The Rotary Calendar
Several months in the annual Rotary calendar are designated to emphasise Rotary International’s major programmes.
January: Rotary Awareness Month, a time to
expand knowledge of Rotary and its activities.
February: World Understanding Month, chosen because it includes RI’s birthday, February 23. Clubs are urged to present programmes that promote international understanding and goodwill, as well as launch World Community Service projects in other parts of the world.
March: World Rotaract Week is in this month, and is a time when Rotary Clubs and Districts
highlight Rotaract by joining in projects with their Rotaract clubs.
April: Rotary’s Magazine Month; Clubs arrange programmes and activities promoting the reading and use of THE ROTARIAN magazine and the official regional magazines of Rotary. August: Membership and Extension Month, a
time to focus on Rotary’s continuing need for growth.
September: Youth Activities Month. Rotary Clubs of the world emphasise Rotary-sponsored programmes that serve children and young people, including youth exchange activities. October: Vocational Service Month; clubs highlight the importance of the business and professional life of each Rotarian. Special activities promote
the vocational avenue of service.
November: Rotary Foundation Month, which calls attention to the TRF’s programmes cultivates additional financial support for the Foundation by promoting contributions for Paul Harris Fellows and Sustaining Members. Each of these special months serves to elevate the awareness among Rotarians of some of the excellent programs of service which occur within the world of Rotary.