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The Sonoma State Rotaractors organized a peace celebration that involved planting two significant peace trees in their campus courtyard. These trees originated from seeds of a tree that endured the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Alongside the Hiroshima tree, Fred...

Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, has been selected by the Board of Directors to become Rotary International’s president for 2026-27. His term will begin on 1 July 2026. The Board, guided by the RI code of policies,...

If you have ever been photographed at a Valley of the Moon Rotary event, the chances are that on the other side of the lens was Maureen McGettigan. Maureen is a member of the club, having joined back in 2013. She is retired from her role as a photojournalist, but the...

If you have been seeking answers to questions about Rotary, the Rotary Learning Center is a valuable resource, offering a range of learning materials and training programs to enhance your understanding of Rotary and its programs, as well as to develop skills for...

In a powerful demonstration of Rotary’s commitment to "Service Above Self," Rotary District 5130 has made significant strides in addressing the growing concern of human trafficking throughout Northern California. Over the past year, clubs within the district have...

More than 330 Rotarians and non-Rotarians attended the recent International Peace Conference promoted by eight Rotary Districts and attended by members of fifteen districts from five countries. District Governor Jim O’Grady is credited for pulling the event together...

WHY HAITI? Because HANWASH sees a better future   This article appeared in the April HANWASH newsletter and was authored by Sheila Bell, Rotary District 7020. Sheila is a member of the Rotary Club of Nassau, Bahamas   For most people over the past months, much of what...

The principle of "Service Above Self" might resonate strongly with Rotarians, but it's also becoming a mantra for the corporate world. Here's why this concept is more than a noble idea—it's a practical strategy shaping successful businesses today. Southwest Airlines:...

Imagine life without electricity... every single day. No hot meals, heat during the winter, TV, and countless other comforts and necessities. This is the reality that millions of Ukrainians are facing now. The Rotary Clubs of Santa Rosa and Rosenheim-Innstadt in...