The document provides information about participating in an online webinar call, including how to mute/unmute, use chat, and troubleshoot technical issues. It also offers best practices for using a telephone for the webinar, such as finding a quiet location and keeping the phone muted when not speaking. Participants are told to type questions into the chat box, as questions will be addressed at the end of each of the three sections. Finally, it reminds attendees that the presentation slides and recording will be emailed within 48 hours and posted online.
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs: These are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have designed recently. Our panelists talk about the challenges, benefits, and lessons of designing a club experience that works for every member.
Join us if you believe your club could benefit from becoming more flexible and you:
• Want to host some meetings online but aren’t sure how
• Have heard about corporate memberships and want to learn more about how they could benefit your club — and community
• Are wondering how a satellite club might allow more prospective members to engage with and expand Rotary
Forty percent of club leaders say that “attracting new members” is the biggest challenge their clubs face. But is recruitment the issue? Or is it actually learning how to create healthy clubs that offer a vibrant membership experience, one that is irresistible to both members and visitors? Using stories of transformation from Rotary and in their professional careers, trainers Louisa Horne and Doug Logan outline one strategy for making necessary changes to the club experience while including members in the process.
Did you know that Rotary has over 300 e-clubs worldwide? If you're a member of an e-club or are thinking about starting one, or if your traditional club wants to incorporate online elements, join us for exciting presentations and discussions about the options. We'll share best practices for e-clubs in communication, fundraising, project development, fellowship, and collaboration with other online clubs.
When you charter a new club, you increase Rotary’s capacity to improve lives in communities around the world. Chartering new clubs allows you to attract a more diverse membership, explore new ways to incorporate flexibility, pursue new project possibilities, hear ideas from new leaders, and grow Rotary.
Join us to learn:
• How to determine when a new club is needed
• Ideas for recruiting charter members
• The importance of celebrating every achievement
• Why new club development requires a strong team
They Said What?! Build Understanding and Goodwill Through DialogueRotary International
Club conflict is a major threat for clubs of all shapes and sizes. Take part in small-group conversations simulating common conflicts, and learn skills to mediate and facilitate these discussions. You will also learn how your district can facilitate peace conversations on controversial issues, supporting our focus on goodwill and friendship.
Webinar slides from webinar recorded on 12 February 2019.
The Paul Harris Society has grown to over 21,000 members in 138 countries worldwide and 16% of donations to The Rotary Foundation come from this special group of members. Are you looking for ways to encourage growth in the society within your district or club? Or, new ways to keep society members engaged? If so, join us for a webinar hosted by the Foundation’s Annual Giving team, including Rotarian panelists, and get tips about how to recognize new Paul Harris Society members, engage them after they join and continually engage them for years to come. In addition, we will include a brief history of the Paul Harris Society along with an overview of updates.
During this webinar, you can expect to hear:
• Ways to promote the PHS in your clubs and districts
• How to recruit members
• Tactics for engaging and thanking PHS members
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs — these are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have used recently. Can your club benefit from them too? Our panelists will share highlights and challenges from the process, and provide resources to help make your meetings interactive and engaging.
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs: These are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have designed recently. Our panelists talk about the challenges, benefits, and lessons of designing a club experience that works for every member.
Join us if you believe your club could benefit from becoming more flexible and you:
• Want to host some meetings online but aren’t sure how
• Have heard about corporate memberships and want to learn more about how they could benefit your club — and community
• Are wondering how a satellite club might allow more prospective members to engage with and expand Rotary
Forty percent of club leaders say that “attracting new members” is the biggest challenge their clubs face. But is recruitment the issue? Or is it actually learning how to create healthy clubs that offer a vibrant membership experience, one that is irresistible to both members and visitors? Using stories of transformation from Rotary and in their professional careers, trainers Louisa Horne and Doug Logan outline one strategy for making necessary changes to the club experience while including members in the process.
Did you know that Rotary has over 300 e-clubs worldwide? If you're a member of an e-club or are thinking about starting one, or if your traditional club wants to incorporate online elements, join us for exciting presentations and discussions about the options. We'll share best practices for e-clubs in communication, fundraising, project development, fellowship, and collaboration with other online clubs.
When you charter a new club, you increase Rotary’s capacity to improve lives in communities around the world. Chartering new clubs allows you to attract a more diverse membership, explore new ways to incorporate flexibility, pursue new project possibilities, hear ideas from new leaders, and grow Rotary.
Join us to learn:
• How to determine when a new club is needed
• Ideas for recruiting charter members
• The importance of celebrating every achievement
• Why new club development requires a strong team
They Said What?! Build Understanding and Goodwill Through DialogueRotary International
Club conflict is a major threat for clubs of all shapes and sizes. Take part in small-group conversations simulating common conflicts, and learn skills to mediate and facilitate these discussions. You will also learn how your district can facilitate peace conversations on controversial issues, supporting our focus on goodwill and friendship.
Webinar slides from webinar recorded on 12 February 2019.
The Paul Harris Society has grown to over 21,000 members in 138 countries worldwide and 16% of donations to The Rotary Foundation come from this special group of members. Are you looking for ways to encourage growth in the society within your district or club? Or, new ways to keep society members engaged? If so, join us for a webinar hosted by the Foundation’s Annual Giving team, including Rotarian panelists, and get tips about how to recognize new Paul Harris Society members, engage them after they join and continually engage them for years to come. In addition, we will include a brief history of the Paul Harris Society along with an overview of updates.
During this webinar, you can expect to hear:
• Ways to promote the PHS in your clubs and districts
• How to recruit members
• Tactics for engaging and thanking PHS members
Associate and corporate memberships, passport, satellite, and hybrid clubs — these are just some of the innovative, flexible models that clubs have used recently. Can your club benefit from them too? Our panelists will share highlights and challenges from the process, and provide resources to help make your meetings interactive and engaging.
The Rotary Alumni Global Service Award and Rotary Alumni Association of the Year Award are opportunities to recognize outstanding past participants in Rotary’s programs and scholarships. This webinar will allow you to learn about the criteria for each award and about the nomination process and timeline for 2018-19. District alumni chairs and regional Rotary Foundation coordinators, especially, will learn about their important roles in the nomination process.
Transform! How to Lead Clubs and Districts to Be IrresistibleRotary International
Ready to lead your Rotary team in new directions, but not sure how or where to start? Gain a deeper understanding of how to help your club or district transform itself for the future. Using practical tools, you will begin to develop strategies that inspire people to achieve Rotary’s dynamic new priorities.
Rotary provides opportunities for all people at any age to connect. Yet we often find ourselves segmented by our age groups. Let’s explore ways Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary clubs come together through meaningful mentorship programs and collaborative service projects.
How do we move a good idea from dream to reality? How can we motivate ourselves and others to be people of action? It starts with the courage to ask. By actively inviting others to join us, we can amplify our voice and our impact. In this session, you will develop your personal action plan to motivate others, transform their thinking, and bring their ideas to life.
Wherever your interests lie, chances are, you can find other Rotarians who share them. Rotary Fellowships are independent social groups in which members share a common passion. From cyclists to photographers, magicians to lawyers, these groups are a fun way to make friends, participate in projects, and share your enthusiasm for what you love. Enhance your Rotary experience by joining a fellowship!
The 2019 Council on Legislation is almost here. Join this session to discuss legislation that will be considered at the Council, plus get an update on the annual Council on Resolutions. This is a great time to hear opinions from outside your region and increase your understanding of the global perspective on legislation.
How can you use social media to bring people together? District 1940 (Germany) created a family-like feeling toward Rotary through social media. Gain insight into this unique, inclusive approach, and access the entire Rotary family via blog, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Also come to share your own experiences with social media in Rotary.
Rotary hopes to enhance long-term relationships with Rotary Peace Fellows by encouraging partnerships on peacebuilding and conflict prevention projects, including those funded by Rotary global grants. Peace fellows can gain a better sense of how to partner with Rotary clubs and districts by understanding how grant projects are initiated and funded. The purpose is for peace fellows to learn about this topic from Rotary staff and other peace fellows.
Be part of a conversation about Rotary’s future — in 2020 and beyond. What new opportunities lie ahead for Rotary in light of the new strategic plan? We’ll discuss the charge of the Strategic Planning Committee as it works to bring this plan to life and communicate it to the Rotary world.
New members are the lifeblood of Rotary’s future, but how do clubs find, retain, and build the next generation of members? Learn best practices for starting and strengthening a Rotaract club that produces future Rotarians. This session will be led by members of a successful Rotary and Rotaract club partnership in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Women account for more than 20 percent of Rotary’s global membership, but they are underrepresented in leadership positions throughout the organization. Diverse leadership correlates with high performance, so let’s explore strategies to break the “glass ceiling” in our clubs, districts, and zones. Together, we can Be the Inspiration around the globe.
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over 90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
Discover unique and highly successful collaborations between Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI), Rotary, and local clubs to create meaningful, hands-on peacebuilding projects with lasting results. Funded in part by global grants and Vocational Training Teams (VTT) these projects build capacity among community leaders engaged in conflict prevention in high-conflict zones. MBBI experts will demonstrate a typical interactive training session and share stories of peacebuilders who are helping their communities prevent or heal from conflict with a special emphasize on women peacebuilders.
What's your path to success? Network with fellow presidents-elect and Rotary leaders as we exchange experiences to help accelerate your club through a successful year. Scale up to greatness as we share a common vision and strategies for innovation during your year and beyond.
Women account for more than 20 percent of Rotary’s global membership, but they are underrepresented in leadership positions throughout the organization. Diverse leadership correlates with high performance, so let’s explore strategies to break the “glass ceiling” in our clubs, districts, and zones. Together, we can Be the Inspiration around the globe.
Unmet expectations are one of the top reasons members resign from Rotary. When there are so many groups, causes, and priorities that people could devote their time to, what's our unique value? Our members need a clear understanding of how they benefit from being part of Rotary. Learning to be honest about the value we bring, both as individuals and as clubs, can help us attract and retain the members that will be the best fit for the long run.
How can Rotaractors stay connected to Rotary? This session is designed to help Rotarians become mentors for Rotaractors and Rotaract alumni. Explore methods to engage with Rotaractors and help them feel part of the Rotary family, even after their time with Rotaract has ended.
The Rotary Alumni Global Service Award and Rotary Alumni Association of the Year Award are opportunities to recognize outstanding past participants in Rotary’s programs and scholarships. This webinar will allow you to learn about the criteria for each award and about the nomination process and timeline for 2018-19. District alumni chairs and regional Rotary Foundation coordinators, especially, will learn about their important roles in the nomination process.
Transform! How to Lead Clubs and Districts to Be IrresistibleRotary International
Ready to lead your Rotary team in new directions, but not sure how or where to start? Gain a deeper understanding of how to help your club or district transform itself for the future. Using practical tools, you will begin to develop strategies that inspire people to achieve Rotary’s dynamic new priorities.
Rotary provides opportunities for all people at any age to connect. Yet we often find ourselves segmented by our age groups. Let’s explore ways Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary clubs come together through meaningful mentorship programs and collaborative service projects.
How do we move a good idea from dream to reality? How can we motivate ourselves and others to be people of action? It starts with the courage to ask. By actively inviting others to join us, we can amplify our voice and our impact. In this session, you will develop your personal action plan to motivate others, transform their thinking, and bring their ideas to life.
Wherever your interests lie, chances are, you can find other Rotarians who share them. Rotary Fellowships are independent social groups in which members share a common passion. From cyclists to photographers, magicians to lawyers, these groups are a fun way to make friends, participate in projects, and share your enthusiasm for what you love. Enhance your Rotary experience by joining a fellowship!
The 2019 Council on Legislation is almost here. Join this session to discuss legislation that will be considered at the Council, plus get an update on the annual Council on Resolutions. This is a great time to hear opinions from outside your region and increase your understanding of the global perspective on legislation.
How can you use social media to bring people together? District 1940 (Germany) created a family-like feeling toward Rotary through social media. Gain insight into this unique, inclusive approach, and access the entire Rotary family via blog, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Also come to share your own experiences with social media in Rotary.
Rotary hopes to enhance long-term relationships with Rotary Peace Fellows by encouraging partnerships on peacebuilding and conflict prevention projects, including those funded by Rotary global grants. Peace fellows can gain a better sense of how to partner with Rotary clubs and districts by understanding how grant projects are initiated and funded. The purpose is for peace fellows to learn about this topic from Rotary staff and other peace fellows.
Be part of a conversation about Rotary’s future — in 2020 and beyond. What new opportunities lie ahead for Rotary in light of the new strategic plan? We’ll discuss the charge of the Strategic Planning Committee as it works to bring this plan to life and communicate it to the Rotary world.
New members are the lifeblood of Rotary’s future, but how do clubs find, retain, and build the next generation of members? Learn best practices for starting and strengthening a Rotaract club that produces future Rotarians. This session will be led by members of a successful Rotary and Rotaract club partnership in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Women account for more than 20 percent of Rotary’s global membership, but they are underrepresented in leadership positions throughout the organization. Diverse leadership correlates with high performance, so let’s explore strategies to break the “glass ceiling” in our clubs, districts, and zones. Together, we can Be the Inspiration around the globe.
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. More than 8,500 corps are working in over 90 countries, in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing regions. Discover how you can organize an RCC and make an extraordinary impact in your community.
Discover unique and highly successful collaborations between Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI), Rotary, and local clubs to create meaningful, hands-on peacebuilding projects with lasting results. Funded in part by global grants and Vocational Training Teams (VTT) these projects build capacity among community leaders engaged in conflict prevention in high-conflict zones. MBBI experts will demonstrate a typical interactive training session and share stories of peacebuilders who are helping their communities prevent or heal from conflict with a special emphasize on women peacebuilders.
What's your path to success? Network with fellow presidents-elect and Rotary leaders as we exchange experiences to help accelerate your club through a successful year. Scale up to greatness as we share a common vision and strategies for innovation during your year and beyond.
Women account for more than 20 percent of Rotary’s global membership, but they are underrepresented in leadership positions throughout the organization. Diverse leadership correlates with high performance, so let’s explore strategies to break the “glass ceiling” in our clubs, districts, and zones. Together, we can Be the Inspiration around the globe.
Unmet expectations are one of the top reasons members resign from Rotary. When there are so many groups, causes, and priorities that people could devote their time to, what's our unique value? Our members need a clear understanding of how they benefit from being part of Rotary. Learning to be honest about the value we bring, both as individuals and as clubs, can help us attract and retain the members that will be the best fit for the long run.
How can Rotaractors stay connected to Rotary? This session is designed to help Rotarians become mentors for Rotaractors and Rotaract alumni. Explore methods to engage with Rotaractors and help them feel part of the Rotary family, even after their time with Rotaract has ended.
Refugees are looking for shelter and a future. While this can cause great tension in a country, it also provides an opportunity for mutual benefit. What is Rotary’s role in this context? Join the discussion to learn what Rotarians can do to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes.
The 2016 Council on Legislation voted to hold a separate,
annual Council on Resolutions. This council will meet online
every year to vote on proposed resolutions, which express
opinions and make recommendations to the Board. Learn
more about the Council on Resolutions, and what it will look
like.
Youth service - Experiences, Benefits & ChallengesKofi Kafui Kornu
Serving young people has long been an important part of Rotary International.
This presentation looks at some experiences, benefits and challenges of Youth service.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
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5. RI DIRECTOR-ELECT ORIENTATION 2018-19ubject
Organizer/Presenter: RI Vice-President John Matthews
Date: 6 November 2018
7. | 7
Office of the General Counsel
• General Legal Responsibilities
– Legal Compliance, Litigation, Contracts
• Corporate Governance
• Council on Legislation/Council on
Resolutions
• Stewardship
• Trademark Protection, Licensing
• Other
8. | 8
Rotary International
• Not for Profit Corporation, incorporated in
the State of Illinois in 1911.
• Tax exempt under US Tax Code Section
501(c)4 - “social welfare” organization.
• No income taxes on dues revenue, or
investment and rental income.
9. | 9
The Rotary Foundation
• Not for Profit Corporation, incorporate in
the State of Illinois in 1983
• Tax exempt under US Tax Code 501(c)(3) as
a public charity.
• Can receive income tax deductible charitable
contributions.
• Must be operated for charitable or
educational purposes.
10. | 1 0
Section 501(c)(3) vs. Section 501(c)(4)
• RI = Section 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Org.
• TRF = 501(c)(3) Public Charity
• Both are Income Tax Exempt
• Public Charities
– Contributions are tax deductible in U.S.
– Vendors give preferential rates
– Expanded partnership/sponsorship opportunities
• RI may convert to Section 501(c)(3)
11. | 1 1
Fiduciary Duties
What are the Board’s
Fiduciary Duties?
12. | 1 2
Fiduciary Duties
Definition of Fiduciary Duty
A fiduciary is one who is entrusted with
accountability for an organization’s well-being.
A fiduciary duty is the heightened legal
obligation placed upon a fiduciary.
13. | 1 3
Fiduciary Duties
Three “Duties”
• Duty of Care
• Duty of Loyalty
• Duty of Obedience
14. | 1 4
Directors’ Duties
Duty of Care
A Director must discharge his or her duties:
• In good faith.
• With the care that an ordinarily
prudent person in a like position
would exercise in similar
circumstances.
• In a manner the director reasonably
believes to be in the best interests of
the organization.
15. | 1 5
Directors’ Duties
Duty of Care
• Attend Board Meetings.
• Review materials and engage in
decision-making process.
• Ask questions.
• Exercise independent judgment.
• Delegate to responsible individuals.
• Understand the organization.
• Follow up.
16. | 1 6
Directors’ Duties
Duty of Care
Prudent delegation is permissible
• Staff
• Outside Consultants (legal counsel, auditors)
• Other Board members
17. | 1 7
Directors’ Duties
Duty of Loyalty
• Conflicts of Interest (awareness and
disclosure)
–Directors submit annual conflict of
interest statement
• Confidentiality
• Serving the interests of Rotary International
as a whole, not any constituency, group or
individual.
18. | 1 8
Directors’ Duties
Duty of Loyalty
Which are you?
A representative of your zones?
– Bring your zones’ perspective to the
Board.
– Take positions that are best for Rotary.
A representative for your zones?
– Advocate for and take positions on behalf
of your zones’ interests.
19. | 1 9
Directors’ Duties
Duty of Obedience
A Director may not act beyond scope of his or
her authority.
• Laws of the United States, Illinois.
• RI Constitutional Documents.
20. | 2 0
Directors’ Duties
Duty of Obedience
What is the authority of a director to act on
behalf of Rotary International?
None. A director is only one of 19 votes!
23. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 2 3
Learning Objectives
Incoming Board members should
understand:
• The purpose of the Council on Legislation and
the Council on Resolutions
• The role of the Board at the Councils
• The preparation needed for effective
participation at the Councils
24. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 2 4
Council on Legislation
• 1933: Created and meet every year at the
Convention
• 1954: Begin meeting every two years
• 1972: Become official legislative body
• 1974: Start meeting every three years
• 1977: Start meeting independently of
Convention
• 2001: Start meeting in Chicago
• 2016: Held a separate Council on Resolutions
25. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 2 5
Council Cycle
Year one: Representatives
Year two: Proposed legislation
Year three: The Council on Legislation
(Council on Resolutions is held each year within this cycle)
27. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 2 7
What is a Resolution?
Resolutions
Requests of
the RI Board
or Trustees
Do not
change RI’s
constitutional
documents
May be
submitted
directly to the
Board as
petitions
29. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 2 9
Council on Resolutions
• Occurs annually, online
• Each district’s Council representative
participates
• Deadline for submitting resolutions is 30
June each year
• 2018 COR – 15 October – 15 November 2018
• 2018 COR has 55 resolutions
• No official debate or discussion
31. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 3 1
Council on Legislation
• Triennial meeting to review the constitutional
documents of RI
• Each district sends one voting member to the
Council
• Scheduled for 14-18 April 2019
• Held at Hyatt Regency Chicago (new location)
32. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 3 2
Legislation
• There are two types of legislation:
– Enactments: seek to change RI’s constitutional documents
• RI Constitution
• RI Bylaws
• Standard Rotary Club Constitution
– Position Statements: submitted by the Board only, do not
change RI’s constitutional documents
• Deadline was 31 December 2017
• Over 180 enactments for the 2019 COL
• 116 items have been published
33. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 3 3
Board Items
• Currently 26 items
have been proposed
by the Board
• Urgent legislation
may be proposed by
the Board through
31 December 2018
36. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 3 6
Representatives – Voting Members
• One representative
and alternate per
district
• Serve from July 2017
to June 2020
• Qualifications:
– Past district governor
– Member of a Rotary
club in the district
• In 2019, 78% of
representatives were
serving for the first
time
37. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 3 7
Non-voting Members
• Chair
• Vice chair
• Parliamentarian
• Secretary (the General
Secretary, unless another person
is appointed)
• Constitution and Bylaws
Committee
• Members-at-large (COL only)
• RI president
• President-elect
• RI Board of Directors
• General Secretary
• Rotary Foundation Trustee
(elected by the Trustees)
• Past RI presidents
38. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 3 8
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
• Serves as counsel regarding the constitutional
documents and legislative procedures
• Drafts legislation and resolutions at the Board’s
request
• 2018-19 members are:
– Raju Subramanian, India, Chair
– Adrienne Bzura, U.S.A., Vice-chair
– Tom Griffin, England, Member
– Duncan Conrad, Canada, Member
– Robert C. Knuepfer, U.S.A., Liaison Director
– Kenneth Schuppert, U.S.A., Liaison Trustee
39. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 3 9
Board Responsibilities
• Non-voting members of the COL and COR
• May propose legislation and resolutions
• Decides Board positions
• Acts as a united Board at the Council
• Submits statements of support or opposition
on enactments
• Presents Board proposals
• Speaks when authorized to do so
40. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 4 0
Board COLAdvisory Committee
• Drafts statements of support or opposition on
behalf of the Board
• Coordinates Board strategy with the RI President
• Selected items to be discussed at the Rotary
Institutes
• 2018-19 members are:
– Mark Daniel Maloney, Chair
– Robb Knuepfer, Member
– David Stovall, Member
– Brian Stoyel, Member
– Piotr Wygnanczuk, Member
41. ROTARY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND THE COUNCILS | 4 1
Significant dates for the Councils
August-September 2018 Legislation for 2019 COL published
1 October –
15 November 2018
2018 Council on Resolutions
By 20 November 2018 COR results posted
November 2018 COL registration materials emailed to representatives
14 February 2019 Statements of Support or Opposition due to Rotary
March 2019 COL webinar (tentative)
14-18 April 2019 Council on Legislation
By 18 June 2019
COL Report of Action and updated constitutional
documents published
30 June 2019 Resolutions for 2019 COR due to Rotary
1 October –
15 November 2019
2019 Council on Resolutions
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Additional Information
• Articles 7, 8, and 9 of the RI Bylaws
• The Councils page on Rotary’s website, with links to:
– How to Propose Enactments
– How to Propose Resolutions
– Online resolution certification form
– Online legislation certification form
• How to Propose Legislation and Representative Training
courses in the Learning Center
• Council on Legislation workgroup, accessed through
your profile on rotary.org
• Email: Council_services@rotary.org
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Privacy Update
• New privacy laws in effect (GDPR in the EU)
• Enterprise project to review compliance
– Process inventory
– Lawful basis
– Reviewed policies and notices
• Website policy
• Policy in the Code of Policies
– Records management
– Data breach procedures
44. Intellectual Property
Rotary International Director-elect Orientation
Jomarie B. Fredericks, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Intellectual Property
Counsel
6 November 2018
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19.010: “The board shall maintain and preserve an
emblem, badge, and other insignia of RI for the
exclusive use and benefit of all Rotarians.”
Art. XIX, RI bylaws (originally enacted in Art. XVI, 1922 bylaws)
Clubs gave authority to RI in the bylaws to preserve and
protect the trademarks as early as 1922.
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Types of RI Trademarks
Symbols and/or Designs
Words
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Trademark & Service Mark Registration
The Rotary Marks are registered in over 77
countries
RI’s ability to protect its rights and use of the
Rotary Marks in a particular country is largely
dependent on RI’s registered status.
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Monitoring Use of Others’ Marks
Track use of same or similar marks by others
throughout the world
Prevent loss of trademark protection by opposing
other’s use of same or similar marks
Familiar terms such as “escalator,” “zipper” and
“aspirin” were once trademarks
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Licensing System - Merchandise
The RI bylaws prohibit commercial use of the Rotary
Marks
One exception is the RI Licensing System
Commercial vendors are Licensees of RI
RI currently has approximately 146 licensed
distributors of club supplies in 31 countries
RI licenses software vendors under the Community
Marketplace and has 6 club management system
vendors and 6 online tool/app vendors
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Licensing System – Licensing Exceptions/Considerations for Rotary Clubs
Special Board considerations for Rotary clubs
include:
Event-specific exception to licensing
Rotary Entity fundraiser license
2005 - new TRF fundraising category added
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Royalties
1986-87: $577,134
2009-10: $995,861
2010-11: $991,995
2011-12: $999,424
2012-13: $955,979
2013-14: $950,157
2014-15: $944,212
2015-16: $881,143
2016-17: $873,248
2017-18: $996,653
Royalties increased
from several hundred
thousand U.S. dollars
per year to just under
US$1 million per year
Fairly constant –slight
increase for the
Centennial
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Other License Types
Regional Magazine Agreements
Approximately 33 Regional Magazines in addition to
The Rotarian
In 2005, formalized former “certification” process
Renewals will be done in 2019
5 year license to use the Rotary Marks and
circularize Rotarians
• Naming Rights Agreements
• Sponsor/Partner Agreements
• Trademark License Agreements
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19.010: “The board shall maintain and preserve an
emblem, badge, and other insignia of RI for the
exclusive use and benefit of all Rotarians.”
Art. XIX, RI bylaws (originally enacted in Art. XVI, 1922 bylaws)