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The impact of the Tuskegee Institute’s doctors and scientists lives on through people like Myron Thompson. “They did these phenomenal things,” he says. JUNE 2023  ROTARY  49

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IR OWN The Imagine Impact Tour brings Gaby Moreno to her home country to inspire children to dream big Photography by James Rodríguez G aby Moreno moved to Los Angeles with a record deal as a teenager. She’s shared the stage with Bono, Andrea Bocelli, Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, and the Buena Vista Social Club. And she sang the TV theme song for Disney’s first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor. But one of the most special perfor- mances of the Grammy-nominated singer- songwriter took place in February in a tiny farming village in her home country of Guatemala. More than 100 students at a school in the village of Chajalajyá sang and waved their arms as Moreno played her hit song “Fronteras” (“Borders”) on a borrowed guitar. (The song was fea- tured in a national Pepsi commercial and is known by people all over the country.) After an encore prompted by the kids’ shouts of “otra, otra!” (“another, an- other!”), students flocked for photos. Moreno was in Guatemala with Rotary International President Jennifer Jones as part of Jones’ Imagine Impact Tour to raise awareness of some of the highest- impact, sustainable, and scalable Rotary projects. The two visited schools sup- ported by the Guatemala Literacy Project, one of the largest grassroots, multiclub, multidistrict projects in Rotary. The read- ing program has received 48 grants from The Rotary Foundation totaling $6.5 mil- lion since 1997, and more than 800 clubs in nearly 100 Rotary districts have par- ticipated. (See the September 2022 issue of Rotary magazine to learn more about the project.) While this was Moreno’s first time trav- eling with Rotary, she’s long been familiar with the organization: Her father and her uncle have been members for more than 30 years. “I remember growing up, seeing my dad going to di erent communities in JUNE 2023 ROTARY 51

Guatemala to help,” she says. “I thought What has been the most memorable ing experience. It’s amazing how they are that was a very kind and generous thing building those skills. I know all of them that he did. … That was a wonderful, self- moment for you on this trip? have so much potential. They can become less thing to do.” something bigger. They can dream to be There have been so many, but one that whatever they want to be. It starts right Moreno is a UNICEF national ambas- sticks out is getting to sing for the kids. there with the education and with giving sador, Guatemala’s first. She also does Hearing them sing back my song and them the tools with technology. work with a Guatemalan nonprofit that seeing the joy on the faces and the ex- helps children who are blind and deaf, citement was really moving. What has surprised you the most so far? an organization started by her uncle and aunt, and she has donated computers for It was really a magical moment. I’m always surprised at the warm wel- a school through another nonprofit. “They come that you receive when you go to even named the classroom after me,” she I taught them the chorus of the song, these communities. They make it a huge says. “That was super sweet.” but I couldn’t believe that a lot of them celebration. That’s always a big surprise actually knew the whole song. They were for me — when they’re chanting my Throughout the Rotary tour, Moreno singing the verses too. That’s always name, it’s just so sweet. It really warms encouraged the students to work hard to incredible to me, how my music can my heart. It makes me want to do more pursue their dreams. “It all starts with a reach so many people and children, and for these communities. You can sense dream. If you don’t have a dream, then how they can make the song their own. the gratitude. And I feel so grateful to be you have nothing,” she says. “When I You can see it in their eyes when they’re there with them. was a little kid, my dream was music. I singing it. It’s so precious. worked hard on it. And I never let go of What impressions do you have about that dream. Somehow, some way, the op- Tell us about the people you have met and portunity arises, and you have to go get it.” Rotary’s impact on the ground in the impact that this has had on you. Moreno, a performer at the 2023 Rotary Guatemala? International Convention in Melbourne, Yesterday, we visited a computer lab. I spoke with Briscila Greene, Rotary In- got to sit down with one of the students. This is the first time that I’ve been in the ternational regional communication spe- They played a computer game where they field with Rotary. It’s been a beautiful cialist, the day after she visited the school used a mouse to drag icons to make a lit- experience to see firsthand the work that in Chajalajyá. tle robot move. It was a coding game, and they’re doing, and the impact that it’s it was hard, even for me. I could see how already had on children. she was really into it, enjoying the learn- 52  ROTARY  JUNE 2023

From left: Gaby Moreno visits the family of a student who received a scholarship through the Guatemala Literacy Project; she speaks about the importance of education at a celebration of the initiative’s 25th anniversary; (top) Moreno visits students at a computer lab in Hacienda Maria; (bottom) she sings “Fronteras” with students at a school supported by the project. We got to meet two girls yesterday, Jo- here in Guatemala lack resources, and them was a song that I wrote when I was selyn and Jáckelyn, who graduated from there are still a lot of people that are not 10 years old. It’s called “Sé positivo,” one of the computer programs. [Read getting the education that they deserve. which means “Be Positive,” stay positive more about their stories in our Septem- I want to let people know through my with life. There are messages of hope, of ber 2022 issue.] We met a teacher named platforms of the work that’s being done love, of friendship. There are messages Diego Yojero who also graduated from here and hopefully inspire other people of nutrition: “Sopa de letras” (“Alphabet this program. He went to university, came to want to get involved. Soup”) is a song that I loved as a kid, back, and now he’s teaching at this class- and it teaches you about all the wonder- room. It’s beautiful to see how now they You wrote a children’s album with UNICEF. ful foods out there that you can try, like are giving back to their community. It’s fruits and vegetables. “Mi planeta” (“My inspiring, it really is, to see that the pro- Tell us more about that project. Planet”) teaches about taking care of our gram changes lives. They know there are planet, being environmentally friendly. so many opportunities out there for them, I’ve been a UNICEF Guatemala Goodwill that they can go out there and chase their Ambassador for about three years now. The album was so fun to make. The dreams. We want that for every single I got this distinct honor just before the goal was to make CDs and bring them to child. I’m so grateful for Rotary, for CoEd lockdown and the pandemic began. It was different rural communities in Guatemala [nonprofit partner Cooperative for Edu- a bit frustrating at the beginning because to allow children to have music that they cation], to have this initiative. we couldn’t find ways to collaborate. Then can dance to, have fun with, and learn. we came up with this idea of doing what I What are your personal takeaways from love doing the most — music — and bring- What would you say to the children you ing some music and joy to kids. I decided this trip? to produce this album called ¡Cantando met here about chasing their dreams, Juntos! (Singing Together!). I wanted it to My own personal takeaway is that I be by kids, for kids. I wrote most of the from your own personal experience? want to do more. I want to get involved songs, I produced it, but I had kids sing it, more with these organizations. I want to because when I was a little girl, I really en- I would tell them to never let go of their come back to Guatemala and help these joyed listening to children singing songs. dreams, to dream as big as they want, but communities in any way that I possibly That made me more inspired to sing. to always know that it is very important can. It’s all so heartbreaking. You see the to stay in school, to get their education, to realities, the way they live. A lot of people Some of the songs on this album are remain focused and disciplined, and keep songs that I listened to as a kid. One of working hard at what they do. With all of these ingredients, nothing is impossible. JUNE 2023  ROTARY  53

HOME AWAY FROM HOME IT’S IN YOUR HANDS FIND YOUR FELLOWSHIP LAST BITE OURCLUBS VIRTUAL VISIT Trail partners Rotary Club of Melawati, Malaysia Siva Kumar Raghavan (left) poses with some of his climbing partners at the summit of Mount Kinabalu, the tallest peak in Malaysia. Siva pitched the climb to fellow members of the Rotary Club of Melawati as a way to promote organ donation and inspire other dialysis patients. Siva Kumar Raghavan dreamed of reach- So, in search of climbing partners last only during Rotary meetings but other ing the top of Mount Kinabalu, the tallest year, Siva brought the idea to some close days as well. We do projects that involve peak in Malaysia. But at more than 13,000 friends — his fellow members in the Ro- the community and draw us all together.” feet, it makes for a challenging two-day tary Club of Melawati. He pitched the trek, which would be all the more so for climb as a way to promote organ dona- Those projects include collecting sur- Siva, who has been living for more than a tion and to inspire other dialysis patients. plus food from supermarkets for a zoo and decade with chronic kidney disease. Club members jumped at the chance to donating sewing machines to help women help. After all, helping their community — start their own businesses. A vision proj- Siva received a kidney transplant from and one another — has been part of their ect has provided free eye exams for chil- his wife in 2012, but it failed four years makeup from the beginning. dren in partnership with a university later, leaving him in need of dialysis three optometry department. The club has also times a week, an exhausting treatment Navin Patel, a pathologist and former sent special needs teachers to Australia for to filter waste from his blood that takes Rotaractor, organized the club, chartered vocational skill exchanges, building inter- hours. Nonetheless, he embraced exercise, in 2000, as a place where people could national understanding along the way. hiking in the hills around Kuala Lumpur connect and feel supported. Two decades and setting his sights higher every year. later, its members are as close as ever. “I But perhaps nothing demonstrates the wanted a club that was community-based club’s culture of friendship and care more “Some might say you spend half your life and worked hard to build the camaraderie,” than the way it rallied around Siva — and in dialysis,” says Siva, an educator and en- says Patel. “Now, if members don’t see each not just for the climb. It was Patel, for in- trepreneur in Malaysia’s capital. “But I look other for a week, they become restless.” stance, who helped diagnose Siva’s kidney at it as a blessing that is keeping me alive. disease in 2009, referring him to a ne- I want to show other dialysis patients that Siva agrees. “We are like a family,” he phrology team at Kuala Lumpur Hospital they can continue to live life to the fullest.” says. “We catch up with one another not and then making sure he followed doctors’ 54  ROTARY  JUNE 2023

While not technically difficult, the two-day climb is long and steep. On their way up, the Rotarians and their supporters trekked through temperate rainforest, spent the night in a dormitory-style chalet, and traversed roped and laddered sections. “Without a doubt, the climb has strengthened our bonds,” Siva says. orders. “He’s always there for us, whenever patient to attempt it. While not technically kilometer took me more than an hour.” anyone is in need,” Siva says of Patel. difficult, the climb is long and steep. Climb- ers spend the first day in temperate rainfor- But the support of his club kept him Another club member who is a lawyer est, passing by waterfalls and through thick assisted him when Siva says he was dis- forest before reaching a zone of stunted going, and the group made it to the sum- criminated against because of his health vegetation and mosses. After bedding condition. And when Siva and his wife de- down in a dormitory-style chalet, they rise mit. “Without a doubt, the climb has cided to launch an early-childhood learn- before 2 a.m. to tackle the second, steeper ing center, yet another club member of- leg of the climb with the aim of reaching strengthened our bonds,” he says. “And fered support and invested in the startup, the summit by sunrise. This includes roped called Unikidsity International, which is and laddered sections and a final 160-foot everyone is more aware of the need for in its 13th year of business. scramble over a boulder-strewn incline. PHOTOGRAPHS: COURTESY OF SIVA KUMAR RAGHAVAN organ transplants.” For the June 2022 climb, 25 people The evening before the climb, Siva un- signed up to trek alongside Siva. They derwent dialysis at a nearby hospital, a Siva, who is still hoping for another ranged in age from Siva’s 12-year-old son process that he says leaves him tired and to a 68-year-old club member. Training weak. He did dialysis again the day after transplant, remains focused on helping hikes every Saturday became whole-club his descent. The altitude also made breath- affairs as nonhiking members, family, and ing difficult. “As we were getting higher others living with the disease and spreading friends turned out to provide encourage- and closer to the peak, I had to really slow ment and stuck around after to socialize. down my pace,” Siva recalls. “I motivated awareness. The club is looking to support a myself with positive self-talk. The last The climb was no small feat for Siva, center offering free dialysis care to people who as far as he knows is the first dialysis who can’t afford it. And Siva and another club member, Manvir Victor, a kidney trans- plant recipient, are conducting monthly walks with patients awaiting transplants to offer them moral support. “It’s a great feeling to have very supportive leaders and friends in an organization,” says Siva. “They keep us close and help us grow stronger year by year.” — arnold r. grahl JUNE 2023  ROTARY  55

OUR CLUBS As a 15-year-old sophomore at Sun- coast High School in southeastern WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Florida, Danneile Davis was the def- inition of a high-achieving go-getter. A home away from home “I was that kid in high school,” Davis recalls with a laugh. Clubs, classes As her life changed and her capacity for empathy grew, like Volunteer Public Service, an a young woman took her inspiration from Rotary’s core values internship at The Palm Beach Post — “anything I could do, especially From her participation leadership-type stuff, I joined.” in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards as So it made sense that Davis a teenager through her would jump at the chance to par- recent scholarship for ticipate in the Rotary Youth Lead- postgraduate studies in ership Awards in Port St. Lucie in London, Danneile Davis 2008, though the experience turned found herself sustained out far different than she expected. by Rotary as she devoted “Along with the 114 other RYLA del- her life to service and egates, I proceeded into the hotel’s reconciliation. Orange Room for what I thought 56  ROTARY  JUNE 2023 would be a lecture,” she wrote at the time in an essay for The Palm Beach Post. Instead, the delegates “found themselves laughing, danc- ing, clapping, and even called to sing.” During a later session, they “proceeded to the podium ... to re- lieve themselves of their heaviest burdens.” Their courage moved Davis deeply and nurtured in her an empathy that would shape her career and her life. “I felt like I had found a group of people who were genuinely invested in making themselves and the world around them a better place,” she says. And she amplified those feel- ings in writing last fall: “Rotary has been a home away from home for half my life, from a teenager [and] now to adulthood. While so much has changed in that time, Rotary’s core values and love have not.” Those words came as Davis, 30, reflected on the global grant-funded Rotary Scholarship that had helped her earn a master’s degree in gen- der, peace, and security at the Lon- don School of Economics and Polit- ical Science. Today, as a senior field adviser for the National Network for Safe Communities at John Jay Col- lege of Criminal Justice — a posi- tion she started before decamping for London, where she is currently based — Davis is devoted to bring- ing together police and people from marginalized communities to help them find common ground around their shared humanity. Photograph by João Pereira

A former Rotaractor who main- the community in Louisville, Ken- ing from a position of hate, it’s really tains close ties with the Rotary tucky, where the high-profile killing somehow rooted in fear.” Her charge, Club of Harlem in New York and of Breonna Taylor during a botched she says, is to get at the root of that the Rotary Club of London, the two police raid ignited nationwide fury. fear. Only then can the healing begin. clubs that sponsored her scholar- A mass shooting in April by a gun- ship, Davis draws strength from her man inside a bank put Louisville “It’s very difficult,” Davis admits. longtime engagement with Rotary. further on edge. “The city is hurt- “You get people in a room who don’t “I always know that Rotary is going ing, and I’m definitely rocked by it trust each other on both sides. When to be a loving and warm community myself,” said Davis at press time. you have that, there are strong de- committed to a lot of the things that “But I’m grateful to be here to offer sires to dismiss people’s experiences I believe in, particularly service,” support and continue moving our that seem to undermine a worldview she says. “Also, the fact that just reconciliation work forward.” that defines your identity. We try as generally they are really down-to- much as possible to acknowledge earth people. They genuinely want In numerous other cities, Davis that separation between the sys- to do the right thing.” helps build partnerships between tems and the people, so that we’re chiefs of police, prosecutors, and not attacking you as a person. You as All of that inspired Davis 15 years community leaders. That’s only a person, you’re important. We want ago to adopt Service Above Self as the beginning. To effect real change to work with you. But we can’t work a guiding principle in her life. That requires playing, in Davis’ words, together if we can’t all come to terms ethos, and the deep understanding “the long game.” That can mean with what’s actually transpired.” of what it takes to make an actual years of steadily chipping away at difference, accounts for the passion foundational problems, one meet- Most gratifying by far, Davis says, for service that underlies Davis’ ca- ing, one discussion, one seminar is seeing that kind of understanding reer. “Part of why I love the work at a time. “And that’s frustrating,” finally blossom. “You see the bond that I do comes from understand- explains Davis, “because a lot of built between people, and you see ing how systems and processes that people have been hurting for a very somebody’s mind open up and their create harm and that hurt people long time. There’s not a period at worldview change,” says Davis. “And can be changed” — while also un- which people haven’t been suffer- that’s a beautiful thing to witness.” derstanding, she adds, that grand ing. There are harms that need to gestures are far less effective than be addressed, and people are under- And then there are the personal ground-level communication work. standably impatient. But [effecting victories that can sustain a person lasting change] is going to take a lot through the toughest of times. “It is For Davis, that work consists of hard work and time.” joyful to have dreams, exhilarating of guiding discussions between to pursue them, and humbling to groups that often view each other And it will take a lot of empa- see them realized even more won- with deep-seated mistrust. For ex- thy, the kind she learned as a self- derfully than one could have imag- ample, in Copenhagen, Denmark, described “friend of Rotary.” To wit, ined,” Davis wrote as she reflected she built strategies to address gang she says: “When you have people on her time at the London School violence. And as part of a “truth and projecting hate-fueled initiatives, you of Economics. “That is what this transformation” initiative, Davis is have to understand that the opposite scholarship experience has been to helping to lead a series of listen- of love is not hate, it’s fear. So that me, and I will forever be grateful to ing sessions between police and when people seem like they’re com- Rotary for the opportunity.” — bryan smith PHOTOGRAPHS: COURTESY OF DANNEILE DAVIS Danneile Davis Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, 2008 Global grant-funded Rotary Scholarship, 2021 Master’s in gender, peace, and security, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2022 Danneile, phone home: Davis in London in 2021 and at her graduation from the London School of Economics in 2022 JUNE 2023  ROTARY  57

OUR CLUBS CALENDAR June & July events KEEP IT CLEAN IN A PICKLE Elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis combine in the fast-paced sport of pickleball, Event: World Environment Day Event: Pickleball which is growing in popularity. Players at this at the Park Tournament tournament are placed in divisions based on Host: Rotary Club of Kentville, their age and skill level to compete in men’s and Nova Scotia Host: Rotary Club of women’s singles, skinny singles (a variation played Date: 3 June Clarence, New York on one half of the court), men’s and women’s At this event organized with the town of doubles, and mixed doubles. Medals are awarded Kentville, environmental groups and ex- What it benefits: Clarence in each division. Spectators attend for free. hibitors gather at Oakdene Park to engage Veterans Memorial and with the community. Discussions focus on topics such as local cleanup projects, local projects invasive species, and gardening. Scientists from the town’s federal agricultural re- Dates: 23-25 June search center will share information about their projects, and children can partici- representing restaurants across Hawaii cornhole games, face painting, a selfie PHOTOGRAPH: GETTY IMAGES pate in hands-on educational workshops. and drinks from a variety of vendors. At- booth, and balloon artists add to the A nutritious lunch will be served. tendees can also expect a silent auction family-friendly revelry. and performances from about a dozen PEDAL POWER musical groups. A LINE IN THE SAND Event: Crystal Mountain Bike Benzie Tour FOOD AND FUN FOR ALL Event: Low Tide Ride & Stride Host: Rotary Club of Benzie Sunrise, Host: Rotary Club of Coronado, California Michigan Event: Taste of Redding What it benefits: Local and What it benefits: School programs Host: Rotary Club of Redding West, national charities and local charities California Date: 24 June Date: 3 June What it benefits: Local scholarships and The Pacific Ocean provides a scenic vista In its 15th year, the annual bike tour international projects for the 5K race, in which participants run, winds through forests and farmland and Date: 11 June walk, or bike along Coronado Beach dur- along lakes in northwest Michigan’s Man- For the 16th edition of this annual event, ing low tide. The annual event has taken istee and Benzie counties. Registrants attendees will gather at Redding City place for over two decades, though the choose from 28-, 42-, and 62-mile (metric Hall’s sculpture park on a Sunday after- course has recently changed to protect century) routes. All routes start and fin- noon to enjoy food from more than two critical nesting grounds for endangered ish at the Crystal Mountain golf and ski dozen restaurants and beverages from bird species. The majority of proceeds resort, where the cyclists will enjoy lunch a host of Northern California breweries goes toward nonprofits that support mili- and entertainment after the ride. and wineries. Three stages of live music, tary veterans and first responders. ALOHA, TASTE BUDS! Event: Taste of Hawaii Host: Rotary Club of Kapaa, Hawaii What it benefits: Local projects Date: 4 June Billed as the ultimate Sunday brunch, this annual culinary festival is a state- wide favorite that consistently attracts more than 2,000 people. Hosted at Smith’s Tropical Paradise, a 30-acre garden on the island of Kauai, the event features food from more than 25 chefs 58  ROTARY  JUNE 2023

A HOLIDAY RUN Event: Firecracker 5K Host: Rotary Club of Hampton Township, Pennsylvania What it benefits: Local projects and scholarships Date: 4 July After nearly two decades, this 5K run has become as much of an Independence Day tradition in Hampton Township as the community fireworks display. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, with technical- fabric running shirts provided to all registrants. Medals are awarded to the overall male and female winners, the top finishers within several age groups, and all runners ages 12 and under. BARBECUE AND BANDS PLUCK A DUCK In years past, the club held an annual race in which participants in canoes herded hundreds Event: Rockin’ Rib Fest Event: Rubber of rubber ducks along the Raquette River. Now, Host: Rotary Club of Lake in the Ducky Pluck the bright yellow toys float in a large pool during Hills, Illinois Host: Rotary Club of the Potsdam Summer Festival, and the club sells What it benefits: Local and Potsdam, New York tickets that correspond to each one. Ten lucky international projects ducks are plucked from the pool, earning cash Dates: 6-9 July What it benefits: and other prizes for their ticket holders. Some of The annual festival brings award-winning the money raised helps local children with dis- rib chefs from across the country to the Local projects abilities to attend summer camp. Chicago suburb of Lake in the Hills. Date: 15 July The four-day event features a carnival PHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY OF MICHAEL GRIFFIN with rides and additional food vendors, TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME HEART SOME ART a small-business expo, and a full sched- ule of live music. The dozen performers Event: Family Fun Day Event: Art Festival between Thursday and Sunday include Host: Rotary District 6450 (Illinois) Host: Rotary Club of Westlake-Bay the veteran rock group Asia and an act What it benefits: End Polio Now Village, Ohio that pays tribute to both Queen and Lady Date: 28 July Gaga. Active military service members Since 1986, Rotary members and their What it benefits: Local charities and children ages 12 and under get in free. Date: 29 July family and friends have gathered at the More than 50 artists will exhibit their RIDE FOR A CAUSE ballpark each year to take in a Chicago original works at this annual com- Event: Ride for Hearing Host: Rotary Club of Vancouver, White Sox home game. This year’s game munity festival, held on the grounds British Columbia What it benefits: The club’s Hearing pits the Sox against the Cleveland Guard- between Westlake’s library and its Foundation, which supports research and treatment of hearing disorders ians, with the first pitch thrown by the elementary school. Art appreciators Date: 9 July This scenic bike ride circles 105 ki- district’s 2023-24 governor, Conor Gee. will find a varied display of paintings, lometers (65 miles) around the cities of Vancouver and Richmond, from an Before he takes the mound, attendees photographs, jewelry, and more. The urban beach to a historic fishing village. After the race, riders are invited to the can enjoy a patio party with unlimited free event includes live music, food Vancouver Rowing Club for an afternoon celebration and, for an additional fee, an food and drinks (at a cost above the trucks, and a beer and wine garden. evening banquet. Each registrant must raise at least CA$300 in pledges. ticket price) and participate in a parade on the field. Tell us about your event. Write to [email protected] and put “calendar” in the subject line. Submissions must be received at least five months before the event to be considered for inclusion. JUNE 2023  ROTARY  59

OUR CLUBS TRUSTEE CHAIR’S MESSAGE SERVICE ABOVE SELF It is in your hands THE OBJECT OF ROTARY June marks the end of one chapter and made possible by a gift from the Otto and The Object of Rotary is to the beginning of another in Rotary, a bit- Fran Walter Foundation, will be located at encourage and foster the ideal tersweet time to reflect as we look ahead. Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul. of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to Looking back on this year, The Rotary To all who supported The Rotary encourage and foster: Foundation accomplished a great deal. Foundation by volunteering on grant First The development of We renewed our determination to fight projects or through giving, I thank you. acquaintance as an opportunity polio to the end. Rotary and its partners If you haven’t yet made your gift to for service; in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative the Foundation, please do so online by Second High ethical standards are implementing a strategy to stop the 30 June so we can end this remarkable in business and professions, the transmission of all wild poliovirus in the year on a high note and reach our goal of recognition of the worthiness endemic countries of Pakistan and Af- raising $430 million. of all useful occupations, and ghanistan and the circulation of vaccine- the dignifying of each Rotarian’s derived poliovirus in outbreak countries. We can be proud of what we have done occupation as an opportunity to Last October, Rotary, the Bill & Melinda this year, but let us never rest on our lau- serve society; Gates Foundation, and the global com- rels; rather, let us remain persistent. Third The application of munity collectively pledged $2.6 billion the ideal of service in each toward this plan. One of those who best personified per- Rotarian’s personal, business, sistence was Nelson Mandela. Speaking and community life; We know what it takes to eradicate to a crowd of global dignitaries before his Fourth The advancement of polio, and we have the strategies to do it. 90th birthday in 2008, he said, “It is in international understanding, I urge all clubs to continue to take action your hands to make of our world a better goodwill, and peace through a in this historic e ort by raising awareness one for all, especially the poor, vulnerable, world fellowship of business and and funds, especially around World Polio and marginalized.” professional persons united in Day in October. Also, consider joining or the ideal of service. starting a PolioPlus Society in your club Changing the world is indeed in no or district to collectively give a set amount one else’s hands but our own, and help- THE FOUR WAY TEST each year until polio is eradicated. ing those in need is what defines and will continue to define Rotary and its Founda- Of the things we think, say or do: Our Foundation also responded to the tion in the years ahead. 1. Is it the truth? devastating earthquake that hit Syria and 2. Is it fair to all concerned? Turkey through disaster response grants I wish incoming Trustee Chair Barry 3. Will it build goodwill and that helped clubs and districts provide aid. Rassin, the Trustees, and our sta con- tinued success in making a difference better friendships? The Foundation continued to grow. through The Rotary Foundation. 4. Will it be beneficial to Rotaract clubs began volunteering on and applying for Foundation grants on their IAN H.S. RISELEY all concerned? own. And our next Rotary Peace Center, Foundation trustee chair ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT 60 ROTARY JUNE 2023 The following code of conduct has been adopted for the use of Rotarians: As a Rotarian, I will 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to: mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians 5. Help maintain a harassment- free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment. Illustration by Viktor Miller Gausa

IN MEMORIAM Rotary Fellowships With deep regret, we Rotary Fellowships are international groups whose members report the deaths of share a common interest. Being part of a fellowship is a way to M.K. Panduranga Setty, make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and Bangalore, India, who enhance your Rotary experience. Membership in a fellowship is served RI as director open to any interested individual. in 1991-93 and district governor in 1978-79, and New fellowships are added frequently; for the most recent list, David Liddiatt, Clifton see rotary.org/fellowships. If your recreational or vocational (Bristol), England, who interest isn’t represented, contact [email protected] served RI as director to learn how to start a new group. in 2009-11, president of Rotary International in 4x4 vehicles Curling G raphic Music Scuba Great Britain and Ireland designers in 2001-02, and district Amateur radio Cycling Old and rare Shooting sport governor in 1991-92. Health care books A ntique Doll lovers professionals S kiing In addition, we report the automobiles Palmwine deaths of the following Draughts Hiking S ocial networks Rotarians who served RI A rgentine (checkers) Past district as district governors: culture Home governors Startup E -clubs exchange investors Richard C. Wahlstrom A strology Peace fellows Brookings, South Dakota, E ditors and H orseback S trategic 1979-80 B adminton publishers riding P erforming planning arts Duane R. Sterling B eard and Educators Hunting S urfing Warrensburg, Missouri, moustache Photographers 1987-88 Empowering Internet T able tennis B ee women P ickleball Kazumasa Ishikawa Italian culture Tea lovers Toyohashi, Japan, 1995-96 Beer E ntrepreneurs P ublic health Jazz Tennis Ho Jin Yoon B ird-watching Esperanto P ublic speakers Jecheon-Euirim, Korea, Kannada T otal quality 1995-96 Bowling E thics literature Quilters and management fiber artists Myung-Yong Park Camping E uropean K ites Travel and Chungmu, Korea, 1997-98 philosophy Railroads hosting C aravanning L atin culture Kyoji Suzuki Fine arts Recreational T riathlon Iwaki-Taira Chuo, Japan, C hess L awyers vehicles 1997-98  Fishing U rban Coffee lovers L eadership Rotary global gardening William C. McDade F lying history San Diego, 2000-01 C omedy L GBT+ V intage F rancophonie Rotary means collectables Akira Muroga Composting M agicians business Nagano, Japan, 2004-05  Genealogists W hisk(e)y Computer Magna Graecia Rotary on pins Roger Allan Wiltz users G in Wildlife Wagner, South Dakota, Marathon Rotary on conservation 2006-07 C orporate Global running stamps social development W ine Michio Ajito responsibility Metalhead Rowing Sukagawa, Japan, G o Yachting 2008-09 Cricket Metaverse R ugby fans Golf Yoga Takanori Yukawa Cruising M ilitary R um Yokohama West, Japan, Gourmet veterans Young 2017-18 Cultural cooking Scouting Rotarians heritage M otorcycling JUNE 2023  ROTARY  61

OUR CLUBS CROSSWORD ACROSS 57 Cadet colonel’s org. 31 Relaxing soak 1 African language 59 Chicken wire, e.g. 33 ______-Caps (movie Poe lines 5 End to hard or silver 60 Pierced body part 9 Buckwheat porridge 61 End of the couplet candy) By Victor Fleming 14 Shortly, to old bards 64 Asgardian 35 Drug that’s Rotary Club of Little Rock, Arkansas 15 Division of biol. 16 Bottled water brand troublemaker tripped on        17 State of Lansing 65 Hoist 37 “I do solemnly” may 66 ______Reader (defunct    (abbr.) start it magazine) 38 Stomps on the gas    18 Start of a poetic 67 Not polluted 39 Palindromic couplet by Edgar 68 Completely (slang)    69 Flemish river supermodel of Allan Poe 70 Symbol on many the 1990s       41 River in Coleridge’s 20 Showgirl’s wrap a flag “Kubla Khan”    21 Gershon of Showgirls 42 Chicago-to-St. Louis 22 The Good Earth DOWN dir.      1 African republic 44 Witty comments heroine 2 Labor forces 47 Chinese philosopher      3 Pinpoint 49 Infant, in Scotland, 23 Part 2 of the couplet 4 New England coll. maybe     26 Green-blue shade 5 “______to please” 51 Patronized 29 Take ______(sit) 6 “Don’t delay!” a cafe         30 Michelle ______West 7 Bucharest’s nation 52 Body point of 8 Israelite judge spiritual power    of the LPGA 9 ______Ration (old dog 53 Having more creepiness     31 Fence alternative food brand) 55 Covertly share with, 32 Penney and Snead 10 Take to the sky as an email     34 Folk singer Guthrie 11 Started broadcasting 56 Lou Grant 36 Brit. lexicon 12 “A likely story!” portrayer Ed    37 Part 3 of the couplet 13 Picnic invader 58 Accessories for suits 40 Part 4 of the couplet 19 Homer Simpson’s cry 61 Actor whose    42 Erie Canal mule 21 “Don’t _____with me!” catchphrase is 24 Mecca trek “I pity the fool!” Solution on page 10 of song 25 Garr or Hatcher 62 Former NBA star Ming 27 Got older 63 Quite, in Quito 43 Archaeological find 28 Showed the way 64 Ancestors of CDs 45 Two-bagger (abbr.) 46 Evening wrap 48 Cut the grass 50 At full gallop 54 “Hold it right there!” 55 Part 5 of the couplet CREATE. 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LAST BIT Bananas for bananas In Uganda, luwombo pays homage to the country’s favorite fruit Ugandans eat more bananas than anyone else IN THE SUPPORTING ROLE: While the dish doesn’t contain ba- in the world: over a pound per person per day, on average. Matooke, a native variety of the fruit that is nana within it, it would be impossible to cook without typically prepared while green, can be found growing the fruit: parts of the plant are used for everything in many gardens — including the one belonging to from the wrapper (the leaves are “like natural foil,” Simon Peter Lubega. The variety is a staple, so much Lubega says), to the twine (the bark) to tie the packet, so that the word matooke is synonymous for food in and the trivet (the stalk) that’s placed in the bottom some communities. of the saucepan. Banana leaves go on top of the trivet, with the luwombo packets placed on top of that, and Luwombo is Uganda’s ode to the banana. The then the whole thing is covered with more banana dish is a mix of ingredients and sauce wrapped in leaves to maximize steam retention. a banana leaf and steamed over a fire for hours. Simon Peter Lubega’s favorite includes dried fish in a peanut ON THE SIDE: What else? Bananas. The dish is typically Lubega sauce, but chicken, beef, pork, or goat are also Rotary Club common. “Luwombo in itself is a delicacy,” he says. served with cooked, mashed matooke and sometimes of Mbarara “It’s a lot of work, so it’s usually for special occasions Ranchers, or maybe on a weekend.” sweet potatoes as well. To drink, bananas are placed Uganda near the fire to ripen and absorb the aroma of the smoke before being juiced. — diana schoberg 64  ROTARY  JUNE 2023 Illustration by Alice Pattullo

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