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The Introduction of the Chinese Regional Magazine
"Taiwan Rotary"
The Regional Magazine "Taiwan Rotary" publishing Rotary International information
has long been certified by Rotary International and policies, as well as local Rotary service
(RI) to publish in Chinese language. On March activities.
29, 1959, representatives of 16 Rotary Clubs The total number of pages in the magazine
from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Kowloon, and is 116, and the front cover features the photo of
Macau made a resolution to form a committee Rotary events, or the best photograph provided
to publish the Chinese magazine at an intercity by Rotarians to match the current season.
meeting in Taipei. On April 1, 1960, the first The contents of the magazine can be
issue of the Rotarian Quarterly was officially divided into following three themes:
released, and on July 1 of the same year, these 1. Rotary World News: reporting the
clubs were approved by Rotary International president's message, the Foundation
to establish RI District 345. Then, after several Chair's message, latest news from Rotary
reorganizations of the editorial committee, International (RI), Rotary events and
Taiwan Rotary Publication and E-Information service projects, and interesting works from
Association, organized by 12 Rotary Districts Rotarians around the globe
in Taiwan, is now responsible for editing and 2. District Reports: reporting on service
publishing "Taiwan Rotary" magazine. activities offered by Rotary clubs and
This magazine serves as a bridge among Districts throughout Taiwan
Rotary International (RI) and Districts and 3. Rotary-related works and additional articles
Rotarians in Taiwan, which focuses on with various topics that were submitted by
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