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2009
July
RI President John Kenny's goals, from clean water to attracting new members, are the main courses of his tenure. Important weekly side dishes are Falkirk Football Club scores. Also Bill Gates Sr. talks about raising children, supporting his community, and the Gates Foundation's relationship with Rotary.
June
You gave us your best shots. Now see the winners of the fourth annual photo contest. Composition and emotion are the essential elements of photography, says Jean-Marc Giboux, who judged the contest. Also see a gallery of the Best of the rest, and tips for raising funds in a troubled economy.
May
Our seasoned biker drives 8,000 miles through South and Central America to witness the wonders Rotarians make happen every day. Also, the Rotarian Conversation continues with an interview with Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
April
There is no magic bullet when it comes to solving child mortality. Dr. Paul Farmer, cofounder of Partners In Health, presents his solutions to the complex issue. Also, The Rotarian Conversation with Desmond Tutu.
March
Meet Jane Goodall, who's delivering a keynote address at the Birmingham convention, and learn about her work with chimpanzees, and see how the United States' literacy stacks up with the rest of the world.
February
Meet Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins, who's headlining for the Birmingham convention, and catch a preview of the gripping tale of Salk, Sabin and thousands of Rotarians all over the world and their battle against the polio virus.
January
Read about how to get a grant, make a speech, hold a fundraiser, get things done, save the world, and more.
2008
December
There is so much more to polio eradication than giving a child a drop. Travel to India and Nepal to learn about the preparation it takes to get the vaccine to its destination.
November
Celebrate The Rotary Foundation's vision of the future as it seeks solutions to the world's most immediate problems.
October
Birmingham rehearses for RI's 100th convention.
September
How to spot a mentor -- learn the ropes from someone who knows.
August
Four former Peace Corps volunteers, now Rotarians, have made their original service countries a life work.
July
RI President Dong Kurn Lee has seen firsthand how war affects a country, and how international aid can rebuild it. The rags-to-riches story of postwar Korea is what motivates Lee to excel in Rotary and in business. But hard work isn't all that Lee is about. He has a warm family, a huge network of friends in high places, and a soft spot for the problems of humanity.
June
The third annual Rotary in pictures.
May
One intrepid reporter + 16 days + thousands of miles + hundreds of Rotarians = one amazing trip. In this month's issue of The Rotarian , freelance editor Mark Mitchell documents his journey across the United States on the historic Route 66.
April
Face it, if you don’t know Facebook from a yearbook it’s probably time to upgrade your tech savvy. Don’t panic. It’s really easy. And to help walk you through the various options, here’s a primer on just some of the high-tech gadgets, gizmos, and get-togethers that some Rotarians are already using.
March
Americans pride themselves on their economic riches and advancements, but more than 40 million adults today cannot read a simple prescription. Rotarians are helping to improve this dismal record with a number of innovative programs and the firm commitment of RI President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, who has called illiteracy a crisis. March is Literacy Month at Rotary. It's time to pass on your love of reading to others.
February
Australian Rotarian Jenny Horton helped to complete a successful polio campaign in November. While children in Pakistan were being immunized, Rotarians from Canada and the United States worked alongside their local counterparts to help end polio in Ethiopia.
January
Starting a new club can be a huge effort, but the payoffs are worth every minute of the work. They include increased publicity, more partners for fundraisers and, believe it or not, new members for existing clubs.
2007
December
It's Family Month on the Rotary calendar. From Sweden to Sri Lanka, from Peru to the Philippines, one way we stay connected is by meeting up at RI conventions. Some of those who converged on Salt Lake City in June posed for portraits that illustrate the beautiful mix of cultures, languages, and interests within Rotary. .
November
The Rotary Foundation is not just for the ultrarich — everyone can help make a big difference. Discover a fund that's right for you.
October
No one knows how to roll out a red carpet better than the folks in Hollywood. Learn what to expect at the 2008 Rotary International Convention in Los Angeles, featured in the October issue.
September
Discover why the Four-Way test is still applicable today in the September "In Focus" section. For New Generations month, read about a family that looks to its own when scouting young members.
August
For Membership Month, get tips on easy ways you can start recruiting new club members. Don't miss an interview with Rotary's first female director-elect and a profile of some of the most interesting Rotary Fellowships.
July
Meet 2007-08 RI President Wilfrid J. (Wilf) Wilkinson, and find out why he chose the theme Rotary Shares. Also travel across Canada, Wilkinson's homeland, stopping at unique Rotary sites along the way. The issue also includes a feature on a Smithsonian exhibit on polio that has found a new home in Georgia.
June
Read about the milestones that have happened over the past 12 months of this Rotary year in the this issue. Also, see the winning photos from The Rotarian 's second annual photo contest.