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Valley of the Moon member gets the cover story for Rotary Magazine!
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...
Set a Course in the Rotary Learning Center
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...
Rotary District 5130 Confronts Human Trafficking with Education, Advocacy, and Action (by Jim O’Grady)
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...
Peace is Our Gift to Each Other
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
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...
Rotary Action Group Adds Organ Transplants
A New Rotary Action Group The human body is a miracle. Muscles move us, bones support us, the brain and nervous system process information, and organs work behind the scenes to keep us going. With luck, we live decades without giving our bodies much thought. Sometimes...
SERVICE ABOVE SELF – GOOD BUSINESS
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:...
We’ve Got the Power, to Help Ukraine
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...
Napa Rotary recognized for Veteran outreach
If you didn't read the November issue of Rotary magazine, you would have missed an excellent article promoting the work of The Rotary Club of Napa and its outreach to help veterans overcome the traumas of wars. It is great to see one of our own district clubs get the...
Supporting the environment becomes a new area of focus
The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have added a new area of focus: supporting the environment. More than $18 million in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment-related projects over the past five years....