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This month and every month
      A
               ugust is Membership Month, but our
 One small act                                     growing, membership is a priority and there is a will-
               commitment to growth and connection
                                                   ingness to try something new. Rotary is not limited
 M         arch is here, and for Rotary Interna-  amplified when we work together. Through our stra-
                                                   to one structure or tradition. We are a global network
               is year-round. When we focus on grow-
                                              Partnerships remind us that Rotary’s impact is
                                                   of people of action, and that means there is room for
               ing Rotary, we grow our ability to serve, to
           tional, that means celebrating Water,
               lead, and to bring lasting change.
                                                   many kinds of clubs, many ways to serve, and many
                                            tegic alliance with the United Nations Environment
           Sanitation, and Hygiene Month — a
                                                   paths into our organization.
        Membership growth isn’t just about numbers. It’s
           time to shine a spotlight on one of the
                                            Programme, we’re advancing the Community Action
                                                     This spirit of innovation is also guiding our efforts
      about opening doors. It’s about inviting more people
           most transformative areas of our work.
                                            for Fresh Water initiative. This program equips Ro-
      who are ready to give their time, talents, and hearts to   to reach new communities. In places where there has
  This month is an opportunity to reflect on The Magic   tary members with the tools and resources to protect,
                                                   never been a Rotary club — or where a club once ex-
      a cause greater than themselves. When we welcome
 of Rotary and the profound impact we create when we   restore, and sustain freshwater ecosystems.
      new members, we bring in fresh ideas and new
                                                   isted and faded — Rotarians are finding ways to grow
 come together with determination and purpose.  When we make use of Rotary grants and advocate
                                                   Rotary. They are identifying areas of potential and
      energy. We expand our impact, strengthen our clubs,
  Years ago, I experienced this magic firsthand in   for clean water in our communities, we create a ripple
      and ensure that Rotary continues to evolve with the
                                                   building clubs that reflect the character and needs of
 the Dominican Republic. When a group of members   effect that extends far beyond individual projects.
                                                   their communities.
      world around us.
 helped people install water filters, three children   As we embrace the spirit of the month, I encourage
                                                     Every member plays a part in this journey. Whether
        Remember, there is now great flexibility in
 watched with amazement as dirty water entered one   every Rotary member to seek out new partnerships.
                                                   you introduce a friend to your club, support a new
      fashioning nontraditional club models. I’m inspired
 end of a filter and clean water emerged from the other.   Collaboration multiplies our efforts and helps us
                                                   meeting format, reconnect with program alumni, or
      when I see these innovative clubs thrive by offering
 When we paused the demonstration, one child tugged   reach more people in need.
                                                   simply share your Rotary story, you are helping our
      new and prospective members more ways to con-
 at my sleeve and pleaded, “Show me the magic again.”   Whether it’s joining forces with local organiza-
      nect and serve.
                                                   organization grow stronger and more vibrant.
  To them, it felt magical. It was also the result of   tions, forming alliances with international agencies,
        In Korea, the growth of satellite clubs has created
                                                     No one owns a Rotary club. It is a gift we pass on
 countless hours of effort — planning, transporting,   or mobilizing your community, every step we take
      opportunities for nearly 1,000 new members to find
                                                   to the next generation. When we nurture that gift,
     PHOTOGRAPH: ROTARY FILE PHOTO
 and installing the filters — alongside local partners   together brings us closer to a world where everyone
                                                   when we invite others to share in it, we ensure that
      their place in Rotary. In Romania, the close collabora-
 who were dedicated to making clean water acces-  has access to clean water and safe sanitation.
   PHOTOGRAPH: ROTARY FILE PHOTO
                                                   Rotary continues to be a force for good.
      tion between Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors
 sible. In that moment, I realized that what seemed   The Magic of Rotary shines brightest when we
                                                     Let’s prioritize membership growth — not just
      has built a pipeline of future leaders. In India, some
 like a small act could change residents’ lives. That is   work in harmony with others to create lasting good.
      Rotarians gather around a shared interest — whether
                                                   in August but every month of the year. Together,
 The Magic of Rotary.                       Together, we can turn dreams into realities that
                                                   through friendship, creativity, and shared purpose,
      it’s professional development or a passion for service
  This story is a testament to the incredible potential   transform lives and communities. The result may feel
      — and those connections deepen their commitment
                                                   we will grow Rotary and Unite for Good.
                                            like magic at times, but we know it’s from the power
 of our global family to create change. Water proj-
 PHOTOGRAPH: LUCY HEWETT  unwavering commitment to improving lives. Consider   STEPHANIE A. URCHICK  AUGUST 2025  ROTARY  1
      and their joy in being part of Rotary. And we’ve seen
                                            of our collective commitment and compassion. Let’s
 ects exemplify our reach, our partnerships, and our
      cause-based clubs thrive in regions as diverse as
                                                  FRANCESCO AREZZO
                                            harness this magic to make a difference this month
      Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe.
                                            and beyond.
 Rotary’s work with USAID. That partnership has en-
                                                  President, Rotary International
        There’s a common thread: Where clubs are
 abled us to work with communities and governments
 to improve access to sustainable water and sanitation
 services for thousands of people in the Dominican
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         臺灣扶輪 2025.8
                                            President, Rotary International
 Republic, Ghana, the Philippines, and Uganda.
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