Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary's picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.
Fueled by friendship and a spirit of collaboration, exchange best practices, ignite innovative projects, and form lifelong connections with fellow changemakers from around the world.
Take part in this transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the Magic All Around at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 21-25 June 2025.
Registration is open and we have more than 60 Rotarians from our district already registered! Hotels are booking up quickly. For more information, please contact the RI Convention Coordinator, Rick Rosenfeld.
if you missed the Calgary Convention information session on the 12th, click the link to see it: Zoom Recording
If you've never been to an international convention, consider Calgary! Further information may be found here:
The Bodyguard: Kevin Costner plays Frank Farmer, who works as a bodyguard for a guest speaker at the fictional Rotary Club of Iowa Rapids. The scene was filmed at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel's Crystal Ballroom, and Rotary International provided the club banner, lapel pins, and name badges.
Un week-end sur deux: In this 1990 French film, an actress is booked to MC a Rotary Club Dinner, but it conflicts with the weekend she sees her children.
Big Dreamers: This 2007 Australian comedic documentary features Ron Hunt as a Rotarian.
"One Life," casts a light on the extraordinary acts of Sir Nicholas Winton, a Rotary member who turned compassion into action by rescuing 669 children from the brink of the Holocaust. Starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter, this cinematic piece honors Winton's legacy. It echoes his belief that "If something is not impossible, there must be a way to do it."
Join or Die: Rotarians- This 2024 film mentions Rotary International and explores why people should join clubs. The film is based on research that suggests increasing club participation is the best way to address America's crisis of loneliness and conflict
All Rotarians are important and famous in their own way, but there are some whose names are recognized worldwide.
Here are some famous people who have worn the Rotary pin:
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