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Rotary International Conference

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

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  1. Rotary International Conference And Presidential Peace Conference June 2017 ~ Atlanta, Georgia

  2. Welcome Rotarians!

  3. Presidential Peace Conference Friday and saturday, June 9-10, 2017

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. The Atlanta Conference Center

  8. Assembly Hall and House of Friendship Meeting 40,000 of our closest friends!

  9. House of Friendship

  10. House of Friendship

  11. Talked to people from all over the world! Mongolia Egypt Brazil Canada Australia Pakistan Colorado/Utah

  12. But still made time to enjoy Lawrence Rotary friendships

  13. Rotary International Conference Sunday through Wednesday, June 11-14, 2017

  14. Sunday Interfaith Service and Opening Ceremony

  15. Monday General Assembly

  16. Bill Gates and John Germ

  17. PolioPlus successes light the hall

  18. Tuesday General Assembly

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. Exploring Atlanta

  24. Atlanta Aquarium Gee, Kate. We’re not in Kansas anymore!

  25. High Museum of Art

  26. Fox Theater Screening of “Gone with the Wind” where movie originally premiered

  27. Paschal’s RestaurantDistrict Dinner on Tuesday evening

  28. Next RI Convention is in Toronto! June 23-27, 2018

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