JULY - LITERACY ON HEALTH MONTH . Encourage awareness of health problems in our community.

More information from Community Service Committee and International Service Committee

AUGUST - MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSION MONTH . Emphasize the importance of exciting and effective service projects to help attract new members and retain existing ones. This is a time to focus on Rotary's continuing need for growth, to seek new members and form new clubs.

More information from Membership Committee.

SEPTEMBER - NEW GENERATIONS MONTH . Work with the district chairs for Interact, Rotaract, and Youth Exchange to bring youth issues to the forefront. Recognize outstanding club projects benefiting youth. Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotary-sponsored programs which serve children and young people. During this month many clubs give increased attention to youth exchange activities.

More information from New Generations Committee.

OCTOBER - VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH . This month offers a unique opportunity to promote vocational service activities. Recognize successful projects, award outstanding individuals, and highlight Rotary's vocational service efforts through the district Web site, newsletters, and local media. During this period, clubs highlight the importance of the business and professional life of each Rotarian. Special activities promote the vocational avenue of service.

More information from Vocational Service Committee.

NOVEMBER - THE 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.

More information from The Rotary Foundation Committee.

DECEMBER - FAMILY OF ROTARY MONTH .

More information from The Family of Rotary Co-ordinator.

JANUARY - ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH . Share information about the relevance of community service to Rotary's mission. . Ask your district governor about presentation opportunities at the district assembly or district conference. The presentation should focus on the importance of community service and successful projects in your district. . Research the RI projects exhibition at the RI Convention and encourage active clubs to apply for a booth. . When the district chair for the upcoming year has been appointed, update him or her on scheduled activities. This is a time to expand knowledge of Rotary and its activities among our membership and throughout the community.

More information from Community Service Committee.

FEBRUARY - WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH .
23 February - Rotary's Anniversary .
Family Week - Second week of February. The goal of Family Week is for Rotary clubs to connect with families in their communities, particularly those that need extra attention.
Share information on Family Week with club chairs. Recognize successful projects in your district. Domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, drug and alcohol abuse, and gang activity are just a few of the formidable challenges facing today's family. Clubs are urged to use this opportunity to promote family projects already underway or think about starting new ones. Download Celebrating Family Week for more information on Family Week activities. This month was chosen because it includes the birthday of Rotary International, February 23. During the month, Rotary clubs are urged to present programs which promote internaional understanding and goodwill, as well as launch World Community Service projects in other parts of the world.

More information from International Service Committee.

MARCH - LITERACY MONTH . Highlight successful literacy projects in your district or increase awareness of the area's literacy needs. Encourage awareness of literacy programs for children and adults in schools and libraries.

World Rotaract Week in mid March.

More information from New Generations Committee and Vocational Service Committee.

APRIL - MAGAZINE MONTH . Throughout the month, clubs arrange programs and activities which promote the reading and use of THE ROTARIAN magazine and the official regional magazines of Rotary. This includes our own magazine, ROTARY DOWNUNDER.

More information from Rotary Downunder Website.

MAY - INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION MONTH . Encourage attendance at the International Convention in a different city aroud the world each year.

More information from Rotary Downunder Website.

JUNE - ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS MONTH . Encourage members to participate in the many fellowships of Rotarians in professional or hobbies areas.

More information from District Rotary Fellowships.

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