While thousands of Rotarians will gather at the RI Convention this June in Montreal, there will be one other special visitor: a soccer ball. Since February, a special red-and-white soccer ball has been making its way through Africa and will continue to pass through other continents and countries en route to the RI Convention. Once it arrives in Montreal, it will have traveled to 22 countries in the world that are affected by polio. The ball has visited numerous local leaders, been signed by presidents of different African nations and by African soccer stars. Children in rural schools have gotten...

Check out this video from Bill Gates, in which he thanks Rotarians for their efforts in eradicating polio worldwide. In a video message to Rotarians, Bill Gates, cochair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, thanked Rotarians for their hard work in the effort to eradicate polio and congratulated Rotary for surpassing the halfway point in meeting Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge.

We’re almost to the middle of April, so today we’re featuring District Governor John Cox’s April newsletter. This month, DG John talks about Rotary’s Magazine Month, remembers two dedicated District 5110 Rotarians, provides information about the upcoming District Conference and more. The photo at right is the District Conference logo. If you haven’t already signed up, read DG John’s newsletter to learn more about the conference and then register at the conference registration page.

April is Rotary Magazine Month and celebrates the publications and the news spread through the Rotary World Magazine Press, which publishes The Rotarian magazine and 31 other regional publications in 25 languages. Each of these regional publications is distinctly local but includes important information from international publications like The Rotarian. Rotary has also just launched an all-online publication, Rotary Leader. This publication is an interactive way for club and district officers to gain new information and tools to help make their club and district better. Learn more about Rotary...

We love sharing stories about the work of our fellow District 5110 clubs, especially when those stories clearly show the work our clubs do to benefit their communities. Here’s one example: The Rotary Club of Bay Area Sunrise (Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston) Interact Club hosted its third annual Iron Chef competition to benefit Rotary programs like the youth exchange and Rotary service projects like helping a local school renovate its study lounge. The competition and the Bay Area Sunrise club were featured in this story on the Rotary International news website. Take a look to learn more about...

It may not be the same as cruising the actual Mediterranean, but you’ll get a taste of it if you attend this year’s District 5110 Conference from May 20-22 at the Hilton Hotel in Eugene, Oregon. You’ll also get the chance to learn more about Rotary International and District 5110, with the chance to hear from a number of speakers from District 5110 and other Rotary leaders from around the United States. Learn all about Rotary’s work and get more information about specific groups and projects within Rotary. All the information you’ll need can be found on the District...

On March 22, Rotary clubs and Rotarian worldwide observed World Water Day. They aided in Rotary International’s effort to provide clean, safe drinking water to those who do not currently have access to it. Ensuring access to safe drinking water is an important cause to Rotary International. In this story on World Water Day from the Rotary International Website, F. Ronald Denham, chair of the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group said, “This is an enormous challenge for humanity, and Rotary clubs are logical leaders in the challenge because they are embedded in their local communities,...

Ever tried sandboarding, like the girl in this photo? If not, you can by traveling to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon. Sandboarding is just one of the many events you can try this weekend, as we wrap up spring break. With just three days left before the kids head back to school, there’s not a lot of time left to savor the break. If you’re not sure how to fill the last few days with fun, check out Travel Lane County’s “Spring Adventures” page. Some events won’t begin until later in the season, but you’ll learn about some great events happening in and...

Now that we’re well into the month of March, get the scoop on important events and news pertaining to District 5110 by reading District Governor John Cox’s March newsletter. In this month’s newsletter, DG John discusses the district’s campaign for Literacy Month, the upcoming District Conference, the efforts of District 5110 Rotarians to eradicate polio worldwide and more. To view a PDF of the newsletter, click here. To visit the District 5110 homepage, click here.

On Friday, February 26, the Eugene Airport Rotary hosted its annual auction. This year’s theme was “Rotary Round-Up,” a Western theme. Proceeds from the auction go to scholarships for local high school students. A good time was had by all! Take a look at these photos from the auction: Mary Lou Finigan Judi Beard-Strubing and Glen Martz Scholarships Foundation Chairman John Alvord Rotary District 5110 Governor John Cox If you’re on Facebook, you can view these photo and more from the auction and other Rotary events on the Eugene Airport Rotary Facebook page.