Month: November 2018
TRF nets highest rating for transparency
\ The Rotary Foundation received two honours this fall recognising its work around the world. For the 11th consecutive year, the Foundation scored the highest
Rotary eye hospital a boon for Nigerians
Rotary International has strengthened its partnership with Indo Eye Care Foundation in Lagos to provide some healthcare support for the less privileged. They donated a
Interact club collects books for the world
Members of the Rotary Club of Sealy (Texas, US – D 5890) and its high school division – Interact Club – spent five hours Sunday
RYE student showcases Finland
With a new school year comes a new Rotary Exchange student at MUCC (Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate). This year is Grade 12 MUCC student
The Ripple Effect project in Guatemala
Two members of the Rotary Club of Melfort (Saskatchewan, Canada – D 5550) recently had a special trip where they learned about one of the
Nigeria is a key partner in Rotary: Rassin
President of Rotary International, Barry Rassin, has said other continents of the global charity group are looking up to their African membership to earn permanent
A century of service for community welfare
Membership with Rotary Club of Sault Ste Marie (Ontario, Canada – D 6290) offers Diane Marshall a chance to help others in different countries and
Nigerian President gets Polio Champion Award
President Muhammadu Buhari has been conferred with the prestigious Polio Champion Award in recognition of his commitment to polio eradication in Nigeria. A press release
A club elects youngest ever president
The Rotary Club of Tamworth (UK, D 1060) has chosen 24-year-old Kyle Raffo to lead the local branch with the aim of widening the group’s
Rotary Harmony Park creates right notes
Naperville Park District Executive Director Ray McGury admitted Saturday he has a hidden talent. “Back in the day, I used to play drums,” McGury said.
Letters to the Editor – November 2018
Rotarians help Kerala The article Rotary swings into action to help Kerala by Jaishree narrates the shocking plight of people hit by the devastating floods
Club Matters – November 2018
RC Mannargudi — D 2981 Rotarians visited the Mano Vishvalaya Old-age Home in the city and spent some time with the senior citizens staying there.
Rotary in pact with Himachal on school education
An MoU was signed between Districts 3070, 3080 and the State Education department of Himachal Pradesh to revamp school education and upgrade related facilities under
Rotary districts hold peace conference
Let us first realise the beneficial impact of peace in ourselves first and then we can promote it around the world, said RIDE Dr Bharat
Polio, membership seminar at Moradabad
A district polio workshop, along with a training programme for club presidents and secretaries, titled Parivridhi, was organised by RC Moradabad Central, D 3100. RIDE
Rotary donates equipment to KEM Hospital
Medical treatment for the economically weak got a major fillip at the KEM Hospital with RC Mumbai Malabar Hill, D 3141, implementing a global grant
DGEs get lessons in leadership
One year is all you have, go forth and work with passion. You have such powerful leadership in your zones. You have Kalyan Banerjee, Raja
Rotary clubs join hands for the final push against polio
Rachel Ossyra calls it her Rotary moment. It was 2016 in Nigeria, and Ossyra was on a Rotary Club of Naperville’s (Illinois, US – D
Rotary flag hoisted at city hall in Canada
The Rotary flag was raised at Thompson City Hall Nov. 1 in recognition of all that the local club has contributed to the community as