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06/10/2026

The Hagerstown Rotary Club is pleased to introduce our newest member, Shelby Aikens, pictured with her sponsors, Jim Kercheval and Paul Frey.

Shelby is a Business Development Manager at Manpower with a passion for supporting clients with their talent needs. She loves spending time bringing her design visions to life as well as camping and relaxing with family and friends. Shelby joined Rotary because she wants to give back to our local community and live out the Rotary motto of Service Above Self. She can't wait to work alongside such inspiring leaders, build new friendships, and make a meaningful impact.

Everyone please extend a warm Rotarian welcome to Shelby!

Hagerstown Rotary Club next community project
06/09/2026

Hagerstown Rotary Club next community project

We're getting excited for this Friday's Project Playhouse with Habitat ReStore - Washington County!

Our team is gearing up to build and design a Minecraft-themed playhouse, and we already know the lucky kiddos who receive it are going to be absolutely thrilled. From pixel-inspired details to creative touches, we're ready to bring a little imagination and adventure to life.

We're also looking for two more Rotarians to join us and help make this project a success. If you're interested in lending a hand and making a difference for a local family, please reach out to Jimmy Hill or Matt Ranieli!

Let's build something amazing together!

06/07/2026
06/05/2026

๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ - ๐—ž๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช ๐—•๐—˜๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐—š๐—ข

Weโ€™re excited to gather with you at the 2026 Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan! The information below will help you prepare for the convention.


๐—ช๐—œ-๐—™๐—œ....
is available at the convention venues, TaiNEX 1 and 2 and Farglory Dome (also known as Taipei Dome).

Network name: ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜†_๐—š๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜_๐—œ๐—–๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ
Password: ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„

๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—ช๐—”๐—ก ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—–๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—ฌ
All foreign visitors should complete the online application for a Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) from the National Immigration Agency before arriving in the country. You can do this up to three days before arrival. The TWAC is free of charge.

Be sure to have your visa or travel authorization with you, too, when you enter Taiwan, if you need one. Visit the Bureau of Consular Affairsโ€™ page about visas to determine the requirements for your country of citizenship.

Credit cards are widely accepted in Taiwan at major hotels, department stores, supermarkets, and international chains. However, cash in New Taiwan dollars (NT$) remains the preferred payment method at many places in Taipei, such as smaller establishments and local or night markets, as well as for adding money to transit cards. Get detailed currency exchange information.

๐—ช๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—— ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—œ๐—ก๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐— ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก

Download the Rotary Events app to get the most up-to-date program information and connect with other attendees. Find the app by searching for โ€œRotary Eventsโ€ in the App Store for iPhones or iPads or Google Play for Android devices. Download the program book for information about the program, breakout sessions, venues, and much more. Download the Transportation Guide and Venue Map for maps of venues and the area, shuttle schedules, and information about traveling between venues and to and from your hotel.

If you missed the orientation webinar on 12 May, you can get the recording or the slides from the presentation. Our convention FAQ answers common questions.

If you canโ€™t find the answers to your questions in the program book or the Rotary Events app, visit the Main Convention Office (TaiNEX 1, 4F, VIP Briefing Room) or the Convention Information Desks (TaiNEX 1,1F, Service Counter Area J, and TaiNEX 2, 1F).

A special orientation for first-time convention attendees will be held 15:00-16:00 on Saturday, 13 June, at TaiNEX 2, 1F, Area P.

๐—•๐—”๐——๐—š๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—œ๐—–๐—ž๐—จ๐—ฃ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—ข๐—ก-๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—š๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก

To get your badge, go to TaiNEX 1, 1F, Area JK. Youโ€™ll need a government-issued photo identification and your registration number. You wonโ€™t be able to get a badge for anyone who isnโ€™t part of your registration.

If you plan to attend the opening general session, we recommend getting your badge by the end of the day on Saturday, 13 June, to avoid delays.

Registration opens at 15:00 on Thursday, 11 June. A daily registration schedule can be found in the program book or the Rotary Events app. A fee of US$75 is now charged for reprinting lost or forgotten badges.

๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก

Rotary does not provide transportation to or from the airport. The closest international airport to the convention is Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). For information on ground transportation options visit the airportโ€™s transportation page.

After picking up your badge, all full convention registrants will receive convention-branded transit cards preloaded with NT$450 to use on Taipeiโ€™s public transportation system. You can use public transit to travel between your hotel and the convention venues, as well as tour the city. The public transportation system offers buses and the train system known as the Taipei Metro or Taipei MRT (Mass Rapid Transit).

For detailed transportation information review the transport specific convention news email, the transportation guide and venue map, or you can visit the Transportation Booth at TaiNEX 1, 1F, Service Counter Area J, or TaiNEX 2, 1F.

๐—š๐—˜๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ

There will be two seatings for the opening general session on Sunday, 14 June, at Farglory Dome. The first is 09:30-12:00, and the second is 15:00-17:30. Write to [email protected] if you donโ€™t receive your seating assignment by 25 May. Seating assignments cannot be changed.

To ensure a safe experience for all attendees, bags will be inspected at the entrances to the general sessions. Smaller bags that can fit under a seat are permitted inside. Larger bags are not allowed inside but can be stored at the bag check near the entrance.

Food is not permitted at the general sessions. You are welcome to bring bottled water or water in a container with a secure lid, as long as the bottle or container is not glass.
The following items are also banned from the venue:
- Weapons
- Illegal substances
- Fireworks and flares
- Large signs and flags
- High-heeled shoes (stiletto style) on the field level
Additional safety measures may be in place for certain speakers. Consult the Rotary Events app for the most up-to-date information.
No photography or filming on personal devices will be permitted during the general sessions.

๐—ฆ๐—œ๐— ๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—”๐—ก๐—˜๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—–๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—— ๐—–๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š

You can get simultaneous interpretation and closed captioning of general sessions and interpretation of breakout sessions through your personal smart device. Scan the QR code when you enter a room where interpretation is offered, or follow the link for the session in the Rotary Events app. An interpretation widget will open in your browser so you can select your preferred language. Headphones and an internet connection are required. Closed captioning in English and other available languages will be offered in all interpreted sessions.

๐—›๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ก๐——๐—ฆ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฃ ๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง๐—ฆ

Join us for the grand opening of the House of Friendship at 10:00 on Saturday, 13 June, at TaiNEX 1, 4F, Area LMN. You wonโ€™t want to miss the incredible lineup at the Entertainment Stage.

The House of Friendship will again be organized into distinct neighborhoods based on Rotaryโ€™s areas of focus to make it easier to find the organizations that you already know and to make new connections. Be sure to visit the Rotary Village, where weโ€™ll bring the Secretariat to you.

Stop by the 2027 Convention Booth to learn about the next convention, in Barcelona, Spain. Take photos and sign up to receive information about registration, which opens this September. Talk to members of the Host Organization Committee to learn all about this beautiful and exciting city and pick up informational materials for yourself and your club.

Check the program book for details about the House of Friendship and the Rotary Events app for booth numbers and locations.

While youโ€™re exploring the House of Friendship, be sure to stop by our sponsor booths, located mainly between the Promo Booth and the Fellowships area. Generous support from sponsors helps make this convention possible, and theyโ€™re excited to connect with the Rotary community, share ideas, and showcase innovative products and services. Visiting their booths recognizes their commitment and strengthens the partnerships that bring this event to life.

Be sure to visit the Sponsor Lounge and pick up your free pack of disposable masks, compliments of MOTEX HEALTHCARE CORP.!

Please note that your attendee badge will be scanned upon entry and exit of the House of Friendship. Please ensure your badge is visible and easily accessible when approaching the entrance.

๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—š๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฆ

Tickets to the Host Organization Committee events are selling fast, so we recommend you purchase tickets online before arrival. Otherwise, visit the Signature Events Booth (TaiNEX 1,1F, Area JK) to find out whatโ€™s available.

๐—ง๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—•๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง ๐—•๐—”๐—ฅ๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ก๐—” ๐—œ๐—ก ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ

Were you one of the nearly 17,000 people who attended the 2002 Rotary International Convention in Barcelona, Spain?

Tell us about it! Weโ€™d like to interview you on camera about your firsthand experience to help build momentum for the 2027 convention in Barcelona.

Write to [email protected] so we can schedule time in Taipei to hear about your experience.

๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ง๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐— ๐—˜๐— ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—œ๐— ๐—ข๐—ก๐—œ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ฆ

Weโ€™re gathering testimonials from Rotary members around the world to potentially feature on Rotary International channels or in paid media campaigns. We invite attendees to share their unique story with us by recording a short video testimonial at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX).

If youโ€™re interested, send an email to [email protected] with Rotary Member Testimonials in the subject line to set-up time in Taipei to record your testimonial. Weโ€™ll then follow up with scheduling details. Time slots are limited, so please email us as soon as possible.

A Special Thank you to Chunghwa Telecom, our Diamond Level Sponsor, Official Telecommunications & Wiโ€‘Fi Provider, and Official Mobile App Sponsor.


๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—”๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ
๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ก, ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ข๐—œ๐—ฆ

06/04/2026

๐ŸŸ Fresh Cut Fries at the Williamsport Carnival! ๐ŸŸ

The Williamsport Rotary Club will be serving up our famous fresh cut fries, along with cold soda and bottled water, during the Williamsport Carnival at Byron Memorial Park!

๐Ÿ“… June 17 through June 20
๐Ÿ“ Byron Memorial Park, Williamsport, MD

Nothing says carnival season like a hot basket of freshly cut fries made right on site. Stop by our stand, grab a snack, and help support the community projects and programs of the Williamsport Rotary Club.

Bring your family, enjoy the rides, games, entertainment, and don't forget to treat yourself to some of the best fries around!

We look forward to seeing you at the carnival!

06/02/2026

Most appropriately, our last program presented by Steph May addressed the origins of Memorial Dayโ€”or โ€œDecoration Dayโ€ as it was formerly known. It was first organized in 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina, by African Americans who were freed during the Civil War. They exhumed Union soldiers from mass graves from the Southโ€™s confederate prison camps to give them proper burials. It was an appreciation celebration where a parade of 10,000 people with over 3,000 people marched in honor of the Union soldiers and then placed flowers on their newly appropriated graves.

In accordance with this idea, women in April of 1866 in Columbus, Mississippi, decorated graves of both the North and South at Friendship Cemetery, a prominent annual event that helped inspire the national holiday. Shortly thereafter, a larger event took place in Waterloo, New York, where the entire community was involved and businesses were closed in honor of the soldiersโ€™ sacrifice. This event is often recognized by the federal government as the birthplace of the national holiday, and the town was officially recognized as such in 1966.

The first national observance of Decoration Day was proclaimed by General John A Logan, leader of the Grand Army of the Republic on May 30, 1868; choosing the spring of the year to celebrate because of the beauty of flowers blooming. This inaugural ceremony was held in Arlington National Cemetery, former home of Robert E. Lee, it being established in May of 1864.

The term Memorial Day first appeared in 1882, and by 1967 it became the official name. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, moving its observance to the last Monday in May in order to create the 3-day weekend federal holiday in 1971 that we enjoy to this day.

We thank Steph for her interest and knowledge of history and her willingness to share it with us.

Field of Flags for Heroesโ€”-Hancock Rotary
06/02/2026

Field of Flags for Heroesโ€”-Hancock Rotary

05/30/2026

Youโ€™ve done the work, now make sure it's recognized.

Before 30 June, report your clubโ€™s achievements in Rotary Club Central to help track progress, celebrate successes, and plan for the future.

Update your goals and accomplishments today: on.rotary.org/4fxTMon

05/24/2026

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