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DECEMBER – Disease Prevention
Beginning in 1937, however, hostile articles were published in the Nazi press about Rotary, comparing Rotary with Freemasonry. Soon after that, the incompatibility between Nazism and the international humanitarian organization resulted in two decisions which would jeopardize the existence of Rotary in Germany: in June 1937, the ministry of the interior forbade civil servants to be members of Rotary; in July, the NSD/aO’s party court reversed its previous rulings and declared party and Rotarian membership incompatible as from January 1938.
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December – Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
Rotary’s continued involvement in Disease Prevention and Treatment will need to be directed toward finding solutions to many health issues while continuing to fight against existing and emerging disease threats. As a Rotarian, you have been enlisted as being a part of that fight. Thanks for all you do to support these important initiatives. The Rotary Foundation is changing the world by providing grants for projects and activities around the globe.
