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Bill Huntley Endowment funds first Rotary Peace Fellow
The late Bill Huntley, past RI president (1994-95) and member of the Rotary Club of Alford & Mablethorpe, in England, was a leader in the development of the Rotary Peace Centers. Since his death in 2006, his club hasn’t forgotten Huntley’s presidential theme, Be a Friend, and has remained a friend to his memory, starting the Bill Huntley Endowment. Now, the endowment has funded the first Huntley Peace Fellow, Francis Rothery, of Exeter, who is studying at the Rotary Peace Center at International Christian University, in Tokyo.
David Black, the endowment’s chair, says, “This has been a great achievement for a small rural club. Francis is the first of many who will remember to Be a Friend. We thank all those who have made this possible, and urge everyone to support the Rotary Peace Centers.” Read more.
His mission is to make peace 
Zabit Aimal grew up in Kabul, Afghanistan, amid harsh Taliban rule. At age 17, he became a translator and cultural adviser for American troops stationed there. That’s how he met Nevada National Guard officer Kurt Neddenriep, a member of the Rotary Club of Elko, Nevada. Aimal was impressed with Neddenriep’s warm-hearted, generous nature, and soon learned that Rotarians believe in generosity, too. With Neddenriep’s help, and donations from several Rotary clubs, Aimal earned a degree in political science at the University of Nevada at Reno in 2014. Now a Rotary Peace Fellow, he is working on his master’s degree in international politics and security studies at the University of Bradford in England. Read more about Aimal’s journey.
Fellows leading global Peace Tables Campaign 
Rotary Peace Fellows Susan Hartley, Ellen Maynes, Chulalongkorn University instructor Irene Santiago, and others are leading a Peace Tables Worldwide Campaign during October, to build awareness and advocate for equal women’s representation at peace and decision-making tables around the world.
Peace fellows and Rotarians are encouraged to join the campaign by holding a local Peace Table, bringing together like-minded individuals interested in discussing issues of peace and security. Join the Facebook event page and get involved.
CELEBRATE THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL WITH #100ACTSOFGOOD
To mark the Rotary Foundation centennial, we’re encouraging members everywhere to do 100 acts of good throughout the year. Let others know by posting photos of yourself on social media, along with a brief description of the act, using #100actsofgood.
POST YOUR OWN OFFER ON ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS
Rotary members can now offer discounts on products and services from their own businesses through Rotary Global Rewards. You can submit an offer and make it available locally, regionally, or globally.
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