


Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick announced that the 2024-25 presidential theme is The Magic of Rotary and called on members to recognize and amplify the organization’s power to save lives. She reminds us that we cannot ‘wave a magic wand’, we create the magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member.
She used the example when she was helping install water filters in the Dominican Republic. Two boys were watching as dirty water entered the filter, then ran out clean at the other end. The young boys thought it was magic. Those boys knew that easy access to clean water would change their lives.
She also wants us to:
- Prioritise peace;
- Stay committed to eradicating Polio;
- Make the club experience irresistible to members;
- Embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within clubs.

Left: District Governor Colin Byron with his wife (left) Leanne meeting Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick