John Hewko
@JohnHewko
General secretary of Rotary International & The Rotary Foundation. Avid cyclist, father, hockey fan. http://www.facebook.com/JohnHewko
Every Rotary member’s story drives our impact. Jyoti Mehta’s journey highlights how @Rotary inspires service, leadership, and meaningful connection. How are you helping people find purpose through Rotary? on.rotary.org/44Uu8DC

Hi 👋 I'm John and I'd like to take a moment to reintroduce myself. I'm a father and avid cyclist. I speak five languages including English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Back in 1989, I somehow managed to get married and open a law office all in the same month.…




This interview is a great introduction to Rotary President Francesco Arezzo and the year ahead. I hope you’ll give it a read 👇
"Rotary is something you do. You have to participate. And then you begin to grow." 🤝 2025-26 Rotary President Francesco Arezzo Learn about his passions and goals for the year ahead💛 🔗 on.rotary.org/4eUkTb8
Here are some #Rotary25 moments from my camera roll. What is your favorite convention memory?
#Rotary25 POV: social media team edition 🫶 What is your favorite memory from Calgary?
A book can open a door. A little library can open a community. Grateful to the Bromley Rotary Game Changers for showing how simple acts of service can build connection, curiosity, and access to knowledge. #PeopleOfAction
The Bromley Rotary Game Changers in south-east London launched 4 free little libraries with a simple idea: take a book, leave a book. They’re sparking creativity, connection, and access to knowledge📚 on.rotary.org/4lj9yUl
Grateful for the chance to speak with @NPR's Scott Simon today about Rotary, leadership, cycling, and our work to end polio. Stay tuned!🎙️



Excited to welcome Francesco Arezzo as the 2025-26 Rotary International President. His vision of uniting people to create positive change will strengthen Rotary’s reach worldwide. Looking forward to a meaningful year under his leadership!
Today, we welcome Francesco Arezzo as president of Rotary International for 2025-26! At #Rotary25, he laid out a vision: "Let us unite our dreams and create one great shared dream that excites us, that changes the world, and changes our lives, too." Together, we Unite For Good…
My path to @Rotary started with a letter from my father and a question I believe many purpose-driven people ask themselves: What’s next, and how can I make it count? At @theNEXUSsummit, I shared why deep community trust is essential to solving global challenges. Rotary doesn't…


Just wrapped up an inspiring few days in Calgary for #Rotary25. Four takeaways I’m bringing home: 1️⃣ Next-gen leaders are already leading 2️⃣ Partnerships are key 3️⃣ Innovation is how we grow 4️⃣ Courage and clarity matter What stood out most to you this week?




At #Rotary25 keynote, we introduced Johnny, a digital muppet version of me. A big thank you to the incredibly talented @Rotary staff who brought Johnny to life! 👇
A big thank you to @HunterBros for joining us at @Rotary International Convention in Calgary 🎻🎶 #Rotary25


Powerful remarks from @Rotary President Stephanie Urchick at #Rotary25. Her message? Resilience isn’t just surviving. It’s choosing joy, community, and purpose again and again.


"Unite can also be understood as unity in time. In other words, it points to the need to work serenely with those before you and those after you." - Rotary President-elect Francesco Arezzo Thank you to Francesco for reminding us that we're most successful when we work together…


To echo Sanem Alkan's sentiments: "I’m speechless … and very grateful to be part of an organization that includes SangKoo Yun."
Thank you, President-nominee SangKoo Yun, for your courageous and thoughtful message ❤️ You are in the hearts and minds of our entire Rotary family.
We kept it simple: make a bracelet, make a connection. All ages, all smiles, all in. It was one of those moments that reminds you: connection is the heart of Rotary. Because when lead with every generation, we all move forward. #Rotary25




In 2008, @RAMESHFERRIS hand cycled 7,140 km across Canada to raise awareness for polio eradication. This morning at #Rotary25, he reminded us the journey is not over. Failure is not an option. Together, we can and will @EndPolioNow.



A muppet interrupted my keynote at #Rotary25 with questions about fun, focus, and what service really means. We shared a laugh, then turned to something deeper: how Rotary creates change that lasts. Grateful for a room full of leaders ready to act.



I didn’t expect a surprise guest during my #Rotary25 keynote, but Johnny had other plans. Take a look at the clip. You’ll see some laughs…and I hope, a reminder of the impact we can make together. More to come! #Rotary25