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Last weekend I drove to the Bay Area to attend my twin brother Bob's "Celebration of Life." His close friend, former professional...

Once upon a time… we had oral history and stories passed down by our elders. Writing allowed the recording of information for posterity,...

San Diego's "Big Bay Boom" held each Independence Day has roots that run deep into the community's heart, sparked by a vision to bring...

In a bustling market in Marrakech, a traveler from the United States struck up a conversation with a local vendor. They spoke of their...

Rotary began as a group of business owners who wanted to flourish and grow their enterprises. With a background in hospitality and as a...

Mike Darnold's Rotary journey began in 1977 with the San Juan Capistrano club, but it was his involvement with RYLA (Rotary Youth...

It was just after 2:00 am in the darkened bunker in Dong Ha, Vietnam, where the Direct Air Support Center was stationed. A whispered call...

The power of connection is essential to improving life. We embrace our differences, recognizing that our diversity is our strength. This...

Let's reimagine a world where peace isn't merely an aspiration but a vibrant reality, woven together by the unbreakable bonds of...

My sister, Nancy Hughes, often shares the story of Irma, a young Guatemalan woman whose hands were burned shut after falling into an open...

When I first joined Rotary, my perspective on goal-setting was, to be honest, limited. You could even call it cautious. But all that...

My family boasts a lineage of formidable women, particularly traced through my mother's side back to 1680s Scotland. Her grandmother was...

The Hidden Danger at Your Teen's Next Party At a recent gathering, Travis, a bright and promising student, made a choice that proved...

In November 1863, as the small town of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania prepared to dedicate the Soldiers' National Cemetery, two speeches were...

Being part of a vibrant and lively club is a real joy. When building such a club, there are two schools of thought on the best way: First...

Selecting leaders in Rotary is pivotal, as it's fundamentally about aligning with our core values of fellowship, integrity, and service....

Creating a strategic roadmap is crucial for Rotary clubs that aim to achieve substantial and impactful outcomes. The process involves...

Being part of Rotary isn't just about writing checks or raising funds (though those are important too), it's about rolling up our sleeves...

Before establishing Rotary, Paul Harris held a number of different jobs that exposed him to diverse settings and people from all walks of...

As the sun rose over Tecate, Mexico, on a recent Saturday, around fifty Rotarians and volunteers, drawn from different clubs in District...