JULY
AUGUST - MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSION MONTH . Emphasize the importance of exciting and effective service projects to help attract new members and retain existing ones a time to focus on Rotary's continuing need for growth, to seek new members and form new clubs.
SEPTEMBER - NEW GENERATION 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
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.
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
DECEMBER - FAMILY OF ROTARY MONTH
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.
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.
MARCH - LITERACY MONTH (Changed from July) . Highlight successful literacy projects in your district or increase awareness of the area's literacy needs. . World Rotaract Week 13 March (Mon to Sun)
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.
MAY
JUNE - ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH .
Encourage Rotary Fellowships to conduct local and international service projects in conjunction with shared interests or professions. . Attend the RI Convention.
