February 4, 2023
Rotary Club of Meru celebrates World Cancer Day by cycling and walking around Meru town to raise awareness of the cancer problem.
February 4, 2023
World Cancer Day
February 4, 2023
World Cancer Day
February 4, 2023
World Cancer Day
February 4, 2023
World Cancer Day
February 4, 2023
World Cancer Day
October 13, 2022
Rotary Club of Meru welcomed our District Governor Azeb Asrat
ROTARY CLUB OF MERU
CHARTERED IN 2006, DISTRICT 9212, MERU-
Reasons to love Rotary right now
From the August 2016 issue of The Rotarian
Reasons to love Rotary right now
1. Because we are about to eradicate a disease, and you can be a part of it
We are 99.9 percent of the way toward ending polio. As of early June, there were only 16 cases of wild poliovirus in the world, and many think this could be the year we see the last naturally occurring case of polio.
As Rotary and our partners work to eradicate the poliovirus in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the remaining endemic countries, we also continue immunization campaigns in other high-
Also consider using your network to spread the word and make sure polio stays on the global agenda. Provide a link to endpolio.org in your email signature. Follow End Polio Now on Facebook and Twitter and share the story of polio eradication with your social networks. When your legislators speak at club meetings, make sure you bring up polio funding. “The fact we are grassroots enables us to have a tremendous amount of influence,” says International PolioPlus Chair Michael McGovern. Host a community event to celebrate World Polio Day on 24 October; register your event and download resources at endpolio.org.
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2. Because you are connected to people who take action
Olympia LePoint
Rotary Club of Los Angeles
is a rocket scientist who helps others overcome their fears.
Kenton Lee
Rotary Club of Nampa, Idaho
invented a shoe that can be adjusted to five foot sizes so that children always have a pair that fits.
Lisa McCoy
Rotary Club of Gravenhurst, Ont.
provides bicycles to Cambodian children so they can get to school.
Ron Bowden
Rotary Club of Toowoomba East, Australia
helped found a “men’s shed,” a communal building stocked with tools for light carpentry, where people gather to tinker and socialize.
Carole Kimutai
Rotary Club of Nairobi-
climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money to end polio.
Neli Vazquez-
Rotary Club of Chicago
tackles homelessness, unemployment, and addiction in Chicago.
Cathy Groenendijk
Rotary Club of Juba, South Sudan
risks her life to help girls who have been orphaned by the war in South Sudan.
Todd Bol
Rotary Club of Hudson, Wis.
founded the Little Free Library movement, with more than 36,000 book exchanges in all 50 states and 70 countries.
Filipe Senna Fernandes
Rotary Club of Macau
is a business consultant and marketing professional by day and a disc jockey by night.
Planning a project and need help?
Rotarian experts offer advice to other members through Rotary’s action group network and the Foundation’s cadre system.
To learn more about action groups, visit www.rotary.org/actiongroups.
To get in touch with a cadre adviser who can help you plan and execute a grant project anywhere in the world, visit www.rotary.org/cadre-
3. Because our Foundation is 100 years strong
Founded in the midst of a world war, our Foundation grew up during a global depression and a second world war to become one of the world’s leading foundations. Its story is one of vision, compassion, and generosity. What began as modest projects that helped relatively small groups of people gradually expanded, and today more than $3 billion has been spent on programs and projects transforming millions of lives around the globe. Together, Rotarians are attacking poverty, disease, and lack of education, and bringing peace through grant-
Celebrate the Foundation centennial by bringing your community together.
Find ideas for events, fundraisers, and projects at www.rotary.org/foundation100.
No matter how large or small, your gift makes a difference.
Already supporting The Rotary Foundation? Make it automatic via Rotary Direct, which allows you to choose the amount and frequency that are right for you. Get started at www.rotary.org/give.
Considering a large gift? Endowed gifts are invested in perpetuity, with a portion of their earnings spent on a designated program. Special naming opportunities are available for endowed gifts to recognize the donor or a loved one. Learn more at www.rotary.org/take-
4. Because we know all about social networking
In 1905, a lonely Paul Harris was looking for camaraderie and a way to build a professional network. Today, that network is 1.2 million members strong who are connected to other leaders in their own communities and around the world. Keep up with those connections in the My Rotary online community, where you can join a discussion group or start a new one. Share your interests and activities at www.myrotary.org/exchange-
5. Because the good you do really does come back to you
Through the Global Rewards program, Rotary and Rotaract members can take advantage of discounts on car rentals, hotels, dining, entertainment, and a wide variety of other products. (Marriott, Amazon.com, Costco, and Ikea are just a few of the businesses that participate.) Many members also offer discounts from their own businesses. Use it as a way to save money on a club project or to support a member-
Moving?
Did you move, or have your schedule and obligations changed? Rejoin or find a new club at www.rotary.org/membershipreferral.
Met someone you think would be great for Rotary? Use the same membership referral tool to connect them with the right club.
6. Because membership just became a lot more flexible
Rotary clubs now have more options for attracting members and keeping them involved. In April, representatives from Rotary districts around the world met to revise Rotary’s policies, approving changes that give clubs greater flexibility in when, where, and how they meet and the types of membership they offer. For example, clubs may now:
Structure their meetings however they like, as long as they meet at least twice a month. Want your service events and monthly socials to count as meetings? No problem. Prefer to offer both online and in-
Amend their bylaws to reflect their attendance requirements. Reporting attendance to the district is still expected, but clubs are free to relax or tighten their policies.
Change bylaws to offer additional membership types such as associate, corporate, or family. Want to invite colleagues of the same company to join as corporate members who alternate attendance at meetings? Do it.
Invite a Rotaract member or younger professional to join at a lower financial and time commitment. Rotaractors who meet the qualifications of membership can now join a Rotary club without giving up their Rotaract status. Relatively few Rotaract members make the jump to Rotary when they turn 30. This change may facilitate Rotaractors’ transition to Rotary clubs.
These changes were made after Rotary carried out several years of pilot programs to explore innovations in membership, classification, and the club experience. Consistently, the research found that when clubs have more freedom to determine how they meet, whom they invite to join, and what defines engagement, the club is more vibrant and able to grow.
7. Because our work to support peace and end conflict is making the world a better place – one person at a time
Where Rotary Peace Center alumni work
Nongovernmental organizations 36%
Government agencies 15%
Research/academics 8%
Pursuing advanced degree 8%
Teaching 8%
United Nations agencies 6%
Police/law enforcement 3%
Law 3%
Journalism 2%
World Bank 1%
Other 10%
Support the Rotary Peace Centers at www.rotary.org/take-
8. Because Rotary’s scholarships help the best and brightest achieve their goals
Clubs and districts can support scholarships with either a district grant (for any level of study) or a global grant for graduate study in one of Rotary’s areas of focus. A student could study anywhere in the world and for any length of time on a district grant-
Did you know? The Rotary Foundation also offers a limited number of scholarships for water and sanitation professionals to study at UNESCO-
Rotary’s Areas of Focus
Providing clean water
Supporting education
Fighting disease
Saving mothers and children
Growing local economies
Promoting peace
9. Because science says Rotarians are happier and healthier
Rotary club meetings offer the type of genuine social connection that triggers our bodies to release oxytocin, the so-
10. Because our future is bright
If you’ve ever been to a Rotaract meeting or volunteered at RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), you’ve already glimpsed one of the most vibrant parts of Rotary. Our programs for the 20-
Interact is a club for people ages 12 to 18 who want to connect with others in their community or school. Clubs organize at least two service projects a year: one that benefits their community and one that encourages international understanding.
RYLA is a leadership development program. While participants can be any age, most events focus on secondary school students, university students, or young professionals. RYLA events are typically three to 10 days long and include presentations, activities, and workshops.
Rotaract brings together people ages 18 to 30 in universities and communities worldwide to organize service activities, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun.
The Rotarian staff
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