ROTARY BLOG

Growing Local Economies

October is Rotary’s Community & Economic Development Month and an impact area our club will be considering locally, nationally, and internationally. 


Rotary Clubs around the globe focus on sustainable community development, aiming to provide long-term improvements alongside immediate aid. The Rotary Foundation empowers Rotarians to make a meaningful impact by investing in people and fostering economic [...]

Supporting Basic Education & Literacy

September is Rotary’s Basic Education & Literacy Month when we have an additional calling to bring attention to this important issue and one of Rotary International’s 7 Areas of Focus. 

Education sits at the lynchpin to many of Rotary’s other areas of focus. Literacy and access to basic education are essential for reducing poverty, improving health [...] 

Peacebuilding through the Olympics

As we know Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action towards lasting peace – in our communities and across the globe.

Today we take a pause from our regular programming to enjoy some fellowship around the Summer Olympic games. The International Olympic Committee [...]

Impacting Mothers & Children

July is Rotary’s Maternal and Child Health Month, an important issue with local, national, and international impacts. 

Through grants from the Rotary Foundation, Rotarians improve access to essential medical services for mothers and children. Throughout the world, Rotarians are providing life-saving education to mothers such as how to breast-feed, how to [...]

Welcome Rotary Year 2024/2025

July brings the kickoff of a new Rotary year and new Rotary Theme.  Behold The Magic of Rotary

Rotary International President, Stephanie Urchick, a member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, said she saw the magic of Rotary on display when she was helping install water filters in the Dominican Republic. Two boys were [...]