2008 Rotary International Convention resources available

Rotary International News
June 2008

Join in the excitement of the 2008 RI Convention through daily coverage of events in Los Angeles, including stories, photos, and interviews with Rotarians and speakers.

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Video -- Watch videos from the convention, including from a polio conference and the House of Friendship

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Read the daily coverage from the 2008 Rotary International Convention.

At Los Angeles convention, stars become aligned to end polio
Rotary looks to the future
Prosthetics project a true labor of love
Reducing child mortality focus of breakout session
John Kenny elected as 2009-10 RI president
Centenarian stays active with Rotary project
Convention book drive sets Guinness world record
Rotarians talk about projects they like
Drive to end polio gets huge boost from WHO
Rotarian's journey from Afghanistan makes history, represents hope
Culture and communication focus of Youth Exchange meeting
Second plenary celebrates past, focuses on future
Water summit satisfies thirst for information
Rotary Shares is highlighted at convention
Rotarians talk about convention favorites
At 40, Rotaract's past paves bright future for Rotary
Rotary stars shine bright in Los Angeles

Read the reports

General Secretary’s Report to the RI Convention
Treasurer’s Report to the RI Convention

Read the speeches

President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson's keynote address to 2008 RI Convention
President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson's closing remarks
President-nominee John Kenny's acceptance speech
President-elect Dong Kurn Lee's 18 June speech
Trustee chair-elect Jonathan B. Majiyagbe's 18 June speech
Trustee chair Robert S. Scott's 17 June speech