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28 October 2016 | A roundup of Rotary news



	How close are we to ending polio? Watch an update on our progress toward creating a polio-free world. Top global health experts and Rotary's polio ambassadors gathered at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, on World Polio Day, 24 October, to hail progress made by Rotary and its partners.

	POLIO ERADICATION NEWS

	Virtual Reality films bring a new dimension to polio fight At this year’s World Polio Day celebration in Atlanta, Rotary harnessed the power of virtual reality technology to build empathy and inspire action in our fight to eradicate polio. The two films will travel to San Diego for an audience with Rotary leaders at our annual training event in January, and will be available to the public later in the year. Learn more about the films Give to end polio
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	Why I joined Rotary Eleven years ago, Stephanie Witkowski took part in a Rotary Youth Exchange to Slovakia. After her exchange, she stayed connected to Rotary by serving as a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards counselor. This year, at the age of 28, she decided to join Rotary to once again give back to the organization that has given so much to her. Learn more of Witkowski’s story Let us help you get connected to Rotary

ATTEND PRESIDENTIAL PEACE CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA

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

Celebrate World Interact Week

Join the party as we celebrate 54 years of service and leadership through Interact, 31 October through 6 November. Show the world how your Interact Club makes a difference by taking part in our annual Video Awards, or join the conversation on social media.

Learn more about how you can take part

Resources & reference

Rotary Voices: Stories of service from around the world
Rotary Leader: Helping club and district officers achieve success
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