“Countdown to history” is a phrase I especially like. Those three words express not just how momentous Rotary’s polio endeavour is — something achieved only once before in the human experience — but also that the finish line is within sight.

Dear Rotarians, I am sure all clubs would have retained many members and also inducted new members in August. I welcome all the new Rotarians and request them to attend Rotary meetings regularly and learn more about Service and Fellowship. 

Dear Fellow Rotarians, One of the best parts of any Rotary convention is the sheer diversity of the people you see there. Whether you’re heading into a breakout session, exploring the House of Friendship, or sitting down for a bite

Dear Fellow Rotarians, When someone asks you, “What is Rotary?” what do you say? I think we’ve all had the experience of being asked that deceptively simple question and ­finding ourselves suddenly at a loss for words. Even the most

What does the chair of The Rotary ­Foundation Trustees do, anyway? What do the Trustees do? These ­questions are often asked of me in different ways. The Board of Trustees manages the business of the ­Foundation, the charitable arm of our organisation that

Dear Rotarians, July was a busy month with so many events happening: new leaders taking over the mantle of leadership all over the Rotary world, Rotarians attending installation functions of their Rotary clubs, friendships being strengthened and new bonds between

It seems like yesterday that I was 26 and a brand-new member of Rotary. When I missed my third meeting and failed to do a makeup, my sponsor sat me down and for the first time really explained the values of Rotary. I

Dear Rotarians, The Rotary year 2016-17 has come to a close with many positives: great performance by the clubs, excellent team work and handsome contributions to the Foundation. In addition, during the year, globally Rotary created more than 35,000 leaders

Dear Fellow Rotarians, There are as many reasons to come to Rotary as there are Rotarians — maybe even a few more. But each of us has stayed in Rotary because it adds something to our own lives. Through Rotary,

We’ve had a wonderful time celebrating all the extraordinary achievements of The Rotary Foundation’s first 100 years. As we approach the end of this centennial year, it’s time to turn our attention to the Foundation’s future. What can we do right now to ensure that the Foundation

Dear Friends, Let us be ready for Gen Next.  There are many names given to this generation like Mosaics, Millennials, Net Generation (N-Gen), Navigators, the Y-Generation. The Net Generation now adds up to over 81 million young people, which is approximately 30 per cent of