Your newsletters explained

All members can expect to receive these updates direct to their inbox:

• Members Newsletter – Essential updates from across the world of Rotary
• Rotary Magazine – Each new edition on the first Saturday of each month
• Service News – The latest from Rotary GB&I’s Teams for Membership, Rotary Foundation, Humanitarian Service and Public Image in one place

If you hold a specific club, district or Rotary GB&I role, you will also receive specific communications related to that role.

If you’re a direct member of Rotary, you’ll also receive a dedicated newsletter each month.

Kick start your service this Rotary year

Looking to get your teeth into some volunteering to start the new year?

The Rotary GB&I Impact Portal is a game-changer when it comes to finding volunteering opportunities in your local community and beyond!

The platforms empowers you as a member to connect, get involved, support local projects, and track your impact all in one place!

We’ve got almost 100 live opportunities across the Rotary network ready and waiting for volunteer applications. Plus, upload your own opportunities to start recruiting helping hands for your activities.

Meet your senior leaders 2026/27

Bob Maskall – Chair, Rotary GB&I Board

Former RAF fighter pilot Bob begins the year as Chair of the Rotary Great Britain & Ireland Board with a focus on growth and change. Passionate about strengthening clubs and attracting new members, Bob believes Rotary’s future lies in embracing new ideas while building on the friendships and service that define our organisation.

Yinka Babalola – Rotary International President

Rotary International’s new President, Yinka Babalola, brings a lifetime of service, leadership and determination to the role. From his beginnings in Rotaract to leading Africa’s fight against polio, his journey reflects Rotary’s power to change lives. This year, his message to members is simple: Create Lasting Impact.

Meet the Rotary GB&I Board 2026/27 >

Meet the District Governors 2026/27 >

Key Dates for 2026/27

Areas of Focus

• World Peace Day: 21st September 2026
• World Polio Day: 24th October 2026
• International Day of Education: 24th January 2027
• World Water Day: 22nd March 2027
• World Health Day: 7th April 2027
• World Environment Day: 5th June 2027

International events

• Rotary Action Summit, Rotterdam: 8th – 13th September 2026
• Rotary International Convention, Barcelona: 26th – 30th June 2027

Learning events

• International Assembly, Orlando: 10th – 14th January 2027
• Leadership Development Forum (LDF), Warwick: 26th – 28th February 2027
• Specialist Adviser Team Retreat and District Team Symposium: TBC

Supporting young people and young leaders

• Rotary Children’s Toy Box campaign: Launching September 2026
• Interact Week: November 2026
• Rotary Young Citizen Awards nomination deadline: 5th February 2027
• Rotaract Week: March 2027
• Face-to-face Rotary Youth Competitions National Final: 24th April 2026

We’ve also added a link to our newsletter archive to the footer of each newsletter, so if you’ve missed something, you can find it in one place.