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19 May 2017 | A roundup of Rotary news



	Where polio hides The discovery of the poliovirus in Nigeria last summer shocked eradication efforts. Here’s how Rotary is making sure it doesn’t happen again.

	ROTARY VOICES

	Why the good you do will do good to you In our latest installment for Youth Service Month, Rotaract member Nipuna Ambanpola blogs about why he loves to volunteer. Being a member of Interact and then Rotaract taught him the value of being a global citizen. Read Ambanpola’s blog post Learn more about Rotaract
	2017 CONVENTION

	Celebrate with us in Atlanta Join the thousands of Rotarians who have already registered for the biggest event of the Rotary year, the 2017 Rotary Convention in Atlanta. You won’t want to miss the unforgettable host events, from barbecue and bluegrass to dinner at the World of Coca-Cola or the College Football Hall of Fame. Connect with old friends and make new ones. Register for the convention Learn about Host Organization Committee events

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

Is a peace fellowship right for you?

Marie-Paule Attema is a Rotary Peace Fellow at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Attema explains that in a world deeply wounded by conflict, peace education is more essential than ever.

Read her blog post
Learn more about Rotary peace fellowships

Resources & reference

Rotary Voices: Stories of service from around the world
Rotary Service Connections: Connect, partner and serve through Rotary
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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