In the January issue of The Rotarian, ordinary Rotarians tell the story of how they found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. In this fifth annual appearance of What It’s Like, you’ll read about Rotarians who conquered the seven summits, evaded capture in World War II, survived a hurricane, scrubbed in on the world’s first heart transplant, and more.
Rotary’s connection to the Rose Bowl Parade dates back to 1923, when the Rotary Club of Pasadena, California, USA, entered a float. Today, The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee oversees the process of creating and entering a float, funded by donations from eight Rotary districts and 700 individual clubs. This year’s entry received the Tournament Volunteer Award.
The Rotary Positive Peace Academy is a free online course aimed at strengthening knowledge and identifying concrete ways to enhance and engage in Rotary’s work in peace and conflict resolution and the areas of focus. Mauricio R. Pernía-Reyes, president of the Rotary Club of San Cristóbal Metropolitano and a professor of law in Venezuela, discovered the resource and has been using it to promote positive peace in his country.
Click below to enter a tax deductible donation to the Rotary Club of Michigan City Foundation to help us provide Service Above Self for our community and world.
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