Your convention faves
The votes are in: Members planning to attend the Rotary International Convention in Calgary say they’re most excited to find project partners and learn about RI’s work.
They also give high marks to seeing friends from past conventions and meeting new people from around the world, in a just-for-fun poll on Rotary’s new channel on the messaging platform WhatsApp. And a good number of people say they’re eager to put on a cowboy hat in Calgary, a modern city with Western frontier roots.
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President Stephanie Urchick asks you to join her in Canada 21-25 June because the convention is your place to form lifelong connections and discover new perspectives. “This motivating event will inspire and transform you,” Urchick says.
Calgary is a travel destination that’s easy to love. The bustling city center is simple to get around and close to hotels and the convention grounds, where you can watch a heart-pounding Wild West entertainment extravaganza. Your fellow members who are helping to organize the convention and special experiences can’t wait to share with you Calgary’s diversity in food, arts, and cultures and its sustainable features, like a light rail line powered by wind energy. The dining scene is a favorite of Mark Starratt, co-chair of the Host Organization Committee, who recommends the many downtown restaurants that feature ingredients from nearby farms or global fare from international chefs.
With so much to do close to the main event, Starratt says all members will find unforgettable experiences, “regardless of your age, regardless of whether you’re bringing your family, you’re bringing your spouse, you’re traveling as a single, you’re 70, you’re 40, you’re a Rotaractor.”
This story originally appeared in the May 2025 issue of Rotary magazine.