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The Rotary International Convention is coming to Barcelona in June, and members who’ve visited the city along the sea or who live there can hardly contain their excitement. They want other Rotary members (yes, you!) to experience the energy, culture, and renowned landmarks of the city they love. Speaking of landmarks, the timing of the 26-30 June convention is perfect for visiting Barcelona’s signature attraction, the Sagrada Família basilica. Under construction for more t

As part of the family of Rotary, members are invited to lend their professional expertise on committees that support Rotary and The Rotary Foundation. Each year, those committees focus on putting Rotary’s strategic priorities into action, challenging clubs to increase their impact, expand their reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase Rotary’s ability to adapt. Would you like to contribute to Rotary’s success? RI and the Foundation are searching for qualified Rot

Shaped by his native land, the 2026-27 president carries the dynamic spirit of Nigeria with him to Rotary leadership by Diana Schoberg 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 Nigeria, the second from all of Africa for that matter — will make his debut to the Rotary world. It’s the first morning of Rotary’s

The Board of Trustees manages the business of The Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of our organization that funds service activities. The RI president-elect nominates the trustees, who are elected by the RI Board to four-year terms. Read the latest Trustee decisions and minutes Jennifer Jones Chair 2026-27 Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland Ontario, Canada Jennifer Jones served as president of Rotary International in 2022-23 and in doing so became the first woman to hold

The Board of Directors establishes policy for Rotary International and provides guidance that helps our clubs thrive. Clubs elect the members of the Board every year at the Rotary International Convention, and each director serves for two years. Read the latest Board decisions and minutes Olayinka H. Babalola President 2026-27 Rotary Club of Trans AmadiRivers State, Nigeria Born in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria, Olayinka H. Babalola received his engineering degree in 1988. H

By JENNIFER JONES Foundation trustee chair I love the idea of a gratitude journal. The practice is simple: Write down three things each day that you are grateful for, and watch how it shifts your mindset, your energy, and even the way you move through the world. To me, gratitude is more than a feeling; it is a force. And in Rotary, gratitude is a reflection of who we are. When we thank our donors, we are acknowledging their contribution and honoring their belief in a bet

By SONNY COLOMA Editor-in-chief As we anticipate with excitement the joyful ceremonies that will usher in a new Rotary year, we look back with satisfaction and a bit of nostalgia on the past 12 months. Truly, our Rotarians and their clubs have given their best in serving our communities and growing our organization. Philippine Rotarians were fortunate to have relished the presence of incoming RI President Olawinka Hakeem Babalola. He graciously attended our PRM awards and

By MARIA CONCEPCION BELTRAN Chair, PRMFI We open this new Rotary year standing on firm ground, inheriting a healthy and vibrant organization shaped by the remarkable achievements of our esteemed predecessors. Every successful year lays the foundation for the next, and we are called upon to take our Philippine Rotary Magazine to higher ground. We are determined to build upon the legacy we have been entrusted to propagate. Along with nurturing our magazine’s cherished reput

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE By YINKA, President, Rotary International Rotary has a way of surprising you. It surprises you when a stranger across the table becomes a lifelong friend. It surprises you when a small project in one neighborhood ripples outward in ways you never imagined. And it may surprise you when you realize that the person Rotary has changed most … is you. That is why this year, we are called to harness the change within ourselves, to look to the future, and to Cr