Imagine people doing extraordinary things in ordinary times – or hopefully back to ordinary soon and in the now. Ordinary people in our communities and members doing ordinary things resulting in extraordinary outcomes.

It’s an extraordinary year for Rotary with its first female Rotary International President, and Canadian, Jennifer Jones, from Windsor Ontario. Her message is clear when she states to unite and engage our members and our community. The heart of any Rotary Club is its members and the activities are its lifeblood. “She believes in something that is so necessary. This time calls for peace and unity, for embracing despite our differences.”

ROTARY’S VISION STATEMENT:

TOGETHER WE SEE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE UNITE AND TAKE ACTION TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE ACROSS THE GLOBE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND IN OURSELVES
As we stand on the cusp of eliminating polio, we find ourselves poised for our next challenge. The time is right to move toward realizing a new vision that brings more people together, increases our impact, and creates lasting change around the world. To achieve the vision of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, we have set four priorities that will direct our work over the next five years.

INCREASE OUR IMPACT • Eradicate polio and leverage the legacy • Focus our programs and offerings • Improve our ability to achieve and measure impact

EXPAND OUR REACH • Grow and diversify our membership and participation • Create new channels into Rotary • Increase Rotary’s openness and appeal • Build awareness of our impact and brand

ENHANCE PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT • Support clubs to better engage their members • Develop a participant-centered approach to deliver value • Offer new opportunities for personal and professional connection • Provide leadership development and skills training

INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO ADAPT • Build a culture of research, innovation, and willingness to take risks • Streamline governance, structure, and processes • Review governance to foster more diverse perspectives in decision-making

Imagine Rotary and what ordinary people can do in extraordinary times. Be that person and perhaps consider joining us in making more extraordinary results for our community.