I have always wanted to attend the Calgary Stampede, and the 2025 RI Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada was about as close as I have gotten. The heart of the RI Conventions is the connection between Rotarians; I could have added another fifty photos of friends from all over the world. Much of my time was spent at the Rotary Peace Park, made possible through the vision of Rotarian Al Jubitz. Calgary is a wonderful city with one foot in the past and one foot in the future. Definitely worth a visit.
Convention general sessions are entertaining and visually spectacular.
What would Canada be without a Mountie?
RI President Stephanie Urchick at the Peace Pavilion
The FIrst Nations were honored and represented throughout week.
The Quilting Friendship booth was spectacular.
With Rotarian and friend Dee Boswell
Rotary E-Club of World Peace Co-Founder Rudy Westervelt with Bill Ratliff
Of course I would find the horses
Past President Ravi and Vanathy Ravindran
Carolyn Ratliff and Arthur Kanegis with the reincarnation of Gandhi
Fergal McCarthy, Al Jubitz and me at the Peace Pavilion
