Unfortunately, other than perhaps a recitation of The Four Way Test, visitors and members attending many Rotary meetings see little there to distinguish these gatherings from the meetings of any other civic or service club. Many new Rotarians are receiving minimal, if...
In this month's Rotary magazine: The Rotary Club of Claremore Oklahoma (D6110) got a "shout-out" in a letter to the editor, mentioning its project to sponsor park benches along the Will Rogers Highway. Also in that letter, the Rotary Club of Tulsa and the Will Rogers...
Ever wonder how non-members view your involvement in Rotary or if your clubs' members are getting less than they want our of their membership, or if your efforts to do your part to give life to Rotary's Action Plan are having any effect? Sure, you could email out yet...
There's a real danger of our members getting "polio fatigue" after decades of fighting the battle to end polio. Don't let World Polio Day become just another day on the calendar for them. Plan NOW to take steps to join our partners, supporters, and public health...
Poliovirus cases and positive environmental isolates reported this week: Afghanistan: Four WPV1 cases. There have been twenty-three WPV1 cases this year and there were 21 in 2025. The most recent case was on August 2, 2026. Democratic Republic of Congo: Eight cVDPV2...
Those who attended the 2025 Zones 30-31 Institute in New Orleans won't forget it anytime soon. On Thursday, guests were welcomed to the Big Easy by the Warren Easton High School band, marching through the ballroom, with Institute Committee members and others throwing...
Poliovirus cases and positive environmental isolates reported this week: Afghanistan: No WPV1 cases and eighteen WPV1-positive environmental samples. There have been nineteen WPV1 cases this year and there were 21 in 2025. The most recent case was on July 17, 2026....
The 2026 New Orleans Zone Institute started with an opening session to beat the band, literally. The Warren Easton High School marching band welcomed attendees to the Crescent City, followed by Rotary International Director Brian Hall, Past Rotary International...
Rotary had stories coming from our Zones again this month: This month's Virtual Visit spotlights the Rotary Club of Logan, Ohio (D6690), whose annual community breakfast raises money for projects that support young people. Read "Ohio club serves up pancakes with...
Is your District looking for partners on its next Global Grant? Do you have clubs looking to expand their service beyond the local level? Let them know about Project Fairs and how these events can help them find projects or partners. Project fairs are a powerful way...
Every district has Rotary alumni. They're the people who were in your Interact or Rotaract clubs. They participated in RYLA. You successfully nominated them for a Global Grant Scholarship or Peace Fellowship. They may have participated in a Group Study Exchange,...
Every day year-round, in ways big and small your members' commitment to service makes an impact. We have several opportunities coming up for them to join together and create lasting change through The Rotary Foundation. International Literacy Day, September 8th. Help...
