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Rotary In Review
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Rotary in Review
6 September 2024A roundup of Rotary news
Calgary calls
For centuries, people have gathered at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers in Calgary, Canada. Next year, it will be Rotary’s turn, as members, family, and friends worldwide will gather there for the 2025 Rotary International Convention, 21-25 June. Get a preview of what lies in store for those attending the convention in the September issue of Rotary magazine. And read about Canada’s fourth-largest metropolitan area, a big city without big city problems. Register now to be a part of the magic in Calgary in June.
 
This week's stories
Grow your club by reconnecting with former members
As Nitin Kapur approached her year as president of the Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown in India, she reflected on many former members whose energy and passion had been instrumental in building the club. She decided to call each of them and invite them to a special Alumni Meet to give them a chance to reconnect with the club and see what they were missing. The ensuing phone conversations were some of the most fulfilling of her life and had powerful results. Six alumni members rejoined the club after the event. Read more about Nitin’s creative efforts to increase membership and explore other resources to help you grow your club in Rotary Voices.
Plan now for World Polio Day
World Polio Day is fast approaching 24 October. Visit the Rotary Brand Center for graphics, videos, flyers, public relations templates, and more resources that will help your club plan an event on or around that day. And check back often as more resources are added. Also, once your event is planned, don’t forget to register it to help us show the world Rotary’s commitment to ending polio.
 
Donors events showcase power of Rotary Foundation contributions
Every year, donors who fund much of Rotary’s work around the world gather during the convention to connect with others, get updates about the programs they make possible, and celebrate the impact of their efforts. Read about highlights of the donor events at the 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore.
 
 
A guide to effective literacy projects
Get ideas on planning effective grant projects in the basic education and literacy area of focus in this blog post on Rotary Service in Action.
 
 

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