Posted by Bob Ruehl on Aug 11, 2023
Rotary In Review
11 August 2023A roundup of Rotary news
Invigorating your club
In August, Rotary members turn the spotlight on membership, the bedrock of our organization. Keeping and attracting members is crucial to increasing our impact and expanding our reach. In surveys conducted by Rotary International, members have repeatedly listed the club experience as the number one determinant of their satisfaction with Rotary. For Membership Month, read about several clubs that have received creative makeovers.
 
This week's stories
Selection for 2025-26 Rotary International President
Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, is the selection of Nominating Committee for President to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26. He will officially become the nominee on 15 September if no other candidates challenge him.
The importance of creating a great club experience
When Rotary membership is strong, our clubs thrive, we are more visible, and our members have more resources to help their communities. By focusing on creating a great club experience, we are more likely to satisfy and keep existing members. And they are more likely to invite their friends and colleagues. Tom Gump, a member of Rotary International’s Membership Growth Committee shares his insight in his blog post for Membership Month.
International Youth Day
International Youth Day is 12 August, established by the United Nations in 1999 to spotlight youth issues and celebrate young leaders as essential partners in addressing the world's challenges. Learn more about Rotary youth programs and read about the experiences of a Rotary Youth Exchange student to Catalonia.
 
 
Nominate a member for advancing women in Rotary
The Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award honors one Rotary member each year – regardless of gender and Rotary tenure – for actively working to advance women in Rotary. Nominate a member for the award between 1 August and 30 September.
 
 

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