Rotary International's 2023-24 presidential theme is announced.
Rotary in Review
13 January 2023
A roundup of Rotary news
2023-24 presidential theme announced
Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, during the International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, 9 January. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland, asked members to restore hope by helping the world heal from destructive conflicts and create lasting change within ourselves. McInally told attendees he plans to make mental health a focus and emphasized continuity in advancing the goals of previous leaders, including empowering girls and eradicating polio. Read more about the presidential theme
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Meeting in the metaverse
The Rotary Club of Metaverso in District 2203, Spain, received its charter in November and began meeting on the virtual reality platform Spatial. Club President Juana Maria Serrano Marin and her husband got the idea after listening to a program speaker extol the possibilities of the metaverse. Members and visitors create avatars to attend meetings and take part in an immersive online experience. The club also plans projects and in-person events. Learn more about this unique meeting format.
Battling loneliness
Loneliness and isolation can be a considerable community health issue, especially for older adults. In England, members of the Rotary Club of Chichester Priory launched the Bridging Generations project, which aims to combat loneliness by connecting college students with older people. Every two weeks, a group of elders has coffee, cake, and a chat with students in the Chichester College canteen. Learn more about the benefits of the project and listen to the story on our podcast.
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