AUGUST 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
Dave King
Managing Editor
First of all, thanks to everyone for the positive feedback for the July issue of Rotary Magazine with the focus on North Star.
This month’s issue of Rotary Digital is very diverse in nature with a prime focus on Rotary in Bosnia with an underlying theme of how Rotary has been an enabler of peace in this once troubled land. READ MORE >
THIS MONTH: PEACE IN BOSNIA
Rotary builds
bridges for peace
FLORIAN QUANZ
Florian Quanz from Rotary Germany explores how Rotary has had an impact with peace-building in Bosnia which was subject to civil war in the 1990s.
“The time is ripe for more peace work by Rotary in this country"
FLORIAN QUANZ
Aleksandra Letić, who was works at the British Embassy in Sarajevo, talks about dealing with war crimes in Bosnia and the work of Rotary.
ROTARY GLOBAL
How Rotary forged love for a Ukrainian woman fleeing the war
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The story of how shy Rotarian Guy Wilson and Ukrainian refugee, Karyna, who fled her homeland following the Russian invasion, found love at a Rotary-run community hub.
The President’s Aide
TOM GUMP
Meet Tom Gump, the amiable American, who will be working with Stephanie Urchick this year and describes his Rotary journey.
Aquabox provides aid to Ukraine
DAVE KING
News of the Rotary-run charity, Aquabox, which is providing clean water filtration systems to war-torn Ukraine.
Olympic Spirit
JASON KEYSER
A perennial Olympics volunteer finds togetherness at the Games and in Rotary.
Action Group Focus: The ABC of basic education and literacy
CREZ DICKENS
The spotlight turns on the Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group which is calling on Rotarians to shout more about their projects.
Public Image Team: Telling Rotary’s story in South Africa
PHIL DYER
Phil Dyer, the Public Image Specialist Adviser Team Lead, outlines his visit to a Rotary district conference in South Africa as a representative of the Rotary International President.
ROTARY SERVICE
The day the future King heard about The Rotary Foundation
DAVE KING
Luton Rotarian Paul Denton reveals how he discussed The Rotary Foundation with Prince William during his investiture for an OBE at Windsor Castle.
Jersey Rotary Club’s centenary receives stamps of approval
DAVE KING
100 years of Rotary in the Channel Island has been marked with the production of a set of commemorative stamps by Jersey Post.
Humanitarian Service Team: Rotary Day of Service
JANNINE BIRTWISTLE
Janinne Birtwistle, Rotary GB&I Humanitarian Specialist Adviser Team Lead, reflects on how 800 Rotary clubs across seven countries took part in a Rotary Day of Service.
Blue sky thinking – how Rotary eClub Innovation casts their net
MAX THORNE
As part of membership month, we look at the Rotary eClub Innovation which is providing a networking opportunity for Rotarians worldwide.
What has The Rotary Foundation done for me?
Howard Caskie & Tom Hunt
A sideways and humorous look at The Rotary Foundation and its impact across different areas of Rotary’s work.
Ollie Watkins’ England winner toasted by Rotarians – and his mum
DAVE KING
The story of Delsi-May Watkins, the mother of England footballer Ollie Watkins, who has a close connection with Rotary in Cornwall.
OPINION AND COMMENT
From challenge
to opportunity
STEPHANIE URCHICK
Rotary International President, Stephanie Urchick, outlines how clubs around the world are contributing to the magic of Rotary.
Members are
the magic
MARK MALONEY
Rotary Foundation Trustee, Mark Maloney, is setting Rotarians a target as part of “Mark’s Magical Markers”.
What’s our Impact
AMANDA WATKIN
General Secretary of Rotary Great Britain & Ireland, Amanda Watkin, introduces the Impact Portal, a new digital offering to connect Rotary members with service opportunities.
Time to change the
Paul Harris Fellowship?
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Editor, Dave King, suggests maybe the time has come to introduce a new award instead of the Paul Harris Fellowship.
PEOPLE OF ACTION
South coast Rotary supporting African WASH projects
The story of the charity African Adventures which is being supported by a number of south coast Rotary clubs for schools’ projects on the continent.
Halifax Rotary Club receives Civic Trust Award
A panoramic viewing platform overlooking Halifax, which was funded by Halifax Rotary Club, has been honoured for its design and craftsmanship.
Unique sculptured table set to raise thousands
Renowned international sculptor, Mark Stoddart, is putting forward an unusual bronze sculptured table as a prize to raise money for Rotary.
Modern slavery bus drives awareness at Rotafest
To promote a modern slavery awareness campaign, a bus campaigning about the issue made an appearance at a district event in Lancaster.
Poetry in motion for a
new Rotary club
Jayne Hopkins has spotted a gap in the market to form a Rotary club in the Midlands based around creative arts.
IN OTHER NEWS
Rotary Round the World
BRAD WEBBER
Highlights of Rotary activities from across the globe, including Northern Ireland, Belize, Colombia, Liberia and Thailand.
Read all About It - Rotary media round up
DAVE KING
A round-up of news from Rotary clubs across Great Britain & Ireland which has been published in the media.
Letters To The Editor
A feature on electric cars published in Rotary Magazine earlier this year has prompted a flurry of letters arguing for and against the technology.
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