Rotary Months of the Year

Rotary Clubs may find developing a theme based on the relevant months of the year is an interesting exercise.

 

You may like to focus on the relevant avenues of service for the various months perhaps developing projects or activities ideas that could be done during those months. The themes now adopted by Rotary International have altered from previous years for some months and those for 2007-08 are listed below. You will also find a link to information about each current month in the District Calendar.

 

You may also care to check the Rotary International site for more information on the Rotary Calendar and Rotary milestones.

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July - No specific theme

 

Membership & Extension - August

This Rotary month celebrates our own Membership and Extension. Will your club celebrate by inducting any new members for the start of the new Rotary year? Contact the District Membership Committee for new ideas. Invite them to come and speak at a club meeting. Plan your membership highlights for the Rotary year right now.

 

New Generations Month - September

This is the month when Rotarians all around the world will focus efforts on supporting Youth and Youth Programs. What can you do? Invite young people from your Community to a special club meeting. Listen to their ideas about how Rotary can assist them to make a better world. Take the time to discuss the great Rotary programs for youth. Check out our website for more information. There are opportunities for you and your club to make a real difference to the lives of many young people.

 

Vocational Service - October

Rotary was first started as a club based on vocations. This continues today. This month is a great time to celebrate, explore, understand the vocations of your club members, and to explore the possibilities of membership from other vocational groups in your community. Via this website, you can explore the exceptional programs offered under the Vocational Avenue of Service of this District.

 

The Rotary Foundation Month - November

November is the time to celebrate the wonderful work of The Rotary Foundation. Using the links in the pages under The Rotary Foundation heading on the left side bar, why not explore the activities of the Foundation and consider how you and your club can help.

 

December - No specific theme

 

Rotary Awareness Month - January

January is the time to celebrate Rotary by making others aware of our programs, of the opportunities Rotary offers and of the events and activities that involve you and your club. Contact the Marketing and Public Relations Committee for more ideas about how this can be done.

 

World Understanding Month - February

 

Literacy Month - March

Combating illiteracy has been a focus of Rotary International since 1986 - and for good reason. UNESCO estimates there are 862 million illiterate adults in the world and about two-thirds of them are women. Millions more are functionally illiterate, without the reading and writing skills necessary for everyday life. The United Nations has identified illiteracy as a major obstacle to economic, political, and social development. How can you be involved? Follow the link below to the RI website section on Literacy and Numeracy Programs. Be a part of the solution for this world wide problem. Literacy and Numeracy Programs

 

Magazine Month - April

Have you explored the rich world of Rotary Media information? April is magazine month and may be just the time to follow the link below to the RI News and Information Section. There you will find links to "The Rotarian", "Rotary World" and details of the 27 regional magazines published for Rotarians all around the world.RI News and Information Section

Family Month - December

 

International Service Month - May

 

Rotary Fellowships Month - June

Follow the link below to information about the extensive activities of the Rotary Fellowships. You may find that your profession, business or industry area has already established a Fellowship. If not, why not think about starting one yourself! Pastimes, hobbies and sports are made just that much more interesting if you can be involved in an international group. Look through the list of the Recreational Fellowships - is there something there for you? Don't forget to check out the extensive list of Fellowships already active in District 9810. Just click on the "Rotary Fellowships" heading from the left hand menu under International. Get involved in June! Rotary fellowships (RI website)