Category: Presidential Themes and Initiatives

2016 Presidential Conferences to highlight Rotary’s areas of focus

August 24, 2015

By Rotary Programs staff Rotary has become a global leader in helping address some of the world’s most critical and widespread humanitarian needs. To highlight Rotary’s work in the areas of focus, RI President K.R. Ravindran and The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Ray Klinginsmith are jointly convening a series of presidential conferences during the 2015-16 Rotary year. Between January … More 2016 Presidential Conferences to highlight Rotary’s areas of focus

How will you Be a Gift to the World this year?

July 20, 2015

By Ellina Kushnir, RI Programs staff RI President K.R. Ravindran challenges us to use our gifts – talents, knowledge, abilities, and efforts – to make a genuine impact through fellowship and service activities. Through our Rotary network, we have access to many resources to plan projects using our skills, expertise, and passions to improve communities … More How will you Be a Gift to the World this year?

Celebrating our accomplishments through Rotary Days

June 24, 2015

By Ellina Kushnir, RI Programs staff Over the past year, we expanded our impact by inviting the community to learn about our good work as we celebrated our accomplishments through a variety of community engagements. More than 400 clubs and districts around the world heeded President Gary C.K. Huang’s call to Light Up Rotary through unique Rotary Day events. … More Celebrating our accomplishments through Rotary Days

Rotary Days light up communities around the world

May 12, 2015

By Ellina Kushnir, RI staff Since 1 July, thousands of Rotary members across the world have honored President Gary C.K. Huang’s call to Light Up Rotary through unique Rotary Day events in their local communities. These events range from family carnivals, to service projects at food pantries, to environmental projects, to pet-friendly events and more! … More Rotary Days light up communities around the world

Rotary Day Istanbul inspires the community through fitness, healthy living, and service

November 13, 2014

By Sedef Acar, Istanbul-Yenikoy Rotary Club charter club president and Rotary Day Istanbul 2014 Committee Member In celebration of Rotary’s 110th anniversary, our club helped organized and sponsor Rotary District 2420’s Rotary Day Istanbul on 19 October. Family, friends, and the community participated in fun activities including sports, concerts, food, and games while learning about the … More Rotary Day Istanbul inspires the community through fitness, healthy living, and service

Ugandan club’s Rotary Day brings the community together with fun and entertainment

November 4, 2014

By Julie Kamuzze-Musoke, Rotary Club of Kasangati, Uganda On Saturday, October 11, our club held a Rotary Day at Kaggo Ssaza Grounds, an outdoor public venue in Kasangati, Uganda. This special event coincided with our club’s 12th charter anniversary. We were inspired by RI President Gary Huang’s call for clubs to Light Up Rotary by … More Ugandan club’s Rotary Day brings the community together with fun and entertainment

Philippine Rotary Day shines a light on Rotary Community Corps

September 18, 2014

By Jesse Allerton, Supervisor, Rotary Service Connections One of the best aspects of my job is supporting and promoting Rotary Community Corps (RCCs). These are teams of men and women organized with the help of a sponsoring Rotary club to take action and improve their communities. RCCs empower their members to play an active and … More Philippine Rotary Day shines a light on Rotary Community Corps