The Presidential Theme, is the annual Rotary message expressed through the RI President, and directs the service initiatives throughout the Rotary year. The annual message, whether expressed in a special program or theme or otherwise, is of paramount importance in the implementation of the program of Rotary in that year. It is essential that any District goals or objectives established by a Governor relate to and be supportive of the Presidents program or theme, and should be known, understood, and effectively implemented be all Rotary Clubs and Rotarians. Rotarians SHALL present and emphasize ONLY the President’s Annual Theme at District meetings, in printed materials and electronic communications, and during “official visits” by RI Officers except those themes used to promote District Conferences and Rotary Institutes. RCOP 27.060. The 2019-20 Theme is “Rotary Connects the World” It asks Rotarians to strengthen the many ways that Rotary connects the world, building the connections that allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and take meaningful action through Rotary Service.
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