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Get ready for the 2009-10 Rotary year by using speeches, news articles, photos, and video from the 2009 International Assembly, the annual training event for district governors-elect that took place 18-25 January in San Diego, California, USA.

See the assembly

Photo CD Set -- Don't miss anything. See all of the photos available from the International Assembly, even the ones that weren't on www.rotary.org.
Video of the theme speech -- See excerpts of President-elect John Kenny's speech unveiling the 2009-10 RI theme.
Photo galleries -- View some of the images from this year's training event.

Bill Gates announcement about efforts to eradicate polio -- Watch as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation increases its challenge grant to Rotary International for eradicating polio.
2009-10 RI theme

Kenny says 'Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands' (See the theme video)

Download the theme graphics

Rotarians talk about the new 2009-10 RI theme

Send an RI theme e-card


Polio

Rotary International's commitment to eradicating polio received a new push, as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation granted another $255 million to the effort. Clubs will now be called upon to help meet what has become Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge.

Bill Gates announces new US$255 million grant for ending polio (See the video of Gates making the announcement)

Gates meets with district governors from endemic countries

Incoming governors react to Gates announcement

British, German governments pledge US$280 million to end polio

Donate US$5 to polio via text message

Find resources about RI's polio eradication efforts

Read the joint letter about polio from the RI president and Rotary Foundation chair


More in the news

Follow RI’s daily coverage of the International Assembly.

Emphases build on Rotary’s success

Membership the key to a strong Rotary

Future Vision the catalyst for change

Foundation announces goals for 2009-10

When Rotary runs in the family

The importance of volunteering

Theme, Gates grant highlight of assembly


International Assembly speeches
2009 International Assembly Speeches (PDF)
2009 International Assembly Speeches DVD Set