Let 2009 International Assembly resources help you

Get ready for the 2009-10 Rotary year by using speeches, news articles, photos, and video from the 2009 International Assembly, the annual training event for district governors-elect that took place 18-25 January in San Diego, California, USA.

See the assembly

• Photo CD Set -- Don't miss anything. See all of the photos available from the International Assembly, even the ones that weren't on www.rotary.org. 
• Video of the theme speech -- See excerpts of President-elect John Kenny's speech unveiling the 2009-10 RI theme. 
• Photo galleries -- View some of the images from this year's training event.
• Bill Gates announcement about efforts to eradicate polio -- Watch as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation increases its challenge grant to Rotary International for eradicating polio.

2009-10 RI theme

• Kenny says 'Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands' (See the theme video)
• Download the theme graphics
• Rotarians talk about the new 2009-10 RI theme
• Send an RI theme e-card

Polio

Rotary International's commitment to eradicating polio received a new push, as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation granted another $255 million to the effort. Clubs will now be called upon to help meet what has become Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge.

• Bill Gates announces new US$255 million grant for ending polio (See the video of Gates making the announcement)
• Gates meets with district governors from endemic countries
• Incoming governors react to Gates announcement
• British, German governments pledge US$280 million to end polio
• Donate US$5 to polio via text message 
• Find resources about RI's polio eradication efforts 
• Read the joint letter about polio from the RI president and Rotary Foundation chair

More in the news

Follow RI’s daily coverage of the International Assembly.

• Emphases build on Rotary’s success
• Membership the key to a strong Rotary
• Future Vision the catalyst for change
• Foundation announces goals for 2009-10
• When Rotary runs in the family
• The importance of volunteering
• Theme, Gates grant highlight of assembly

International Assembly speeches

• 2009 International Assembly Speeches (PDF)
• 2009 International Assembly Speeches DVD Set