One Meeting, Many Stories

disabilities in the Mangueira community. Thainá expressed her willingness to establish future partnerships with the Club, expanding opportunities for projects and initiatives focused on social inclusion.

In her closing remarks, President Claudia Reis reinforced the importance of continuing discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), aligned with Rotary International’s guidelines since 2019. She also announced upcoming activities, including a presentation by exchange student Olivia Rohloff on November 18, a talk by Marcele Salomé about her volunteer experience in Zambia on November 25, and the anticipated visit of the Director of the Ronald McDonald House on December 9.

The meeting concluded on a warm and joyful note when Claudia shared the happy news that she would soon meet her granddaughter, a moment of celebration for the entire Rotary family.

The November 11 meeting was far more than an administrative gathering. It was a living portrait of what it means to belong to Rotary: to welcome, to learn, to share, and to serve with purpose.