1919年在芝加哥舉行的第一次國際講習會中，地區總監探討地區組織、擴展、讓扶輪社員瞭解扶輪等熟悉的議題。這些領導人也討論美國扶輪社如何支持美國公共衛生部的教育行動，反映出當時大多數扶輪社員國籍集中的現象。

At the first International Assembly in Chicago in 1919, district governors addressed such familiar matters as district organization, extension, and the education of Rotarians about Rotary. Reflecting the nationality of most Rotarians at that time, the leaders also dealt with topics such as how U.S. clubs might support educational efforts of the U.S. Public Health Service.

在80餘年之後，對扶輪與社區的服務依然是即將於2003年1月26日-2月2日在美國加州阿拿罕舉行之國際講習會固有的議程。扶輪的國際性也十分明顯。來自164個國家的529位下屆總監，將與非洲第一位國際扶輪領袖，社長當選人馬奇約伯(Jonathan Majiyagbe)會面，共同討論根除小兒痲痺與永續發展等全球性議題。

More than 80 years later, service to Rotary and the community remain fixtures on the program of the International Assembly to take place in Anaheim, California, USA, 26 January-2 February 2003. Rotary's ever greater internationality will also be evident. The 529 incoming governors from 164 nations will meet President-elect Jonathan Majiyagbe, the first African elected to lead Rotary International, and discuss such global concerns as polio eradication and sustainable development.

雖然扶輪不斷演變，國際講習會─國際扶輪最大的訓練活動─卻始終如一。多年來，全體會議大廳外的旗幟上一直宣示著：「進來學習---出去服務。」

While Rotary has evolved, the purpose of the assembly — RI's largest training event — remains constant. For many years, a banner outside the plenary hall has proclaimed: "Enter to learn … go forth to serve."