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Food Plant Solutions – RAG

Food Plant Solutions – RAG

A SOLUTION THAT ENDS MALNUTRITION We create educational materials that explain what nutritional food is, why our bodies need it and how to grow and use it. We focus on what are often neglected and underutilized plants, plants that are growing in and adapted to their...

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United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt

United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt

The Rotary Foundation recently announced the award of the most recent Program of Scale Grant, $2 million to prevent cervical cancer in Egypt. United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt is a Rotary member-led program that aims to ultimately reduce the number of cervical...

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Open World Program 2024

Open World Program 2024

OPEN WORLD PROGRAM 2024 - CALL FOR HOSTS To: Current and Elect Rotary Club Presidents Dear current and elect U.S. Rotary Club Presidents: Greetings from Evanston! We are pleased to announce new hosting opportunities under the Open World Program during the 2024...

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RI Convention 2024 in Singapore

RI Convention 2024 in Singapore

District Governor John Tabor and I would like you to consider attending the Rotary International Convention In Singapore, May 25-29-2024. The Rotary Convention will help you view that world and your role in it, from a totally different perspective. We hope that you...

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Sustainable Cambodia-Clean Water

Sustainable Cambodia-Clean Water

Two Rotary clubs in our District are joining forces to help those in need with clean drinking water in Cambodia! For years now, the Rotary Club of Gainesville has been doing a "Sustainable Cambodia" effort that helps provide clean drinking water in some of the poorest...

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The WASH Project | Guatemala

The WASH Project | Guatemala

The WASH Project! | Sustainable water system in the School of Hope If a picture is worth a thousand words, this video is worth a million. The Project team  has a few small adjustments to make and final reports to file, but Water, Sanitation and Hygiene aspects of the...

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Rotary Showcase

Rotary Showcase

Making a difference Rotary members and program participants are improving lives in communities around the world every day through thousands of service projects. Explore the good work that we’re doing locally and globally, and share these projects through social media....

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District 6970

April 20, 2024 – RLI – Palm Coast

April 20, 2024 – RLI – Palm Coast

      ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Saturday, April 20, 2024 Daytona State College - Palm CoastPalm Coast, FL 32137 Rotary has a world of opportunities waiting for you and we have the perfect way for you to learn about it in a fun, relaxed environment with food,...

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Club Data Security and Privacy Info

Club Data Security and Privacy Info

https://www.rotarydistrict6970.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Data-Privacy-and-Security-Policies-Final.pdf https://www.rotarydistrict6970.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Data-Privacy-and-Security-Policies-Fillable-Forms-Final.docx

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Vibrant Club Seminar 2023

Vibrant Club Seminar 2023

District 6970 held their annual Vibrant Club seminar that left attendees buzzing with excitement with 150 participants. The event focused on three key areas: membership, public image, and the Rotary Foundation. Engaging discussions were held on strategies to attract...

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Youth Exchange Host Club Agreement

Youth Exchange Host Club Agreement

Clubs - we need your support and commitment!  Rotary Youth Exchange’s mission is to bring the world together one student at a time. We do so by sponsoring and hosting youth exchange students. The cost pales in comparison to the rewards and the commitment is minimal...

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Subscribe to the Minutarian

Subscribe to the Minutarian

Subscribe to the Minutarian, a weekly newsletter from Governor John Tabor.   The District Newsletter is an excellent source of information for anyone interested in staying up-to-date with the latest events, training opportunities, and other news within the Rotary...

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Rotarian Journey into Cambodia

Rotarian Journey into Cambodia

Rotarians from D-6970 will be leading Rotarians from various clubs around the world on a journey into the heart of Cambodia. Three Upcoming Trips: - 2023: Sat. Nov 11th to Mon. Nov 20th - 2024: Sat. Jan 27th to Mon. Feb 5th - 2024: Sat. Feb 17th to Mon. Feb 26th...

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Sudan Support

Sudan Support

As you are aware, Sudan is experiencing a civil war of significant magnitude. Jacob Atem, from the Rotary Club of Gainesville was a keynote speaker at the District Conference and will helped us to better understand this conflict from his long-term perspective, having...

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From our Clubs

PV Rotary Honors First Responders

PV Rotary Honors First Responders

NOCATEE FIRST RESPONDERS RECEIVE ROTARY HERO AWARDS Ponte Vedra, Florida, February 2024- The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra (Nocatee) along with its Presenting Sponsor, IQ Fiber, honored first responders for service during the past year; to St. Johns County 2023...

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2023 Interact Leadership Summit

2023 Interact Leadership Summit

The 2023 Interact Leadership Summit was attended by 51 student leaders from 13 different middle/high schools along with13 Rotarians and School Sponsors. District 6970 was represented by 7 different Rotary Clubs. The Student District Leadership Team created and...

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World Polio Day

World Polio Day

Rotarians representing several of the Clay County Rotary clubs attended the October 10, 2023, Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting. The Clay County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation and declared October 24, 2023, to be “World Polio Day in Clay...

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Family Comfort Bags

Family Comfort Bags

Family Comfort Bags for Ronald McDonald House People of Action from the Greater Gainesville Rotary Club came together at the beautiful new Ronald McDonald House for a special service project. Bringing boxes and boxes of donated goods from both Rotarians and community...

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12 Who Care Award

12 Who Care Award

Barb Kent from the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach has been nominated for the 12 Who Care Community Service Award and was interviewed by First Coast News during a recent Interact Club meeting at Fernandina Beach High School. As Youth Services Chair, Barb has been...

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Butterfly Garden

Butterfly Garden

Butterfly Garden at the Ronald McDonald House Gainesville Sunrise Rotary has a longstanding relationship with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida. Years ago, Sunrise Rotary, in partnership with Sunrise member, Ron Farb and the Climb for Cancer...

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Continuing Spearheading in Zimbabwe

Continuing Spearheading in Zimbabwe

The Rotary Club of Ocala: Rotarian Harry Thomas Coene (Tom) has been spearheading our grant for water and education in Zimbabwe. At a resent club meeting Tom introduced his partner Colin Kuhuni, Past President of the Rotary Club of Harare Highlands. “The Musingwa...

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