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Rotarians, along with your family and friends, are encouraged to show your holiday spirit, share your smile, and sign-up to ring bells for Salvation Army in November and December. The club has committed to providing two volunteers per each two hour shift from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm from Saturday, November 15 to December 20. There are opportunities to ring both inside and outside. See the flier for additional information.
December 13: Walmart North - Market Entrance (outside)
Of course you would, otherwise how can we celebrate our success or learn how to improve. To help build on the successes of 2025, we are asking for your feedback on:
Your Rotary experience
Ideas for recruiting the next generations of Rotary leaders
Please click on this survey and share your feedback. The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete and is anonymous. We'll collect your insights over the next couple of weeks (survey deadline extended to December 5), and results will be shared at an upcoming meeting.
At our club's weekly meeting on November 6, April Sutor, president of the Rochester Rotary Risers club, will present a PEACE POLE commemorating our club's 100th anniversary. What is a Peace Pole you may ask?
A Peace Pole is a monument or obelisk that prominently displays the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" (often translated into multiple languages on its sides) as a universal prayer or affirmation for global harmony. In the context of Rotary International, it serves as a key symbol and tool in their peace building and conflict prevention initiatives, one of Rotary's core areas of focus. Rotary clubs worldwide participate in the Peace Pole Project, which involves planting these poles in public spaces, schools, parks, or community centers to inspire dialogue, foster understanding, and promote lasting peace. These installations often include dedication ceremonies that bring together community members, emphasizing Rotary's commitment to advancing peace through grassroots actions. The project originated from the World Peace Prayer Society but has been widely adopted by Rotary, with thousands of poles planted globally as beacons of hope and reminders of shared humanity.
Presenting a Peace Pole commemorating a Rotary club's 100th anniversary holds deep symbolic and communal significance, and is often presented by another club as a sign of respect and honor. It serves as a lasting monument to the club's century-long legacy of service, emphasizing a renewed commitment to fostering global harmony, multicultural understanding, and community unity in an enduring way.
We are grateful and honored to receive this very special recognition from our fellow Rotarians in the Risers club. I encourage all to attend this momentous event and to spread the news to former Rotarians, spouses, and guests.
In the next few weeks, members of The Rotary Club of Rochester will receive new rectangle-shaped member badges. At this time, please take a look at your current badge and let John Woodruff know if you would like any changes made to your current badge, such as a nickname, etc. Thanks to an anonymous donor, members, nor the club, will incur any cost for the new badges.
November is Rotary Foundation Month, a time to honor and support the work of The Rotary Foundation. During the month, Rotary clubs focus on raising funds and awareness for the Foundation's projects, which include eradicating polio, promoting peace through the Rotary Peace Centers, and supporting initiatives in areas like water and sanitation, education, and health.
A Peace Pole is a monument or obelisk that prominently displays the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" (often translated into multiple languages on its sides) as a universal prayer or affirmation for global harmony. In the context of Rotary International, it serves as a key symbol and tool in their peace building and conflict prevention initiatives, one of Rotary's core areas of focus. Rotary clubs worldwide participate in the Peace Pole Project, which involves planting these poles in public spaces, schools, parks, or community centers to inspire dialogue, foster understanding, and promote lasting peace. These installations often include dedication ceremonies that bring together community members, emphasizing Rotary's commitment to advancing peace through grassroots actions. The project originated from the World Peace Prayer Society but has been widely adopted by Rotary, with thousands of poles planted globally as beacons of hope and reminders of shared humanity.
