Rotary International News

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• Singer and humanitarian Angelique Kidjo joins lineup for 2012 RI Convention
  Register by 1 March to save US$50.
  
  
• India prepares for Polio Summit 2012
  Government leaders, health officials, and Rotarians look to secure gains against the disease in India and beyond.
  
  
• Historic Moments: The first four Rotarians
  Meeting in Room 711 of the Unity Building started international service organization.
  
  
• Former Peace Fellow pursues human rights
  London lawyer one of many shaped by Rotary Peace Centers program, which begins its second decade.
  
  
• Past RI President Glenn Estess Sr. dies
  Rotary centennial president encouraged Rotarians to implement community projects to celebrate association’s 100th anniversary.
  
  
• Swim marathon, landmark lightings to mark Rotary's anniversary
  Check out resources to help your club join the celebration and support polio eradication.
  
  
• Historic Moments: Firsts and other fun facts
  Expand your knowledge of Rotary in honor of Rotary Awareness Month.
  
  
• Former Sudanese child soldier to speak at Rotary peace symposium
  Emmanuel Jal is an international advocate for human rights, social justice, and sustainable development.
  
  
• Apply for a PR grant by 4 March to enhance Rotary's image
  A Public Relations Grant helped District 7000 turn a good idea into an even better one.
  
  
• Major donor's gamble benefits school children in China
  Hong Kong and Macau Rotary clubs team up to give children in Du'an, China, a chance to learn in a safe environment.
  
  
• Tennessee club wins Interact video contest grand-prize
  Middle school Interact club documents the making a children’s book on Rotary’s effort to eradicate polio
  
  
• Rotary leaders are ready to build 'Peace Through Service' after International Assembly
  District governors-elect develop new skills in preparation for their year in office.
  
  
• Hewko outlines five priorities for strengthening Rotary’s image, reach
  Secretariat can become more effective, efficient, useful resource for clubs.
  
  
• Folk singer turned peace fellow is changing the world
  David LaMotte says Rotarians are investing wisely in the Rotary Peace Centers program.
  
  
• Watch a video of the theme speech
  RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka reveals the 2012-13 RI theme.
  
  
• Banerjee shares advice for building stronger clubs
  Keys to a successful year include serving as a role model, promoting trust.
  
  
• International Assembly photo gallery
  See a gallery of images from the 2012 International Assembly.
  
  
• 'Peace Through Service' is 2012-13 RI theme
  Tanaka asks Rotarians to work for peace in simple ways every day.
  
  
• Rotary is 'well on the way' to a new Foundation
  Trustee chair shares highlights of the three-year Future Vision pilot.
  
  
• Rotary clubs worldwide meet US$200 million fundraising challenge
  Gates Foundation announces an additional $50 million to end polio.
  
  
• Incoming governors talk about 2012-13 RI theme
  Rotary leaders inspired to put theme to work.
  
  
• Rotary celebrates India’s first polio-free year
  Rotarians play a major role in milestone, but job of eradication is not yet finished.
  
  
• Sister clubs encourage international service connections
  Three Rotary clubs form a partnership to broaden scope of their projects.
  
  
• Canadian vocational project seeks employment opportunities for the disabled
  Ontario Rotarians educate business owners on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
  
  
• U.S. Rotarians join counterparts in Pakistan in polio eradication effort
  Group vaccinates children, promotes public awareness of the disease during National Immunization Days.
  
  
• Mobile health clinic aids homeless children in Indonesia
  Group Study Exchange spurs grant project targeting area devastated by volcano.
  
  
• Rotary Scholar aims to link small farmers to international food markets
  Global grant boosts Australian’s business skills, career vision.
  
  
• Seven ways to get more out of Rotary in 2012
  Resolve to have a fun, successful new year
  
  
• Consider a year-end donation to The Rotary Foundation
  Your contributions help advance world peace and alleviate human suffering.
  
  
• The year in photos
  See a gallery of photos from 2011.
  
  
• Austrian Rotarians welcome students from Japan
  Three-week visit gives youth a break from devastation at home.
  
  
• Polio survivor inspires support for ending the disease
  Australian Rotarian uses his personal battle to underscore the need for a polio-free world.
  
  
• Fifth-generation Rotarian inducted
  Father and grandfather surprise her at the ceremony.
  
  
• Looking back at RI conventions past
  Held throughout the world, these yearly meetings combine Rotary business with fellowship.
  
  
• Top five Rotary stories of 2011
  Rotarians send help to Japan, raise funds for polio eradication.
  
  
• Historic Moments -- Collecting History
  Rotary Archives chronicles more than 100 years of Service Above Self.
  
  
• RI Convention promises inspiring speakers at a great value
  Register by 1 March to take advantage of discounted registration rates.
  
  
• Rotary leaders attend World Economic Forum events
  Participation by Banerjee, Hewko underscores Rotary's commitment to economic and community development.
  
  
• Celebrating the Family of Rotary
  Share your photos with us on RI's Flickr group
  
  
• Making time for family and Rotary
  Colorado club finds that focusing on families is a powerful recruiting tool.