SEPTEMBER 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
Dave King
Managing Editor
Sport is very much my bag. As a sports journalist for several years, I have been fortunate to witness sport across the world at the highest level.
In September’s issue alone, there are several stories about Rotarians and their sporting pursuits, as well as clubs which are supporting their sporting communities. Plus, watch out for October’s edition which has a strong Olympic focus. READ MORE >
THIS MONTH: SPORTING CHALLENGES
Jasmine’s Global Ocean Challenge
DAVE KING
Jasmine Harrison from Thirsk Rotary Club describes her plans to sail around the world single-handed.
Rotarian tackles Britain on two wheels for ShelterBox
JOHN CLEVERLEY
The story of Rotarian Frank King, from Nailsworth Rotary Club in Gloucestershire who cycled the length of Britain for charity.
Walking on the Wye side
DAVE KING
Drewe Lacey, District Governor for Rotary in the West of England, prepares for a 140-mile walk along the Wye Valley as part of his “source for life initiative”.
ROTARY GLOBAL
Rotary mourns the death of polio campaigner, Aidan O’Leary
DAVE KING
Tributes have been paid to Irishman, Aidan O’Leary, the World Health Organization’s Director of Polio Eradication, who died suddenly aged 59.
World renowned art initiative to be showcased at Action Summit
JAMES BOLTON
Looking ahead to November’s Rotary Action Summit and an innovative display from Ukraine artists which will be on show in Newcastle.
Turning tyres into treasure in Mexico
María Elena Alcántara Castro
A fascinating insight into how a Mexican Rotary club is working with people struggling with poverty to generate income out of waste materials.
Rotary calling Earthshot
George Spiteri
How Rotary has become involved in The Earthshot Prize, launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation to find solutions to repair the planet.
Calgary calls
Geoffrey Johnson
A travel feature on Calgary, which will be hosting the next Rotary International Convention next June.
Korean with strong UK ties to become RI President
DAVE KING
Meet South Korean Rotarian, Sangkoo Yun, who was once honoured with an OBE and is set to become Rotary International’s President in 2026.
ROTARY SERVICE
Rotary Carers’ Café supports “invisible” part of community
DAVE KING
Meet the Hitchin and Whitwell Carers’ Café in Hertfordshire, run by Rotarians which has been making a big impact.
Peace award presented to Rotarian at Eisteddfod
DAVE KING
Gary Fears, a Rotarian from Cheshire, has been honoured for his work providing humanitarian support to the people of Ukraine.
Take your Rotary Youth Competitions to the next level
JANNINE BIRTWISTLE and caroline evans
The Humanitarian Service Specialist Adviser Team share insights and tips on how to make your local heats a real success.
Running hat-trick for Rotarian
JOHN CLEVERLEY
Scottish Rotarian Derek Sinclair describes himself as a “novice runner” but still completed three gruelling marathons to raise money.
Bath Festival of Motoring
hits top gear
DAVE KING
The 11th Bath Festival of Motoring was a roaring success generating more than £30,000 for causes in the west country.
Christmas polio fundraiser ends with over £170,000 raised
DAVE KING
The digital age has spelled the end of a festive fund-raiser for End Polio Now organised by Lindum Lincoln Rotary Club.
OPINION AND COMMENT
The meaning
of family
STEPHANIE URCHICK
Rotary International President, Stephanie Urchick, discusses the meaning of family and a memorable visit to Slovakia.
A legacy for
future generations
MARK MALONEY
Rotary International Foundation trustee, Mark Maloney, outlines why legacy giving is an important part of the work of the Foundation.
The Rotary
world is watching
eve conway
Rotary International Director, Eve Conway, writes about North Star and how the Rotary Great Britain & Ireland pilot is being viewed around the world.
Falling in love with
Rotary in Swindon
dave king
Editor, Dave King, reflects on traditional Rotary and a visit to his first Rotary club in Swindon.
PEOPLE OF ACTION
ShelterBox takes
to the water
A very different way of raising money, this time floating down the River Thames in a converted ShelterBox.
Peace tree plan for
Derbyshire town
Belper and Duffield Rotary Club has galvanised plans to establish a peace tree in the town working with the local community.
Kent sports events raise thousands for charity
A round-up from Kent of a series of well attended sporting events which managed to raise lots of money for county causes.
‘Rotary Remembers’ poppy fundraiser enters 8th year
Chelmer Bridge Rotary in Essex are launching their annual ‘Rotary Remembers’ pin badge ahead of Remembrance Day, and are looking to add to the £85,000 they’ve already raised from the project.
Plant life for Loughborough Beacon Rotarians
Forty years on, an annual plant sale in Loughborough has become a major attraction in the town generating tremendous community support.
Reprint planned for Rotary
joke book
A Rotary joke book published by Rotarians in Surrey proved a best-seller a few years ago, and now it is set for a fresh airing.
IN OTHER NEWS
Rotary Round the World
BRAD WEBBER
A collection of short stores from Rotarians and Rotary clubs across the globe including Canada, the USA, Italy, India – and Manchester!
Read all About It - Rotary media round up
DAVE KING
A round-up of stories from across Great Britain & Ireland which have been published in newspapers and websites over the past month.
Letters To The Editor
A monthly delve into the editor’s postbag with discussion points on an array of topics.
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