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Surviving polio2009-10-23 09:30:05
A list of famous people who survived polio
World Polio Day2009-10-15 11:46:53
Watch a video on Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio
An eye for compassion2009-09-03 15:12:00
Finalist in The Rotarian’s photo contest captures caring hands at work in India
GSE breaks new ground2009-09-02 15:33:31
First wheelchair-only Group Study Exchange team rolls over stereotypes
Who is your Tommy?2009-08-14 12:48:37
Past district governor's story encourages Rotarians to make recruitment a priority
Leading by example2009-08-10 13:39:37
District 6900 wastes no time in giving to the Annual Programs Fund
Reach One, Keep One 2009-07-21 13:07:25
New membership slogan stresses recruitment, retention, and responsibility
Look who's on the cover2009-04-21 10:31:32
See a gallery of covers from the regional magazines of the Rotary World Magazine Press featuring Bill Gates, cochair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Walking to beat polio2009-04-06 14:13:12
Canadian Rotarian completes pilgrimage in Spain to raise funds for PolioPlus
Up Front up close2009-03-27 11:00:32
Celebrate Magazine Month with this gallery of photos from The Rotarian.
Watch a video of the theme speech2009-01-19 09:22:41
“Everything begins and ends with our clubs,” says RI President-elect John Kenny. See his 19 January International Assembly speech and watch as he unveils the 2009-10 RI theme. Learn why The Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands.
Peace is not a spectator sport 2008-12-16 12:10:53
Peace has always mattered to Rotary. It's a part of our mission. Working for peace, though, can be challenging. It takes courage to go where there is unrest.
The heart of Texas2008-12-10 13:38:03
Rotarians help give San Antonio's homeless more than just a place to live.
A long walk home2008-10-15 09:57:41
Bob Solis raises US$280,000 by walking 700 miles across South Africa.
Gift of education2008-09-30 15:53:11
Former Ambassadorial Scholar starts youth service program in Philippines
How Rotary can save you money2008-08-12 15:43:54
The Planned and Major Gifts Division of Rotary International advises members on how to maximize the impact of their gifts.
Resources for club officers2008-07-30 13:14:39
Rotary International offers many resources to help club officers understand their roles and responsibilities.
Road to Recovery2008-07-24 15:31:30
The Rotary Club of Greenbelt, Maryland, USA, donates a semitrailer full of relief supplies, as volunteers from the seven Metro Cedar Rapids Rotary clubs roll up their sleeves to unload and distribute donations to victims of the June flood.
Recycling to raise funds2008-07-01 10:15:54
Rotary club in Canada raised more than US$7,000 during a scrap metal drive in April.
Rotary looks to the future 2008-06-19 12:15:54
Literacy, health, and the future of Rotary were the highlights of the fourth plenary session of the RI Convention.
Making fitness a daily habit2008-05-29 10:14:40
District 6360 (Michigan, USA) fitness program aims to help participants develop lifelong exercise habits.
Resources for Rotarians2008-05-13 14:55:55
Rotary International offers resources that give useful ways to help build and improve your club.
Peace is possible2008-05-01 11:44:51
The 2007-08 Rotary peace train makes its last stop in the border city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Helping a shantytown help itself2008-04-03 16:19:33
The project provides residents of Cairo, Egypt, with vocational training and other educational opportunities.
For Rotaract, life begins at 402008-03-10 10:24:26
During World Rotaract Week, 10-16 March, Rotaractors and their Rotarian sponsors can conduct joint activities.
Heavy lifting for new homes2008-03-07 10:17:01
Australian Rotaractors will travel to India and Mongolia in July to help needy people build new homes.
When words fail2008-03-03 12:25:03
John Corcoran works to end illiteracy in North America, a learning disability he suffered from most of his life.
Rotarians worldwide celebrate2008-02-25 14:17:05
Since RI’s beginning, Rotarians everywhere have celebrated Rotary’s anniversary on 23 February, also known as World Understanding and Peace Day.
Rotary images now available online2008-02-12 14:42:51
A new feature on the redesigned RI Web site allows Rotarians to search and access thousands of photographs that bring Rotary’s stories to life.
Wired for success2008-02-07 13:47:08
Photo essay: Vocational Service Electrical Training in Betim, Brazil.
This month in Rotary: 103rd anniversary2008-02-01 10:14:09
During the first Rotary club meeting Paul Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Hiram Shorey, and Silvester Schiele met to talk about their personal experiences. Harris then unfolded his general plan for their club meetings.
Rotarian on the street2008-01-18 10:59:21
As the International Assembly, we asked incoming district governors to share their thoughts on the challenges given to them.
Rotarian on the street2008-01-15 10:04:02
We asked district governors-elect, “What does the 2008-09 RI theme, Make Dreams Real, mean to you and your district?”
A positive note2007-12-14 12:44:00
Three schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are using instruments purchased with a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant sponsored by the Rotary clubs of Rio de Janeiro-Guanabara and Lohr Marktheidenfeld, Germany.
RYLA participant fights polio in Nigeria2007-12-07 11:34:33
To graduate from South Tahoe High School, students are required to master a new skill. So, Brittney Cummings talked her way onto a polio immunization trip.
Musical fundraising2007-11-30 14:43:12
Rotarian musicians find a way to keep big-band tunes alive – and make money for The Rotary Foundation.
From crawling to walking: A survivor's story2007-11-20 17:26:31
In the north of India, large numbers of polio survivors require surgery and rehabilitation. Follow the journey of Asif, a 12-year-old boy who contracted polio as an infant.
Watch the fight to eradicate polio2007-11-15 16:15:30
RI has announced a partnership with the Gates Foundation that will inject US$200 million into the effort to eradicate polio.
A historic day for Rotary2007-11-13 14:06:33
Read a message from Rotary leaders about RI's partnership with the Gates Foundation.
Grant money in motion2007-11-12 12:14:13
The Rotary Club of Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, puts its Rotary Foundation matching grant into motion teaching schoolchildren math and science in an unconventional way.
PR grants help tell many Rotary stories2007-10-31 10:16:05
More than 1,700 Public Relations Grants were awarded in 2006-07 to help clubs and districts promote their projects to the media and the general public.
Persevering against polio2007-10-15 15:32:07
Embark on a virtual tour of “Whatever Happened to Polio?” an exhibit of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that chronicles the history of the disease and efforts to eradicate it.
Polio in pictures2007-10-15 15:32:07
Two billion children under the age of five have received the oral polio vaccine, sparing an estimated 5 million from a lifetime of paralysis and preventing 500,000 new cases each year.
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Did you know?2009-10-23 09:30:05
A list of famous people who have had polio
Thirty years ago today2009-09-28 13:42:31
First 3-H grant set the stage for Rotary's campaign to eradicate polio
An eye for compassion2009-09-03 15:12:00
Finalist in The Rotarian’s photo contest captures caring hands at work in India
GSE breaks new ground2009-09-02 15:33:31
First wheelchair-only Group Study Exchange team rolls over stereotypes
Who is your Tommy?2009-08-14 12:48:37
Past district governor's story encourages Rotarians to make recruitment a priority
Leading by example2009-08-10 13:39:37
District 6900 wastes no time in giving to the Annual Programs Fund
Reach One, Keep One2009-07-21 13:07:25
New membership slogan stresses recruitment, retention, and responsibility
Gates on the cover2009-04-21 10:31:32
A photo gallery of Gates on the cover of regional magazines.
Walking to beat polio2009-04-06 14:13:12
Canadian Rotarian completes pilgrimage in Spain to raise funds for PolioPlus
The heart of Texas2008-12-10 13:38:03
Rotarians help give San Antonio's homeless more than just a place to live.
A long walk home2008-10-15 09:57:41
Bob Solis raises US$280,000 by walking 700 miles across South Africa.
Gift of education2008-09-30 15:53:11
Former Ambassadorial Scholar starts youth service program in Philippines
How Rotary can save you money2008-08-12 15:43:54
Planned and Major Gifts Division of Rotary advises members how to maximize the impact of their gifts
RI president stresses diversity2008-07-02 13:03:50
Rotary International President Dong Kurn Lee stressed diversity during a visit to Rotary Club of Chicago.
Recycling to raise funds2008-07-01 10:15:54
Rotary Club of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada, which raised more than US$7,000 by recycling old home appliances, pots and pans,
John Kenny elected as 2009-10 RI president2008-06-19 12:40:30
John Kenny, a member of the Rotary Club of Grangemouth, Central, Scotland, was elected as the 2009-10 president of Rotary International at the fourth plenary session of the RI Convention in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Rotary looks to the future2008-06-19 12:15:54
Literacy, health, and the future of Rotary were in the spotlight 18 June at the fourth plenary session of the RI Convention in Los Angeles.
Centenarian stays active with Rotary project2008-06-19 08:53:08
Two things keep Henry Tseng, who turns 101 on 12 July, active: a 6:30 a.m. exercise class at the local YMCA six days a week and his weekly Rotary club meeting.
Discover L.A.’s fun new downtown2008-06-11 09:36:58
When Rotarians arrive in Los Angeles for the RI Convention, they’ll be stepping into a vibrant downtown that is in a state of continual change.
Shelter, aid reaches quake victims in China2008-05-23 11:53:29
Four hundred ShelterBox containers will reach China’s Sichuan Province this weekend to help alleviate the acute housing shortage after a 12 May earthquake there left 50,000 people dead and more than five million homeless.
Resources for Rotarians2008-05-13 14:55:55
Rotary International offers myriad resources to help Rotarians build effective clubs.
Ojai Rotarians, Be prepared2008-05-05 12:20:14
The Rotary Club of Ojai West in California, USA, enrolls in a disaster preparedness course.
Peace is possible2008-05-01 11:44:51
The 2007-08 Rotary peace train makes its last stop in the border city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Pursuing a vision of eye health in India2008-04-30 13:31:24
The Rotary Club of Coimbatore Central, Tamil Nadu, India, is at the center of an international effort that has helped prevent avoidable blindness throughout the country for nearly 20 years.
Sydney tots get head start2008-04-14 14:30:13
According to developmental scientists and early childhood educators, the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children begins at birth
Rotaract Life Skills Event2008-03-18 13:12:47
Partnering with Toussaint Academy, a residential program for homeless youth, the Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego promotes professional development and leadership through the annual Life Skills Event.
For Rotaract, life begins at 402008-03-10 10:24:26
During World Rotaract Week, 10-16 March, Rotaractors and their Rotarian sponsors can conduct joint activities.
Heavy lifting for new homes2008-03-07 10:17:01
Rotaractors from the University of New South Wales in Australia will travel to India and Mongolia in July as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village Youth Program
A centennial project built to last2008-03-05 11:50:30
The Rotary Club of Del Mar, California, USA, started a community service project in 2005 that will leave a lasting impact on the San Dieguito River Park and the Del Mar community.
When words fail2008-03-03 12:25:03
John Corcoran prayed a lot when he was in Catholic grade school: “I used to pray, ‘Dear, God, when it comes my turn, please let me be able to read the words.”
Rotarians worldwide celebrate2008-02-25 14:17:05
Since RI’s beginning, Rotarians everywhere have celebrated Rotary’s anniversary on 23 February, also known as World Understanding and Peace Day.
Google gives Rotary US$3.5 million to help end polio2008-02-13 17:06:50
Rotary International has received a US$3.5 million challenge grant from the Google Foundation, a nonprofit managed by Google.org, in support of Rotary’s top goal to eradicate polio worldwide.
Rotary images now available online2008-02-12 14:42:51
A new feature on the redesigned RI Web site allows Rotarians to search and access thousands of photographs that bring Rotary’s stories to life.
Q&A with DK Lee2008-02-08 12:24:19
RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee sat down with Vince Aversano, editor in chief of The Rotarian, to talk about how he plans to tackle his year in office as RI’s first Korean president.
Wired for success2008-02-07 13:47:08
Photo essay: Vocational Service Electrical Training in Betim, Brazil.
This month in Rotary history: Rotary’s anniversary2008-02-01 10:14:09
During the first Rotary club meeting Paul Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Hiram Shorey, and Silvester Schiele met to talk about their personal experiences. Harris then unfolded his general plan for their club meetings.
Shining the light of literacy in Brazil2008-01-25 10:40:43
A Rotarian literacy initiative supported by a Rotary Foundation 3-H grant has helped thousands of Brazilian children learn to read and write.
Rotarian on the street2008-01-18 10:59:21
As the 2008 International Assembly winds down, we asked incoming district governors to share their thoughts on the challenges given to them ...
Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation’s future2008-01-17 13:24:29
Rotary’s leaders will impact the future success of The Rotary Foundation, keynote speakers Past RI Director Ray Klinginsmith and Foundation Trustee Vice Chair Mark Daniel Maloney tells incoming district governors at the International Assembly.
Rotarian on the street2008-01-15 10:04:02
We asked district governors-elect, “What does the 2008-09 RI theme, Make Dreams Real, mean to you and your district?”
Make Dreams Real2008-01-10 15:49:19
RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee spoke to incoming district governors at the 2008 International Assembly, urging them to use their resources to help curb the children mortality rate.
Going, going, gone – to college2008-01-08 14:52:32
Need a bowling ball? Maybe some country hams? How about Lasik eye surgery? Then check out the 58th annual benefit auction sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hopkinsville, Ky., USA.
Canadian Rotaractors’ award-winning project aiding Nicaraguans2008-01-04 15:50:54
Communities in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, are witnessing significant improvements to sanitation and school conditions, thanks to Project Nicaragua, a technological initiative launched in 2004 by the Rotaract Club of University of Calgary, Canada.
Son of GSE alums crusades for clean water2007-12-17 15:55:13
Ryan Hreljac is a typical 16-year-old. He plays sports, spends time on the computer, loves to sleep, and is up to his neck in schoolwork. But there’s one thing that makes him stand out, besides his lanky 6-foot-6-inch frame.
A positive note2007-12-14 12:44:00
Thanks to a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant project totaling US$4,000, three Brazilian public schools that serve children from poor areas of Rio de Janeiro enhanced their music programs.
Majla Custo's story2007-12-14 12:44:00
Growing up in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Majla Custo has seen the devastating effects of war. But she uses her experience as a springboard to help rebuild her country.
Making the district training cycle work for you2007-12-12 16:30:03
The numbers don’t lie. According to survey results, district trainers and governors believe the amount of training Rotary recommends is not too little and not too much, but just right.
RYLA participant fights polio in Nigeria2007-12-07 11:34:33
To graduate from South Tahoe High School, students are required to master a new skill. So, Brittney Cummings talked her way onto a polio immunization trip.
RI president appoints directors-nominee2007-12-06 16:19:00
It’s official. RI President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson has named eight Rotarians who will serve on the RI Board of Directors in 2009-10 and 2010-11
After contracting polio, survivor immunizes children2007-12-06 10:24:04
When Zaheer “Zak” Ahmed finally returned to Pakistan, after being diagnosed with polio and enduring weeks of isolation in Australia, one of the first things he did was sign up for a National Immunization Day.
Musical fundraising2007-11-30 14:43:12
Rotarian musicians found a way to keep big-band tunes alive – and make money for The Rotary Foundation.
Gates Foundation grant to Rotary garners worldwide publicity2007-11-29 17:26:57
Monday’s announcement that Rotary accepted a US$100 million challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that will generate $200 million for polio eradication continues to receive media attention around the globe.
From crawling to walking: A survivor's story2007-11-20 17:26:31
In the north of India, large numbers of polio survivors require surgery and rehabilitation. Follow the journey of Asif, a 12-year-old boy who contracted polio as an infant.
Clubs in Central America put on project fair2007-11-16 16:55:00
For many people, January is a time for New Year’s resolutions. But instead of cutting out the carbs this year, why not resolve to find an international project for your Rotary club?
A historic day for Rotary2007-11-13 14:06:33
Read a message from RI President Wilkinson and Chair Scott celebrating the partnership between RI and the Gates Foundation for a polio-free world.
Grant money in motion2007-11-12 12:14:13
November is Rotary Foundation Month. Need a project idea? Watch a video about a club that put its matching grant into motion teaching schoolchildren math and science in an unconventional way.
Three-year pilot program to test new grant structure2007-11-08 16:44:12
To ensure that the new models for developing and funding grants meet the Future Vision Plan objectives, the Rotary Foundation Trustees and the RI Board approved a preliminary three-year pilot program that begins 1 July 2009.
PR grants help tell many Rotary stories2007-10-31 10:16:05
More than 1,700 Public Relations Grants of up to US$3,000 were awarded in 2006-07 to help clubs and districts promote Rotary and their projects to the media and the general public.
Persevering against polio2007-10-15 15:32:07
Embark on a virtual tour of “Whatever Happened to Polio?” an exhibit of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that chronicles the history of the disease and efforts to eradicate it.
Polio in Pictures 2007-10-15 15:32:07
Two billion children under the age of five have received the oral polio vaccine, sparing an estimated 5 million from a lifetime of paralysis and preventing 500,000 new cases each year.
Polio in Pictures 2007-10-15 15:32:07
Two billion children under the age of five have received the oral polio vaccine, sparing an estimated 5 million from a lifetime of paralysis and preventing 500,000 new cases each year.
U.S. ShelterBox Response Team delivers landmark aid2007-09-19 14:23:55
On her first trip delivering disaster relief for ShelterBox, Trannie Lacquey encountered Maoist guerillas, crossed swollen rivers on foot, and hiked miles in a remote, tension-filled corner of Nepal.
Kenny is choice for 2009-10 RI president2007-09-19 14:23:54
John Kenny, of the Rotary Club of Grangemouth, Central, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2009-10
Third class graduates from Rotary peace program2007-09-19 14:23:52
The Rotary Foundation’s third group of students studying peace and conflict resolution at a university in Bangkok, Thailand, will graduate from their intensive, three-month program on 14 September.
Clubs respond to Peru earthquake2007-09-19 14:23:50
Rotarians are moving into action following a powerful earthquake that rocked Peru on 15 August, killing more than 500 and destroying some 35,000 homes.
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