Category Archives: Convention

Why I’m thrilled for the Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference

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Rotaractors enjoy last year’s Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference in Seoul, Korea.

By Divagaran S/O Kalaivanan, Rotaract Club of Raffles City, Singapore, and chair of the Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference

As a dedicated Rotaractor deeply invested in fostering positive change within our communities, the upcoming Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) 1-4 June is a beacon of excitement on my horizon. With Singapore as the vibrant backdrop for this year’s 20th conference gathering, the anticipation is palpable, and I can hardly contain my enthusiasm for what lies ahead.

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Touching moments from the Melbourne Convention

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Kwi-Young Song and her daughter (left) at the opening session of the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia.

By Kwi-Young Song, Rotary Club of Hanseong, District 3650, Korea

I had been a Rotarian for 23 years, but before attending the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia, I never fully appreciated the global nature of our organization with more than 1.4 million members around the world. During the opening ceremony, I saw the 200 flags from Rotary countries and territories waving and the large arena seemingly overflowed with cheering people. Even my daughter, who attended the convention with me, was moved. “Rotary is truly an international organization!” she exclaimed.

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Top reasons to register early for the Rotary Convention

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Ferris Wheel seen from the Gardens By the Bay

By Rotary staff

Daydreaming about a trip on your calendar is one of life’s small rewards. All the more so if the destination is the 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore, Asia’s dazzling garden city, rich in culture and unique attractions. Here are just a few of the reasons to register early.

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Singapore – a land of surprises

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Singapore skyline at night

By Jennifer Scott, Chair of the 2024 International Convention Committee

As the chair of the committee helping plan the 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore, I get asked a fair number of questions about this year’s annual event. I felt it was only natural to share with you why I am tremendously excited about Singapore, and why I believe it will be an event you won’t want to miss.

Singapore is a country that never ceases to surprise! It is both a city and a country. And would you believe, it is made up of 65 islands! It is an incredible fusion of cultures, food, architecture, and passions. Singapore, known as the garden city, is one of the greenest cities in the world. It is energetic, beautiful, and always changing.

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First-time convention goers share their excitement

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By Etelka Lehoczky

As a newcomer to Rotary navigating the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia, I feel a special affinity for other first-time attendees. I was excited to see that there would be a whole session just for first-timers the day before the convention kicked off. I wasn’t sure what I expected, but I got quite a surprise when I entered the huge auditorium where the session was held. The place was packed! I was surrounded by hundreds of fellow newbies.

After the session, I talked to a few of the attendees about their countries, their clubs, and why they’ve decided to make Melbourne their first-ever Rotary convention.

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