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Rotary International	November 21

News about Rotary, a global network of business and professional leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Chicago Rotary club puts its past online US$1 million gift to fight polio eradication Hundreds attend Rotary UN Day Diabetes conference first of its kind in Mexico Trustees refine Future Vision Plan Rotary Club of San Francisco turns 100 Foundation honors four couples for generous giving Zambian student fights for life after train crash Celebrate World Interact Week Home-schooled students form Interact club District makes vocational service a priority Your voice, your solution for getting members involved Rotarians meet Taliban supporter of Afghan polio immunization drive End Polio Now exhibit opens Having a good time in Peru RI to be inducted into Polio Hall of Fame Some projects are a nightmare Honoring those fighting to eradicate polio Restoring a lake decimated by flooding Serving meals in Galveston, Texas, USA Water RYLA focuses on conservation in India House of Grace helps the disabled Computer supplies pour in Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for polio A long walk home Rotarians relentlessly pursue polio in Pakistan Quarters for Kenya helps orphans RI president addresses UN forum Historic moments -- A tradition of song is born Keep Mongolia Green Some projects are a nightmare Your voice, your solution for describing Rotary Child mortality conference draws 10,000 in Korea São Paulo Rotarians help American family in need Project fairs combine business, pleasure Past RI Vice President Smith dies Gift of education Districts hit by Hurricane Ike seek help Canada boosts global commitment to end polio Massive India flood strands millions RI president helps charter Korean American club Hurricanes pummel Haiti New country added to Rotary map The Rwanda connection Washington food bank project pays dividends Celebrating life 100 times over Your voice, your solution for recruiting younger members Rotary youth partner with Shane's Inspiration Polio survivor cycles across Canada to fight polio Historic moments -- Easter Seals Past RI President William Skelton dies Rotary maternal health project receives royal recognition Pakistan reaffirms support for ending polio Ecostove project reduces indoor air pollution Beijing club accommodates Rotary Olympic goers Man pedals around the world Strike Out Hunger night has end polio theme Rotary and Easter Seals renew connections Resources for achieving membership goals Klinginsmith is choice for 2010-11 RI president How Rotary can save you money Major Donor seeks no special recognition Dream trip to New York Rotary helps toddler take first steps Recruiting new members in Korea Your voice, your solution for member retention Rotary clubs make dream real for British teen Historic moments -- Rotary mottoes Pharmaceutical group’s US$100,000 gift benefits Rotary’s challenge Rotaractors go all out against polio in Pakistan Resources for club officers Nigerian president declares commitment to polio eradication Heart surgery recipients say thank you Florida Rotarians buy water tanks for village in Guyana Thailand Peace Studies Program becomes permanent Two Rotarians who lost just about everything Road to Recovery Cedar Rapids Rotarians fill in the gaps Club meets as wildfires threaten Paradise Rotarian-owned gym takes in wildfire evacuees Rotarians chip in to distribute dust masks G8 renews commitments to polio eradication New library brings Internet to Haitian community Taiwanese Rotary scholar rises to news director post Charitable trust to give more than US$500,000 to the Foundation Resources for club committees Korean march promotes Rotary Rotarian in right place at right time after China quake Membership growth encouraged, rewarded Your voice, your solution for club programs Haitian food crisis triggers rapid response Teens organize fundraiser for homeless shelter RI president stresses diversity Resources to help celebrate Rotary's new year Historic moments--Rotary's history in China Recycling to raise funds India's giving to Rotary Foundation rises dramatically Afghanistan students earn money through carpet weaving U.S. senator presents grantee of merit award to Rotary International Funds established for residents affected by Iowa floods Prosthetics project a true labor of love Photo Contest 2007-08 winner Reducing child mortality focus of breakout session At Los Angeles convention, stars become aligned to end polio John Kenny elected as 2009-10 RI president Rotary looks to the future Discover ShelterBox Centenarian stays active with Rotary project Convention book drive sets Guinness world record Convention photo gallery, 18 June 2008 Convention photo gallery, 19 June 2008 Rotarians talk about projects they like Drive to end polio gets huge boost from WHO Health leaders reaffirm commitment to ending polio Rotarian's journey from Afghanistan makes history, represents hope Videos from the 2008 RI Convention Convention photo gallery, 17 June 2008 Culture and communication focus of Youth Exchange meeting Second plenary celebrates past, focuses on future Star-powered book drive Rotarians talk about convention favorites Convention photo gallery, 16 June 2008 Water summit satisfies thirst for information Learning the value of Rotary Rotary Shares is highlighted at convention Opening plenary Convention photo gallery, 15 June 2008 See the start of the 2008 RI Convention At 40, Rotaract’s past paves bright future for Rotary Rotary stars shine bright in Los Angeles Rotarians keep working on China earthquake relief Board adopts Future Vision Plan Discover L.A.’s fun new downtown Volunteer teaches Turkish earthquake survivors Rotary fellowships photo gallery Fellowship project hits all the right notes Former scholar keeps vaccine pipeline running in Pakistan, Afghanistan Historic moments -- Rotary convention history in Los Angeles Making fitness a daily habit ShelterBox containers reach devastated areas in Myanmar ShelterBox and Rotarians reaching out to aid Chinese earthquake victims Rotary senior leaders discuss Foundation's Future Vision Plan Rotarians, health care providers rise to Rotary’s challenge Center helps adults get back on education track Virtual book drive lets everyone participate in world record Resources for Rotarians A birthday present for AIDS orphans Rotary clubs provide emergency shelter, aid to thousands in Myanmar Indian philanthropist commits US$1 million to polio eradication The joy and rewards of giving and serving Ojai Rotarians, Be prepared This month in Rotary history -- Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland Peace is possible Pursuing a better vision of eye health in India Scottish golfers aim to set world record, raise funds for PolioPlus Denver clubs, Open World host Russian health delegation Rotarians close JFK runway for good cause Korean Rotarians keep Mongolian eco-project blossoming Kenyan peace fellow aspires to protect human security Rotary’s work paints a beautiful picture Magazine Month, Rotary Down Under Key Indian state turns the tide against polio Toys bring hope to children, troops overseas Groundbreaking ushers in new beginning for Mississippi seniors Helping a shantytown help itself This month in Rotary history Rotary magazines: Getting the word out Somalia scores ‘historic’ polio-free achievement Rotary reaches out to Kenya’s orphans Afghanistan presses ahead to end polio San Diego Rotarians unite to help victims of devastating fires What should all Rotary clubs know about clean water projects? Rotary clubs always pumped for World Water Day Empowering girls, women in Afghanistan Rotaract event allows teens to practice for life situations Rotary disburses first US$40 million from Gates Foundation grant Moving Kenya forward: Rotarians seek to heal wounds New UN-Rotary collaboration set to share global information For Rotaract, life begins at 40 Heavy lifting for new homes A centennial project built to last This month in Rotary -- Rotaract celebrates its anniversary When words fail Brazilian Arch C. Klumph Society member driven to 'move mountains' Rotarian becomes South Korea’s new president President-elect Lee challenges Rotarians to bring in more members Rotarians worldwide celebrate Swiss Rotarian leaves behind anti-land-mine legacy Tips for funding Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge UFOs give Texas club chance to help community Rotarians help fund pediatric unit in Vietnam Trustee chair sounds the call to Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge Google gives Rotary US$3.5 million to help end polio Scholars help Argentine students tap the power of learning Rotary images now available online February: World Understanding Month UN secretary-general meets with Rotary leaders Face to face with RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee Wired for success This month in Rotary: 103rd anniversary Trucking tycoon helps fund peace program 3-H project shines the light of literacy in Brazil Rotarian to donate $2 million to help end polio Pacemakers keep hearts beating View International Assembly photos Survey says PR an important tool for membership Rotarians seek aid for victims of violence in Kenya International Assembly photo gallery International Assembly prepares incoming district leaders for challenges Understanding will make difference in ending world poverty Fight continues for district governor and polio survivor International Assembly photo gallery Rotarian on the street Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation’s future International Assembly photo gallery Scott announces Rotary's US$100 Million Challenge International Assembly photo gallery The promise of today's Rotary Foundation Speakers stress membership growth, leadership, during plenary Video: Lee asks Rotarians to ‘Make Dreams Real’ Rotarian on the street Foundation looks to the future with new goals Emphases key to Lee’s lofty challenge International Assembly photo gallery Lee asks Rotarians to ‘Make Dreams Real’ for world’s children More tools for promoting your club and district Going, going, gone – to college Canadian Rotaractors’ award-winning project aiding Nicaraguans Norway club delivers maternity ward to Kenyan village Home makeover surprises family dealing with cancer Literacy project hits the road with a renowned African explorer Clubs provide ShelterBoxes for North Korean flood victims Côte d’Ivoire Rotarian honored for dedication to polio eradication Son of GSE alums crusades for clean water Rotarians seek aid for cyclone victims A positive note Majla Custo: A Rotary Youth Exchange story Making the district training cycle work for you Empowered families strengthen Rotary image RYLA participant fights polio in Nigeria Past RI Director and Rotary Foundation Trustee Theodoro dies RI president declares directors-nominee After contracting polio, survivor immunizes children Documenting disaster Raffle winner turns down $30,000 prize U.S. Rotarians aid Cuban schoolchildren Musical fundraising Museum exhibit turns into a great public relations tool for clubs Gates Foundation grant garners worldwide publicity UNICEF Director says Gates challenge grant will help finish polio Spread the word about the Gates Foundation challenge grant Make plans to attend club-sponsored clean water summit in Haiti From crawling to walking: A survivor's story Rotary clubs in District 4200 respond to devastating floods in Mexico Give us your best shot Clubs in Central America to put on international project fair Foundation honors three couples for major gifts RI, Gates Foundation commit US$200 million Watch the fight to eradicate polio Board acts on new member reporting CDC Director commends Rotary’s work to end polio A historic day for Rotary Grant money in motion The Rotary calendar: A framework for training Rotary Foundation selects fourth group for peace program Video message from Steve Brown, member of the Future Vision committee Rotary, UN celebrate common goals Find out how youth around the globe celebrate World Interact Week Rotarians in District 9200 seek aid for Ugandan flood victims E-mail scams targeting Rotarians PR grants help tell many Rotary stories Singer Beyoncé Knowles immunizes Ethiopian children against polio Rotary club shows India’s future bio-techies the right career formula Peace forums explore Rotary’s role in bridging differences How you can help fire victims in Southern California Iraqi diplomat commends Rotary for humanitarian prosthetics project Is your club using the RSS feed for RI news? April’s Project brings clean water to Guatemalans Sorrento, Italy, will host Rotary institute Book-toting Rotarians to promote literacy at L.A. convention Rotary to receive UN Association’s Humanitarian Award Rotarians travel to Ethiopia to immunize children against polio Register for 2007 Rotary Day at the United Nations How will your club honor World Food Day? Persevering against polio Polio in pictures January Rotary Awareness Month photos Rotarians chosen to serve on RI Board Arizona couple inducted into the Arch C. Klumph Society New RI officers, Foundation trustees Oral polio vaccine remains tool of choice in eradication Conferences inspire Rotarians to boost North American membership Past RI Director and Treasurer Ford dies Once divided, two Sri Lankan alumni make peace Rotary club books a sustainable worldwide reading initiative Polio cases reported in Nigeria Lee visits young heart surgery patients in India Vocational project gives Brazilian youth a taste of success British Group Study Exchange team prepared for any emergency