Ever wonder why 1 July is the beginning of the Rotary year? Initially, our conventions played a key role in determining the start date of our fiscal and administrative year.

Rotary’s first fiscal year began the day after the first convention ended, on 18 August 1910. The 1911-12 fiscal year also related to the convention, beginning with the first day of the 1911 convention on 21 August.

• 5-5:20pm - Networking
• 5:20-5:25pm - Welcome & Announcements 
• 5:25-6:20pm - 45-60 Second Elevator Pitch (Name Top 3 Favorite Parts of Your Job/Profession?) / (one week may do a version of speed networking - get 5 minutes to talk with 9 different professionals, other creative ideas to mix it up)
• 6:20-6:30pm - Joint Club SERVICE Collaboration & Adjourn
• 6:30-Open Networking      

As Rotarians and Rotaractors, we joined Rotary to make a difference and connect with others in your communities.

To help us achieve our personal and professional goals, Rotary International is working with Toastmasters International to provide opportunities to grow your networks, your leadership and communication skills, and your impact within the community. 

Rotary clubs are encouraged to contact their local Toastmasters club and visit a meeting, plus invite their members to visit your Rotary or Rotaract Club.  Click here to find your local Toastmasters club. 

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