Registration now open for 2024 Mexico-USA Friendship and Global Grants Exchange
This conference, now in its 24th year, is the ideal way for your club to get involved in a Rotary Foundation global grant. Open to all Rotary clubs and districts, you’ll have the chance to experience fellowship at its finest with clubs from Mexico and Arizona, plus we will work on getting global grants funded in this unique project-focused event.
This year’s friendship conference will be held October 31 thru November 4 in Xalapa, Veracruz. We will be home hosted by local Rotarians and have a fun-filled weekend of fellowship, cultural exchange and exciting participation with the Rotary Foundation.
Arrive Thursday
Global Grant Project Presentations Friday
Continuation of Presentations and Days of the Dead Celebration Saturday
Project Funding Results and Fellowship Sunday
Return Monday
Conference cost is $225 and includes meals, activities and ground transportation via the Veracruz airport to Xalapa.
Clubs that wish to present global grant project proposals please send a brief project description and draft budget to your respective District Rotary Foundation Chair and cc PDG Kevin Pitts.
Questions can be directed to kpitts@stratoswp.com
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Mexico USA Friendship Conference and Global Grants Exchange
For more information contact DGE Kevin Pitts – kpitts@stratoswp.com
The Mexico USA Friendship Conference and Global Grants Exchange was started in 2000 between Rotary districts in Arizona and Mexico. As suggested by the name, it is a Rotary conference focused on friendship between members in both countries, but it is also the best way to get your club involved in doing international global grant projects.
Over the years, the conference has produced global grant projects in every area of focus. Millions of dollars from the Rotary Foundation have been employed in high impact projects that have been implemented in Mexico, the USA and all over the world.
The conference alternates each year being held in Arizona and Mexico, respectively. The dates vary depending on the schedule of the organizers and the districts’ leadership teams.
This year's conference takes place Oct. 26-30, 2023 in Prescott, Arizona. Registration information will be available soon.
If your club has never participated in a global grant, this conference is a great way to get started, by either proposing a project or making a funding pledge. The beauty of clubs working together comes from the leveraging of Rotary Foundation giving to make a lasting impact in our communities and communities across the globe.