BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:What…Picture the incredible power of every club in our zone c oming together\, each taking on a project that ignites their passion\, all on the same day! Imagine the energy as we unite\, side by side\, to make a difference and reveal Rotary’s true impact within our communities. In 2025\, Rotarians\, Rotaractors\, and community partners from five continen ts\, eight countries\, 20 states\, 57 districts and 539 clubs joined force s in 613 projects\, with 6\,557 volunteers serving together. Nine of those clubs were ours – just think how much greater our impact will be if we step up even further in 2026. The possibilities are limitless\, and the ri pple effect of our service can inspire real\, lasting change! This is your moment. Let’s come together\, dream bigger and make 16 May 2026 an Epic Day of Service that echoes across the world. Be a part of something bold. Be a part of something EPIC! Where…The great thing about the Epic Day o f Service is that it can happen wherever you already are. Do a project you ’re already doing – just do it on 16 May 2026 and leverage the power o f Rotary for global impact.   EPIC Day of Service makes it easy\, with on line volunteer registration\, promotional tool kits\, a user-friendly dona tion platform\, donation resources and a roadmap to kickstart planning the EPIC Day in your club or district. More Information… Contact: For more information\, visit www.epicdayofservice.org or email contact@epicdayo fservice.org How? Energise: Clubs choose a project that meets their comm unity’s needs\, partner with other clubs\, and invite family\, friends\, and the public to join in. It’s a great way to energise members\, recon necting them with the joy and purpose of Service Above Self. Build: The EPIC Day’s website makes it easy for the public to sign up. Plus\, it’ s a great opportunity to re-engage and retain underactive members by askin g for ‘all hands on deck’. Fund: It’s like a charity walk for servi ce. When Rotarians sign up\, they get a personal fundraising page and an e mail to share with friends and family. One club raised $98\,000 using this platform. It’s optional\, but super easy! Why?   Service: Enhances c lub members’ engagement by providing new ways to volunteer. Membership:  Attract new members by inviting community members to volunteer\, join th e fun and learn what we’re all about. Public Image: Expand our reach by showcasing Rotary in an EPIC way\, giving the public and your community a first-hand look at what we do best – service! Fundraising: A simple an d hassle-free fundraising opportunity for each participating club to help expand funding for your year-round projects. The EPIC story: In 2021\, Ro tary International President Shekhar Mehta challenged Rotarians to create a Day of Service. District Governors Jeff Krause and Joanne Alfieri led cl ubs in Connecticut and Massachusetts in the first combined event in 2022\, which has grown each year. By 2025\, the event spanned eight countries\, five continents\, 20 states\, 57 districts\, 539 clubs\, 6\,557 volunteers and 32\,785 hands-on volunteer hours.   DTEND:20260515T140000Z DTSTAMP:20261027T061611Z DTSTART:20260515T140000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:EPIC DAY of SERVICE - Global Event UID:77585995-4504-4ef3-a824-108be405a25d X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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What&hellip\;Picture the incredible power of every club in our zone coming together\, each taking on a project that ignites their passio n\, all on the same day! Imagine the energy as we unite\, side by side\, t o make a difference and reveal Rotary&rsquo\;s true impact within our comm unities.

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In 2025\, Rotarians\, Rotaractors\, and community partne rs from five continents\, eight countries\, 20 states\, 57 districts and 5 39 clubs joined forces in 613 projects\, with 6\,557 volunteers serving to gether. Nine of those clubs were ours &ndash\; just think how much greater our impact will be if we step up even further in 2026. The possibilities are limitless\, and the ripple effect of our service can inspire real\, la sting change!

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This is your moment. Let&rsquo\;s come together\, dream bigger and make 16 May 2026 an Epic Day of Service that echoes across the world. Be a part of som ething bold. Be a part of something EPIC!

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Where&hellip\;The great thing about the Epic Day of Service is that it can happen wherever you already are. Do a project you&rsquo\;r e already doing &ndash\; just do it on 16 May 2026 and leverage the power of Rotary for global impact.

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EPIC Day of Se rvice makes it easy\, with online volunteer registration\, promotional too l kits\, a user-friendly donation platform\, donation resources and a road map to kickstart planning the EPIC Day in your club or district.

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< span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: font-secondary\, serif\; font-size: 24px\; font-weight: 600\; background-color: rgba(0\, 0\, 0\, 0) \;">Contact: \;For more information\, visit \;www.epicdayofser vice.org \;o r email \;contact@epicdayofservice.org

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Energise: \;Clubs choose a project that meets their community&rsquo\;s needs\ , partner with other clubs\, and invite family\, friends\, and the public to join in. It&rsquo\;s a great way to energise members\, reconnecting the m with the joy and purpose of \;Service Above Self.

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Bu ild: \;Th e EPIC Day&rsquo\;s website makes it easy for the public to sign up. Plus\ , it&rsquo\;s a great opportunity to re-engage and retain underactive memb ers by asking for &lsquo\;all hands on deck&rsquo\;.

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Fund: \;It&rsquo\;s like a charity walk for service. Wh en Rotarians sign up\, they get a personal fundraising page and an email t o share with friends and family. One club raised $98\,000 using this platf orm. It&rsquo\;s optional\, but super easy!

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Service: \;Enhances club members&rsquo\; engagement by providing new ways to volunteer.

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< span style="transition: none\; font-weight: 600 !important\; box-sizing: b order-box\; scroll-margin-top: 167px\;">Membership: \;Attract new members by inviti ng community members to volunteer\, join the fun and learn what we&rsquo\; re all about.

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Public Imag e: \;Expa nd our reach by showcasing Rotary in an EPIC way\, giving the public and y our community a first-hand look at what we do best &ndash\; service!

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Fundraising: \;A simple and hassle-free fundraising opportunity for each participating club to help expand fundin g for your year-round projects.

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The EPIC story: \; In 2021\, Rotary Int ernational President Shekhar Mehta challenged Rotarians to create a Day of Service. District Governors Jeff Krause and Joanne Alfieri led clubs in C onnecticut and Massachusetts in the first combined event in 2022\, which h as grown each year. By 2025\, the event spanned eight countries\, five con tinents\, 20 states\, 57 districts\, 539 clubs\, 6\,557 volunteers and 32\ ,785 hands-on volunteer hours.

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