Peace

November is the month that Rotary International specifically focuses on our Foundation.

The Rotary Foundation helps us transform dreams of change into reality. As a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create PEACE in their communities, that change can have a global effect. 

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The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is composed of three courses, and two were offered at the District Conference last month.

Forty-six Rotarians representing 19 clubs participated in the RLI courses at the conference. In addition, 13 Rotarian leaders from 9 clubs helped to facilitate the sessions. A big thanks to: DG Sue Archibald (Mountain Empire-Sonoita), Wanda Bailey (SaddleBrooke), Joe Daniszewski (Tucson), Wendy Davis (Sierra Vista Sunrise), Diane Demeroutis (SaddleBrooke), Wendy Guyton (SaddleBrooke), PDG Kristi Halvorson (SaddleBrooke), PDG Don Jorgensen (Marana), DGND Leo Lawrenson (Oro Valley), DGE Bruce Munro (Tubac), PDG Kirk Reed (Catalina), Jane Shurtleff (Oro Valley), and Kasia Yuska (Tucson Verde). 

Thank you to all of our members who led, participated, or are already RLI graduates!  We know that RLI enhances your Rotary experience and strengthens our clubs. 

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Spread the Rotary message with these inspiring graphics. Download and save them to use in your club's promotional materials. 

The IRS tax form 990 must be filed by November 15, 2024. 

Failure to file for three successive years means the tax-exempt status is automatically revoked. That can mean a huge bill from IRS to pay income tax on everything each entity takes in.

The same requirement applies to every Rotary club and to the club foundation if they have one.

Has your club supported or is engaged in projects in Guatemala? Why not consider helping us create a Rotary District 5500 Guatemala Collaborative Forum (a focused discussion group)?

As a part of the Guatemala Collaborative Forum (GCF), your club would join with the Rotary clubs of Tucson Sunset and Oro Valley, and other non-Rotary organizations in the Tucson Area in support of the people of Guatemala.

Rick Chimblo (RC of Oro Valley) and Eugene Medina and PDG Diane Ventura-Goodyear (RC of Tucson Sunset) want to increase interest in International Service throughout the District, one of DG Sue Archibald’s Areas of Focus.

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The Willcox Rotary Club supports Tajikistan students learning English by supplying them with books every year since 2016. 

We could use your help.

The books we provide equip students for crucial exams such as the IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT. These opportunities transform students' lives, enabling them to study abroad, return home, land excellent jobs, and achieve career success.
 

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Having worked on international service projects with some of my friends at the Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan, Lebanon, I usually get monthly copies of their club Bulletin, "Marhaba" (which basically means "hello" in Arabic).  Due to the conflict going on in that region of the world, I didn't receive the September edition and was a little concerned about the health and well-being of my Rotary friends, but found out that they were all ok, just busy with Rotary disaster relief duties, and finally received the latest combined Sep-Oct edition of "Marhaba".  I thought it was very inspirational, clearly showing the resolve, determination, and dedication to the principles of Rotary that we should all have as Rotarians (and they clearly do!), and thought I would share it with you.  Notice that it is totally and completely apolitical (no blaming of either side for the conflict, just working for relief of those affected), and non-religious (they have both Christian and Muslim leaders and members).  See the issue HERE.

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.

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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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