The month of February is very special in our Rotary calendar because it includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, now designated as the World Understanding and Peace Day. In designating World Understanding Month, the Rotary International asks all Rotary clubs to plan special programs for their weekly meetings and undertake special activities to promote "understanding and goodwill as essential for world peace."Tulsi R Maharjan, PDG, Rotary club of Branchburg
The month of February is very special in our Rotary calendar because it includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, now designated as the World Understanding and Peace Day. In designating World Understanding Month, the Rotary International asks all Rotary clubs to plan special programs for their weekly meetings and undertake special activities to promote "understanding and goodwill as essential for world peace."
The month of February is very special in our Rotary calendar because it includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, now designated as the World Understanding and Peace Day. In designating World Understanding Month, the Rotary International asks all Rotary clubs to plan special programs for their weekly meetings and undertake special activities to promote "understanding and goodwill as essential for world peace."
Lands across the planet have become our neighbors, Nepal across the street, Ecuador at our doorstep. We have become a citizen of the world - information about the world is just a key stroke away and our special guest speakers from the world are just a call away with the help of a Zoom meeting. In this global village, the need for understanding our neighbors are even more important than before. As our community become microcosm of the 21st century, how do we go about promoting greater understanding of rapidly changing global community?
Rotary's 115 plus years effort to promote global understanding and peace has made a big difference in many parts of the world. Hundreds of thousands people have benefited from the Rotary projects around the world. Many Rotarian had an opportunity to gain a firsthand experience about the projects as well as develop Rotary fellowships.
To observe world understanding month, your club can have many varieties of programs. Especially in the age of Zoom meeting, you can have varieties of international guest speakers like inviting former exchange students, international/global scholars, programs with former group study exchange members, discussing on international issues, inviting local ethnic community leaders to talk about community diversity to presenting entertainment with an international cultural groups with artistic theme.
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Clubs can also learn about district's international projects sponsored by various clubs in our district. You can invite someone from International project team to speak at your club’s zoom meeting. It is also a good month to initiate a Rotary Fellowship Exchange, International projects, or encourage supporting End PolioPlus and many other Rotary Foundation programs to help needy people around the world and in our communities.
World Understanding Month is a great way for every Rotary member to pause, plan and promote the Fourth Avenue of Service- Rotary's continued quest to promote goodwill, peace and understanding among people of the world. Thank you for making a difference around the world with your dedication and commitment.
