October – November 2023

Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland’s membership lead, Steve Martin, reflects on the challenges which are being faced to develop the organisation, and details an exciting new initiative to grow Rotary to 60,000 members in these isles by 2028.

There is so much that comes with being a member of Rotary that some Rotarians may not even realise.

Roger Stent of Titsey & District Rotary details the formation of the latest cause-based Rotary club that was set up in a collaboration with Bipolar UK.

Meet Wallasey Rotary Club, based on the Wirral in north-west England, with a visionary approach towards growing membership.

A guide to how Rotarians can make their Rotary clubs inclusive and enjoyable places to everyone through their behaviour.

A guide to the many different ways you can set up a Rotary club so that no potential members miss out.

Find out how the Direct membership Network can take Rotary into the future whilst complementing existing Rotary clubs.

From sponsorship opportunities to business expertise, corporate membership can bring many benefits to Rotary clubs.

In my role as Rotary Specialist Adviser Team Lead for Membership, I come across many questions which are repeated many times. Here are just a few.

So, you want to get started and grow your membership, where do you get started?

Find out why our volunteers give up their time to help transform communities.

This simple process provides a clear indicator of how your Rotary club can change for the better.

Ken McLennan explains how surveys can help show what areas Rotary has the best chance of growing.

During March and May this year, we gave all clubs the opportunity to take part in our Club Survey 2023. Around 70% of clubs in Great Britain and Ireland participated, as over 1,000 clubs shared their thoughts, challenges, and ambitions for the future.

Delegates from across Europe converged on Manchester in September for a conference which reflected the changing shape of Rotary.

At the Rotary Action Summit in Manchester, WHO polio expert Aidan O’Leary spoke on how the virus is close to being completely eradicated.

What is the strategy that will allow Rotarians around the world to continue helping eradicate polio for good?

Di King, Multidistrict Chair for Youth Exchange in Rotary Great Britain & Ireland, explains how this initiative is breathing new life again.

Steve Melcher from the International Fellowship of Birdwatching Rotarians, describes the joy of twitching. Steve is a member of the Rotary Club of Honeoye Falls-Mendon in New York State.

Examples from across the world of how Rotary clubs have been prioritising mental health and why your club should do the same.

How your Rotary club can be an integral part in eradicating polio in 2023.

Barry Rassin explains how close Rotary is to it’s goal of wiping out polio and why this year could be the year it happens.

Rotary GB&I Chair Robert Morris explains how he enjoys enabling Rotary projects to come to fruition and looks forward to Rotary’s future membership goals.

Amanda Watkin, General Secretary of Rotary GB&I, fondly recalls the creation of her first Rotary club and states what needs to be done to help new clubs flourish in the future.

Magazine Editor Dave King previews the exciting changes that are coming to Rotary magazine in 2024.

Next year marks Riviera’s 40th year of operating exceptional holidays so why not join us on a cruise in our anniversary year.