Susan Shultz
For over 100 years, the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs has proudly served the community-supported nonprofit organizations through volunteering and through the local community giving program. Founded in 1924, and one of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs worldwide, members live by the motto “Service Above Self.” In 1973, the club
Jake Gregg, The News Tribune
Christmas came early this year for Angel Guild, thanks mostly to the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor (Washington, US – D 5020). Rotary member Jeff Harris noticed the non-profit needed more space for storing items for its thrift store at Key Center Corral, 9013 Key Peninsula Highway. So he contacted
Mike Ludlow, South Coast Register
Communities all over Australia, including Nowra and Gerringong Rotarians (D 9710), have rallied together to help farmers who have been severely affected by the long-lasting drought. A Rotarian from out west told the story of a farmer who asked for help with feeding the cows and upon securing some bales
The Rotarian
\ The Rotary Foundation received two honours this fall recognising its work around the world. For the 11th consecutive year, the Foundation scored the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the US. In ratings updated in September, the Foundation earned the
Mary Nnah, This Day
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 hospital that would specifically care for the needy in the society who have problems with their eyes. The hospital which is still an on-going project
April Towery, Sealy News
Members of the Rotary Club of Sealy (Texas, US – D 5890) and its high school division – Interact Club – spent five hours Sunday collecting books to be sent to underprivileged countries and selling baked goods as a fundraiser for the youth club. Proceeds from the cupcakes and cookies
Michael Oleksyn, Melfort Journal
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 Noora Ojanen from Finland is the exchange student sponsored by the Rotary International Youth Exchange Programme. Ojanen did a presentation about her country at a
Michael Oleksyn, Melfort Journal
Two members of the Rotary Club of Melfort (Saskatchewan, Canada – D 5550) recently had a special trip where they learned about one of the Rotary programmes. Gailmarie Anderson and Mona Graham travelled to Guatemala to learn about the Ripple Effect in early October. At the Rotary’s regular meeting on
Egufe Yafugborhi, Vanguard
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 presence on Rotary’s International’s Board of Directors. Rassin said this as he moved across Port Harcourt, Rivers state, in his ongoing visit to Nigeria. He
Brian Kelly, The Sault Star
Membership with Rotary Club of Sault Ste Marie (Ontario, Canada – D 6290) offers Diane Marshall a chance to help others in different countries and lend a hand right here at home. The club celebrates its 100th anniversary with a gala Tuesday at Marconi Club. An estimated 180 to 200
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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 signed by Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Femi Adesina, said that Rotary International President Barry Rassin, who is on a four-day official
