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Who we share your data with

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How long we retain your data

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For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

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2025 Zone 8 Conference a resounding success

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Project Abigail restores dignity and hope with new Rotary-funded bathrooms for Ugandan schoolgirls.

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Club Development
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A new way of Rotary

Rotary Social Impact Network offers flexible, global membership for busy changemakers driving service and connection.

Club Development
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Scarborough Rotary reinvents itself with modern vision, boosting engagement and achieving record membership growth.

Club Development
October 26, 2025
Rotary for a new era: Launching the Rotary Club of Empowering Women and Girls

The new Rotary Club of Empowering Women and Girls champions equality through education, advocacy and global projects.

Club Development
October 25, 2025
Doing Rotary differently: The growth of the e-Club of Change Makers

Rotary e-Club of Change Makers grows from 18 to 32 members, thriving with purpose, innovation and connection.

Club Development
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Building momentum: Membership growth in District 9920

District 9920 celebrates net membership growth in 2024-25, with four clubs ranking in Zone 8’s top 20.

Club Development
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‘Come as you are’: Why flexibility is attracting younger generations to Rotary

At 28, Alex brings fresh energy to Papanui Rotary, NZ, proving flexibility and connection attract younger members.

Club Development
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New models, new members, same purpose!

Companion clubs are transforming Rotary, attracting new members and boosting growth by offering flexible ways to serve.

Club Development
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Turn up the volume on your Rotary experience

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