Greetings from District Governor Mandy Jo Lohrum! 

Fellow Rotarians,

As we continue our mission to create lasting change in our communities and around the world, I want to highlight two critical areas where our collective efforts can make a profound impact: the eradication of polio and the importance of Foundation Legacy giving.

Polio Eradication: A Global Commitment
Rotary has been at the forefront of the fight against polio for over three decades. Our commitment has brought us to the brink of eradicating this crippling disease. However, recent outbreaks remind us that our work is not yet complete. With the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, every dollar we raise for polio eradication is matched 2-to-1, amplifying our impact significantly. This partnership is crucial in ensuring that children in polio-affected countries receive the lifesaving vaccines they need.

After you plan your Polio event for your area, don’t forget to register. Rotary is encouraging clubs to hold events on or near World Polio Day this year and register the events at endpolio.org. Last year, supporters in 90 countries registered more than 1,400 World Polio Day events. Let’s show the world that Rotary’s commitment to polio eradication is stronger than ever by registering even more events in 2024!

Foundation Legacy Giving: Building a Future of Hope
Legacy giving to The Rotary Foundation is a powerful way to ensure that our work continues for generations to come. By including the Foundation in your estate plans, you can help sustain our efforts to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, support education, and grow local economies. Your legacy gift can create a lasting impact, supporting projects that align with your values and passions. Our District is striving to achieve $1,000,000 in impact giving to the Rotary Foundation.

Together, we can make a difference. Let’s continue to support these vital initiatives with the dedication and generosity that define us as Rotarians and help our District to leave a legacy. 


Yours in Rotary Service,

Mandy Jo Lohrum Rotary District 6580

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Rotary unites more than a million people around the world. Rotary District 6580, based in Southern Indiana, consists of 32 Rotary clubs and more than 1,500 Rotarians. Rotary clubs in our district range in size from 12 to 200 members. Our clubs’ programs involve prominent leaders in every field, and our membership represents business and civic leaders of our communities and our state. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
District 6580 selects Megan Gearhart as Global Grant Scholar
The District 6580 Global Grant Scholarship Committee has selected IU graduate Megan Gearhart of Roanoke, Indiana for the 2023-24 scholarship. Megan will use the $40,000 award to pursue a Joint Masters of Law in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development, plus Global Policy Development, through Erasmus Mundus, a European Union program. Her host club will be the Rotary Club of Olomouc City, Czech Republic.
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