Its a known fact that Rotary International has designated months to help highlight various areas of focus. While the areas of focus have changed a number of times over the years, the current grouping developed by the Rotary International Board of Directors in 2014 is used by Rotary Clubs to develop year plans, projects and meetings accordingly. These themes are also useful for us Rotaractors to make note of, as projects can be planned making use of them! Below is a comprehensive list of the theme of each month, its intended purpose and any special dates, for your convenience.
July 2017
1 July — Start of new Rotary Officers’ year of service.
August 2017
Membership and New Club Development Month
A time to focus on Rotary’s continuing need for growth, to seek new members and form new clubs.
September 2017
Basic Education and Literacy Month
Promote Literacy. It’s also a time when Rotary Clubs and Districts highlight Rotaract by joining in projects with their Rotaract clubs.
October 2017
Economic and Community Development Month
2-8 October — Rotary Alumni Reconnect Week.
24 October — Rotary’s World Polio Day Livestream Event.
30 October-5 November — World Interact Week.
November 2017
Rotary Foundation Month
Clubs and Districts call attention to the programs of The Rotary Foundation and frequently cultivate additional financial support for the Foundation by promoting contributions for Paul Harris Fellows and Sustaining Members.
1 November — Service Award for a Polio-Free World nominations are due.
1 November — Service Above Self Award nominations are due.
11 November — Rotary Day at the UN.
December 2017
Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
15 December — Early registration discount ends for the Rotary International Convention.
January 2018
Vocational Service Month
During this period, Clubs highlight the importance of the business and professional life of each Rotarian. Special activities promote the vocational avenue of service.
14-20 January — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA.
February 2018
Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
10 February — Presidential Peace-building Conference: Environmental Sustainability and Peace, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
17 February — Presidential Peace-building Conference: Water and Sanitation and Peace, Beirut, Lebanon.
23 February — Rotary’s anniversary.
24 February — Presidential Peace-building Conference: Disease Prevention and Treatment and Peace, Coventry, England, United Kingdom.
March 2018
Water and Sanitation Month
12-18 March — World Rotaract Week.
17 March — Presidential Peace-building Conference: Economic and Community Development and Peace, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
31 March — Preregistration discount ends for the Rotary International Convention.
April 2018
Maternal and Child Health Month
1 April — Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity nominations are due.
28 April — Presidential Peacebuilding Conference: Maternal and Child Health and Peace, Taranto, Italy.
30 April — Rotary International Convention registrations and ticket cancellations are due.
May 2018
Youth Service Month
Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotary-sponsored programs which serve children and young people.
June 2018
Rotary Fellowships Month
Rotary clubs indulge in fellowship activities, thanks giving and like.
2 June — Presidential Peace-building Conference: Basic Education and Literacy and Peace, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
23-27 June — Rotary International Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
30 June — Last day for Rotary and Rotaract Clubs to report goals for the Rotary Citation.
30 June — Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award nominations are due.
30 June — Rotary Alumni Global Service Award nominations (from zones) are due.
30 June — Rotary Alumni Association of the Year Award nominations (from zones) are due.
July 2018
1 July — Start of new Rotary Officers’ year of service.
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