16,000 Rotary members and participants from 140 countries gathered in Calgary, Canada, for the 2025 Rotary International Convention 21-25 June. Rotary and the Gates Foundation renewed a multimillion-dollar commitment to eradicate polio. The convention also featured notable speakers such as Academy Award winner Geena Davis and Nobel laureate Tawakkol Karman. Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick kicked off the festivities by leading the thousands-strong crowd in a hearty “Yahoo!” – the exuberant greeting traditional in the city known for the annual Calgary Stampede rodeo and festival.
See coverage of the convention.
Check out some pictures of members from our district enjoying themselves.