This month’s theme of Economic and Community Development carries with it amazing opportunities otherwise unavailable to families and communities to help them become self-sufficient. 

Read about the two recent District 5500 club projects that illustrate this perfectly:

Photos l-r: Corazon construction crew; Chinle, AZ solar light crew 

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CONGRATULATIONS to Lynn Devou of SaddleBrooke Rotary who won the Rotary License Plate Raffle at last week's District 5500 Conference of Clubs. The prize is a ticket to the UA-Duke basketball game in November. 

Have you gotten your Arizona Rotary license plate yet?

They're available now from MVD (online at azmvdnow.gov or in person) for only $25. For an additional $25 you can request a personalized license plate. It’s fantastic marketing for Rotary!

You can join such ambassadors of GOODWILL as PDG Kirk Reed (pictured here), or Jennifer Sprung, president of Tucson Verde Rotary, whose plate carries the same Four-Way Test message spelled GDWILL.

The Foundation began after Rotary’s sixth president, Arch Klumph, suggested in 1917 that Rotary should have an endowment fund “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” 

Starting from an initial contribution of $26.50 from the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri, the Foundation has received more than $4.4 billion in total contributions. 

The Foundation made a grant of $500 to an organization supporting children with special needs in 1930 and continues to do good around the world in Rotary’s name. 

A picture is worth a thousand words. Add visuals to your club materials for extra oomph. 
You can download and save these images to your desktop and use them to promote your club and Rotary in general.

1. Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.

2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.

3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.
 

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There are still openings available for RYLA 2025, so don't wait.
Reserve your club's spots now.

HOW TO RESERVE A SPOT FOR RYLA

Clubs can reserve spots for the RYLA by emailing [email protected]. Each club can reserve up to 5 spots with additional spots opening up in early fall.

The buzz has already started for this year's Ride to End Polio during the Tour de Tucson on Saturday, November 23.
It will once again feature new routes aimed to make the ride safer and more enjoyable.

To register for the Ride to End Polio, click here.
You can also register for the Pre-Ride Dinner here.

 

What’s new in the Rotary Youth Exchange?

Do you want to be a part of one of the most exciting and rewarding programs in Rotary? Do you know about the short-term options for students?  Do you want to find out why and how youth exchange students impact lives and create worldwide families?

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