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16 December 2016 | A roundup of Rotary news
A sneak peak at the new Rotary.org

In January, visitors to Rotary.org will discover a new, contemporary site that tells Rotary’s story in a fresh and exciting way. Rotary staff offer a look at the site’s features: a modern design, increased use of imagery and graphics, and better organization to help readers – especially newcomers – find out who we are and what we’re doing.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

Rotary helps bridge divide in Klamath water wars

The 263-mile Klamath River, which stretches from Oregon to a remote corner of California, has been the object of a custody battle as ugly as any parental fight for a child. Rotary member Jim Root applied lessons learned at a Rotary convention to mediate the conflict.

Read the full story
Browse stories from the latest issue of the magazine

ROTARY VOICES

The class of 2016

Over three months studying as a Rotary Peace Fellow at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, Ana Patel and her classmates shared perspectives from their wide range of professional, cultural, and geographical backgrounds. 

Read her blog post about the experience
Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships


ATTEND PRESIDENTIAL PEACE CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA
Rotary International

Join us 9-10 June for the Presidential Peace Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center. We’ll celebrate our work on the underlying causes of conflict and our successes in making peace a priority, while also looking ahead to opportunities to continue our commitment.



LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL

The Rotary Foundation turns 100 in 2016-17! Our Foundation stands at the forefront of humanitarian service, having supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, and provide basic education — as well as the historic project dedicated to eradicating polio worldwide.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Grant Center makes applying for grants easier

We are pleased to announce the debut of the new Grant Center, formerly known as the grant application tool. The new site has a fresh look and better organization. The grant application includes clearly defined steps so it’s easier for you to track your progress.

Visit the new Grant Center (login required)


Resources & reference

Rotary Voices: Stories of service from around the world
Rotary Leader: Helping club and district officers achieve success
Rotary Images: Download photos to use in your club or district publications


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