Rotary Magazine, TRF, Rotary Direct, EREY, PolioPlus Society, and The Annual Fund
Rotary Magazine -
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Francesco Arezzo of Italy, has been selected to serve as president of Rotary International for 2025-2026 - taking office on 1 July 2025.
Francesco Arezzo, a member of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy will become the third Italian to lead the global membership service organization. EVANSTON, Ill., USA
The 2025-26 presidential message, announced at the 2025 Rotary International Assembly in February, will remain Unite for Good, which calls on Rotary members to be a force for unity in a world increasingly divided by politics, geography, and ideology. Through service projects, Rotary brings together people of every background — across races, religions, and professions — in a shared mission to do good in their communities.
Arezzo is an orthodontist in private practice. He is active internationally as a member of the Italian, European, and American orthodontics associations. He is vice president of the National Association of Italian Dentists for the province of Ragusa and was the founder and head for seven years of the delegation for Ragusa of the National Trust for Italy. He is a Knight of Honor and Devotion in Obedience within the Sovereign Order of Malta.
A Rotary member for more than 30 years, Arezzo has served as vice chair of the Joint Strategic Planning Committee and as RI director, learning facilitator, and as district conference presidential representative.
Arezzo is a Major Donor and Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation. He is married to Anna Maria Criscione, an entrepreneur in the tourism field. They have two children.
An Opportunity to Remember -
Lena's Story
Lena had always wanted to visit Taiwan. The bustling night markets, ancient temples, and mountains just outside the city had been calling her name for years. When she saw that the Rotary International Convention would be held in Taipei, she knew it was the perfect opportunity.
She arrived on the morning of June 13th, the streets of Taipei humming with energy as people bustled about. The convention center, just a short distance from her hotel, was alive with the excitement of attendees from all over the world. But Lena knew she wasn’t there just for the exhibitions and workshops. This was her chance to explore.
After the first day of talks, she joined a small group of Rotary members for a special excursion organized by the locals. As they boarded the Maokong Gondola outside the Taipei Zoo, the adventure began. The gondola was transparent, giving Lena a bird’s-eye view of the city below. The skyline was dominated by the towering Taipei 101, its sleek glass exterior gleaming in the afternoon sun. But her gaze quickly turned toward the mountains rising in the distance, their lush green slopes drawing her in.
The gondola ride was smooth, the air growing cooler as they ascended. They passed over sprawling oolong tea farms, their terraces stretching up the mountainside like a patchwork quilt. Lena could smell the earthy scent of tea leaves and hear the soft rustle of wind through the trees. The group disembarked at a small station and was led to a nearby teahouse, perched on the edge of the mountain.
Here, the group took a moment to relax, sipping tea brewed from the leaves growing just outside. As they savored dumplings and hot tea, Lena felt like she had been transported to another world. A world of simplicity and peace, far removed from the busy streets of Taipei.
The following day, she ventured into the heart of Taipei. She explored the night markets, where sizzling street food filled the air with mouthwatering aromas. She wandered through the National Palace Museum, gazing in awe at the ancient treasures that told stories of Taiwan’s rich history. And of course, she visited the towering Taipei 101, where she marveled at the panoramic view from the observatory at the top.
But it was the temples that captivated her most. Each one was a work of art, with intricate carvings and statues of folk deities. She wandered through their peaceful courtyards, feeling the weight of centuries of tradition in the air. The peaceful hum of prayer and incense made her feel both small and connected to something much larger than herself.
Join us and explore Taipei. Embrace this opportunity and dream about the wonders to see in Taipei.
Polio Fund and the Polio Plus Society
Fellow members of the D5180, 
Please join the D5180 PolioPlus Society by completing the attached form and pledging to help Rotary make history by contributing at least $100 this year and each year until the World Health Organization certifies that polio has been fully eradicated because … until the world is polio-free, every child is at risk. Thank you!
Tom Cicchini
D5180 PolioPlus Chair
Using this Paper version of the Contribution Form for The Rotary Foundation allows you to choose where your contribution goes.
Rotary Direct! Schedule Your Contributions
Rotary’s recurring giving program, Rotary Direct, which makes giving easy, fast, and secure. You can schedule a monthly, quarterly, or annual donation that empowers Rotarians to change lives in communities around the world.
4 Ways to Enroll in Rotary Direct:
- Enroll online by Clicking the Link Below
- Enroll by traditional mail
- Enroll by telephone
- Enroll by fax
Every Rotarian Every Year - (EREY)
Being recognized as an EREY contributor is as simple as contributing $25.00 or more per Rotary Year to the Annual Fund-Share programs of TRF.
Achieving EREY and more is made even easier by signing up for Rotary Direct. You can avoid remembering to write a check and the postage by having $10.00 monthly or more automatically deducted from a debit card, credit card or checking account. What is more, by participating in Rotary Direct for a full Rotary Year, you will also be a Sustaining Member at more than the minimum of $100.00 for Sustaining Membership…all for the equivalent of one drive-through at Starbucks.
Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation (TRF), The Big Picture, & Benefits of Membership
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About Rotary International and Rotary Foundation:
The highlights of an outstanding organization rated 100 out of 100 by Charity Navigator who scores more than 9,100 charities internationally and only 13 qualify at this level. The Rotary Foundation is very prestigious and ‘beats’ the competitors by 9 points or more.
The Rotary International Organization includes people who share a passion of service—people helping people....
The Rotary Foundation (TRF) - Traditional Contribution Form
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The Annual Fund
Importantly, after three years, 100% of your contributions to the Annual Fund-Share of TRF are allocated to District 5180 for use in supporting the Clubs’ community and global projects. Truly a Win-Win.
Together, we see the world were people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Action Plan:
As People of Action, we understand that fulfilling that vision requires a plan.
More than a century ago, we pioneered a new model of service leadership grounded in person-to-person connections. Today, those connections are a network that spans the globe—bridging cultural, linguistic, generational, and geographic barriers—and shares the vision of a better world. As People of
Action, we understand that fulfilling that vision requires a plan.
This is Rotary’s Action Plan through 2024: to increase our impact, expand our reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase our ability to adapt.