By Gurjeet S. Sekhon, past governor of District 3070 (India) and member of the Rotary International Membership Growth Committee In a world that often feels fragmented and fast-paced, the yearning to belong – to feel seen, heard, and valued – remains one of our deepest human desires. For members of a Rotary club, where service,…
John de Giorgio, left, with Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo backstage at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary. By John de Giorgio, aide to 2025-26 Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo I received a call from Francesco (Arezzo) in the evening, just as we were preparing to go to the main dinner of a district conference…
Members of the Rotary Club of Makati McKinley prepare school supplies for the Happy School project. Paula Santiago, past president of the Rotary Club of Champaign West, Illinois, USA, as told to Gene Wurth. In late May 2024, while standing in line for coffee at the Rotary International Convention in Singapore, I overheard a conversation…
By N. Bhaskaran Pillai, 2024-25 Foundation Chair, Rotary Club of Kalamassery, India Pillai Recently, I shared my final message as Foundation chair with our members, expressing heartfelt thanks for their valuable contributions to The Rotary Foundation, and extending a final appeal. I accepted the role gladly, determined to give it my best. I strongly feel…
A Ukrainian student with her used laptop, provided through a service effort between Rotary clubs in the US and the Rotary Club of Kharkiv. By Sergii Stavitskiy, Foundation Chair for the Rotary Club of Kharkiv-International, Ukraine Before the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I met with Randy Bretz of the Rotary Club…
One of the hundreds of books donated to students in Zanzibar. Rotary connections made onboard a cruise ship aided the delivery of the books. By Christina Schwinn, past president of the Rotary Club of North Fort Myers, Florida, USA Even on an ocean cruise, Rotary’s magic unites members to serve others and create lasting change.…
Rotary International staff write thank you cards to some of Rotary’s new members – an annual tradition. By Lee Ann Searight, Membership Resources Specialist August is Membership Month in Rotary, a time when we celebrate our members, recognize their contributions, and engage with prospective members. We have many resources you can use to promote membership…
Members of the Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala (from left) Tom Hotte, Karen Merritt, and Tony Park sort books for the club’s Great Book Sale. Silverman By Herb Silverman, president of the Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala, Florida, USA Rotary International has united people through service, fellowship, and purpose for over a century. From leading…
Aviral Mittal, right, assists a young man at a computer lab in Baghra, Uttar Pradesh. The initiative empowers youth by building a bridge between education and technology. By Aviral Mittal, Rotary Club of Muzaffarnagar Galaxy, Uttar Pradesh, India Joy, at its deepest level, comes not from what we receive, but from what we give. Over…
By Kerra Whitmill, Rotary International staff As thousands of visitors from around the world descend upon Calgary for the Rotary International Convention, I’m getting my bearings as a convention newbie. Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of convention attendees on Saturday, especially at a special orientation for first-time attendees. I was glad to see this event,…