 | Celebrating 100 years of service The family of Rotary has been celebrating The Rotary Foundation’s centennial by performing 100 acts of good in 2016-17. In the last century, the Foundation has helped Rotary members promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, save mothers and children, support education, and grow local economies. Rotary Fellowships, in turn, have supported the Foundation through service projects and fundraisers. Here are just a few examples of these acts of good:  Members of the Rotarian Fellowship of Quilters and Fiber Artists donated handmade items to sell at their House of Friendship booth during the 2016 Rotary International Convention in Korea, raising over $9,000 for PolioPlus.- Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship members contributed to a district grant project that provided an electric forklift to a local food bank, increasing its productivity and distribution.
- The International Fellowship Cycling to Serve organizes annual world championships to benefit community youth groups and PolioPlus. The fellowship also participates in a four-day cycling event every year, raising money for local school groups.
- Chapters of the International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians coordinate rides within their region and raise funds for local causes. The Australia chapter, for example, donated proceeds from its annual ride to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an aeromedical and health organization. The fellowship also contributes to the Foundation by presenting individuals with Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
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| More than 8,500 corps in 90 countries boost clubs’ impact Rotary Community Corps members bring enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to the sustainable projects they design and carry out. RCCs work with Rotary clubs to improve their communities, and members are people from diverse backgrounds. They might be farmers, teachers, shop owners, or retirees, but all are local experts who share a commitment to their communities’ long-term development. RCC members around the world are young and diverse, according to a 2015-16 survey. The largest age demographic is 35-44, followed by 25-34, according to reports from Rotary club presidents. Most of the members in the 18-24 age group live in Europe, India, and the Philippines. RCCs are particularly popular in the Philippines, India, and other parts of South Asia. The number of RCCs is steadily rising in Africa and stable in the Americas. Download the full 2015-16 RCC reportto learn more about RCCs worldwide. | |
