Rotary brings together diverse individuals, locally and globally, to have fun, connect people, transform communities and make a difference in the world! Imagine a world of peace, kindness, hope and joy, where people unite and take action to create lasting change. 
                                     This is Rotary - and anyone can join!
District Governor's Message
Belonging to Something Big: Rotary

Belonging is a human need. You may hear individuals who are part of a group say things like "these are my people" or "this is my family" and it’s about feeling connected and belonging. The group may be a relational family group, or it may be a group of friends, a group at work, or in the community.
 
I was reading a newsletter that was shared with me last week because one of the columns mentioned Rotary. Anyone who spends 10 minutes with me knows I love Rotary! As this column came across my desk, I was also doing some research on the role of a community catalyst in bringing people together to support peace building locally. The author, John Clayton, writes about his experience visiting a Rotary club. Clayton writes “If we still think of today’s Rotarians as old-fashioned, maybe it’s because they attract members of all stripes who embrace idealistic values about helping people help themselves. I learned, for example, that they work to end the scourge of polio internationally while providing scholarships to high school kids. And they don’t have a political test for pitching in. They just pick their causes, and then they fight for them.”
 
Here is a link to the column. Some people just like to get things done - Writers On The Range (sharing with permission).
 
Thank you for bringing people together, for supporting the sense of connectedness that is so important to individuals and communities. And for picking the causes and fighting for them locally and globally, to make a difference in the world. By doing so, you are part of the peace force.

Peace,
Janice
Check it out! 
imageWe are delighted to announce that our www.HelpingLocal.org website is now live! Please check it out and review your club’s content. You may forward any updates to your local AG, or to publicimage@rotary5400.org so we can keep the content current. This is especially important for events and service opportunities, since those are the “hooks” we are using to introduce a broader audience to Rotary. After all, we are People of Action!
 
The next step will be an advertising campaign using local People of Action images to drive more traffic to that website. If you don’t see images from your own club on the website, please send us some! We would love to see all clubs represented.
Earth Stewardship

2023 Peace & Planet Pledges
Your club can earn cash for projects!

         
Rotary News

In Rotary magazine’s 2023 Photo Awards, we see the world courtesy of this year’s finalists.

The Imagine Impact Tour brings Gaby Moreno to her home country of Guatemala to inspire children to dream big.

As the gathering in Melbourne comes to an end, Rotary looks forward toward Singapore and a focus on mental health.

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, Grenada, Korea, Australia and Ireland.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate, child climate change activist, and Rotary Peace Fellows explore the intersection of environmental protection and peace

Grant announced at Rotary's Convention in Melbourne will fund large-scale program to reduce case numbers, raise awareness, and improve women’s access to medical care.

Rotary awards US$2 million to prevent cervical cancer in EgyptMore than 30,000 girls to be vaccinated against HPV, 10,000 women will be screened for cervical cancer in greater

The 2023 Rotary International convention will offer endless inspiration for the year to come.

Watch: Rotary’s People of Action: Champions of Inclusion broadcast

Many thanks to all who joined the 2023 District Celebration!  It was filled with so much fun and many joyful activities.  Look for a slideshow in the next bulletin!  
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Thank you to SIMPLOT for the fantastic support of Rotary and the 2023 District Celebration!  Sponsors make great things happen! 
A BIG thanks to
DL Evans Bank for their support of the 2023 District Celebration!   
A HUGE round of applause for WBM for their support of the 2023 District Celebration!  
Thank you, Thank you to bestbath for their ongoing support of Rotary and the District Celebration! 
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