by Grant Godino | Sep 7, 2020
LGBT+ inclusion in Rotary As I have started to share my ideas, opinions and stories about LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, queer, and questioning) inclusion in Rotary, I have heard so many of our leaders say to me: “We’re a really decent...
by Grant Godino | Apr 9, 2023
Nominations are now open to be a part of the Rotary LGBT+ Fellowship board of directors. We welcome applications from all members. For the 2023-24 Rotary year we are seeking to fill one position, that of Secretary. The role of Secretary isto keepand preserve...
by Grant Godino | Feb 18, 2023
The Fellowship is excited to announce our social program for the upcoming RI Convention in Melbourne, Australia! Register for these events at the bottom of this page. Saturday, 27 May Fellowship program: 2pm Drag Bottomless Brunch @ Harlow Richmond –...
by Grant Godino | Apr 12, 2022
District, zone and other conferences, as well as festivals are a great opportunity to inform members of the Rotary family and the community about the welcoming and inclusive environment created in Rotary. When deciding what your stall will look like you should first...
by Grant Godino | Mar 30, 2022
Supporting transgender and gender non-conforming participants at residential programs Introduction This guide is designed for organisers of Rotary residential programs, like the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN), Model...
by Grant Godino | Nov 14, 2021
This week is Trans Awareness Week! Join us in celebrating trans pride by elevating and supporting the voices of our community. Educating yourself, starting a conversation, hosting a fundraiser are just some of the ways you can level up your trans allyship. Make an...
by Grant Godino | Nov 14, 2021
We have regular committee meetings of our Friendship and Education committees. We welcome anyone to join our meetings. Here are the details of the next ones: Friendship committee Interested in supporting friendship and connections between LGBT+ Rotary members and...
by Grant Godino | Nov 14, 2021
“Howdy Houston” welcomes our Fellowship to the Rotary Convention with a gathering near the convention center (in air conditioning) on Saturday, June 4, 2022. “Sunday Funday” follows with a self-guided tour of the Montrose District (think Karaoke, Bingo, Happy...
by Grant Godino | Nov 14, 2021
Hello everyone! As the Director of Events, my district’s (7040) Literacy Chair and a member of my district’s DEI Committee, I am pleased to invite you to join the new Diverse Book Club! I am including the information here (read till the end!). Who is it for?...
by Grant Godino | Aug 9, 2021
Celebrate Wear It Purple Day on Friday, 27 August 2021 Wear it Purple Day celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer or Questioning (LGBTIQ+) diversity and inclusion. Wear It Purple is about creating safe spaces in schools, universities,...
by Grant Godino | Aug 8, 2021
The service team is up and running for 2021-22 being lead by Aleksei Bondarenko-Edwards (Australia) and Wen Yue Huang (Taiwan). The purpose of the Service committee is to work with Rotary Action Groups, Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation, Rotary...
