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Rotary International 24 May 2013 Weekly Update A roundup of Rotary news Peace Begins With You RI President Sakuji Tanaka joined Rotary leaders in placing wreaths in Hiroshima Memorial Park during the third Rotary Global Peace Forum in Japan. Participants adopted a declaration, “Peace Begins With You.” Read more Download the declaration Read stories from Rotarians promoting peace In other news Rotarians work together to restore sight to the blind in Ghana Rotarians from District 9100 (Ghana) and 7390 (Pennsylvania, USA) spent 11 months organizing medical mission in partnership with World Blindness Outreach. Health days event invests in the future of children Stéphanie Tobler Mucznik, senior media relations specialist for Europe and Africa, spent a week with a film crew in Johannesburg, South Africa, documenting the three-day event. Read her blog post. Rotary news in brief from around the globe Rotarians in Hawaii, USA, complete a US$300,000 renovation of their public library. Announcements The Young Professionals Campaign shows how Rotary can reach a wider audience. Oklahoma, USA, Rotary districts establish tornado disaster fund. Connect with us at the RI Convention in Lisbon using the hashtag #ricon13. Wild poliovirus reported in Somalia. Resource guide 2012-13 Rotary Global Peace Forums brochure Learn about the forums and find ideas for planning your own club or district peace activity. Rotary Media Center Your online resource for public service announcements, videos, and more. Rotary Video Magazine Collection 6 Includes six inspiring videos on one DVD. Weekly Update brings you the latest Rotary news, features, and links to resources that will equip you for all your Rotary activities. Use this content free of charge in any of your Rotary communications, including club or district newsletters and websites. Download free photos at Rotary Images. Connect with the RI President on Facebook Sign up for the Rotary news RSS feed Contact us at web...@rotary.org