Rotary Magazine

Examples from across the world of how Rotary clubs have been prioritising mental health and why your club should do the same.

Past Rotary International President, Ian Riseley has been asked to share a few words for this issues And Finally… column, about the bushfires in Australia.

As she steps down from her role as Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones reflects on her what she has gotten to experience in the past year.

Rotary International President Jennifer Jones discusses the impact of Malaria together with Rotary leaders in Zambia.

A question often asked is: ‘Why did you join Rotary?’. For Debbie Hodge, the answer was very simple.

In his first Rotary magazine column, Rotary International President Gordon McInally explains why he will put a focus on mental health during his term as President.

Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones, exemplifies why it’s vital that Rotary continues to empower girls and women through it’s activities.

Jennifer Jones hands over her monthly column Anniela Carracedo from the Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis to explain the origins of the Rotary Youth Network.

Rotary International President looks back at how many ways Rotary has been able to help those in need.

Check out some of the best content you might have missed from the certification of the WHO’s Africa region as wild polio-free! Find even more content by searching #EndPolio.

How your Rotary club can be an integral part in eradicating polio in 2023.

Rotary Great Britain and Ireland president talks about the promiseRotary must keep. Thirty or more years ago, Rotary made a promise to the children of the world that we would rid the world of the scourge of polio.

Rotary Great Britain and Ireland President, Donna Wallbank shares her thoughts on being mindful of ourselves and of others.

The Rotary International Director, Nicki Scott, shares why a greater sense of continuity might be the key to retaining members of Rotary from a young age.

Nicki Scott invites Rotarians to join her in helping to creating hope, highlighting how just that is already being done in Pakistan.

Rotary GBI President reflects on how working together can yield incredible results.

Imagine if we could take a snapshot capturing all of the work Rotary does on a given day. Latest column for October-November from Rotary International President 2018/19 Barry Rassin.

Nicki Scott shares her personal reaction to the announcements made by Rotary International President-Elect, Gordon McInally, at the most recent Rotary International Assembly.

Rotary GBI President Debbie Hodge reflects on the past year in her role.

Latest column for December-January from Rotary International President 2018/19 Barry Rassin.

Nicki Scott discusses how her recent eye-opening trip to Pakistan reaffirmed her belief that polio will soon be eradicated.

Robert Morris explains why respecting the environment should be an integral part of all Rotary projects

After taking office on 1st July, Rotary GBI Donna Wallbank reflects on the importance of connections and this year’s Rotary International theme; ‘Rotary Connects the World.’

Rotary Editor, Dave King, shares his thoughts on a famous Albert Einstein phrase which reflects how Rotary can adapt throughout the pandemic.

Rotary GBI President Debbie Hodge reflects on the power of education.

As Trustee Chair for The Rotary Foundation, Gary C.K. Huang is proud to be involved with one of the world’s most trusted and respected charities.

Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, Ian Riseley looks back to his Rotary hero, a past Rotary President and the success Rotary has had with eradicating polio before the sudden return and how the new increase in cases is being dealt with.

Barry Rassin explains how close Rotary is to it’s goal of wiping out polio and why this year could be the year it happens.

Ahead of the holiday season, Ian Riseley looks at how supporting the Rotary Foundation is one of the best ways to get into the spirit of giving.

Rotary Foundation Chair Ian Riseley reports what the Foundation has achieved over the past Rotary year.

Rotary Magazine editor, Dave King, explains his views on why uncomfortable history needs telling – not demolishing.

Rotary Editor, Dave King, explains how Rotary magazine is the organisation’s best marketing tool.

Rotary Great Britain and Ireland President, Donna Walbank, reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Rotary clubs up and down the country, and looks to the future.

Ron D. Burton, The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair 2018/19, celebrates how far Rotary has come to end polio and discusses the final steps on the shared mission in his October-November column.

Ian Riseley discusses how Rotary has always been a global force for peace and how The Rotary Foundation can help that continue.

In his latest column for the April-May edition, Rotary magazine Editor Dave King reflects on the shocking state of modern slavery in the UK.

Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland President, Donna Wallbank, reflects on some simple gestures we can all make during the festive period to make a difference.

Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta talks through the practical benefits of holding Rotary Days of Service while sharing one particularly inspiring example.

Eve Conway discusses how Rotary has impacted her life and how she has seen it’s positive effects on the lives of others during her time in the organisation.

In this new, regular feature, we chat to a Rotary member each edition, and out why our volunteers give up their time to help transform communities.

Whether it be about the environment or Rotary’s Programmes of Scale, Ian Riseley is encouraging Rotarians everywhere to think big and act big.

The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair 2018/19, Ron D. Burton, shares his latest column.

Latest column for June-July from Rotary Magazine Editor Dave King.

Rotary GB&I General Secretary touches on the subject of the updated Data Management System called Rotary View and the difference it’ll hopefully make in efficiency for Rotary.

Amanda Watkin discusses the ways in which developing technology could help improve the way Rotary operates.

Hear from Rotary International President, Mark Maloney, in his first column of the year.

RI Director, Tony Black’s column for the February-March 2020 edition.

Amanda Watkin, Rotary GB&I General Secretary, describes the experience of building the Rotary GB&I support teams over the course of this year.

Rotary International President, Holger Knaack is sharing his magazine column with Rotary members from around the world. Here he and member Rebecca Fry, explains how the future of Rotary is exciting as we adapt and innovate to remain relevant within communities.

Rotary GB&I Chair Robert Morris explains how he enjoys enabling Rotary projects to come to fruition and looks forward to Rotary’s future membership goals.

Latest column for February-March from Rotary magazine Editor Dave King.

Rotary International President, Mark Maloney, reflects on one of Rotary’s key areas of focus – saving mothers and children.

Garth Arnold gives an exciting preview on how Rotary will operate in Great Britain & Ireland under the new Regional Board.

The latest column for April-May from Rotary International President 2018/19 Barry Rassin.

The latest column for October-November from Rotary International President, Mark Daniel Maloney. Mark shares an important message for the buildup to World Polio Day 2019.

Amanda Watkin explains the benefits of giving to The Rotary Foundation and calls for Rotarian’s to share it’s positive impact.

Have you made plans for the Queen’s Jubilee? Rotary GB&I board members discuss where you can find events and what you can do for the Queens Platinum Jubilee to make a difference.

Latest column for October-November from Rotary magazine Editor Dave King.

The latest column for June-July from Rotary International President 2018/19 Barry Rassin.

Rotary International President looks ahead to the 2020 Rotary Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Where will Rotary be post-COVID-19?

These are extracts from a letter written in 1918, from the muddy trenches of Flanders by Liverpool Rotarian, Ernest W. Tickle. It was sent to Chesley R. Perry, Secretary of the International Association of Rotary Clubs and later published in The Rotarian. It’s hard to imagine how, amid the horror and carnage of war, those early Rotary ideals had taken root. The words, phrasing, the 170-word sentence, and even the parenthesis remain untouched, as Ernest’s powerfully poetic words surely serve as the best ‘And Finally’.

New Rotary International President, Holger Knaack talks about the changes Rotary has gone through during the pandemic, and what changes may be to come.

Rotary GB&I General Secretary Amanda Watkin explains how the Direct Membership model can offer a more flexible way of being a part of Rotary.

In his first Editor’s column of the 2019/20 Rotary year, Dave King takes a look at diversity in Rotary after his recent visit to the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg.

Latest column for February-March from Rotary International President 2018/19 Barry Rassin.

K.R. Ravindran on how polio was still a concern in his country within the 1990’s and the obstacles that have been overcome.

Amanda Watkin, General Secretary of Rotary GB&I, fondly recalls the creation of her first Rotary club and states what needs to be done to help new clubs flourish in the future.

Garth Arnold reflects on how Rotary GB&I can continue to do good in the world through The Rotary Foundation.

Find out how support from Rotary has helped Shelterbox respond to recent events such as the flooding in Pakistan and the earthquakes in Turkey & Syria.

Rotary GB&I’s General Secretary, Amanda Watkin, discusses the future of the Rotary Board and the impact that they are having on the organisation and its members.

Latest column for April-May from Rotary International Director 2017-19 Brian Stoyel.

Latest column for October-November from Rotary magazine Editor Dave King.

Rotary International President, Mark Maloney, reflects on how Rotary has adapted through the pandemic and demonstrated the ‘aloha spirit’.

Latest column for October-November from Rotary International Director 2017-19 Brian Stoyel.

Latest column for June-July from Rotary International Director 2017-19 Brian Stoyel.

Latest column for December-January from Rotary International Director 2017-19 Brian Stoyel.

A recent change in distribution means that all Rotary members in Great Britain and Ireland will receive Rotary magazine direct to their door as part of their membership. But you can make your copy go even further!

K.R. Ravindran on how Rotary has worked together even throughout a global pandemic, to serve their communities, and help those who need it most.

Rotary GB&I Chair of the Board, Garth Arnold reminisces his foundations of Rotary and his own personal journey.

In his column, Garth Arnold highlights the aspects the parts of Rotary that have always made him feel proud to be part of the organisation.

In his column, Rotary Editor Dave King recalls some of the conversations he had with Rotarians in Ukraine about how Rotary has grown in the country.

Rotary magazine Editor Dave King reminisces about his favourite aspects of Rotary GB&I conferences in years gone by.

Hear from The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, Gary C.K. Huang, in his first column of the year.

Latest column for February-March from Rotary International Director 2017-19 Brian Stoyel.

Rotary International Director, Tony Black discusses how we can build on this momentum and seize the opportunity to embrace change so that Rotary keeps thriving.

Magazine Editor Dave King previews the exciting changes that are coming to Rotary magazine in 2024.

Latest column for October-November from The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair 2019/20.

Rotary International Director, Tony Black, shares his thoughts on Rotary’s part to play during COVID-19.

Regional Foundation Coordinator John Dehnel tells a story from his visit to The Philippines that shows why the world needs The Rotary Foundation more than ever.

A warm welcome to the Rotary Book Club where we will travel the length and breadth of the Earth, move through space and time, solve mysteries, and laugh and cry together.

The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair 2018/19, Ron D. Burton, shares his latest column.

As Jennifer Jones and Nicki Scott prepare to step down from their roles at Rotary International, Dave King reflects on how the pair have perfectly exemplified the modern face of Rotary during their terms.

Rotary Peace Centres have been going ahead throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. John comments on the programs growth and the importance of promoting peace.

Gary Huang looks at how Rotary members have truly shown why we are ‘People Of Action’ as we continue to support communities through the pandemic.

As Trustee Chair for The Rotary Foundation, Gary C.K. Huang is proud to be involved with one of the world’s most trusted and respected charities.

As he takes over as Rotary Foundation Chair, Barry Rassin is thinking big on how the Foundation can expand it’s reach both now and in the future.

Rotary International Director, Tony Black, reflects on lockdown as restrictions are being released, and what the future could hold.

Rotary magazine Editor, Dave King speaks of copyright rules and the repercussions that can come of an innocent ‘save image as’ or ‘copy’ and ‘paste’.

Brenda Cressey shares her latest column on behalf of The Rotary Foundation Trustees.