Month: July 2017
Rotary donates to water project in Peru
The East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club (South Carolina, US — District 7770) donated $5,000 last week to a special project in Peru organised by Water
Lake Zurich Rotary helps children to read
Every month for the past three years, the Lake Zurich Rotary Club (Illinois, US — District 6440) has donated new and gently-used books to children
Annual fishing derby hosted by Rotary club
More than two dozen people gathered for the 28th Annual Fishing Derby organised by Southgate Rotary (Michigan, US — District 6400) recently. The Rotarians hosted
Rotary plants trees for sustainable environment
In celebrating this year’s Rotary International Theme of Rotary: Making a Difference, the Rotary Club of Saipan (USA, Western Pacific Island — District 2750) started
Rotary donates to support rescue efforts
Rotary District Governor Scott Shore, a member of Putnam County Rotary Club, Canada — D 6420, was on hand for presentation to the Naplate Volunteer
Rotary presents cheques to various charities at luncheon
Seven guests were invited to lunch with members of the Rotary Club of Crediton (UK, District 1175), all to receive cheques in support of their
A passionate Rotarian gets leadership role
Judith Hughes is passionate about being a Rotary Club member, and she hopes that others follow in her footsteps as she takes on a new
Rotary upgrades Greenway nature preserve
Fort Mill Rotary Club (South Carolina, US — District 7750) members gathered at the Anne Springs Close Greenway last week to have their annual meeting,
Letters to the Editor – July 2017 issue
Let the world know Rotary’s work I appreciate the message given to Rotarians in Let’s tell the world the value of our work in the
Club Matters – July 2017 issue
RC Mannargudi Midtown — D 2981 The club organised a science exhibition and related programmes on National Science Day at SBA Matric School. It was
Howland Rotary gets the flags out
The Howland Rotary (Ohio, US — District 6650) is challenging residents and businesses to fly American flags on six national holidays each year. The service
Rebuilding lives in Nepal
Ever since the catastrophic 2015 earthquake shook Nepal, the Rotarians of District 3292 were involved in rebuilding and rehabilitating the worst affected people of this
Rotary’s healing touch
For three days — March 31 to April 2 — 19 villages in Madhya Pradesh were transformed into hubs of medical activity, thanks to the
Literacy Focus – July 2017 issue
TEACH at Atlanta Showcasing the TEACH projects at the House of Friendship in the RI Convention at Atlanta was a significant milestone for RILM this
Narooma Rotary Club making a difference
Narooma Rotary (New South Wales, Australia, D 9710) celebrated a very successful year at its changeover last Thursday. Michael O’Connor started the year as President
World Roundup – December 2014
Rotary Club of Duxbury, USA Rotary Club of Duxbury, USA during the presidentship of Razia Jan approached Afghan Ministry of Education officials to donate a
The Incan citadel of Machu Picchu
Not often do I dress up for history. Prep myself like a pro. A bucket of sunscreen. A broad rimmed hat. Tonnes of air in
Editor’s note – July 2017
The Atlanta Convention, where The Rotary Foundation celebrated its 100th birthday of doing good in the world, and which took such long years of planning,
Choose the right gym, trainer, exercise
There have been revolutionary changes in the fitness industry over the last two to three decades. Gyms have appeared at every street corner, there
Ratan Tata becomes an AKS member
For pedigree, Rotary Club of Bombay has no dearth. After all, JRD Tata was its member! And now, his successor at the Tata group, noted