Tag Archives: Rotary International

Going Boom: The Changing and Challenging World of Rotary!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

By Earle Newton, Rotary Club of Saskatoon North Saskatoon is booming! Reports of top companies all over the Prairie Provinces reflect good times and optimism. There are new products, new processes and new markets worldwide. With a background in organizational … Continue reading →

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Rape: It’s Time for Rotarians to Begin Talking About It

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

By Jon Deisher, District 5010, International Service Director Another gang rape in India! Again, seemingly in the Delhi area! Again, six men and a single woman on a bus! It seems to me that the trial, conviction and punishment of … Continue reading →

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Rotary’s Annual Themes, an Internet P. R. Nightmare.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

by John Borst, Oh, Lord, I’m still not sure what I stand for oh What do I stand for? What do I stand for? Most nights I don’t know anymore… Lyrics “Some Nights” by fun The above lyrics from “Some … Continue reading →

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Our Foundation, ‘the foundation for all of Rotary’

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

by Sakuji Tanaka, President Rotary Internationalsunami There are many ways to describe our Rotary Foundation. But I think of our Foundation literally – as the foundation for all of Rotary. We do not often think about the ground beneath our feet. … Continue reading →

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Gender Reconciliation As Path To Diversity

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

By Past District Governor Jimmy A. Cura, Rotary Club of Rizal West, Philippines Rotary International, D3830; Distinguished Peace Fellow 2012 conferred by WAVES For Peace, Why The Topic? The topic assigned to me by the convenor and producer of this … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Rotary’s Brand: Enhancing Our Public Image

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

By John Hewko*   Every 100 years it benefits an organization to strengthen its brand. I would like to stress that when we talk about the Rotary brand, we are talking about a very powerful idea. Brand is an enduring … Continue reading →

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Two Different Worlds: Rotary’s Membership Dilemma

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

by John Borst, Communications Officer, District 5550 Rotary is trying valiantly to solve the membership dilemma. Efforts, to mount modern public media campaigns, the use of social media, PR grants to Districts and clubs and even studies on rebranding itself … Continue reading →

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What is Exchange ?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

“What is exchange?” Editor’s Note: The following article was sent to me by the 2010-11 District 5550 exchange student Maela Cataldi of France. She was hosted by the Rotary Club of Dryden.  In her words it is a “wonderful description … Continue reading →

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Share your Passion for Rotary to Grow Membership

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

by Sakuji Tanaka, President, Rotary International What is Rotary? When I ask Rotarians this question, they often give vague answers. And when I asked myself this question, I had to think about it. August is Membership and Extension Month in … Continue reading →

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Rotary’s Need to Take a Trip ‘Back to the Future’: Part 2, Removing Barriers

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

by John Borst Did you know that Rotary has had two presidents who have never been club president, district governor or a member of the board of directors before their year (s) as president? The first was Paul Harris in … Continue reading →

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