The following story from Paul Murray is a good example of the worldwide community of Rotary.
 
I have just returned from an overseas trip and while in France I was very pleased to be greeted by several Rotarian tourists who happened to notice my Rotary vest.  The Rotary wheel is quite the conversation starter.   In one bus trip I was greeted by a Wisconsin Rotarian and a Brazilian Rotarian.
 
The photo above includes Brazilian Rotarian Osnei Rahmeier (white shirt), his brother, their partners and Carolyn and myself.  Osnei is President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Rio do Sul, SC Brazil. He spoke very good English and it was a delight talking with him and sharing Rotary club info.  I promised to include this picture in our bulletin...and send it to him...So Osnei...here it is.   All the best.