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Lisbon, here we come

More than 20,000 Rotarians have registered for the 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon, Portugal, 23-26 June. Look here for news, photos, and video coverage. You can also follow the convention on Twitter at hashtag #ricon13.

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  1. Lisbon, here we come

    More than 20,000 Rotarians have registered for the 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon, Portugal, 23-26 June. Look here for news, photos, and video coverage. You can also follow the convention on Twitter at hashtag #ricon13.

    Learn more about the convention
    Read about convention speakers

  1. The world as we see it

    Photojournalist Carol Guzy, winner of four Pulitzer Prizes, served as judge for The Rotarian’s 2013 photo contest. See the winner, runners-up, and a Web exclusive: editors’ favorites.

    See the photo gallery

  1. Peace Begins With You

    RI President Sakuji Tanaka (center) joined Rotary leaders in placing wreaths in Hiroshima Memorial Park during the third Rotary Global Peace Forum in Japan. Participants adopted a declaration, “Peace Begins With You.”

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    Download the declaration

  1. Polio eradication

    Thousands of volunteers mobilized support for polio eradication and immunized children against the disease during National Immunization Days in Côte d’lvoire. Volunteers distributed vitamin A supplements and de-worming tablets to improve public health, another objective in the polio endgame strategy.

    Learn more about the endgame plan
    See photos from Côte d’lvoire
    Read a blog post from Côte d’lvoire

  1. Future Vision Plan wins Edison

    Rotary’s Future Vision Plan received a silver Edison Award for its innovative funding model at a gala dinner in Chicago on 25 April. The prestigious Edison awards honor excellence in new products, service development, design, and innovation. All Rotary districts will begin using the new grant model in July.

    Read more about the award

  1. Council on Legislation

    Delegates from Rotary’s 532 districts met in downtown Chicago 21-26 April to consider changes to the policies that govern Rotary International and its member clubs.

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    Get vote totals
    Download the preliminary report
    Delegates praise the process
     

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