President Yinka Shaped by his native land, the 2026-27 president carries the dynamic spirit of Nigeria with him to Rotary leadership by Diana Schoberg 01 Jul 2026 Photography by Monika Lozinska Olayinka H. Babalola makes his way to the front row. This is it. It’s showtime, the moment that Yinka, as he’s called — the 2026-27 Rotary International president, the second from …
Rotary International moves Barcelona convention to 2027
International 2027 Conference BARCELONA (April 6, 2026) – Barcelona, Spain, has been selected to host Rotary’s international convention, which is often described by attendees as a mini-United Nations conference, on 26–30 June 2027 at the Fira de Barcelona. This decision enables the city to bring the Rotary community together two years sooner than was recently announced in March. Based on previous …
Impact starts with our members — people like you who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
At club meetings in communities across the globe, our people of action come together to strengthen their connections to friends and neighbors and their commitment to improving lives. Who can join? We’re looking for people who want to give back to their communities. Rotary clubs also welcome Rotaractors, Rotary Peace Fellows, and other members of the family of Rotary who …
Final day of 2025 Rotary International Convention highlighted current and future Rotary leaders
The 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, concluded in a spirit of fellowship and rejuvenation. Addressing the event’s closing general session, Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick urged members to recognize the power of their relationships. “Rotary’s most powerful asset has always been you, our members. But we are only as strong as the people who stand beside us,” …
2025 Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment.
We are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources and advance ecological sustainability. We empower communities to embrace local solutions, create innovative service projects, and access grants and other resources to foster harmony between people and nature. Rotary makes change happen We work with communities to implement service projects that improve the environment and …
2025 Gala Night was a huge success 50K+ Raised
What an absolutely amazing night on Saturday! I’m still buzzing from the gala and had to write to say a huge thank you for putting together such a fantastic evening.From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was just wonderful. You could feel the genuine warmth and spirit of giving everywhere – it was one of those special nights where …
2025 Rotary International Convention also focuses on the status of polio eradication efforts
Rotary International’s newest Programs of Scale grant will foster people’s capacity to build and sustain peace in Colombia. The US$2 million grant, the fifth that Rotary has awarded, was announced at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada. The Pathways to Peace and Prosperity in Colombia program involves Rotary partnering with the World Food Programme on initiatives that enhance …
RI’s new president talks about his top Rotary moments, his goals as president, and his love of olive oil and opera
Francesco Arezzo was sitting with a friend at his district conference when he received a call, asking him to leave the room and join a Zoom meeting with the Rotary International Board of Directors. A few minutes later, Arezzo learned that he’d been chosen as RI president for 2025-26, the third Italian and the first from southern Italy to lead …
Stephanie A. Urchick is selected to be the 2024-25 president of Rotary International
Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2024-25, a decision that would make her only the second woman to hold that position. She will be declared the president-nominee on 15 September if no challenging candidates have been suggested. With the world facing incredible …
Trevor Smith Winners 2024
Changeover Night. Donna Harding Smith & Merlin Sykes won the prestigious Trevor Smith award for high contribution to the club in 2023 – 2024. The club was extremely proud of their efforts.
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