RI Convention: Toronto Highlights

Approximately 26,000 Rotarians gathered from around the world in Toronto. During the four-day event, speakers praised, prodded, and partnered with Rotary. Her Royal Highness Princess Anne expressed thanks to Rotary for taking a central role in working to eradicate polio. Former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush challenged Rotarians to keep early childhood education a priority. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, accepting Rotary’s Polio Eradication Champion Award, thanked Rotary for working with governments worldwide to eradicate polio. And finally, incoming RI President Barry Rassin motivated convention goers by speaking on his 2018-19 theme: Be the Inspiration. And in a gracious gesture to his successor, Ian Riseley finished his closing remarks by urging listeners: “It is vital that we be the inspiration.”

 

President Steve will share additional information about Rotary International’s future plans and how they will impact our club at our meeting in two weeks. (Thursday, July 26th).