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More stories from RI President Gordon McInally
Fostering peace
 
Building peace is the essence of Rotary. Many of our service projects foster the conditions for Positive Peace. We work tirelessly to overcome barriers and create new connections among people. This year, we’ll introduce virtual international exchanges for members to build those vital connections even further.

Peace isn’t just a dream, and it’s not passive. It’s the result of working hard, earning trust, and having open conversations that may be difficult. Peace must be waged persistently — and bravely. Everything we do, across all our areas of focus, has the potential to foster the hope that can make peace possible
 
How can you take action? Become a peacebuilder by getting involved in virtual exchanges orsigning up for the Rotary Positive Peace Academy. 
 
 
Creating a welcoming club experience
 
The spirit of connection and purpose should inspire every Rotary member. When club leaders focus on offering an excellent club experience, we retain more members and attract more prospective members. We must make our clubs as welcoming and engaging as we can.

Our goal is to create a sense of belonging, from our club meetings to every service activity we offer. We need to continue creating inclusive, welcoming environments where everyone can be their fully authentic selves. All people of action need to be able to imagine a place for themselves in Rotary — it’s up to us to ensure that they can do so. 
 
How can you take action? Learn more about Rotary’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and how you can help create a club culture (My Rotary account required) where everyone belongs.
 
 

As we begin this journey together, I take inspiration from Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, who in the 18th century spoke of all the world becoming kin, promoting “Sense and Worth, over all the earth.” This has long been my call to action, and I share it now with you.
  
Let us build peace within and spread it freely. Let us create belonging and imagine the future of Rotary afresh. Let us work together joyously as we Create Hope in the World.

R. Gordon R. McInally
RI President, 2023-24
 
 
 
Register at convention.rotary.org today and take part in Rotary’s biggest event of the year.