Which month in Rotary calendar since it is designated World Understanding Month?
February
The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar since it is designated World Understanding Month. The month also includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, now designated World Understanding and Peace Day…
Which is the month of Rotary awareness?
January
January is Rotary Awareness Month.
What is World Rotary Day?
Rotarians celebrate World Rotary Day in honor of the 116th anniversary of the first Rotary meeting on February 23, 1905.
What are the Rotary values?
Rotary’s Core Values
- Service. We believe that our service activities and programs bring about greater world understanding and peace.
- Fellowship. We believe that individual efforts focus on individual needs, but combined efforts serve humanity.
- Diversity.
- Integrity.
- Leadership.
What are the Rotary themes for each month?
Rotary International Monthly Themes
| January | Rotary Awareness Month |
|---|---|
| September | New Generations Month |
| October | Vocational Service Month |
| November | Rotary Foundation Month |
| December | Family Month |
What are the monthly themes for Rotary International?
ROTARY MONTHLY THEMES HAVE CHANGED!
| MONTH | OLD THEME | NEW THEME |
|---|---|---|
| January | Rotary Awareness | Vocational Service |
| February | World Understanding | Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution |
| March | Literacy | Water and Sanitation |
| April | The Rotarian Magazine | Maternal and Child Health |
Why is Rotary Day celebrated?
Rotary Day at the United Nations celebrates two organizations’ shared vision for peace and highlights the critical humanitarian activities that Rotary and the UN lead around the world. With the theme Connecting for Good, this year’s event will focus on community-based solutions to the global refugee crisis.
How do people celebrate Rotary Day?
Ten ideas to celebrate Rotary Day in your community.
- Have birthday cake at your club meeting in the shape of a Rotary gearwheel to mark Rotary’s birthday, and invite the community and media to share it.
- Donate 107 potted spring flowers to local seniors centres, group homes, women’s shelter or mental health facility.
What Rotary means to me?
The ability to be part of an international organization that touches the lives of those in need all over the world has kindled the desire within me to help those less fortunate. As the saying goes” you can donate your time, talent, and treasure” in whatever amount you have to help as a Rotarian.
Who can be a Rotarian?
Prospective Members Must:
- Hold (or be retired from) a professional, proprietary, executive, managerial, or community position.
- Have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement.
- Be able to meet the club’s weekly attendance or community project participation requirements.
What are Rotary’s six areas of focus?
Rotary’s 6 areas of focus
- Peace and conflict prevention/resolution.
- Disease prevention and treatment.
- Water and sanitation.
- Maternal and child health.
- Basic education and literacy.
- Economic and community development.
What makes February special in the Rotary calendar?
“The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar since it is designated World Understanding Month. The month also includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, now designated World Understanding and Peace Day…
What is the history of the RI Rotary Club booklet?
This booklet originated as articles written by RI President Cliff Dochterman (1992-1993) for the weekly bulletin of his Rotary Club. This is a wonderful resource for new and “seasoned” Rotarians! “The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar since it is designated World Understanding Month.
Where can I find the ABCs of Rotary?
Here is an excerpt from The ABC’s of Rotary that is a resource available to us via our District 5630 web site at ( https://rotary5630.org//wp-content/uploads/2012/09/The-ABCs-of-Rotary.pdf) . This booklet originated as articles written by RI President Cliff Dochterman (1992-1993) for the weekly bulletin of his Rotary Club.