June is Rotary Fellowship Month

 Dear Rotarians:
Did you know that there is an easy and fun way for Rotarians to make new friends
outside of their own club, district, or country? Joining a Rotary Fellowship is a great way
to do this and as June is Rotary Fellowships Month, now is the perfect time for
Rotarians to explore the possibilities that these groups have to offer.
Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who
join together to:
Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies,
etc.)
Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the
same profession

Make new friends around the world
Explore new opportunities for service
Have fun and enhance their experience in Rotary
Currently there are 58 Rotary Fellowships. View a complete list of these groups here.
Each Fellowship is officially recognized by the RI Board of Directors, but operates
independently of Rotary International, with its own rules, dues requirements, and
administrative structure.
To join a fellowship, contact the group directly by visiting its website or consulting the
Rotary Fellowships Officer Directory. Additional Rotary Fellowship resources can be
found on the RI website at www.rotary.org/fellowships.
The following are a few examples of Rotary Fellowships and the types of activities that
they are involved in:
The International Fellowship Cycling to Serve is a group of passionate cyclists
who aim to do good in the world through cycling races and activities. This group
organizes numerous bike rides and competitions around the world each year in
order to raise funds for different charities. One such event is the fellowship’s
annual World Championships, which will take place in Aubonne, Switzerland in
September 2011. Proceeds from the event will be donated to two organizations:
The Swiss Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the Karuna-
Shechen Foundation in Eastern Tibet.
The International Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors is a group of doctors, nurses, and
healthcare workers who volunteer their professional skills to improve global health
and support both local and international health care initiatives. Examples of recent
projects include a hospital restoration in Tanzania, polio eradication in India, and
malaria education and prevention in Tanzania.
“Surface Above Self” is the motto of the International Fellowship of Rotarian
Scuba Divers, a group of individuals who travel the world to participate in
underwater diving expeditions. On each trip, this group contributes to a local
Rotary club project or cause. Their most recent trips included a 10-day cruise
through the Maldive Islands and a week long trip to Little Cayman, the smallest of
the three Cayman Islands.
If you have any questions about the Rotary Fellowships program, or are interested in
starting a new prospective fellowship, please contact RI staff for guidance at
rotaryfellowships@rotary.org.
Best regards,
Jessica Anderson
Coordinator, Rotary Service
Rotary International
Fax: 847-556-2182