Dear Rotarians,

 

In Rotary, the theme for the month of September is Basic Education and Literacy, one of the six areas of focus. More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults.

 

Our joint service week with Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, and Optimist International was so successful last year, we’re doing it again! During the week of 11-17 September, we’re encouraging Rotary and Rotaract clubs to partner with local Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs on a service project that will have a long-term impact in your community. (Use the club finder tools to locate Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs near you.)

 

To get started, work with a local social service organization or with local government officials to learn what your community needs and how you can plan the most effective project. Tell your neighbors — and us — about your joint service project by sending out a news release, posting on social media with #CelebrateCommunity, and adding the project to Rotary Showcase. We can do more when we work together. Let’s harness the collective power of our four organizations’ 3.4 million members and Celebrate Community together.

 

Let's continue to Rediscover Rotary!

 

Your District Governor,

Rocky Martinez