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Rotary International News
Rotary InternationalRotary clubs provide emergency shelter, aid to thousands in Myanmar | ShelterBox was among the first charities to reach cyclone victims. (Mon, 12 May 2008 11:28:05 GMT)
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Indian philanthropist commits US$1 million to polio eradication | Rajashree Birla continues the family legacy of giving back to society. (Fri, 09 May 2008 10:52:14 GMT)
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The joy and rewards of giving and serving | Rajashree Birla, one of seven new members of the Arch C. Klumph Society, speaks during her induction ceremony. (Fri, 09 May 2008 14:41:31 GMT)
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Ojai Rotarians, Be prepared | Watch a short video to the survival documentary, "People Like You." (Tue, 06 May 2008 13:38:12 GMT)
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This month in Rotary history -- Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland | Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (Fri, 02 May 2008 11:22:27 GMT)
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Peace is possible | The 2007-08 Rotary peace train makes its last stop in the border city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (Thu, 08 May 2008 10:09:24 GMT)
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Pursuing a better vision of eye health in India | Regional magazine in India, Rotary News/Rotary Samachar, highlights international effort. (Mon, 05 May 2008 14:42:26 GMT)
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Scottish golfers aim to set world record, raise funds for PolioPlus | If organizers reach their goal, more than US$50,000 will go toward polio eradication. (Mon, 05 May 2008 12:18:03 GMT)
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Denver clubs, Open World host Russian health delegation | Delegates observed health fairs; shared ideas with U.S. business and political leaders. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:37:36 GMT)
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Rotarians close JFK runway for good cause | The Rotary Club of JFK International Airport raises thousands of dollars through a 5-kilometer race on the tarmac. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:00:45 GMT)
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Korean Rotarians keep Mongolian eco-project blossoming | Earth Day is 22 April. Share your club's environmental projects. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:58:13 GMT)
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Kenyan peace fellow aspires to protect human security | Joseph Hongo envisions “a new world order." (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:15:33 GMT)
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Rotary’s work paints a beautiful picture | The thematic work depicts the many facets of Rotary’s humanitarian service. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:41:55 GMT)
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Magazine Month, Rotary Down Under | Australian Rotarians donate funds for early-childhood educational programs. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:04:55 GMT)
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Key Indian state turns the tide against polio | If current trends continue, India’s most populous state will no longer qualify as the 'poliovirus capital of the world.' (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:01:59 GMT)
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Toys bring hope to children, troops overseas | Michigan Rotarians help bridge gap between U.S. soldiers and Iraqi children. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:14:34 GMT)
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Groundbreaking ushers in new beginning for Mississippi seniors | The new 30,000 square-foot recreation center doubles as an emergency shelter. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:40:56 GMT)
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Helping a shantytown help itself | The project provides residents of Cairo, Egypt, with vocational training and other educational opportunities. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:29:15 GMT)
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This month in Rotary history | This month in Rotary, first non-english speaking Rotary club in Havana, Cuba. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:51:22 GMT)
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Rotary magazines: Getting the word out | April is Magazine Month, a time to celebrate the global network of Rotary’s official magazines. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:06:30 GMT)
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Somalia scores ‘historic’ polio-free achievement | Innovative approaches tailored to conflict areas were pivotal in conquering polio in Somalia. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:12:52 GMT)
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Rotary reaches out to Kenya’s orphans | Rotary clubs in three countries increase their support for projects that help orphaned children. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:42:24 GMT)
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Afghanistan presses ahead to end polio | Rotarians, including Past District Governor Stephen Brown, helped immunize about 6.9 million children in March. (Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:53:10 GMT)
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San Diego Rotarians unite to help victims of devastating fires | The Rancho Bernardo neighborhood in San Diego was hit hard by the disaster, with 261 homes burned to the ground. (Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:07:48 GMT)
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What should all Rotary clubs know about clean water projects? | Rotarian Carolyn Crowley Meub gives tips on how to plan a clean water project.
(Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:21:34 GMT)
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Rotary clubs always pumped for World Water Day | While the United Nations designates 22 March as World Water Day, Rotarians worldwide are focused on the issue throughout the year. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:15:14 GMT)
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Empowering girls, women in Afghanistan | From inspiration to dedication, Rotarian Razia Jan travels home to build a school. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:10:14 GMT)
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Rotaract event allows teens to practice for life situations | Rotaract Life Skills Event (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:30:52 GMT)
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Rotary disburses first US$40 million from Gates Foundation grant | Nine countries and two World Health Organization regions receive first distribution. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:33:49 GMT)
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Moving Kenya forward: Rotarians seek to heal wounds | Nairobi club honors three for promoting peace and helping others during postelection violence. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:59:36 GMT)
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New UN-Rotary collaboration set to share global information | Rotary and the UN develop a new, specialized speakers bureau. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:32:49 GMT)
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For Rotaract, life begins at 40 | During World Rotaract Week, 10-16 March, Rotaractors and their Rotarian sponsors can conduct joint activities. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:01:36 GMT)
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Heavy lifting for new homes | Australian Rotaractors will travel to India and Mongolia in July to help needy people build new homes.
(Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:41:54 GMT)
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A centennial project built to last | California club helps beautify the 57-mile long San Dieguito River Park. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:05:43 GMT)
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This month in Rotary -- Rotaract celebrates its anniversary | The name Rotaract (Rotary in Action) was selected to show the program's close affiliation with both Rotary and Interact clubs. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:02:41 GMT)
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When words fail | John Corcoran works to end illiteracy in North America, a learning disability he suffered from most of his life. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:14:48 GMT)
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Brazilian Arch C. Klumph Society member driven to 'move mountains' | Major Donor Virgilio and Nina Pina are the first Brazilian members of the Arch C. Klumph Society. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:06:58 GMT)
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Rotarian becomes South Korea’s new president | Rotarian Myung-bak Lee won a landslide victory to become the country’s 17th president. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:29:01 GMT)
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President-elect Lee challenges Rotarians to bring in more members | Increasing membership, especially among younger generations, was the focus of the RRIMC Training Seminar. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:08:08 GMT)
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Rotarians worldwide celebrate | Since RI’s beginning, Rotarians everywhere have celebrated Rotary’s anniversary on 23 February, also known as World Understanding and Peace Day. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:30:52 GMT)
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Swiss Rotarian leaves behind anti-land-mine legacy | According to United Nations estimates, some 2,000 people are killed or maimed by land mine explosions each month. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:27:52 GMT)
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Tips for funding Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge | New York Rotarians, dubbed the “Polar Bears,” plunged into the frigid waters to raise $25,000 in support of Rotary’s challenge.
(Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:10:08 GMT)
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UFOs give Texas club chance to help community | The four Avenues of Service just grew by one for the Rotary Club of Dublin, Texas, USA, which can add extraterrestrial to the list. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:26:00 GMT)
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Rotarians help fund pediatric unit in Vietnam | The new facility is the only ICU for children with cancer in southern Vietnam. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:39:01 GMT)
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Trustee chair sounds the call to Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge | Highlights of Rotary's effort to match the Gates Foundation challenge grant.
(Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:22:14 GMT)
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Google gives Rotary US$3.5 million to help end polio | Rotary International has received a US$3.5 million challenge grant from the Google Foundation (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:32:28 GMT)
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Scholars help Argentine students tap the power of learning | Scholars deliver computer software and books to the Aguada de Guerra school as part of Project Patagonia. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:56:51 GMT)
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Rotary images now available online | A new feature on the redesigned RI Web site allows Rotarians to search and access thousands of photographs that bring Rotary’s stories to life. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:30:54 GMT)
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February: World Understanding Month | When Rotarians participate in a Rotary Friendship Exchange, they return with more than souvenirs. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:20:02 GMT)
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UN secretary-general meets with Rotary leaders | United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon received an award from Rotary leaders during a visit to Chicago. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:54:25 GMT)
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Face to face with RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee | RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee talks about some of his plans during his upcoming year in office. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:16:52 GMT)
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Wired for success | Photo essay: Vocational Service Electrical Training in Betim, Brazil. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:25:00 GMT)
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This month in Rotary: 103rd anniversary | During the first Rotary club meeting Paul Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Hiram Shorey, and Silvester Schiele met to talk about their personal experiences. Harris then unfolded his general plan for their club meetings. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:27:51 GMT)
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Trucking tycoon helps fund peace program | Rotarian Al Jubitz pledges US$300,000 to fund five Rotary World Peace Fellowships. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:52:45 GMT)
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3-H project shines the light of literacy in Brazil | A Rotarian literacy initiative supported by a Rotary Foundation 3-H grant has helped thousands of Brazilian children learn to read and write. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:36:35 GMT)
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Rotarian to donate $2 million to help end polio | Harshad Mehta pledges to donate the money over the next three years.
(Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:58:19 GMT)
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Pacemakers keep hearts beating | Heartbeat International provided nearly 9,000 heart devices for low-income individuals. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:39:00 GMT)
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View International Assembly photos | See what district governors-elect and other attendees were doing at the assembly. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:35:54 GMT)
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Survey says PR an important tool for membership | PR can help with finding and keeping members. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:27:39 GMT)
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Rotarians seek aid for victims of violence in Kenya | More than 650 people were killed, and more than 250,000 are displaced. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:39:21 GMT)
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International Assembly photo gallery | View a gallery of photos from 18 January 2008. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:55:44 GMT)
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International Assembly prepares incoming district leaders for challenges | Read the International Assembly wrap-up. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:26:18 GMT)
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Understanding will make difference in ending world poverty | A Rotarian's fight against poverty (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:39:50 GMT)
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Fight continues for district governor and polio survivor | To physician and polio survivor Urs Herzog, polio is personal. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:41:59 GMT)
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International Assembly photo gallery | View a gallery of photos from January 17, 2008. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:16:58 GMT)
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Rotarian on the street | As the International Assembly, we asked incoming district governors to share their thoughts on the challenges given to them. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:28:29 GMT)
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Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation’s future | Rotary’s leaders will impact the future success of The Rotary Foundation. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:13:16 GMT)
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International Assembly photo gallery | View a gallery of photos from January 17, 2008. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:49:22 GMT)
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Scott announces Rotary's US$100 Million Challenge | Foundation Trustee Chair Robert S. Scott tells the future district leaders that Rotary must make PolioPlus fundraising a priority. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:41:18 GMT)
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International Assembly photo gallery | International Assembly photo gallery from January 16, 2008. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:43 GMT)
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The promise of today's Rotary Foundation | Foundation Trustee Chair Robert S. Scott discusses the 2007-08 Foundation goals. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:18:31 GMT)
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Speakers stress membership growth, leadership, during plenary | Strong clubs are needed for Rotary's future. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:14:28 GMT)
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Video: Lee asks Rotarians to ‘Make Dreams Real’ | Watch as Rotary International President-elect Dong Kurn Lee announces the 2008-09 RI theme.
(Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:00:23 GMT)
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Rotarian on the street | We asked district governors-elect, “What does the 2008-09 RI theme, Make Dreams Real, mean to you and your district?” (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:19:48 GMT)
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Foundation looks to the future with new goals | Districts asked to help Make Dreams Real.
(Thu, 08 May 2008 14:43:20 GMT)
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Emphases key to Lee’s lofty challenge | Guided by Lee's emphases, Rotarians can help prevent needless deaths of children. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:32:03 GMT)
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International Assembly photo gallery | International Assembly photo gallery from January 15, 2008. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:51:51 GMT)
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Lee asks Rotarians to ‘Make Dreams Real’ for world’s children | The theme for the 2008-09 Rotary year reminds Rotarians about the importance of keeping children healthy. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:50:03 GMT)
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More tools for promoting your club and district | The new Humanity in Motion emphasizes Rotarians' positive contributions. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:52:23 GMT)
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Going, going, gone – to college | Need gadgets or gizmos? Check out the 58th annual benefit auction sponsored by a Kentucky Rotary club.
(Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:44:56 GMT)
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Canadian Rotaractors’ award-winning project aiding Nicaraguans | Rotaractors use technology to improve sanitation and school conditions for communities in Nicaragua. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:07:40 GMT)
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Norway club delivers maternity ward to Kenyan village | The Rotary Club of Røa donated funds to construct a maternity ward at the Diani Dispensary in Ukunda. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:35:51 GMT)
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Home makeover surprises family dealing with cancer | A California Rotary club paints and landscapes the home of someone in need. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:56:17 GMT)
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Literacy project hits the road with a renowned African explorer | Kingsley Holgate teams up with U.S. and South African Rotary clubs on a humanitarian mission.
(Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:17:45 GMT)
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Clubs provide ShelterBoxes for North Korean flood victims | North Korea opens its doors for help after the country was hit by heavy rains that left around 300,000 homeless.
(Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:01:26 GMT)
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Côte d’Ivoire Rotarian honored for dedication to polio eradication | Marie-Irène Richmond-Ahoua receives a high honor for her work in helping protect children against polio. (Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:24:52 GMT)
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Son of GSE alums crusades for clean water | Ryan Hreljac, a 16-year-old Paul Harris Fellow, runs his own nonprofit organization to raise funds for water projects. (Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:54:05 GMT)
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Rotarians seek aid for cyclone victims | In the aftermath of Cyclone Sidr’s destruction in Bangladesh, Rotarians in District 3280 are seeking aid for victims. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:42:30 GMT)
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A positive note | Three schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are using instruments purchased with a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant sponsored by the Rotary clubs of Rio de Janeiro-Guanabara and Lohr Marktheidenfeld, Germany. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:56:51 GMT)
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Majla Custo: A Rotary Youth Exchange story | Majla Custo: A Rotary Youth Exchange story (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:06:58 GMT)
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Making the district training cycle work for you | According to survey results, district trainers and governors believe the amount of training Rotary recommends is sufficient. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:43:17 GMT)
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Empowered families strengthen Rotary image | After 75 years, the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram faced a declining membership and dwindling enthusiasm. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:21:00 GMT)
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RYLA participant fights polio in Nigeria | To graduate from South Tahoe High School, students are required to master a new skill. So, Brittney Cummings talked her way onto a polio immunization trip. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:40:50 GMT)
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Past RI Director and Rotary Foundation Trustee Theodoro dies | Past RI Director Archimedes Theodoro, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, died 5 December. (Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:19:45 GMT)
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RI president declares directors-nominee | RI President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson has named eight Rotarians who will serve on the RI Board of Directors in 2009-10 and 2010-11. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:13:13 GMT)
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After contracting polio, survivor immunizes children | When Zaheer "Zak" Ahmed returned to Pakistan after being diagnosed with polio, one of the first things he did was sign up for a National Immunization Day. (Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:34:43 GMT)
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Documenting disaster | An interview with ShelterBox photographer Mark Pearson. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:52:42 GMT)
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Raffle winner turns down $30,000 prize | What would you do if you won US$30,000? For Marc Jacobson, the answer was easy: Give it back. (Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:26:17 GMT)
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U.S. Rotarians aid Cuban schoolchildren | Nearly 40 Rotarians and other volunteers delivered school supplies to Cuba. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:41:28 GMT)
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Musical fundraising | Rotarian musicians find a way to keep big-band tunes alive – and make money for The Rotary Foundation. (Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:58:59 GMT)
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Museum exhibit turns into a great public relations tool for clubs | Rotarians in District 5150 (California) put Rotary on display. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:41:03 GMT)
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Gates Foundation grant garners worldwide publicity | The news that Rotary accepted a US$100 million challenge grant from the Gates Foundation continues to receive media attention. (Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:48:43 GMT)
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UNICEF Director says Gates challenge grant will help finish polio | Watch an interview with Ann Veneman of UNICEF, one of the partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:23:19 GMT)
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Spread the word about the Gates Foundation challenge grant | Rotarians are encouraged to share the news of the grant with their local media. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:54:03 GMT)
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Make plans to attend club-sponsored clean water summit in Haiti | Find out how your Rotary club can help work for clean water during a summit in Petion-Ville Haiti. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:00:30 GMT)
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From crawling to walking: A survivor's story | In the north of India, large numbers of polio survivors require surgery and rehabilitation. Follow the journey of Asif, a 12-year-old boy who contracted polio as an infant. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:57:14 GMT)
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Rotary clubs in District 4200 respond to devastating floods in Mexico | Thousands of people were left homeless after Tropical Storm Noel caused widespread flooding. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:47:21 GMT)
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Photo contest deadline extended to 15 March | Send in your best shot from 2007-08 that illustrates Service Above Self. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:08:38 GMT)
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Clubs in Central America to put on international project fair | The fair will be held 24-26 January in San José, Costa Rica, and feature as many as 300 projects. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:47:09 GMT)
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Foundation honors three couples for major gifts | Three couples were inducted into the Arch C. Klumph Society, which honors people who give at least US$250,000 to The Rotary Foundation. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:04:52 GMT)
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RI, Gates Foundation commit US$200 million | The partnership will help with the global effort to eradicate polio.
(Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:59:28 GMT)
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Watch the fight to eradicate polio | RI has announced a partnership with the Gates Foundation that will inject US$200 million into the effort to eradicate polio. (Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:19:06 GMT)
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Board acts on new member reporting | At its October/November meeting, the RI Board agreed to establish a timeline for clubs to report their new members (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:25:05 GMT)
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CDC Director commends Rotary’s work to end polio | Dr. Julie Gerberding recently thanked Rotarians for their tireless work to eradicate polio. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:30:47 GMT)
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A historic day for Rotary | Read a message from Rotary leaders about RI's partnership with the Gates Foundation. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:28:36 GMT)
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Grant money in motion | The Rotary Club of Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, puts its Rotary Foundation matching grant into motion teaching schoolchildren math and science in an unconventional way. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:32:15 GMT)
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The Rotary calendar: A framework for training | Club Trainer Jean Constant uses the Rotary Calendar to empower club members. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:53:59 GMT)
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Rotary Foundation selects fourth group for peace program | The Rotary Foundation has selected its fourth group of professionals to study peace-building and conflict resolution. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:40:36 GMT)
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Three-year pilot program to test new grant structure | To ensure that the new models for developing and funding grants meet the Future Vision Plan objectives, a three-year pilot program that begins 1 July 2009 was approved. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:04:57 GMT)
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Video message from Steve Brown, member of the Future Vision committee | To ensure that the new models for developing and funding grants meet the Future Vision Plan objectives, a three-year pilot program that begins 1 July 2009 was approved. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:00:44 GMT)
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New funding model simplifies process for clubs and districts | In response to the new Rotary Foundation grant structure, the Future Vision Committee recommended a preliminary distributable funds model. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:05:47 GMT)
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Rotary, UN celebrate common goals | Held annually, Rotary-UN day celebrated the organizations’ 62-year partnership. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:02:53 GMT)
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Strategic cooperative relationships will enhance service efforts | A key feature of The Rotary Foundation's Future Vision Plan involves forming strategic cooperative relationships (SCR) with organizations that can help the Foundation accomplish its mission and the goals of each area of focus. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:06:28 GMT)
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New grant structure offers flexibility and strategic focus | Under the new grant structure model for The Rotary Foundation, all grants will fall into one of two categories and consolidate educational and humanitarian programs. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:07:50 GMT)
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Trustees, Board approve future vision models | At their October/November meetings, The Rotary Foundation Trustees and the RI Board approved the core of the Foundation’s Future Vision Plan. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:13:19 GMT)
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Find out how youth around the globe celebrate World Interact Week | Every November, Rotary International honors Interactors during World Interact Week. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:24:03 GMT)
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Rotarians in District 9200 seek aid for Ugandan flood victims | Thousands of people in Uganda were left homeless after weeks of summer rain caused widespread flooding. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:14:42 GMT)
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New e-mail scam targeting Rotarians | RI encourages Rotarians to avoid becoming victims by deleting any e-mail that appears suspicious. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:14:27 GMT)
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PR grants help tell many Rotary stories | More than 1,700 Public Relations Grants were awarded in 2006-07 to help clubs and districts promote their projects to the media and the general public. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:52:06 GMT)
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Singer Beyoncé Knowles immunizes Ethiopian children against polio | Rotarians taking part in the immunization campaign recently enjoyed a boost of star power. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:54:31 GMT)
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Rotary club shows India’s future bio-techies the right career formula | More than 700 biotech college students attend career seminar hosted by local Rotary club. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:48:05 GMT)
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Peace forums explore Rotary’s role in bridging differences | Nearly 1,000 Rotarians gathered recently for three Rotary Presidential Peace Forums. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:33:47 GMT)
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How you can help fire victims in Southern California | Wildfires in California have displaced thousands of families, including Rotarians. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:16:19 GMT)
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Iraqi diplomat commends Rotary for humanitarian prosthetics project | In her work providing artificial limbs to people in Iraq, Rotarian Linda Smythe has worked closely with Samir Sumaidaie, Iraq’s ambassador to the United States (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:46:48 GMT)
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Is your club using the RSS feed for RI news? | RSS is a basic form of Web page that sends news headlines and other Web content to subscribers. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:20:11 GMT)
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April’s Project brings clean water to Guatemalans | In the western highlands of Guatemala, residents can obtain water only by walking miles to fill buckets from sparse wells. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:18:28 GMT)
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Sorrento, Italy, will host Rotary institute | District governors from zones 11-14 will join RI directors for a Rotary institute in Italy, 7-11 November. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:37:29 GMT)
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Book-toting Rotarians to promote literacy at L.A. convention | Rotarians who bring a book to the 2008 RI Convention in Los Angeles will help boost literacy. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:42:23 GMT)
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Rotary to receive UN Association’s Humanitarian Award | President Wilkinson will accept the award on 25 October for clean water efforts. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:01:04 GMT)
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Rotarians travel to Ethiopia to immunize children against polio | More than 70 Rotarians from the U.S. and Canada are taking part in a nationwide campaign. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:28:48 GMT)
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Register for 2007 Rotary Day at the United Nations | Rotarians and their guests are invited to attend Rotary Day at the UN on 3 November in New York. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:16:13 GMT)
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How will your club honor World Food Day? | Learn how several clubs are making sure children have access to nourishing meals through "PowerFlour." (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:12:50 GMT)
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Persevering against polio | Embark on a virtual tour of “Whatever Happened to Polio?” an exhibit of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that chronicles the history of the disease and efforts to eradicate it. (Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:21:46 GMT)
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Polio in pictures | Two billion children under the age of five have received the oral polio vaccine, sparing an estimated 5 million from a lifetime of paralysis and preventing 500,000 new cases each year. (Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:58:29 GMT)
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January Rotary Awareness Month photos | View photos about Rotary Awareness Month. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:47:03 GMT)
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Rotarians chosen to serve on RI Board | Zone committees have nominated eight Rotarians from six countries to serve on the RI Board of Directors. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:24:13 GMT)
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Arizona couple inducted into the Arch C. Klumph Society | Jim and Mary Kay Patmos were inducted into the Arch C. Klumph Society on 1 October.
(Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:24:25 GMT)
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New RI officers, Foundation trustees | At its first meeting of 2007-08, the RI Board approved President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson’s choices for RI officers. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:21:55 GMT)
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Oral polio vaccine remains tool of choice in eradication | Rotary and its partners remain committed to reaching all children with the oral polio vaccine (OPV). (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:46:57 GMT)
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Conferences inspire Rotarians to boost North American membership | At the seven Share the Magic of Rotary Presidential Conferences, held in July and August, RI President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson called on Rotarians to recruit and retain new members. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:46:11 GMT)
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Past RI Director and Treasurer Ford dies | Past RI Director and Treasurer Luther Ford, of Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, died on 8 October at the age of 96. (Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:59:00 GMT)
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Once divided, two Sri Lankan alumni make peace | Classmates make amends through the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies program. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:37:20 GMT)
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Rotary club books a sustainable worldwide reading initiative | In 1995, the Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis), Maryland, USA, provided a South African Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar with books to help promote literacy in South Africa. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:26:02 GMT)
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Polio cases reported in Nigeria | Several news organizations have reported cases of vaccine-derived polio in northern Nigeria.
(Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:01:16 GMT)
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Lee visits young heart surgery patients in India | RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee visits children recovering from heart surgery funded by Rotarians. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:22:07 GMT)
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Vocational project gives Brazilian youth a taste of success | A Rotary club-sponsored oasis in the middle of the troubled Praça Mauá neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is giving teenagers there a foothold into a promising future. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:52:31 GMT)
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British Group Study Exchange team prepared for any emergency | Cowley and four emergency management professionals from England traveled as a Group Study Exchange team to Chicago to learn how other cities prepare for and respond to crises. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:21:22 GMT)
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The new face of the RI Web site | Welcome to the new RI Web site. Over the past year, we’ve worked to streamline your Web experience while building a site that can accommodate future growth. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:06:40 GMT)
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Rotaractors seek aid for flood victims in North Korea | Several Illinois Rotaract clubs are raising money to provide medical assistance for flood victims in North Korea. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:15:15 GMT)
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U.S. ShelterBox response team delivers landmark aid | Rotarians make history delivering the ShelterBox that marked 500,000 disaster victims aided by the nonprofit.
(Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:29:44 GMT)
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Kenny is choice for 2009-10 RI president | John Kenny of Scotland is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2009-10. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:14:07 GMT)
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With the help of Rotarians, peace centers bring hope to world | Advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace is a part of Rotary’s mission, but to accomplish this in a world strewn with conflict takes commitment. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:52:31 GMT)
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Third group graduates from Rotary peace program | The third group of students studying peace and conflict resolution graduated from their intensive, three-month program.
(Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:32:31 GMT)
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A new look at global ethics and The Four-Way Test | Moral codes and ethics give us tools but also raise questions to be answered. (Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:44:32 GMT)
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Clubs respond to Peru earthquake | Rotarians take action after a powerful earthquake rocked Peru on 15 August. (Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:59:25 GMT)
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The Rotary Foundation contact center has the answers | Do you have questions about Foundation programs such as Ambassadorial Scholarships or Group Study Exchange? (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:27:30 GMT)
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Rotary honors Côte d'Ivoire president for polio eradication leadership | On 24 July, Rotary International recognized Côte d'Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo with its Polio Eradication Champion Award in honor of his commitment to eradicating polio worldwide.
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