Convention, heralded as one of the largest-ever gatherings of Rotarians and the most multicultural assembly of nonprofit leaders in Korea. He offered a message of gratitude:…
In his address to convention attendees on Tuesday, 31 May, Trustee Chair Ray Klinginsmith proclaimed that The Rotary Foundation has never been stronger than it is today. Bolstered by generous contributions from members and robust programs like PolioPlus and the Rotary Peace Centers, the Foundation’s…
From the June 2016 issue of The Rotarian Before Keith Jenkins made a name for himself as the guy you hire to shake up your organization’s digital strategy, he decided to shake up his own life. “Near the end of my first year of law…
Forms in additional languages are now available to help you record individual donations to The Rotary Foundation or single donations that combine gifts from several club members. You can get blank or personalized versions of the forms in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish by…
Rotary members, their families and friends can support Rotary’s work by bidding on antiques, artwork, jewelry, and collectibles through eBay Live Auctions events. Each month, Rotary will promote on its social media outlets a set of upcoming Live Auctions events, and eBay, the world’s largest…
2014-15 Rotary Youth Exchange students. By Gabriela Vessani I spent a year in Canada as a Rotary Youth Exchange student, and I can’t believe how fast the year went by. On my flight back to Brazil a few months ago, I reflected on the experience,…
RI Director Julia Phelps, back left, visits a classroom in the Philippines taught by one of the teachers who benefited from the 2013 vocational training team. By Julia Phelps In May 2013, four science teachers from the Philippines were preparing to return home after a…
Rotary Club of Essex Log December 8, 2015 Tonight’s Meeting was opened and presided over by our president Jordan Welles. Last week Dec 1 we had our Annual Holiday Party and a celebration for the club’s 60th anniversary at the Copper Beach. Several former members…
Andrea Shirey speaks to her Rotary Club about hosting an exchange student. By Andrea Shirey On a summer day at my weekly Rotary Club meeting, a simple yes changed everything. A series of events and conversations over several weeks had led a fellow Rotarian to…
By Gregg Alexander, Rotary Club of Bozeman Sunrise, Montana, USA For six years now, my Rotary Club has provided home repair assistance to local residents through the Bozeman Fix-Up Festival. Giving preference to elderly and disabled homeowners, we strive to provide home improvements to low-income…
Gary Hirsch and Marga Hewko, wife of Rotary General Secretary John Hewko, take a selfie during the ride. By Gary Hirsch, a member of the Rotary Club of Tucson, Arizona, USA In many ways, the 2015 Ride to End Polio by Rotarians in District 5500…
The Rotary Club of Plympton hosted a Young Chef competition as a new event during Hands’ year as president. By Darren Hands In 2014-15, I served as president of the Rotary Club of Plympton, Devon, England. For many years, we have had a fairly steady…
Polio immunization in Ethiopia. Your generous giving supports our work to rid the world of polio. By Rotary Voices staff When you make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, you are helping Rotary members make a difference in the lives of millions of people around…
Kathleen Plaza’s own This Close portrait By Kathleen Plaza, Rotary Scholar I was born and raised in a rural barrio (neighborhood) in Mindanao, Philippines. I moved to Guam when I was about 18 years old. I became a member of the Rotaract Club of the…