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Today, there are of the Rotary world: It engages, entertains,
so many more ways enlightens, and inspires.
to communicate than
ever before. In the age In an age of constant communication,
of video conferences with so many ways to find new information,
and instant messages, do we still need a Rotary magazine?
we can work together Absolutely. Because the magazine is now,
from almost anywhere, as it has always been, one of the best ways
and always be in to spread the word about Rotary. It has
touch; we can share allowed me to share the fun and excitement
our Rotary work on Facebook, on Twitter, of Rotary Days, it showcases the good work
and on Rotary.org. But there will always of Rotarians around the world, and it puts
be a tremendously important role for the a spotlight on important issues affecting
magazine that you are now holding in your us all. The Rotarian isn't just enjoyable
hands – or reading on an electronic device. for Rotarians – it's a great way to boost
Rotary's public image, and show the world
The Rotarian is one of the oldest the work that Rotarians do.
continuously published magazines in the
world, with an unbroken publication history So when you're done reading this
dating back to its first issue, featuring Paul issue, pass it along. Ask yourself who
Harris as a contributor, in 1911. Back then, might be particularly interested in this
the magazine was printed in black and month's articles. Give the issue to a friend,
white, and was only a few pages. The type a co-worker, or a colleague. Share it with
was small, the pictures were few, and the someone you've invited to a Rotary club
advertisements were for piano dealers, meeting. Visit www.therotarianmagazine.
haberdashers, and a hotel fully equipped com to share stories on social media, or
with hot and cold running water! send links through email. Use it to Light Up
Rotary – just as Rotarians have been doing
Now, you can read The Rotarian for more than 100 years.
on your phone or tablet, and regional
magazines are published in 24 languages. Gary C.K. Huang
Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 President, Rotary International
Pulitzer Prize winners have written for the
magazine, including Mahatma Gandhi,
Desmond Tutu, George Bernard Shaw, and
Nicholas Murray Butler. Every month, The
Rotarian brings us a snapshot of the best