Let's rewind to where it all began

Those conventions that set the stage for our fiscal and administrative calendar. Picture this: after the first-ever convention wrapped up on 18 August 1910, the inaugural Rotary fiscal year kicked off the very next day!

Fast forward to 21 August 1911, and the start of another exciting fiscal year coincided with the convention kick-off. But here’s the fun twist: after a bit of financial soul-searching in the following year, it was recommended to wrap up our fiscal year on 30 June. Why? Well, it gave our trusty secretary and treasurer the perfect runway to prep financial statements for the convention and board and figure out how many club delegates would be rocking up.

And voila!  That’s the magic behind 1 July officially becoming the start of the Rotary Year. Cheers to our Rotary journey and the quirks that make us who we are!