Rotary’s greatest asset is not our history, our projects, or even our unmatched global reach. It is our members.Rotary members working alone can achieve great things, but collaborating with others makes it possible to change the world. Rotary’s historic effort against polio has been undertaken with partners such as the Gates Foundation, the World Health Organization, and UNICEF. Without these partners Rotary couldn’t have had the same impact.
Partnering with business associations, professional organizations, and academic institutions can help Rotary attract members while embracing diversity in professions and perspectives. By reaching out to professionals who share our values of service and engagement, we can expand Rotary’s capacity to do good in the world.
Ultimately, all of Rotary’s achievements and growth depend on members. By focusing on attracting and retaining them, Rotary can renew its strength as well as its ability to create change in communities for years to come.
In a world often divided, Rotary stands as a beacon of unity and hope; Our projects bring together people of all races, religions, genders, ideologies, and economic backgrounds, uniting us in a shared purpose: to do good in the world. ... Let’s build a Rotary that unites for good and ensures a brighter future for all.