Attendees Look to the Future at the Rotary International Convention

Members from District 7450 were among the 15,000+ Rotarians from 140 countries who attended the International Convention in Calgary.

Pictured at the Calgary Stampede grounds are: Carrie Sharpshair from Philadelphia, Francy Cross from Chester, David Ringer and his wife, Ilona, Lisa Leonard from Philadelphia, Warren Sell from Chester, Dave Cross from Chester, and Nick Squeri from Philadelphia.

Each morning featured keynote speeches about global topics. Geena Davis addressed the representation of women and girls in the media.  Bill Gates announced the Gates Foundation's extension of its commitment to Rotary's Polio Eradication efforts. Each day also featured a variety of Breakout Sessions and 20-minute "Hub" talks on topics such as Food Waste, Human Trafficking, AI, and Mentorship.  

Impact was the watchword on the second full day of the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, as speakers discussed topics from raising happier children to using artificial intelligence for more effective initiatives. Read more about it HERE.

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Pictured right: Academy Award-winning actor and activist Geena Davis addressed the event’s second general session about her work to increase and improve the roles for women and girls in Hollywood — and her lifelong effort to stop being “epically polite.”