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Posted by Bernie Carriere
The monthly publication called "The Rotarian" each member of Rotary receives by mail each month is one of Rotary's oldest traditions.
In January of 1911, a 12-page newsletter called The National Rotarian was published; it contained an essay by Rotary Founder Paul Harris, "Rational Rotarianism," along with club news and editorials.
Today, with Rotary's club membership spanning more than 200 countries and geographical areas, the mandate of its publications is more complex, and more vital than ever.
The English-language flagship magazine, "The Rotarian", is edited at RI headquarters in Evanston, Ill., USA, and has a circulation of more than 500,000. Around the world, 31 more magazines are published in 24 other languages, for a total of 32 magazines published by the Rotary World Magazine Press, and a total circulation of about 1.25 million.
"Magazine Month" is a time to recognize the role that our Rotary publications play in our Rotary lives - and the role that we should play in our publications.
Each issue, each article, is a chance to be informed and inspired, and they present an opportunity to find out what other clubs and districts around the world are doing.
In an era when electronic communication seems to be everywhere, the role of the paper-and-ink magazine is still important to our organization.
Today, with Rotary's club membership spanning more than 200 countries and geographical areas, the mandate of its publications is more complex, and more vital than ever.
The English-language flagship magazine, "The Rotarian", is edited at RI headquarters in Evanston, Ill., USA, and has a circulation of more than 500,000. Around the world, 31 more magazines are published in 24 other languages, for a total of 32 magazines published by the Rotary World Magazine Press, and a total circulation of about 1.25 million.
"Magazine Month" is a time to recognize the role that our Rotary publications play in our Rotary lives - and the role that we should play in our publications.
Each issue, each article, is a chance to be informed and inspired, and they present an opportunity to find out what other clubs and districts around the world are doing.
In an era when electronic communication seems to be everywhere, the role of the paper-and-ink magazine is still important to our organization.