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Rotary district governor working to attract youth to the organization

The need to keep building the membership of Rotary was highlighted by the district governor in her visit to the Battlefords Monday.

The need to keep building the membership of Rotary was highlighted by the district governor in her visit to the Battlefords Monday.

Laura Morie, Rotary district governor for District 5370, which includes the Battlefords, spoke at their regular meeting Monday at Northland Power Curling Centre.

Afterwards Morie was scheduled to tour the community to see the positive impact Rotary initiatives have on the area.

Morie, who is from the Westlock area, spoke of the work Rotary does around the world, and the growth of Rotary clubs in India and through Asia. She noted India used to be one of the largest beneficiaries of their international grants and now are the fourth-largest contributor.

She spoke of the progress made towards polio eradication and expressed confidence the disease would be defeated.

“It will be only the second disease in history to have ever been wiped out.”

Morie also looked to the future and the importance of attracting the young generation to Rotary, pointing to the growth of Interact and Rotaract clubs in the district.

“Now it’s time to bring the kids along,” Morie said.

“We need to help these young people weave a path, not just to Rotarian membership but to meaningful service and work in our community.”