PolioPlus supports the commitment Rotary made a few years earlier to "eliminate polio though immunization." Today, that commitment remains a top priority and the PolioPlus program coordinates the efforts of Rotary and its partners.
About a year after women join Rotary worldwide, The Rotarian magazine runs a feature story looking at the impact of Rotary's expanded membership.
Women join Rotary clubs throughout the U.S. following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1989, women join clubs worldwide.
The Peace Forum newsletter shared key messages from the events with members around the world.
The Foundation holds its first Peace Forum in Evanston, Illinois, USA, as part of a pilot program. The program is later broadened and peace-focused events continue under many names.
Ending polio requires close coordination with our partners. A Rotary member from India meets with members of the WHO India National Polio Surveillance Project at the WHO country office in New Delhi, India, in 2019.
Inspired by Rotary's immunization work in the Philippines and global fundraising success, the World Health Assembly sets a goal of worldwide polio eradication. Rotary is a founding member of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).
Foundation Trustees approve the creation of the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution, now known as Peace Centers. An inaugural class of Rotary Peace Fellows begins studies in 2002.
Arch Klumph Society lapel pin
Rotary creates the Arch Klumph Society to recognize individuals, couples, and organizations that have contributed $250,000 or more to the Foundation. The first annual dinner is held at the 2005 convention in Chicago.
