JUNE 2024

BRAZIL FLOODS

ROTARY RESPONDS TO A REGION SUBMERGED

WELCOME TO ROTARY DIGITAL

Dave King

EDITOR, ROTARY DIGITAL

June’s edition of Rotary Digital by turning the spotlight sharply on some talented young men and women from across Great Britain and Ireland who took part recently in the finals of Rotary youth competitions.


There are shining tales of achievement from Rotary Young Citizens, to the tremendous talent shown by the finalists in the Rotary Young Chef, Youth Speaks and Young Musician competitions. READ MORE >

ROTARY YOUTH COMPETITION FINALS

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A group of people holding up certificates in front of a white background

Celebrating Rotary

Young Citizens

GEORGE BICKNELL

Meet the 9 inspiring winners who have been recognised for their volunteering and social impact in the 18th annual Rotary Young Citizen Awards.

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Rowan cooks up

winning dishes

DAVE KING

In a hotly contested national final, 14-year-old Rowan Haines was crowned king of the kitchen in the 2024 Rotary Young Chef final.

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Musical talent on show

in Rotary Young Musician final

BILL CAMPBELL AND JANNINE BIRTWISTLE

17-year-olds Charlie Boax and Elizabeth Knowles were crowned Rotary Young Musicians of the Year after winning the national finals in Manchester.

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Rotary Youth Speaks finals

fuel plenty of debate

DAVE KING

“It’s okay to cheat” and “Lying is a necessary evil” were the winning debating topics at the national finals of Rotary Youth Speaks held in Norwich. READ MORE >

ROTARY GLOBAL

Rotary family unites in face of deadly Brazilian floods

Nuno Virgilio Neto and

Renato Dantas

The southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is still reeling from catastrophic flooding last month. Here’s how Rotary has responded to the devastation.

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Rotary will not

look the other way

DAVE KING

Thousands Rotary members gathered in Singapore in May for the Rotary International Convention, where President Gordon McInally delivered a powerful message on mental health.

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Heard the one about

the buddy bench?

ROTARY DOWN UNDER MAGAZINE

In Australia, Buddy Benches have become a way of prompting connection with others and overcoming loneliness in the schoolyard.

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Action Group Focus:

Menstrual Health and Hygiene

CREZ DICKENS

After featuring them in the launch of Rotary Digital back in February, we revisit the Rotary Action Group for Menstrual Health and Hygiene to hear how this global movement is being led from the United Kingdom.

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Humanitarian Service Team:

Water and the climate crisis

JANNINE BIRTWISTLE

In Pakistan, the Smart Villages concept is combining cutting-edge infrastructure with a commitment to sustainable indigenous living.

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ROTARY SERVICE

Oscar’s on song with

Rotary music relay

DAVE KING

17-year-old Oscar Brown, from Cornwall, is setting the Rotary world alight with his music as part of a unique project called the Commonwealth Music Relay.

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Corbiere Lighthouse, Jersey, Channel Islands

Bringing peace

to Jersey

DAVE KING

To mark the celebration of Liberation Day in the Channel Islands, Jersey Rotary Club held a Peace Pole ceremony to coincide with the club’s centenary.

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Breaking down stigma


PETER MCLOUGHLIN

Bipolar UK share some helpful dos and don’ts that can help tackle the stigma around mental health and the 1 in 50 people living with bipolar.

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Monthly Theme:

Rotary Fellowships

MAX THORNE

With dozens to choose from around the entire world, Rotary Fellowships are a powerful way that members are connecting through their shared passions.

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Hari’s top award for

Service on the Tyne

SUE CAMPBELL

A man who has dedicated his life to building bridges among diverse communities across north-east England has been given an international award for his work.

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OPINION AND COMMENT

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The honour of a lifetime

GORDON MCINALLY

Join Rotary International President Gordon McInally on a look back over his 12 months in office, with a special photo gallery.

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Thank you - keep dreaming big

BARRY RASSIN

As the year comes to an end, Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, Barry Rassin, looks back at some of the big projects and huge achievements of 2023/24.

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Rotary leaves a lasting legacy

EVE CONWAY

Rotary International Director, Eve Conway, opens up about how the warmth of the Rotary family has helped and supported her all manner of challenges.

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We’re not just a one man band

DAVE KING

Dave King introduces readers to the team behind both Rotary Magazine and Rotary Digital, plus takes an exclusive look ahead to the Summer issue.

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PEOPLE OF ACTION

Rotary clubs help displaced Ukrainians in Edinburgh

The Rotary Clubs of Edinburgh and Washington DC have combined their efforts to work with displaced Ukrainian people living in Edinburgh.

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The original

Rotary Game Changers

Introducing Rotary Bromley Game Changers, a Rotary group determined to be inclusive, diverse, accessible and flexible.

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Falmouth Rotary puts the

focus on climate awareness

The coastal town of Falmouth in Cornwall played host to an eye-opening climate-focused exhibition, all hosted by the town’s Rotary club.

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Hampshire Rotarian pens third children’s book for charity

Rotarian and author, Diana Brooks is at it again, having recently completed her third children’s picture book.

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Top award for

Senlac Rotarian

Senlac Rotarian, Jimmy Carroll has been given a top civic award in East Sussex for over five decades of commitment to improving the area.

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IN OTHER NEWS

Rotary around the World

BRAD WEBER

From the solar eclipse to the snow-drenched toboggan contest, come with us to take a look at Rotary projects from across the globe.

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Letters to the Editor

Each edition we’ll pick our favourite letters from our readers. Did you make it?

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