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From Rotary International
Reimagining Rotary: A Look Back and Forward

Report by Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko

Rotary International, General Secretary John Hewko opened his report to the RI Convention, saying "It’s been a challenging year, but Rotary has proven again that we can adapt and thrive in the face of change. The lessons we learned this year will shape our organization for years to come ...." 

He also said, "When the Rotary year started on 1 July 2020, we were nearly four months into a pandemic. We were not immune to the fear, uncertainty, and loss experienced by millions around the globe. During this challenging time, our members rallied behind a shared purpose to connect and serve. In-person meetings turned into virtual gatherings, and service projects began to include sewing masks and donating personal protective equipment to first responders.

"Through it all, the RI staff has continued to support members and operations and find new ways for Rotary to thrive, while still delivering on the promise of our four Action Plan priorities. Rotary added a new area of focus — the environment. We awarded our first multimillion-dollar grant and achieved a major milestone in ending polio. We developed learning opportunities to keep members engaged and introduced technology that enhanced the membership experience."

To be inspired by the impact we can have, take time to read the rest of John's report on the RI website at https://www.rotary.org/en/general-secretary-report-2021-convention

Posted by Mary Ligon
July 2, 2021

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