Rotary and the Olympics

Rotary and the Olympics have a common goal: a more peaceful world. Learn how Rotarians are taking part in the Summer Games in London and how their activities publicize Rotary’s good works.

Learn more about athletes helping promote polio eradication
Read about Rotarian torchbearers
Read about a Rotarian who is providing security for the games

Rotary - it's all about others!

I was driving to work the other morning and I happened to see a personalised number place in front of me.  Similar to these ones...

In fact what I did see was the opposite to what the Olympic games it all about - peace, personal goals, national pride and striving for excellence.

Normally these number plates are so clever like these ones

In fact what captured my attention was a number plate that read:

 

I then thought - that's it!!  That is the essence of Rotary!!!

My number plate would read:

Let's encourage the world to 

Rotary and the Olympics

Eric Murray with his son Zac after
winning the gold for New Zealand.

Rotary and the Olympics have a common goal: a more peaceful world. Learn how Rotarians are taking part in the Summer Games in London and how their activities publicize Rotary’s good works.

Learn more about athletes helping promote polio eradication

Read about Rotarian torchbearers

Read more stories of Rotary service

A great night for New Zealand last night with our rowers winning 2 gold medals.  I love the photo!!  (Ed)