“We are not going to end polio or bring peace to the world by waving a wand. It’s up to you. You create the magic with every project completed…”
Rotary International President-elect
Stephanie A. Urchick
No Kid Sleeps on the Floor
Meet Navreet, a member of the University of Winnipeg Rotaract club. She and I joined 40 other Rotarians and friends to build beds for kids in need. Spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Winnipeg, several clubs partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to …
A Family Tradition and a New Beginning
The Magical Mystery Tour has been making its way through Saskatchewan, learning about the great work done by clubs in the province and meeting some outstanding Rotarians. At a multi-club barbeque in Regina, I chatted with Joanna Alexander. Quick to smile and share …
Supporting Young Leaders
A special “Shiny” to all of the campers and the camp leaders Scott, Jorrel, Sarah, Tye, Brielle, Imisi, Jake and Kali Ann for sharing their magic! I visited this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly (RYLA) senior camp. Six groups of teens attend the …
Talking Accessibility and Ableism
I love those moments when work, volunteering, and life experiences come together. I had one of those moments during a conversation with these teens. The group, from across Canada, was in Winnipeg for Rotary International's program, Rotary Adventures in Human Rights. We talked …
Grateful and Inspired
Maurus Schwarz, a university student from Zurich, Switzerland, reached out via social media after participating in the International Wilderness Canoe Camp organized by the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout. The camp, for young people aged 18-21, involves paddling 200 kilometers through northwestern Ontario's …
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