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Further strengthening its partnership with local law enforcement, officers of the Rotary Club of San Fernando La Union, paid a courtesy visit to COP Tristan Oliver B. Nara, the City Chief of Police, on July 23, reinforcing the club's shared commitment to community development and public safety. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss collaborative initiatives that promote safer and more responsive communities. It also reaffirmed the strong partnership between Rotary an

The Rotary Club of San Fernando La Union conducted a monitoring activity for its flagship nutrition initiative, Isang Itlog, Isang Araw, reaffirming the club's commitment to improving the health and well-being of young learners through sustained community service. The monitoring activity provided an opportunity for Rotarians to assess the implementation of the program, ensuring that the nutritional support reaches its intended beneficiaries consistently and effectively. Club

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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

In a powerful collaboration aimed at transforming rural education, local Rotary clubs recently met with the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) to brainstorm on innovative strategies for making learning more engaging and accessible for underserved children. The strategic meeting was led by KCFI Vice President Edric Calma, alongside Liberty Reyes, of the KCFI resource mobilization team. Working with them are leaders of the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (District 3850), r

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

A survey shows a disconnect between what potential Rotarians want and what they think Rotary has to offer Are volunteer service organizations on life support? Rotary membership in North America is declining: Membership in both Canada and the United States has fallen by about 30 percent in the past two decades. But a recent survey found that maybe Rotary simply needs to do a better job of showing prospective members that the organization is exactly what they’re looking for.

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