Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick is in Uganda for a seven-day visit. On Wednesday, 8th January 2025, she is set to meet Rotaractors at an event hosted at Hotel Africana.
We caught up with some district officials to hear their thoughts on this highly anticipated visit:
Simeo Ssebukulu, District Rotaract Representative (DRR):
“I am looking forward to a lot of things. In all honesty, the inspiration of Rotaractors by the RI President to reaffirm their commitment to service but also inspire them to cross District boundaries when it comes to Rotary service.”
Lillian Joy Kusiima, District Executive Secretary (DES):
“This momentous occasion is an opportunity to:
- Showcase Our Impact—Share the inspiring projects and initiatives driving change in our communities.
- Engage in Dialogue—Gain valuable insights and guidance on how to further align with Rotary’s vision and goals.
- Strengthen Connections—Deepen our bonds within the Rotary family and renew our commitment to Service Above Self.”
Simon Kyomuhendo, District Treasurer:
“The visit brings a lot of visibility to us as we get first-hand information from Rotary International. I look forward to her communication.”
Aloysie Tumukunde, LDRR:
“I am interested in her Rotary journey, especially as a lady in leadership at such a high level. I want to learn about her story, passion, and the motive that has kept her in service beyond the call.”
Innocent Kiiza, District Projects Chair:
“I look forward to a Rotaract family that is inclusive and empowering for future generations, as well as discovering new ways to better our members beyond fellowship and projects.”
Agatha Anyiko, District Interact Chair:
“Rotaract isn’t far from Interact and I would look forward to messages I can deliver to them.”
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Rotaractors will meet with the Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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About President Stephanie Urchick
A holder of a doctorate in leadership studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Urchick is the second woman to serve as president of Rotary International. A Rotarian since 1991, she has served in many roles and capacities. Her service includes building a primary school in Vietnam; installing water filters in the Dominican Republic; mentoring new Rotary members in Ukraine; coordinating a Rotary Foundation grant project in Poland; and leading efforts to formulate and adopt Rotary’s Action Plan, a strategic road map that will help bring even more people together to create lasting and positive change in an evolving world.
About Rotary in Uganda
Rotary in Uganda falls under two Districts, 9213 and 9214, which also includes Tanzania. District 9213 brings together a network of more nearly 5,000 Rotarians and 2,700 Rotaractors from 129 Rotary Clubs and 124 Rotaract Clubs in Uganda. For more information, visit https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50109. District 9214 has about 2,600 Rotarians and 1,600 Rotaractors from 71 Rotary and 72 Rotaract clubs respectively.
