Posted by Eric Schmautz on Sep 25, 2025

To Our Most Loyal Rotarians and Friends,

I’m honored to be the first to invite you to a truly special Rotary event celebrating the historic partnership between Rotary and the United Nations. You have early access to information to share with your club, friends, and family before your October edition of Rotary Magazine arrives.
 
Global Goals, Local Action: Rotary Commemorates the UN at 80
πŸ“ San Francisco, CA β€” the birthplace of the UN Charter
 πŸ“Thursday, December 11, 2025
This one-day gathering will celebrate the historic relationship between Rotary International and the United Nations, and inspire us to take local action.
 

🌐 About the Event:
Global Goals, Local Action: Rotary Commemorates the UN at 80

Join Rotary members, community leaders, and local partners to reflect on our shared history and renew our commitment to global cooperation and peacebuilding.

πŸ”Ή Learn more about our historic partnership with the UN:
 https://www.rotary.org/en/history-rotary-and-united-nations

πŸ”Ή First access to tickets & details:  https://www.globalgoalslocalaction.com/
 
🎟 Ticket Info:
  • Most tickets are general admission within assigned seating sections.
  • Seating sections are assigned based on purchase date, so buy early to sit with your group!
  • If you're attending with a club or group, be sure to purchase tickets within the same package.
  • While attendee names/emails are collected, all tickets will be issued to the purchaser.
  • The program is well-suited for a general audience and aims to foster broad community participation. Invite other community leaders to join you.
  • Seats are limited and the event is expected to sell out. 

🎀 Event Hosts:
We are honored to be joined by:

πŸ”Ή Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo
πŸ”Ή General Secretary John Hewko
πŸ”Ή Others to be announced in the coming weeks
πŸ’¬ Have Questions?
Contact your District 5150 Promotion Coordinator, Sylvia Barry, at sylvia.barry@mindspring.com
This event is co-hosted by Rotary Districts 5130, 5150, 5160, 5170, 5180, 5190, 5220, and 5230 in partnership with the Rotary Club of San Francisco and community organizations including The United Nations Association(s). 

This exciting event will be featured in the October edition of Rotary Magazine β€” but you’re among the first to hear about it and get the chance to register early.

We hope you’ll join us in San Francisco for an enlightening and engaging day of reflection, action, and fellowship.

Yours in Rotary,
Eric Schmautz
Event Chair
Past President of the Rotary Club of San Francisco
Past District Governor of Rotary District 5150