June 2017 Rotary Service newsletter | Celebrating Rotary Fellowships

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June 2017 | Celebrating Rotary Fellowships

Combining passion, friendship, and service through Rotary Fellowships

The scope of Rotary Fellowships has changed over the years, but their purpose has remained the same: to unite Rotary members, their spouses, Rotaractors, program participants, and alumni in friendship, and to provide ways for them to enjoy their favorite recreational or professional activities. Over 70 fellowships cover interests from tennis and marathon running to wine and cooking, from scuba diving and jazz to recreational vehicles and computers.

Rotary Fellowships began informally in 1928, when Rotarians with a shared interest in Esperanto joined together. In 1947, Rotarian boating enthusiasts began flying the Rotary flag from their craft, calling themselves the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians. The group now has the longest continuous history of any Rotary Fellowship.

June is Rotary Fellowships Month: Read the Rotary Service blog to learn more about fellowship activities and service projects. View a list of all the fellowships, and join one today!

	Fellowships give back to the Foundation

	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.
	Work with a Rotary Community Corps to enhance your service project

	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.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2018-19 ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP

Apply for a master’s degree or professional development certificate fellowship and study at one of our six Rotary Peace Centers.

Watch the application checklist video Take the eligibility quiz Submit your application by 31 May
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL

The Rotary Foundation turns 100 in 2016-17! Our Foundation stands at the forefront of humanitarian service, having supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, and provide basic education — as well as the historic project dedicated to eradicating polio worldwide.

Learn more about the history of The Rotary Foundation Find information on how to celebrate and download resources Purchase centennial commemorative book, "Doing Good in the World"

Find service partners at a project fair

Regional events help make new connections

Project fairs are regional events hosted by Rotary districts to encourage international friendship and collaboration. They give Rotary clubs a chance to showcase service efforts to potential partners, and give international visitors an opportunity to find a project that meets their clubs’ goals.

These events are the perfect way to learn about a different community and build long-lasting relationships. Consider attending one of these project fairs to broaden your horizons and support a new international service effort.

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