Each Rotary Year, the incoming international president gets to select a theme and motto for that term of service.

On July 1, we enter the 2016-17 Rotary Year under the motto “Rotary Serving Humanity.” That was selected by incoming President John F. Germ. You’ll be seeing the new logo and motto in lots of Rotary documents and announcements through June 30 of next year.

Here’s a look at the transition and the explanation for the new emphasis:

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