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Rotary Weekly
 
19 April 2019
A roundup of Rotary news
 
Council elevates Rotaract
The 2019 Council has completed its work. Among its most important actions, the Council elevated the status of Rotaract clubs, allowing them to join Rotary International the way that Rotary clubs do. The change is intended to increase the support that Rotaract clubs receive from RI and to enhance their ability to serve. The Council is made up of representatives from each Rotary district, and meets every three years in Chicago, Illinois, USA, to review the rules that govern the organization.
 
 
 
This week's stories
Secrets to growing a new Rotary club
Debbie Vance never expected to charter a new club. But when she moved to a small town in British Columbia, Canada, and began doing service on behalf of Rotary, she drew the interest of neighbors and new friends who wanted to know how an organization could inspire someone to jump into action. Together, the charter members are forming the club culture, establishing its unique traditions, setting service priorities, and making it their own. Corey Lopardi, the district’s membership chair, interviews Debbie about how she did it.
 
EcoClub charters with equal number women, men
A new club in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, chartered in February with 25 members and a focus on the environment. The EcoClub is a non-traditional format designed to attract a segment of the population not currently served by traditional clubs. The club began with 48 percent of its members as women, 44 percent under the age of 40, and an average age of 42.
 
Share your convention moments with us
Learn more about the 2019 Rotary Convention in Hamburg including this year’s program, and share your favorite convention moments with us. 
 
 
Council highlights, votes
Relive the excitement of the 2019 Council on Legislation and get vote totals from all the action by visiting our live blog.