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Today, we celebrate the birthday of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary. Born on 19 April 1868, in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, Paul’s idea was simple yet powerful: to bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds to develop friendship and connections. From one Rotary club in 1905, his legacy has grown to a global network of over 1 million members, united in their mission to create positive change in communities worldwide. Happy birthday, Paul Harris. Your vision continues to inspire us all!

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Rotary Focus in April

FOCUS OF ROTARY IN APRIL IS SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT

In April, Rotary puts a focus on the Environment, one of seven Areas of Focus. Amidst all the turmoil around us, as the global population reaching nearly eight billion, protecting the environment is increasingly important.

We are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment.

We empower communities to access grants and other resources, embrace local solutions, and spur innovation in an effort to address the causes and reduce the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.

We are qualified to take this initiative because we are a global group of problem solvers with diversified talents.

We have allocated $18.4 million in Foundation global grant funding over the past five years to environment-related causes through our support of community economic development and water, sanitation, and hygiene projects.

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Richard D King Speech Contest

Our club's high school speech contest was conducted on Thursday, March 13th, on the theme "Service Above Self". It was a remarkable display of passion, empathy, and eloquence. Each contestant delivered thought-provoking speeches, sharing inspiring stories of selflessness, community service, and the power of giving. Their words reflected a deep understanding of the importance of serving others and making a difference in society.

The judges and audience were thoroughly impressed by the contestants' confidence, creativity, and heartfelt messages. The outstanding performances made it clear that the spirit of service is alive in the younger generation, giving hope for a more compassionate future. Congratulations to all participants for their exceptional efforts and for embodying the true essence of "Service Above Self."

A big thanks to Youth Services Director, Nick for organizing the event! The event would not have been possible without the additional efforts of Sara (for a being a fantastic and knowledgeable emcee), Ruth (for providing the food), Robbie (for his insights for the next Rotary year), Greg (for being the Timer), Marianna (for her excellent treasurer skills and proving the check awards) and Van for her precious attendance.

Past President Deepali Sinha

Rotary International Convention 2025

Greg and I are going - join us!