Celebration Calendar

What could this idea change?

It makes a wider range of contributions visible and strengthens the club's culture of appreciation.

It may suit: Members and volunteers whose contributions may be recognised, and the people nominating or celebrating them.

A simple way to start

1. Invite date proposals with local relevance, source, authority and a practical acknowledgement or action rather than collecting identity information. Who could lead it: Calendar coordinator
2. Review accuracy, community authority, clashes, capacity, tokenism, access, cost, commercial interests and media requirements. Who could lead it: Calendar review group
3. Co-design the wording and activity with authorised contributors where relevant and record limits on symbols, images, translation and later use. Who could lead it: Date lead and community contact
4. Publish accurate context and voluntary participation information, including access, cost, family, food, photography and non-participation choices as needed. Who could lead it: Communications lead
5. Deliver only the approved acknowledgement or action, intervene in stereotypes or unauthorised elements and keep complaints and sensitive matters separate. Who could lead it: Date lead

What should we look for?

• After 90 days, review Celebration Calendar. Look for a wider range of contributions being recognised, with consent, and for recipients reporting that the recognition felt appropriate.
• Every included date carrying a reliable source, local reason, authority and review date.
• Acknowledgements leading to useful learning, service or relationship actions rather than token content.
• Members able to participate or decline without identity disclosure or consequence.
• Outdated, duplicative or unsupported dates corrected or removed at review.

Before we say yes

• Does it fit a real local need?
• Can people take part safely and fairly?
• Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
• Who will lead it, and when will we review it?