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18 November 2016 | A roundup of Rotary news



	Rotary Foundation named World’s Outstanding Foundation The Association of Fundraising Professionals selected The Rotary Foundation for its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation for 2016, a recognition that honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Read more about the honor.

	BUILDING A BETTER WORLD THROUGH BUSINESS

	Rotary–UN celebration mixes business with diplomacy This year's Rotary Day at the United Nations emphasized Rotary's role as a global network of business leaders using the tools of their trades to build a better world. Read about the six Rotary members and two corporate partners who were honored for their inclusive business practices that are bringing employment, mentoring, education, and innovation to their communities. Read more about the honorees Watch the event on UN Web TV
	OUR TOP PRIORITY

	Help Miles to End Polio cross the finish line Rotary General Secretary John Hewko and a team of Rotary staff members will join Rotary members to ride in El Tour de Tucson, an annual bicycle race in Arizona, USA, raising funds for PolioPlus. Your district could earn a visit from Rotary International President-elect Ian H.S. Riseley by contributing District Designated Funds (DDFs) to support the team’s fundraising goal. Support the team Read blog posts from the staff team

ATTEND PRESIDENTIAL PEACE CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA

Join us 9-10 June for the Presidential Peace Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center. We’ll celebrate our work on the underlying causes of conflict and our successes in making peace a priority, while also looking ahead to opportunities to continue our commitment.

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.

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Arch Klumph’s hometown raises over $2 million through centennial celebration

Rotary members in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, celebrated 100 years of The Rotary Foundation on 23 October with a banquet and a concert by The Cleveland Orchestra that have so far raised more than $2.1 million for the Foundation's next century of good work.

Resources & reference

Rotary Voices: Stories of service from around the world
Rotary Leader: Helping club and district officers achieve success
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