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Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Vision statement
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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Mickey Ulmer
District Governor 2024-2025
Rotary Club of Flagler Beach
Rotary News
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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
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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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! | 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
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....
District 6970
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Rotary Wildfire Disaster Relief
Here in Northeast Florida, we all have our stories about hurricane damage and the disaster relief needed in our communities. But now there’s a whole new level of relief needed by the people of Southern California as they deal with the devastation from the wildfires...
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District Awards Nominations Open
District Awards Nominations Open I invite you to show your pride and respect for active members of District 6970 who you know have and still go above and beyond with continued leadership in Rotary and in their community. Nominate them for one of our District’s highest...
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Jan 18, 2025 – RLI – Jacksonville
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTESaturday, January 18Keiser University6430 Southpoint Pkwy #100Jacksonville, FL 32216 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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Subscribe to the Minutarian
Subscribe to the Minutarian, a weekly newsletter from Governor Mickey Ulmer. 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...
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Job Posting: Rotary District 6970 Executive Secretary
Job Posting: Rotary District 6970 Executive Secretary Rotary District 6970 is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to support our District leadership and member clubs. The Executive Secretary plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the...
From our Clubs
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The Power of Rotary Shows Itself in District 6970
There is an update from the Rotary Club of Pursat in Cambodia about April to June 2024 developments with the Rotary Global Grant 2343143: https://sites.google.com/rotarypursat.com/gg23431432ndquarterlyreport?usp=sharing As you may know, the Rotary Club of Gainesville...
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Tennis 4 Cancer
The Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise held its annual Tennis4Cancer Tournament at the Eagle Harbor Tennis Complex on Fleming Island from April 19 to 21. Over 130 doubles teams competed in 4 different men's and women's divisions over the three days. The Rotary Club,...
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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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Back to School Bash
Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunset volunteered at the 4th Annual Clay County Back to School Bash held at the Thrasher-Horne Center. The event included the distribution of approximately 1,600 backpacks with supplies, 1,300 pairs of new shoes, 655 bags of youth and adult...