Rotary members and friends from across the globe will soon gather for the 2025 Rotary International Convention from 21 to 25 June in Calgary, Canada. The convention promises to be an extraordinary opportunity to connect, gain insights from distinguished speakers, and share hope. 

If you attend, don’t miss these breakout sessions about growing membership, engaging members, and enhancing public image:

Find these sessions and many more on the full list of breakout sessions (PDF).

Share the gift of Rotary with your friends, family, neighbors, and acquaintances by inviting them to a Rotary activity. Tell them why you joined, and let them know about the connections and impact that they can make through Rotary and how they can grow. Visit our Membership Society virtual gallery to view the members who have sponsored 25 or more new members, and discover strategies for sponsoring new members.

Rotary members have many opportunities to make connections, participate in meaningful service, become leaders, and expand their perspective. Designing Your Rotary Experience describes the options members have for personalizing their Rotary experience and getting involved in ways that matter to them. Share this guide with new members who are still learning about Rotary and other members interested in new ways to get involved. 

The Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award is given every year to a Rotary or Rotaract club member, regardless of gender and Rotary tenure, who has actively contributed to the advancement of women in Rotary. This year’s recipient is Ayda Özeren, a past district governor and a member of the Rotary Club of Izmir-Gündogdu, Turkey. Özeren’s work as an author, mediator, and professional speaker has uplifted women and girls in Rotary and beyond. Learn more about her, and see a list of previous award recipients.