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June-July 2019

Rotary magazine covers a wide range of fascinating features, exclusive interviews and inspiring human interest stories from across the world of Rotary.

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From source to sea: The fight against plastic pollution

June-July 2019

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Hairdresser Donna refuses to be on the fringe

Meet Donna Wallbank, who in July becomes the new President of Great Britain & Ireland. The hairdresser from South Wales is looking forward to her new role.

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Features

Be the inspiration for a polio-free world

Judith Diment is a member of the International PolioPlus Committee and a key campaigner in the bid to eradicate polio. She writes how, although the world is close to wiping out the disease, it still requires one major, final push.

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Features

Truly remarkable youngsters

Incredible young people from across Great Britain and Ireland were recognised with Rotary Young Citizen Awards, the first-ever Rotary Young Citizen Peacemaker Award and the Rotary Young Citizen WheelPower Sports Award at the Rotary Conference and Showcase in Nottingham.

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Features

Champions Awards – Sharon Firth and Wendy Catterick

At the Rotary Conference & Showcase in Nottingham last month, the Champions Awards recognised outstanding humanitarian and community service conducted by volunteers from across Great Britain and Ireland.

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Articles

Champions Awards – Sarah Jane Minns and Donna Fitzpatrick

At the Rotary Conference & Showcase in Nottingham last month, the Champions Awards recognised outstanding humanitarian and community service conducted by volunteers from across Great Britain and Ireland.

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Articles

Champions Awards – Nick Corke and Lori Spragg

At the Rotary Conference & Showcase in Nottingham last month, the Champions Awards recognised outstanding humanitarian and community service conducted by volunteers from across Great Britain and Ireland.

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Articles

Champions Awards – Ken Berkin and Katy Harris

At the Rotary Conference & Showcase in Nottingham last month, the Champions Awards recognised outstanding humanitarian and community service conducted by volunteers from across Great Britain and Ireland.

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Articles

Champions Awards – Jan Lewis and Amber Cowburn

At the Rotary Conference & Showcase in Nottingham last month, the Champions Awards recognised outstanding humanitarian and community service conducted by volunteers from across Great Britain and Ireland.

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Articles

Champions Awards – Chris Spencer and Josephine Middlemiss

At the Rotary Conference & Showcase in Nottingham last month, the Champions Awards recognised outstanding humanitarian and community service conducted by volunteers from across Great Britain and Ireland.

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Articles

Champions Awards – Angela Williams and John East

At the Rotary Conference & Showcase in Nottingham last month, the Champions Awards recognised outstanding humanitarian and community service conducted by volunteers from across Great Britain and Ireland.

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Articles
debbie hodge rotary great britain and ireland president

Helping to make the world a better place – Debbie Hodge – Rotary GBI President

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

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Dave King Editor Rotary Magazine

And Finally… – Editor Dave King’s Column

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

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Brarry Rassin Rotary International President 2018/19

Barry Rassin – Rotary International President’s Column

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

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Brian Stoyel Rotary International Director 2017-19

Brian Stoyel – Rotary International Director’s Column

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

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The Rotary Foundation Trustees Column

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

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Fun and Fellowship on Wheels

It’s fun and fellowship – on wheels!

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