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Welcome

Hello Fellow Rotarians,

One of the greatest privileges of being a Rotarian is knowing that our collective generosity has the power to change lives. The Rotary Foundation allows us to take on the spirit of service that defines our club and amplify it beyond what any one of us could accomplish alone. Through the Foundation, our contributions support life-changing projects, scholarships, disaster relief efforts, and initiatives that improve health, education, and opportunities around the world.

For those who have recently joined Rotary, I hope you will see the Foundation as a reflection of who we are. It is not separate from our mission; it is how we extend our mission. Every contribution represents trust, compassion, and a commitment to Service Above Self. Whether it's your first gift or your fiftieth, participation matters. Together, we demonstrate that when Rotarians unite around a shared purpose, even small acts of generosity can have an extraordinary impact. The Rotary Foundation is where our values become action, our generosity becomes opportunity, and our local commitment becomes global impact.

Yours truly, Jenni Jones

On the Plus Side

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Dolly Parton and the Legacy She Leaves

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New Leadership Month

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A Message From Jenni Jones, Incoming President 2026-2027

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May is Youth Service Month

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The Rotary International theme for April 2026 is Environmental Month

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Celebrating World Rotaract Week 2026: Service Above Self in Action

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Our Causes

Rotary is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.