Celebrating 100 Years of the Rotary Foundation

 
March 31, 2017 is the last day for preregistration discount rate of $415!  So start making your plans now for the 100th year of the Rotary Foundation June 10-14, 2017.
 

Centennial event

Name badge from the 1917 Atlanta Convention

 

One hundred years ago, at the 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta, Rotary President Arch Klumph proposed creating an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” From the first contribution of $26.50, the Foundation has grown significantly and has spent more than $3 billion on programs and projects.

Let’s celebrate in the city where it all began. We’ll look back proudly over a century of “doing good in the world” — and look ahead to the challenges Rotary will tackle in the century to come. Here are some of the events we have planned. Check back often to see what’s new.

Visit The Rotary Foundation Centennial site to learn more about the Foundation’s first 100 years.

 
 
 

“My grandfather attended the 1917 convention in Atlanta, and my father, brother, and I continue his legacy as Rotarians. Coming to convention helps you truly appreciate the international family of Rotary. I look forward to welcoming you in person!”

          Blake McBurney, Rotary Club of Atlanta, Georgia; Co-chair of Host Organization Committee

 

“Atlanta has so much to offer. I always take visitors to the Martin Luther King Jr. national historic site. And I can’t wait to show my Rotarian friends from all over the world the small, intimate places to hear jazz.”

          Lynn Clarke, Rotary Club of Bremen, Georgia; District Chair, Georgia Rotary Student Program

 

Schedule highlights

From the breathtaking opening ceremony and world-renowned speakers to informative programs and spectacular entertainment, the Atlanta convention promises to be an unforgettable experience. Here are some highlights.

All convention activities will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center unless otherwise noted.