Watch this short video from Rotary International about the opportunities that come with your Rotary membership.

Click on the image below.

This is a good time to reflect on the profound impact Rotary members are making in Community Economic Development.

Over 10% of all Rotary-funded projects are developed in this area of focus, totaling an investment of more than seven million U.S. dollars in the 2022-23 Rotary year.

Let’s understand how Rotary and Rotaract members are supporting their communities and transforming lives through Community Economic Development projects.

There are many ways in which the Rotary family can create measurable and enduring economic improvement in their communities. Read on...

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Date: October 4, 2024
When: 12:00 Noon Arizona Time
Where: ZOOM LINK
Zoom Passcode: 867928

Please join us on Zoom to hear from Sebastian Dziuk, a dedicated LGBTQ+ career coach, author, and veteran. With a decade of service in the Minnesota Army National Guard, including a deployment to Kuwait during Operation Enduring Freedom, he brings a unique perspective on leadership and resilience as an openly transgender soldier.
 
His remarkable story is beautifully captured in his 2021 publication, With Honor and Integrity: Transgender Troops in Their Own Words. This experience shapes his mission to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace authenticity and inclusivity.
 

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Conference Sponsorships are still available, and the program is filling up fast.

Over 25 sponsors have helped out with their support for this year's conference. Wouldn't it be great to see your business or Club's name on the program? 

Your District supports you and your Club in so many ways. Here's your chance to support your District. Sponsorships are $100, $250, $500, $1250, $2500 and $5000. Make sure your business or Club name appears on the program as an official sponsor. Contact [email protected] for further information and be sure to attend.

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Break the Cycle – Make an Empowering Donation with Period Products!

In Southern Arizona, 2 in 5 people who menstruate struggle to afford or access period products, while 1 in 3 low-income individuals have had to miss work, school, or important events due to lack of access to menstrual supplies.

Rotaract Club of the University of Arizona is collecting tampons, pads, liners, and adult diapers during the District 5500 Conference to support efforts to increase access to menstrual hygiene products! Your donations will directly support the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona and Z Mansion's Homeless Feeding Project which directly distribute to individuals who face barriers in accessing menstrual hygiene products.

Together, we can ensure no one in our community has to choose between their health and basic necessities!

Did you know that the Rotary Brand Center has some great videos that your club can use?
Visit the Brand Center here for a great variety of downloadable videos. 

Rotaract needs your help at their October 15th Networking Event! 

This year, Rotaract is hosting a series of professional development events to foster deeper connections between Rotaractors and Rotarians as well as provide opportunities for Rotaractors to prepare for life after graduation. Please consider signing up to participate in a PD session - we appreciate your time and consideration in advance.

• Mentorship
• Networking
• Financial Literacy Workshop

Plan an Event for World Polio Day

• End Polio Website: https://www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day-resources#event
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC):www.cdc.gov
  Look for “Global Polio Vaccination"
• Polio Global Eradication Initiative: www.polioeradication.org
  Search for “News Category: World Polio Day”
• World Health Organization: www.who.int 
  Search for “World Polio Day” 
• A comprehensive checklist for planning any event can be found here: https://www.endpolio.org/sites/default/files/event_planning_guide_en_1.pdf

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The buzz has already started for this year's Ride to End Polio during the Tour de Tucson on Saturday, November 23.
It will once again feature new routes aimed to make the ride safer and more enjoyable.

To register for the Ride to End Polio, click here.
You can also register for the Pre-Ride Dinner here.

 

There are still a few spots open for District 5500's trip to RI headquarters in Evanston, Illinois.
But don't delay! Hotel reservations must be made by August 6th.  

Check out the flyer and itinerary for the latest trip updates. 

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