Rotary Foundation Educational Programs

Rotary Foundation Educational Programs have a way of forging bonds between alumni and Rotarians that can last a lifetime. Former Ambassadorial Scholars, Rotary World Peace Fellows, and Group Study Exchange team members are often interested in joining a Rotaract or Rotary club, or a Foundation alumni association. Many Rotaract and Rotary clubs, in turn, are interested in inviting alumni to become members. More than 105,000 people call themselves Rotary Foundation alumni. They include former participants of the following programs:

• Ambassadorial Scholarships
• Discovery Grants
• Group Study Exchange
• Rotary Grants for University Teachers
• Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program
• Rotary World Peace Fellowships (Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution)
• Volunteer Service Grants

Foundation programs enrich the lives of participants and spread Rotaryís vision of peace through person-to-person contact, friendship, study, service, and cross-cultural exchange. Program participants serve as goodwill ambassadors not only when theyíre abroad but also when they return to their home countries. The experience of living, learning, and serving in a land other than their own encourages Foundation alumni to advocate for Rotary's ideals.

The Vinitian

Vinita, Oklahoma

A native of Seminole County, Joe has served as a hospital CEO for over 45 years. He has served hospitals in Little Rock, Pawhuska, Okmulgee, Miami, Tulsa and Dallas. He has been CEO of Craig General for over 17 years.

Joe has a BS degree from Oklahoma State University, MHA degree from Washington University, St. Louis, and an EdD from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale.

Joe became a Rotarian at Pawhuska in 1964. He served as President of the Okmulgee Rotary Club in 1971.

Joe enjoys woodworking, wood carving, photography, and traveling with his wife, Mary, in their motor home.

Thanks to the following Rotary members who helped in this FINE achievement: Don Daniels, Eddy Allensworth, Bob Young, Bob & Dena Green, Jandra Mayer-Ward, Linda Scott, Charlie Enyart, Rod & Theresa Couch, Joe Gardner, Ken Kidd, Bud Ronsse, David Svedman & Chris Barlass.