Register for 2007 Rotary Day at the United Nations

Rotary International News - 16 October 2007

Rotarians and their guests are invited to attend Rotary Day at the United Nations on 3 November in New York City. Registration forms are due 20 October.

The meeting, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at UN Headquarters, will include presentations and panel discussions addressing key humanitarian issues such as water, health, literacy, and hunger.

Under the theme Rotary and the United Nations: Sharing, United Nations officials, representatives from key nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and Rotary International leaders will all address the group.The event is sponsored by the Rotary International representatives to the United Nations in New York.

For the fourth consecutive year, there also will be a separate youth program for high-school age students.

For additional information, contact Brad Jenkins, RI Representative to the United Nations in New York at: bradjenkins@att.net or 908-766-4790.

Download the general registration form

Download the youth registration form

17 Comments:

At 1:55PM on 2 September 2009, Mark Cashin wrote: I am a Rotarian in district 7080 and we are planning a bus trip down to NYC for Rotary Day. It is open to our Rotaract / Interact/ RYLA,/ Exchange students, Rotarians and Guests. Bus Accommodations (3 nights) , breakfast, transportation in NYC included starting from $2 69.00CAD taxes included if you would like more information please contact me and I can send you the info. Last year we had 56 students from Rotaract UTM (University of Toronto Mississauga Campus) and this year we expect it to grow to 100 to 150 participants. Yours in Rotary, Mark Cashin mcashin@transpor.com

At 10:24AM on 27 October 2008, Pam Harrison wrote: The day is getting closer and the excitment is building. At this point I have accepted two opportunities to tell of my UN experiences at Legions on Nov 11. There will time spent with Rotary clubs sharing the knowledge I plan to gather. Waiting for more news of the day;s agenda. Pam

At 1:07PM on 28 August 2008, Pam Harrison wrote: We have just confirmed our flights from Halifax, NS Canada. to New York. Make Dreams Real is the way I am feeling about this wonderful Rotary opportunity. Pam

At 10:46AM on 4 August 2008, Pam Harrison wrote: I have just registered for the Nov 8, 2008 Rotary UN Day. This will be a day to remember!! I come from Canada and will bring a student with me. We can arrange a UN tour on Friday by visiting the 'tour the United Nations' pre arrange web site. The student and I will do this - are there others who may wnt to join us? Maybe we can confirm a time for other Rotarians and students. Rotarian Pam Harrison

At 9:28AM on 10 July 2008, Pam Harrison wrote: Rotary has enabled me to be part of global 'human issues' in India, Africa and other parts of the world. Malaria protecting bednets, polio plus and HIV-Aids are areas where we can make a difference - in fact we are making a big difference. Let's talk about the 'human condition' on United Nation's Day this November.

At 8:34AM on 18 January 2008, Rtn. Okonofua Osaro Jackson wrote: Hunger,Water,Health & literacy is a mojor problems facing the under or developing countries and Africa is occupying a leading position so i want to use this medium to thank UN for this graet seminar but at the same time let all stakeholders especially Rotarians from Africa see this as an opportunity to learn and impliment what is needed to make a change. please the UN should also make apprioprate awareness with the embassy so that Rotarians from Africa will not be denialed visa to attending this great seminar of Change.

At 11:28AM on 20 November 2007, Rtn. SHAILESH DESHPANDE wrote: I just needed to know the ideas to save water I expect I can read the things in the meeting.

At 12:03PM on 5 November 2007, Johan Maertens wrote: I will participate at the open day representing my club Maldegem/Belgium and my district 1620. My topic is supporting mental health in developing countries and as chair of our districts commission drugprevention we focus on integrating our Rotary network in Community based drugprevention in Belgium.

At 4:09PM on 23 October 2007, Richelieu Allison wrote: I am glad to have been invited to attned the RI Day at the UN. My participation in the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Programme at Chulalongkorn University has certainly added a new level of dynamism to my work as a peace activist.

At 11:38AM on 22 October 2007, Rtn Philip Mebradu wrote: Glad to know that UN is right behind RI humanitarian services all over the World. Back here in District 9140, in Rotary club of TransAmadi; we just commissioned a health project: the provision and installation of Insecticide treated mosquitoes net to two indigent homes. The orphanage and disable people. We are about to commence a literacy programme on Numeracy and literacy. Lets keep the amber of good works on. Rotary Shares

At 11:29AM on 22 October 2007, IYEKOLO,EMMANUEL A.T. wrote: I will be at the UN day.I will be representing my Club &Nigeria for Health,Hunger and Humanity.

At 11:26AM on 22 October 2007, olowofela olaotan wrote: it;s a nice site

At 11:25AM on 22 October 2007, rotr shittu waheed abiola(pp) wrote: rotary is an agent of change,an advocate of change.we must use our membership in rotary to change the world for better

At 11:53AM on 22 October 2007, Olaniyi Fakolujo wrote: The above is true this also include health issues

At 11:52AM on 22 October 2007, capt.m.rafiqui islam wrote: we need to talk about peace in the world

At 10:15AM on 19 October 2007, rotn Tunde Jimoh wrote: we need to talk so much on water, & hunger in Nigeria now that the whole country is having much problem on these issues.we have to see them as a basic necessity.

At 12:20PM on 17 October 2007, rotr david efosa wrote: well we;re about to ur vocational month which we your assisted from u people.from rotaract club of unical of Nigeria.

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