Rotary In Review

Posted by Bob Ruehl on Jul 14, 2023

Rotary In Review

14 July 2023

A roundup of Rotary news

Meet the 2023-24 Rotary International president

R. Gordon R. McInally, only the second Rotary president from Scotland, is embarking on his hope-filled agenda. Gordon wants Rotary to exist everywhere in a style that suits everyone who has the desire to work with us to do good. During this Rotary year, he'll focus on three presidential initiatives that Create Hope in the World: prioritizing mental health, building peace through virtual exchanges, and empowering girls. Read more about Gordon and his Scottish roots in the July issue of Rotary magazine and listen to a reading of the article on our podcast.

This week's stories

Making mental health a priority

As one of his presidential initiatives, Gordon encourages Rotary members to make mental health a priority. Rotary has the ability to create the kind of world where we all feel supported as part of a community and where we help expand access to quality care. Everyone in Rotary has a role in this effort. Learn how you can support this and other presidential initiatives and watch Gordon’s video appeal.

Caused-based club focuses on mental health

Over the years, whenever Maribel Khoury-Shaar’s Rotarian husband suggested she join Rotary, the busy doctor declined. But when she learned that a club dedicated to mental health and wellness was forming, she jumped on board. Learn more about the Rotary Club of Mental Health & Wellness in District 5280.

Polio survivor turns disabilities into abilities

Badara Dafe contracted polio as a one-year-old in Dakar, Senegal. Read how this polio survivor has turned his disabilities into abilities, and why he is committed to the fight to end polio.

Nominating committee for Rotary president

The committee to nominate the 2025-26 Rotary president will meet on 7 August. See the list of committee members.