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IS SOMETIMES CALLED THE<\/h2>\n

HEARTBEAT OF ROTARY<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Rotary’s reputation for serving others rests largely upon the service projects that Rotarians indertake to improve the quality of life for all people within the club’s local community<\/p>\n

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AFTER 20 YEARS<\/span><\/strong> OF EFFORT, ROTARY AND ITS PARTNERS HAVE ERADICATED 99%<\/span><\/strong> OF THE CRIPPLING POLIO VIRUS<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

WITH THE HELP OF THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO CHANGE THE WORLD?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ROTARY’S 1.2 MILLION MEMBERS
BELIEVE THAT IT STARTS WITH A COMMITMENT<\/strong><\/span> TO<\/p>\n

SERVICE ABOVE SELF<\/h2>\n

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Message from President Karen Hix –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0When community-minded and service-oriented individuals unite to benefit our community and make dreams come true for others, Rotary International comes full circle.
When community-minded and service-oriented individuals unite to benefit our community and make dreams come true for others, Rotary International comes full circle.\u00a0 Opportunities grow, skills develop, and lives change for the better.<\/p>\n

Together, through Rotary’s vision, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change\u2014across the globe, in our communities, and ourselves.<\/p>\n

Together, through Rotary’s mission, we serve others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.<\/p>\n

We are community builders, people of action, problem solvers, and opportunity creators.\u00a0 We collaborate with community leaders, connect passionate people with diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, forge lifelong friendships, and, above all, take action to change the world.<\/p>\n

Together, we apply our professional experience and personal commitment to tackle our communities’ most persistent problems, finding new, effective ways to enhance health, stability, and prosperity across the globe.\u00a0 And you, our Macon North Rotary members, are the forward-thinking individuals who help fuel these strategic initiatives.<\/p>\n

It is my hope that during this term as your President, each of you finds your time here gratifying and fulfilling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n

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Weekly Meeting- GRSP Student Milena Donatao<\/strong>