To Have & To Hold
You can have Rotary information in the palm of your hand
In January 1911, a 12-page newsletter called The National Rotarian was published; it contained an essay by Paul Harris, "Rational Rotarianism," along with club news and editorials. It began an exchange of ideas between Rotarians throughout the world.
With Rotary's club membership spanning more than 200 countries and geographical areas, the mandate of its publications is more complex, and more vital, than ever. Today's magazine, The Rotarian, has a circulation of about 500,000. Around the world, 31 more magazines are published in 24 other languages, for a total of 32 magazines published by Rotary. Total circulation of these publications is about 1.25 million.
April of every year is Magazine Month. It is a time to recognize the role Rotary publications play in our Rotary lives
- and the role we should play in our publications. For the magazines to live up to Paul Harris' original vision, it takes more than just an editorial staff: It also takes the good work of Rotarians. The best part of reading any Rotary publication is the opportunity to find out what other clubs are doing. Each issue, each article, is a chance to be informed and inspired. It's great to have the magazine to get the global perspective and to hold Rotary's successes in your hands. In an era when electronic communication seems to be everywhere, the role of the paper-and-ink magazine is still important to our organization.