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AURORA HOSTS CLUBRUNNER PRESENTATION
The Aurora has embraced using the ClubRunner platform for its website, events and much more! Thanks to member, Charlie Fink, the Club is already embracing the new ClubRunner Nova roll out. by signing up for early access (click here if your club is interested).
 
here are many new innovations being rolled out this year called ClubRunner Nova, it will be a brand new version built on modern architecture.  Learn more here.
 
Recently District webmaster, PDG Cheryl Warren presented at the Aurora Club about the current and future capabilities of ClubRunner and what's coming.
 
Thank you to the Aurora Club for being part of this journey with ClubRunner!
 
 
 
 
AUGUST 2024 DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE
 
The Rotary year is off to a busy start!  It is a great coincidence that August is Membership and New Club Development Month in Rotary.  If you have heard or talked to me, you know that growing and retaining members is my highest priority for this Rotary year.  All service projects and fundraising flows from our members!
 
We need to continue to attract and invite others with a heart for service and high ethics to join us.  Just as important though is the need to retain new and experienced members!  We must help our new members find their passion in Rotary.  New members were very motivated when they joined - we need to build on that motivation by understanding and meeting their expectations of their Rotary experience.
 
Is everyone in your area able to attend your meetings?  Does a busy professional and family life limit their availability?  Consider starting satellite clubs - groups of people who are members of your club but meet at a time and place that fits their busy lives. 
 
Many who would like to serve with us lack the time or flexibility for regular meetings.  Consider IMPACT memberships and IMPACT satellite clubs (view PDF) for those potential members who want to serve our community and the world but do not have the time in their schedule for meetings.
 
On October 19th, we will have a Club Experience Summit at Paradigm at Mentor High School to share experiences from Rotarians to make our meetings more engaging, listen to our growing clubs on how they became more attractive and engaging to new members, and hear from brand new members on why they were attracted, why they joined and what will keep them in Rotary.
 
A highlight of this will be to hear from a handful of clubs in District 6630 which have had a net growth of 25-50% in the last couple years.  Overall our district adds roughly 170 new members each year.  We also lose about that same number or slightly more.  These clubs not only added a great number of new members but also retained the new and experienced members!  We all need to learn from their experiences!   Join us on Oct. 19.  Registration will open at 9:30 AM.  The first session will start at 10 AM.  We will wrap by 1 PM.  Hopefully most of you will then be able to join us to celebrate the learnings and our success in eradicating polio at Collision Bend in Euclid immediately after the summit at our Pints to End Polio there!
 
 
Dale Smith
District Governor 2024/2025
Rotary International District 6630
Past-President
Rotary Club of Mentor
The Magic of Rotary
 
330-968-7683m
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLPARK TO END POLIO
Albert Tien and Stew Buchanan
Present and Past District 6630 Polio Plus Chairs
 
What a great night at Progressive Field with the Rotary Clubs from District 6600, 6650 and 6630.  Did you see the Orioles miss the double play against the Guardians? Did you see Richard Leskovec from the Chagrin Valley Rotary throw out one of the first pitches? Did you see the group of Rotarians selected to hold the O-H-I-O signs on the big screen? Did you see the Guardians beat the Orioles 8:4? Did you see Machine Gun Kelley at the game? Did you see the incredible fireworks display at the end of the game? And what about the fantastic Paul Davis Pennant District? The T-shirts, the endless food and drinks including cash bar, and lastly the incredible auction items.
 
 
All in all we sold nearly $6000 of raffle and silent auction tickets plus 299 baseball tickets sold with a portion of the proceeds going to the RI End Polio Plus campaign.
 
The winners of the raffles were:             
  • First Pitch- Jim Redmond, Akron
  • Box Seats- Kevin Chiu, Canfield
  • Autographed Baseball - Rich Luschin, Chardon
So don’t miss next year’s 2025 End Polio Campaign with the Guardians.  We will keep you informed as events develop.  If you still want to help support Rotary’s End Polio Campaign, you can participate in the ongoing “Pints and Pours to End Polio” where we gather at local breweries and wineries - click to view the schedule and locations. Rotary has worked with the World Health Organization to supply and distribute 1.2 million doses of the vaccine to the children of Gaza after the virus was recently detected.
 
Again, thanks to the Rotary Leadership for helping promote and sell raffle and auction tickets, our sponsors, donors, and all of your who attended and brought friends to see that …We are people of Action!
CONGRATULATIONS - CLUB CITATION AWARD WINNERS!
It is with great celebration and pride I send this message to you.  I have been notified that the Rotary Clubs of 
  • Akron
  • Cleveland
  • Cuyahoga Falls
  • Stow-Munroe Falls
  • Twinsburg
have received the Rotary Citation for the year of 2023-24, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve. Your clubs demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future. Your club's recognition is a direct correlation to your leadership and I am proud to have served along side you all this past year.
 
If you would like me to attend a future club meeting and present this award in a more formal way, I am happy to do so, please let me know. Otherwise, please be sure to present this citation at a future meeting and publicly recognize your efforts of awesomeness!!!
 
Thank you!
 
 
 

 
HUDSON ROTARY PLANS ANOTHER YEAR OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Rotary Club of Hudson has begun its new fiscal year, July 2024 to June 2025, with the elections of a President, Board and Foundation members in preparation for a continuation of planned community service projects.
 
Kelly Brennan, financial leader of the successful historic log cabin restoration project and spokesperson for HCTV and Gala documentaries, is the new President. He was installed at a Blue Canyon dinner featuring comments from 13 past presidents (photo) who recalled their successful civic projects over many years. Ron Strobl, past president, was honored with the Rotarian of the Year award (photo) for his long involvement as Sargent at Arms, the Annual Gala, HHS College Scholarships program and the Memorial Day parade.
 
As a result of the Club’s Strategic Planning, major community projects have been completed or are underway. Over $270,000 was raised for the log cabin restoration rededicated August 2023, two Pollinator Gardens have been established at Hudson Elementary Schools and the 2024 Gala raised funds to help complete a pre-school Safety Town. The Gala also generated funding for Rotary’s annual support of Gift of Life NEO and six college/trade school scholarships for HHS seniors.
 
Involvement in numerous community events provides Rotarians a chance to greet the public and enjoy each other’s company while supporting Hudson’s family activities. These include the Memorial Day parade, HUDSONmArt Fair, the Octoberfest Biergarten and Santa-on-the-Green staged in the restored Log Cabin (photo). Hudson Scouting is also assisted with a Camp Manatoc clean-up day, maintenance of the historic log cabin meeting place and an annual Scout troop presentation of activities to the Club members.
 
One of the core values of being a Rotary Club of Hudson member is the weekly meeting exposure to speakers(photo) representing Health, Arts, Community Development (photo), Sports, Entertainment, Civic Leadership, Safety, the Environment, Senior Services and Youth Leadership (photo). Candidate debates are also staged during election years. The public is invited to attend any of these meetings by registering at www.rotaryhudson.org.
 
Rotary membership is comprised of professionals, business leaders, religious leaders, school and community officials, retirees from many walks of life, health administrators, environmental advocates and young entrepreneurs. The idea exchange at regular meetings is very active.
 
The Rotary Foundation manages funds raised, reviews requests for grants and makes recommendations for distributing funds to worthy causes. Historically the Foundation has supported Music from Western Reserve, Hudson Job Search, Hudson EMS, HCTV, Hudson Special Olympics and Hudson Community First. Total grants are approaching $1 million.
 
Please follow the Club’s activities on Facebook, in local publications, on HCTV channel 1021 and on our website www.rotaryhudson.org. Join us any Wednesday at Hudson Meadows on Barlow Road from 7:00 to 8:30 am.
 
Past Presidents at awards dinner
 
Rotarian of the Year Ron Strobl, President Kelly Brennan, Past President Terri Bortnik
 
Santa-on-the-Green in Historic Log Cabin
 
Speaker City Manager Tom Sheridan
 
HHS Service Learning teachers and students
ROTARY CLUB OF NORTHEAST OHIO TAKES ACTION
The Northeast Ohio Rotary Club is a hybrid club. 
The Club meets online once or twice a month and in person for regular service and social events.  
All members live or work in Northeast Ohio to facilitate service and friendship among us.
 
If you are dedicated to service, ready to share ideas, join leaders and take action  for lasting change, consider joining us - contact Celeste at 330-351-3689 for more information.
 
Here are some of our activities from July 2024!
 
The Rotary Club of Northeast Ohio installed Celeste Rininger as their 2024-2025 President by Past Co-President Kathryn Craig.  
 
 
 
Kathryn Craig (R) also recognized her Co-President Linda Boardman (L) for her dedication and service during the 2023-2024 Rotary year.
 
 
FUN Service Project hosted 

We hosted a really fun service project to paint toys for kids at Akron Children's Hospital. 

Pictures are below to give you an idea.  

The families of members also came out to enjoy this event! 

We obtained wooden toys from https://www.woodworkerswithheart.org/ and we gathered with acrylic paint and paint brushes to paint them for the kids at Akron Children’s Hospital.

We did it at the home of President Rininger while having a nice lunch of pizza and chicken! 

Thanks to all who participated!

 

  

 

 

 

 
We LOVE to volunteer!
 
Some of the Rotarians and family members from the Rotary Club of Northeast Ohio did some volunteer work at the Akron/Canton Foodbank.

WESTLAKE BAY-VILLAGE ART FEST UPDATE
 
On July 27, 2024, the Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Club hosted our 4th Annual Art Fest, and oh, what a time we had! The weather was absolutely perfect. The artists were so talented, the musicians provided toe-tapping tunes, the food vendors staved off any "hangry" issues, and our guests from the community were excited and supportive. This year we increased our artist participation to over 70 and increased both sponsorship and raffle sales. Our club Rotarians came out in full force to volunteer to set up and help during the event. Several high school sports teams from the area joined us for the early setup and after-hours tear-down of the event, all while donning a smile. Our co-chairs, Joe Kraft and Andrew Mangels were examples of "service above self" and planned and executed a stellar event. Mark your calendars for July 26, 2025 for next years event. We are already planning for it to be bigger and better. 
 
 
NORTHAMPTON CLUB NEWS
Northampton – Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club Welcomes District Governor(s)!
 

A recent meeting of the Northampton – Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club featured the annual visit by our District Governor.   Newly installed District Governor, Dale Smith, shared his vision for the Rotary year during the weekly luncheon gathering held at Michael’s AM Restaurant.   Club members enjoyed getting to know Dale, sharing a bit about our club’s traditions, projects and programming.   As the home club of two past District Governors, Dale presented theme ties to both Jim McKee and David Jones.   With the focus on membership this year – our very own Jim McKee will assist DG Smith as chair of the District Membership Committee!   To finish up the discussion, our new Club President, Dean Thayer, shared his vision of membership growth and service before a group photo was taken.   The Northampton – Cuyahoga Valley Rotarians are excited for the new Rotary Year!
 
 
 
Northampton – Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Leadership
 
A recent meeting of the Northampton – Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club featured a celebration of a great year as outgoing President Tom Morehouse was presented with the traditional Rotary Gavel and Name Plate.   Each year, our club honors club presidents with this fitting gift as they finish their term leading and guiding the group.   Tom Morehouse oversaw the installation of 8 new club members and facilitated a host of successful service projects during his tenure as club president.   PDG, Jim McKee led the installation and oath of office for new Club President – Dean Thayer!   We are looking forward to another great Rotary year! 
MEDINA SUNRISE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Chartered in 1994, Medina Sunrise Rotary (MSR) is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit service organization, operated to promote social welfare and protection of children of all ages.
Since 1994, Medina Sunrise Rotary has donated over 1.2 million dollars in grants to the Medina community, supporting over 20 charities, causes, foreign exchange student programs, college and vocational scholarships. We also perform multiple service projects each year, including maintaining and caring for The Childrens' Center of Medina County, Feeding Medina County, Miracle League Baseball, Project LEARN, EMPOWER Sports, Let's Make a Difference, CUPS Cafe, Live Inspired, American Legion Buckeye Boys & Girls State, and Medina's 9/11 Memorial park.
 
Medina Sunrise Rotary funds diverse programs and projects, from groups throughout the county, each year. The impact of your donation is felt across Medina County because we are able to support so many different causes. Our careful stewardship ensures our grants have a meaningful impact. And because we are a volunteer not-for-profit service group with low administration costs, 99% of the funds raised are distributed. Your gift goes further.
 
Rev. Dr. C. Reid Miller, LtC USAF, Ret.
BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD WRAPS UP FESITVAL
Well another MSR Festival has come and gone and as we had hoped, was the best one yet!  All the intense work by MSR Chair Larry Fox, Kathy Vatty and the MSR committee, not to mention the entire club pushed us over the top of our goals and will allow BMR to have another successful year of supporting non-profits around our county.  We were blessed with 35 non-profits that attended this year's event and enjoyed the visibility and exposure that they are genuinely very thankful for.  Some of the new successful activities at the festival were the "Outdoor Adventures prizes that excited the hunting and outdoor crowds that live throughout Geauga County.  The off-road vehicle, the Kayak, the high quality hunting and fishing gear and all of the other outdoor equipment caused a frenzy of ticket sales towards the end of the event.  Our new on-line 50/50 raffle was incredible and generated over $14,000; (a $7500 payout) to a lucky young lady who was excited beyond words.
 
The food was great, our beer tent was popular and sold out before the event ended, our two great bands; Rockability and Ace-Molar; were very well received and provided great entertainment all afternoon.  A little rain didn't seem to dampen spirits and the crowd swelled to record numbers when it stopped and dried out.  By chance the trend towards prize winners  seemed to favor local ticket purchasers this year more so than in the past which excited the crowd on hand even more.
 
A complete list of prize winners will be available on-line after a complete audit of the entire project is completed.
 
The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield is proud of the results of this fund raising project that finances all operations and expenses throughout the year.  A great deal of work goes into the success of the raffle and we sincerely appreciate all of our sponsors starting with the Chevy Network and the Preston Super Store and including all vendors and sponsors that support our work.  The huge amount of work that BMR Rotary does throughout the county all year long would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and the success of this event.  Thanks to the Geauga County Historical Society and Century Village for the use of their very accommodating and comfortable facilities that fit our event perfectly.  If you wish join us and bring your company or organization on board as a sponsor of our event and take advantage of our vast exposure and advertising visibility in the future please call 440-478-0866.
 
Bob Johnson, PDG
Secretary, RC of Burton-Middlefield
 
NEWS FROM MEDINA SUNRISE
Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell Welcomed to Medina Sunrise Rotary
 
Mayor Dennis Hanwell received a warm welcome from Medina Sunrise Rotary as he addressed four of the City's leading initiatives which connect people and create Community. Rotarians were honored to listen to 4th-Term Mayor Hanwell's pre State-of-the-City trailer that featured the successful growth of Collaboration and Community in Medina.
 
This morning, Don Spickler - Rotary Foundation Chair, recognized Leon Skowronski with a Paul Harris Fellowship (PHF) for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation, in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among people of the world.
 
Following Skowronski's distinguished PHF Award, Julianne Bedel - Executive Director of Medina District Library, and Katy Fuerst - Major Gifts Officer of Akron Children's Hospital Foundation, were officially inducted as community leaders and new Rotarians in Medina Sunrise Rotary.
 
PHOTO (L to R):
Don Spickler & Leon Skowronski
Julianne Bedel, Will Koran, Katy Fuerst, Anna Guy-Leach, Mayor Dennis Hanwell
 
 
Medina County Fair Honors Ensembles Perform at the Fair to a Full House
Photo: Kerry Gregoire & Medina County Fair Honors Ensemble
 
The 2024 Medina County Fair Honors Ensembles -- band, chorus and orchestra, gave a delightful summertime performance in the Pavilion at the County Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 1. The orchestra and elementary choir were proudly featured at noon, and the band and youth choir performed at 1 pm. Close to 200 students participated this year under the direction of Ensemble Coordinator Mike McClintock, with the help of our community volunteers from Medina Sunrise Rotary and the US Air Force/Space Force.
 
"I'm always so amazed at the talented kids of Medina County," said ESC of  Medina County Superintendent Dr. Bob Hlasko. "Today was one more example of how blessed we are with outstanding students and staff who entertained a full house at the Fair."
 
PHOTO (L to R):
Kerry Gregoire, Joshua Hamblin, Don Spickler, Matt Strehe, Dr. Bob Hlasko
 
WE'RE RESPONDING TO HURRICANE BERYL

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
An aerial view shows a home with its roof blown off after Hurricane Beryl swept through Jamaica on July 4, 2024.
 
HURRICANE BERYL RESPONSE
ShelterBox is responding in the Caribbean after Hurricane Beryl left a trail of destruction across the island nations. We will be providing emergency shelter and essential aid items to thousands of people displaced in the hurricane alongside our partner Rotary. 
 
Our response is focused on the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique in Grenada, where most buildings, homes, and schools have been destroyed—Carriacou Island was flattened in just 30 minutes. Thousands of people have lost their homes and are living out in the open or in overcrowded buildings. Stagnant water from the storm brings a high risk of disease, with dengue fever common in these areas.
 
We’ll be providing relief tents and training to support people in setting up their temporary homes. We’ll also provide solar lights, cooking sets, and mosquito nets.
These items are not just essential for survival - they can provide a sense of comfort and routine in the uncertainty of disaster. Please donate today.
 
 
 
How your donation enables recovery:
 
 
 
 
 
Tents provide somewhere to sleep as well as a place to call home where families can be together. With no power, a solar light means you can spend time together after dark. Cooking sets mean a hot meal. Mosquito nets provide protection from disease.
 
We need your help.
In times of disaster, everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Your support allows us to be there for those in need, like the people of Grenada. As hurricane season intensifies, we know we'll be called upon again. Watch our latest response update directly from the field in Barbados and help us prepare for the next storm. Your generosity ensures we can continue providing life-saving aid to those who need it most.
 
 
 
DONATE BY PHONE AT 805-608-2400 OR MAIL CHECKS TO OUR SECURE PROCESSING FACILITY: SHELTERBOX USA DONATIONS, PO BOX 103299, PASADENA, CA, 91189-3299.
 
SHELTERBOX USA IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. EIN 20-0471604. SHELTERBOX IS A REGISTERED CHARITY INDEPENDENT OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND THE ROTARY FOUNDATION.
 
PO BOX 103299, PASADENA, CA 91189-3299
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yours in Rotary Service,

Larry Lohman

2022-2025 District 6630 Rotary Foundation Chair
2021-2022 Rotary International District 6630 Governor
Home Club:  Rotary Club of Kent, OH USA
Cell: 330-322-2474 | Email: D6630DG2122@gmail.com | www.RotaryDistrict6630.org

OCT 5th - FAIRLAWN ROTARY SPEAKEASY FUNDRAISER
Rotary Club of Fairlawn’s 13th Speakeasy Fundraiser
Is October 5th, 2024
 
FAIRLAWN, OHIO – The Rotary Club of Fairlawn will host its 13th annual Speakeasy Fundraiser on October 5, 2024, from 5:30 -10:30, at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.  The Rotary Club of Fairlawn joins forces with Akron Children’s Hospital, The Blick Center, Crown Point Ecology Center, and The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation to make this a very special event. This year’s Community Service Award will be presented to Dr. Jeffrey Kempf, for his service and dedication to our community. Dr. Kempf was an attending physician in Akron Children’s Hospital emergency room for over 30 years along with his work in the Office of Pediatric Global Health. At this event Dr. Kempf will also be presented with Rotary’s distinguished Paul Harris Award.
 
The Rotary Club of Fairlawn has raised over $1.5 million for children in this community and around the world since 1964.  The Speakeasy event is the club’s major fundraiser. Its purpose is to help fund special projects for local charities. Through the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, this year’s proceeds will help local organizations that support children’s education, health, and welfare.  As this year’s recipients, Akron Children’s Hospital, The Blick Center, Crown Point Ecology Center, and the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation will receive proceeds from this event.  At our last event, the Rotary Club of Fairlawn raised over $50,000 for local organizations.
 
The Speakeasy fundraiser will be a fun-filled evening of dining and dancing in a nostalgic speakeasy atmosphere. Michelle Charles from The Summit FM 91.3 will be emceeing the event. The ticket price of $150 per person includes a sit-down dinner, an oral and silent auction, an open bar, and a “best-dressed” costume contest. Raffle tickets for many wonderful gifts are also available for purchase. Of course, the real winners will be the children of our community.
The Rotary Club’s efforts to support local charities and build goodwill throughout the community stem from Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”  Rotary’s compassion stretches well beyond Akron as it works to combat polio, poverty, and illiteracy on national and international levels. Rotary was started in Chicago in 1905 by Paul Harris bringing together professionals with diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas and to form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Now it is an international organization spanning the globe. Rotary focuses on service projects encompassing peace and conflict prevention and resolution, disease prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, and economic and community development.
 
To purchase event/raffle tickets or to donate to the Speakeasy fundraiser, visit www.speakeasy.fairlawnrotary.com. 
 
For additional information, please contact Mark Whitlam at 330-321-8141 or at mark@jcwhitlam.com.
 
Corporate sponsorships start at $395, and program advertising starts at $75.  If you are unable to attend, but would like to help, please send your check to the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc, at P.O. Box 13063, Fairlawn, Ohio 44334.  The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3).   
 
OCT 12th - MENTOR CLUB FORWARD REVERSE RAFFLE
On Saturday, October 12th, Mentor Rotary Club will be holding their First Annual Forward Reverse Raffle to benefit the City of Mentor Police. 
 
Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase AED - Defibrillators for the Police patrol cars. 
 
This exciting event will be held at Lamalfa Centre Hotel and Suites on Saturday evening from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.   Outstanding food selection. 
 
We will have a live band "RISK FACTOR” playing.  Lamalfa Centre Hotel is part of the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel chain, The owner is a past president of the Mentor Rotary Club.  There will be approximately 7 themed raffle prizes from Outdoor: Backpack Leaf Blower, rakes, outdoor gear, Auto Truck Accessories, Holiday,   Gift cards valued at more than $500, and a few others.  We will have a 50/50 raffle and many side boards.
 
Come out and support Rotary and our police while having a great time with friends. 
 
 
Ticket prices are $125 for individual and $200 for couple.  For additional information contact Neil Sawicki, 440-339-8585.  
 
 
 
BEST PRACTICES FOR ORGANIZING EVENTS INVOLVING CHILDREN AND YOUTH (A Supplemental to the RI District 6630 Youth Protection Policies and Procedures Manual)
The District 6630 Youth Protection Committee has been working to assist Club Youth Protection Officers in their efforts to assist club planning and execution of safe youth related activities. The District Website already contains detailed video presentations, as well as power point downloads of the September 18, 2021 youth protection training seminar. The actual policy and procedures manual is also contained on the District website.
 
In an endeavor to assist in using the policies and procedures manual a subcommittee of the District Youth Protection Committee has created the Best Practices for Organizing Events Involving Children & Youth (click here) for your review, study and use.
 
I would like to thank Beverly Ghent-Skrzynski and her subcommittee for their efforts in preparing this document.
 
On a different topic, District Youth Protection Officer Carrie Malotte and her team of Assistant District Youth Protection Officers have been working diligently to implement the District’s Youth Volunteer Management System, including the Youth Protection Course which is part of the system. If your club is one of the dozen or so clubs who have not responded to District Youth Protection Officers attempted contacts please do so (Carrie can be reached at CarrieMalotte@Westfield-bank.com)
 
Sincerely,
 
John L. Reyes
Rotary International District 6630 Youth Protection Committee Chair
2024-2025 ROTARY PRESIDENTIAL THEME

Have you updated your Club web and social media sites with the new theme?

Need help building a logo for your Club to include the theme?
For assistance, Email or call Cheryl Warren 330-495-9814. 

2024-25: The Magic of Rotary

2024-2025 Theme logo - EN

RI President-elect Stephanie Urchick celebrates the magic of Rotary. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.

Download 2024-25 theme logo materials (.zip)

2024-25 presidential theme branding guidelines (PDF)

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2024-2025 District Leadership
2025 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

OUR CAUSES

The collective leadership and expertise of our 1.2 million members helps us tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, locally and globally. We are united by common values and vision for the future as we sharpen our focus with targeted specific causes that will reach communities most in need.

We have identified specific causes to target to maximize our local and global impact. At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns.
Through  and other resources, we help clubs focus their service efforts in the following areas.

PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT PREVENTION

Today, 42 million people are displaced by armed conflict or persecution. Through our partnerships with several leading universities, Rotary Peace Fellows develop the skills to strengthen peace efforts, train local leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and support long-term peace building in areas affected by conflict. We provide up to 100 peace fellowships per year at Rotary Peace Centers.

DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

More than 100 million people are pushed into poverty each year because of medical costs. We aim to improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in underdeveloped areas. Our members educate and mobilize communities to help prevent the spread of major diseases such as polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. Many of our projects ensure that medical training facilities are located where the workforce lives.

WATER. SANITATION, AND HYGIENE

More than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. At least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water. Our projects give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems and support studies related to water and sanitation.

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Our projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.

BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY

Sixty-seven million children worldwide have no access to education and more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and develop opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also help strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

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Providing our members more ways to bring about positive change in the world.

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