Rotary’s Commitment to Disease Prevention and Treatment

Rotary is dedicated to fighting and preventing disease, with Disease Prevention and Treatment being one of its Seven Areas of Focus. Disease and illness not only cause pain and suffering but can also lead to prolonged hardship, including loss of employment and income. These challenges affect families and diminish the overall quality of life.

Rotary and Rotarians are committed to helping people live healthier lives. Our signature project in this area is the global effort to eradicate polio. However, Rotary's impact extends far beyond polio.

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You can honor a loved one in a meaningful way with a contribution to The Rotary Foundation that helps sustain our efforts around the world. 

The easiest way is to start at rotary.org/donate and select the option to make a donation in honor or in memory of someone. You can contribute to the Annual Fund-SHARE, the World Fund, the Endowment, PolioPlus, the Disaster Response Fund, a specific area of focus, or a global grant. 

As the donor, you’ll receive gift credit and a tax receipt (where applicable). The person you’re honoring, or their family, can be notified of your gift by email, or you can choose to print a notification and deliver it yourself. 

Consider making a gift to the Foundation today to honor someone you love. 

The Rotary Vocational Fund Needs Your Support

As members of Rotary, we are presented with a significant opportunity through The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona (TRVFA). The Board of TRVFA strongly urges every Rotarian and Arizona taxpayer in our district to take advantage of the Arizona Credit for Contributions to Qualified Charitable Organizations by donating to TRVFA.

Single taxpayers may claim a tax credit for contributions up to $470.00, while married couples filing jointly may claim up to $938.00. 

The Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) Code for TRVFA is 20698. 

Eligible applicants for assistance are Arizona residents who meet designated low-income criteria and successfully pass a screening interview conducted by a local Rotary club. Your generous donation has the potential to not only transform individual lives but also to support those who depend on them.

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The Kino and Sunset Rotary Clubs have donated two Peace Poles to the International School for Peace and Saint Francis.

One Peace Pole will be installed in the front courtyard, while a smaller, portable Peace Pole will be shared between the two organizations.

A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th, beginning at 2:15pm. Kindergarten students at the International School for Peace for the upcoming academic year will attend this ceremony accompanied by their teacher. Parents will receive further details regarding the event.

All other students are encouraged to attend with a parent or designated caregiver.

https://internationalschoolforpeace.com

Every 3rd Friday, starting December 20th



All Rotarians are invited to join us for a District-wide Happy Hour, hosted by the Rotary Club of Oro Valley.

The Happy Hour will be held at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort on 245 E Ina Rd, in the Palm Room from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, starting on Friday, December 20th. 

This Happy Hour will be held at the same place and at the same time on the 3rd Friday of each month. Your guests can also be included. 

Any Rotarian attending will also be given a 20% discount card for all current and future meals and drinks for + 9 guests at Westward Look!

Please join us! 

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Wednesday, December 11, 6:00 pm on Zoom
“The War That Never Ended”

Our December meeting features a presentation by Angel Pilato, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), PhD. Her story, “The War That Never Ended,” will focus on UXO (Unexploded ordnance) in Laos that are still as deadly today as they were 50 years ago. 

Even though there are millions of UXO still in Vietnam and Cambodia, Pilato selected Laos because it was the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world. On a more personal note, Angel reported that a lot of the pilots from her base were shot down and killed in Laos.

These unexploded UXO remain active after 50+ years and it may take 100 years to ever see the land totally free of them. It will be a fascinating story and Angel is fully committed to the removal of UXO in Laos that remain deadly, especially to children.

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What’s new in the Rotary Youth Exchange?

Do you want to be a part of one of the most exciting and rewarding programs in Rotary? Do you know about the short-term options for students?  Do you want to find out why and how youth exchange students impact lives and create worldwide families?

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