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1 July 2016 | A roundup of Rotary news
Meet the new RI president

Whenever John Germ saw a need in his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee, he engineered a solution. He'll bring the same can-do attitude to the office of RI president.

NEW ROTARY YEAR

What else has changed for 1 July?

The start of a new Rotary year ushers in a change in leadership for clubs and districts. Executing a smooth transition plan will help you continue to make progress toward long term goals. Check out advice from Rotary leaders on how to pass the baton, and brush up on changes that went into effect 1 July from this year’s Council on Legislation.

Get tips on passing the baton
Read about the Council on Legislation action

END POLIO NOW

Funding the fight

Michael Zaffran, director of polio eradication for the World Health Organization, explains why surveillance is so important to achieving our goal of a polio-free world. Keeping surveillance efforts going in all countries is a huge undertaking requiring skill, vigilance, and continued funding.

Read Zaffran’s blog post
Help us end polio


TRACKING MEMBERSHIP LEADS IS EASIER THAN EVER
Rotary International

District leaders and club officers can now review inquiries from prospective, referred, and relocating or returning members — all in one place. Sign in to My Rotary and visit the Club and District Administration pages to discover how easy it is to manage your online membership leads and review reports.



TELL YOUR ROTARY STORY

On our blog Rotary Voices, we provide a platform for you to share how Rotary has impacted your life. Send us your story, and inspire others to join us in our humanitarian efforts as we meet critical needs around the world.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rotary changes travel company

Rotary International has selected Raptim Humanitarian Travel as its official travel management company. The connection between Raptim and Rotary will allow them to offer more services and support to those traveling on Rotary business.

Learn more about the decision


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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