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2008
April
Face it, if you don’t know Facebook from a yearbook it’s probably time to upgrade your tech savvy. Don’t panic. It’s really easy. And to help walk you through the various options, here’s a primer on just some of the high-tech gadgets, gizmos, and get-togethers that some Rotarians are already using.
March
Americans pride themselves on their economic riches and advancements, but more than 40 million adults today cannot read a simple prescription. Rotarians are helping to improve this dismal record with a number of innovative programs and the firm commitment of RI President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, who has called illiteracy a crisis. March is Literacy Month at Rotary. It's time to pass on your love of reading to others.
February
Australian Rotarian Jenny Horton helped to complete a successful polio campaign in November. While children in Pakistan were being immunized, Rotarians from Canada and the United States worked alongside their local counterparts to help end polio in Ethiopia.
January
Starting a new club can be a huge effort, but the payoffs are worth every minute of the work. They include increased publicity, more partners for fundraisers and, believe it or not, new members for existing clubs.
2007
December
It's Family Month on the Rotary calendar. From Sweden to Sri Lanka, from Peru to the Philippines, one way we stay connected is by meeting up at RI conventions. Some of those who converged on Salt Lake City in June posed for portraits that illustrate the beautiful mix of cultures, languages, and interests within Rotary. .
November
The Rotary Foundation is not just for the ultrarich — everyone can help make a big difference. Discover a fund that's right for you.
October
No one knows how to roll out a red carpet better than the folks in Hollywood. Learn what to expect at the 2008 Rotary International Convention in Los Angeles, featured in the October issue.
September
Discover why the Four-Way test is still applicable today in the September "In Focus" section. For New Generations month, read about a family that looks to its own when scouting young members.
August
For Membership Month, get tips on easy ways you can start recruiting new club members. Don't miss an interview with Rotary's first female director-elect and a profile of some of the most interesting Rotary Fellowships.
July
Meet 2007-08 RI President Wilfrid J. (Wilf) Wilkinson, and find out why he chose the theme Rotary Shares. Also travel across Canada, Wilkinson's homeland, stopping at unique Rotary sites along the way. The issue also includes a feature on a Smithsonian exhibit on polio that has found a new home in Georgia.
June
Read about the milestones that have happened over the past 12 months of this Rotary year in the this issue. Also, see the winning photos from The Rotarian's second annual photo contest.