The first donation $26.50 for the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Foundation was in Atlanta. There were 35, 000 Rotarian’s that attended from over 170 Countries. Our District 7010 won for the most Attendees at the Convention. The House of Friendship was where you visited booths, and hosted ticketed events (which are booked months ahead). The opening Ceremonies had 174 Countries with flags. There was also welcome video.
Atlanta Conference Focused on Peace
Conference participants chose from a variety of breakout sessions to learn how economic development, disease prevention, education, clean water and sanitation, and basic human rights all affect peace. One session focused on the role of multimedia in reporting conflict and humanitarian work.
“Peace doesn’t get built in congresses or parliaments. And it doesn’t get built by armies, or presidents, or even in the United Nations building in New York,” Germ said. “It gets built by people who care, and are willing to work for the things they care about. Things like sustainable economic growth. Human rights. Clean water and air. Sanitation, literacy, and health.”
Bill Gates was the Speaker was the key note speaker to end Polio. Canada donated $75 Million to Polio. To see the interview of the Polio Survivor Golf Athlete click this link http://www.riconvention.org/en/atlanta/videos ...this link will also connect you to all the videos from the RI Atlanta Conference.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TIPS
Sign up early
Show up 1 hour before any event
Remember to book restaurants, because they book up early.
Get the Rotary App to connect with everyone
Wear comfy shoes
Attend all the large events
4 REASONS TO GO
- Meet great people from all over the world
- Hear amazing phenomenal speakers
- Travel to unexpected places
- Recognize that we are a part of a very small Rotary family
If you haven't signed up for Toronto here is the link.