Rotary Special Months and ObservancesRotary International has designated certain months of the year as times for Rotary clubs to emphasize the involvement of all Rotarians in designated activities. Clubs are encouraged to plan special programs on the appropriate topics during these months. The special months, listed in sequence of their occurrence during the Rotary year (1 July to 30 June) are:
August (Membership and Extension) — a time to highlight membership development and the creation of new Rotary clubs. September (New Generations) — a time to highlight Rotary's commitment to youth. October (Vocational Service) — a time to highlight Rotary's contribution to the second Avenue of Service. November (Foundation) — a time to highlight our commitment to the important work accomplished by The Rotary Foundation. January (Rotary Awareness) — a time to promote the importance of Rotary information to club members and awareness of Rotary in the community. February (World Understanding) — a time to highlight Rotary's goal of world understanding and peace. April (Magazine) — a time to recognize the contribution made by the THE ROTARIAN and 27 regional Rotary magazines. Other ObservancesFebruary 23, the anniversary of the first Rotary club meeting, is observed as World Understanding and Peace Day. On that day, clubs are expected to give special recognition to Rotary's commitment to international understanding, friendship and peace.January 27, the date on which Rotary founder Paul P. Harris died in 1947, is used by some Rotary clubs as an occasion to memorialize their own deceased members. The date of 13 March is observed as World Rotaract Day to involve Rotary and Rotaract clubs in common activity of international scope and visibility. The week of 13 March is observed as World Rotaract Week. The week of 28 October is observed as World Interact Week. |