Join in the excitement of the 2008 RI Convention through daily coverage of events in Los Angeles, including stories, photos, and interviews with Rotarians and speakers.

See the convention

Experience the convention through photos of Rotarians and other attendees.

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• Video --  Watch videos from the convention, including from a polio conference and the House of Friendship

Follow the convention news

Read the daily coverage from the 2008 Rotary International Convention.

• At Los Angeles convention, stars become aligned to end polio
• Rotary looks to the future
• Prosthetics project a true labor of love
• Reducing child mortality focus of breakout session
• John Kenny elected as 2009-10 RI president
• Centenarian stays active with Rotary project
• Convention book drive sets Guinness world record
• Rotarians talk about projects they like
• Drive to end polio gets huge boost from WHO
• Rotarian's journey from Afghanistan makes history, represents hope
• Culture and communication focus of Youth Exchange meeting
• Second plenary celebrates past, focuses on future
• Water summit satisfies thirst for information
• Rotary Shares is highlighted at convention
• Rotarians talk about convention favorites
• At 40, Rotaract's past paves bright future for Rotary
• Rotary stars shine bright in Los Angeles

Read the reports

• General Secretary’s Report to the RI Convention  
• Treasurer’s Report to the RI Convention

Read the speeches

• President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson's keynote address to 2008 RI Convention
• President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson's closing remarks
• President-nominee John Kenny's acceptance speech
• President-elect Dong Kurn Lee's 18 June speech
• Trustee chair-elect Jonathan B. Majiyagbe's 18 June speech
• Trustee chair Robert S. Scott's 17 June speech