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Join us at the Rotary International Conference and Presidential Peace Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Explore breakout sessions on solving health issues, micro-financing, and empowering marginalized women. Engage in discussions on Rotary's role in society and the PolioPlus legacy. Enjoy the diverse attractions of Atlanta and connect with Rotarians from around the world.
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Rotary International Conference And Presidential Peace Conference June 2017 ~ Atlanta, Georgia
Presidential Peace Conference Friday and saturday, June 9-10, 2017
Dr. Bernice A. KingCEO, The King Center We are interconnected, inter-related, and “caught in a network of mutuality” For one to win, all must win Peace is not just stopping war or the absence of conflict For peace, we need to deal with the basic conditions that create injustice
Amina J. MohammedDeputy Secretary-GeneralUnited Nations UN’s Sustainable Development Agenda matches Rotary’s six Areas of Focus The moral imperative: Serve humanity and make a difference through direct action for results in people’s lives “Take it to scale” To achieve prosperity and peace, no one can be left behind
Peace Conference Breakout Sessions Solving Health Issues “Seven Women” Micro-Financing Fighting African famine through UNICEF for 37¢ per packet Haiti—diagnosis of cervical cancer Rotary Family Health Days—Africa to India Hispaniola Institute to eliminate malaria and lymphatic filariasis by 2020 Empowering marginalized women through education, skills training and income generation Began with seven disabled women in a tin shed in Kathmandu Stephanie Woollard, Peace Fellow from Australia, has helped over 5,000 women since 2006 Microfinancing in United States Detroit, MI Atlanta, GA SE Raleigh, NC Sustainable model to offer capital, training, and community support to entrepreneurs from under-served areas Templates at LaunchMyCity.org
Assembly Hall and House of Friendship Meeting 40,000 of our closest friends!
Talked to people from all over the world! Mongolia Egypt Brazil Canada Australia Pakistan Colorado/Utah
Rotary International Conference Sunday through Wednesday, June 11-14, 2017
James QuinceyPresident and CEO of Coca-Cola Coca-Cola started in Atlanta 131 years ago Current Coca-Cola areas of focus are water, women, and community well-being across the globe Partnerships between corporations and organizations like Rotary are key to bettering the world; none can do it alone
AndrewYoungOrdained minister; civil rights activist; Georgia Congressman; Ambassador to UN; Mayor of Atlanta Rotary embodies “civil society” and can meld majority-rule politics and profit-motivated business Rotary’s role is to be the glue to hold society together and the grease to help the world grow and change Take responsibility for whatever concerns us; think globally and act locally to achieve the vision
Jack Nicklaus Champion golfer with eighteen major victories Rotary Polio Ambassador and recently named an Honorary Rotarian; polio survivor Fundraiser Keys to success are focus and concentration; knowing yourself; taking personal responsibility
RI Conference Breakout Sessions PolioPlus Legacy and Lessons Learned International roundtable discussed “where do we go from here” How to use infrastructure and partnerships for taking the next step in addressing world health issues Details of success in November
Atlanta Aquarium Gee, Kate. We’re not in Kansas anymore!
Fox Theater Screening of “Gone with the Wind” where movie originally premiered
Next RI Convention is in Toronto! June 23-27, 2018