Global network brings its centenary to Birmingham; ANALYSIS When Rotary International was looking for a last-minute replacement to stage its centenary convention, it was no surprise they chose Birmingham, says Robert Lee, president of The Rotary Club of Birmingham.(News) From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: July 2, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Robert Lee

As President of the Rotary Club of Birmingham, I'm thrilled that the Rotary International Convention will be held in the city in 2009. As a local businessman, the news is equally pleasing as the convention will be economically important and attract a high calibre of delegates in their tens of thousands to Birmingham.

In fact it is estimated that the convention will bring pounds 20 million worth of economic impact to the regional economy, wit...

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