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Rotary and Politics
2004 Manual of Procedure
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Rotary and Politics
RI and its member clubs must refrain from issuing partisan political state-
ments. Rotarians are prohibited from adopting statements with a view to exert-
ing any corporate pressure on governments or political authorities. However, it
is the duty of Rotarians:
1) In their clubs, to keep under review political developments in their own
communities and throughout the world insofar as they affect service to
their vocations and communities as well as the pursuit of the Rotary objec-
tive of world understanding and peace. They are expected to seek reliable
information through balanced programs and discussions so that members
can reach their own conclusions after the fair collective examination of the
issues.
2) Outside their clubs, to be active as individuals in as many legally consti-
tuted groups and organizations as possible to promote, not only in words
but through exemplary dedication, the awareness of the dignity of all
people and the respect of the consequent human rights of the individual.
(89-134; RCP 2.110.)
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RI and Politics
Because its worldwide membership includes persons of many facets of politi-
cal opinion, no corporate action or corporate expression of opinion shall be
taken or given by Rotary International on political subjects. (RCP 26.040.)
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Responsibility of the Individual Rotarian
A world-minded Rotarian
1) will look beyond national patriotism and share responsibility for the
advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace
2) will resist any tendency to act in terms of national or racial superiority
3) will seek and develop common grounds for agreement with peoples of
other lands
4) will defend the rule of law and order to preserve the liberty of the indi-
vidual so that all may enjoy freedom of thought, speech, and assembly,
freedom from persecution and aggression, and freedom from want and
fear
5) will support action directed toward improving standards of living for all
peoples, realizing that poverty anywhere endangers prosperity every-
where
6) will uphold the principles of justice for humankind, recognizing that these
are fundamental and must be worldwide
7) will strive always to promote peace between nations and will be prepared
to make personal sacrifices for that ideal
8) will urge and practice a spirit of understanding of every other person’s
beliefs as a step toward international goodwill, recognizing that there are
certain basic moral and spiritual standards which, if practiced, will ensure a richer, fuller life (RCP 8.080.4.)
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...and it should be made clear that a Rotary club does not necessarily
assume responsibility for opinions expressed by individual speakers at its
meetings.
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Rotarians may not use the name and emblem, Rotary club membership lists,
or other lists of Rotarians for the purpose of furthering political campaigns.
Any use of the fellowship of Rotary as a means of gaining political advantage is
not within the spirit of Rotary. (RCP 33.020.1.)
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Part Eight
Other Legal Documents
Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws
Bylaws of The Rotary Foundation of
Rotary International
Articles of Incorporation of
The Rotary Foundation (Partial)
EXTRACTS FROM THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
FILED 31 MAY 1983
Name. The name of the corporation is: The Rotary Foundation of Rotary
International.
Purposes. This corporation is organized and shall at all times be operated
exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, or such other purposes
or objects as may be provided in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954 or corresponding provisions of subsequent federal tax laws
and as may be approved by the corporate member, including, but not limited
to, the following: The furthering of understanding and friendly relations
between people of different nations through the fostering of tangible and
effective programs of a philanthropic, charitable, educational, or other
eleemosynary nature.
Dedication of Income and Assets.
(a) No part of the assets or net earnings of this corporation shall inure to
the benefit of any director, trustee, or officer of this corporation or to
any private individual, except that the corporation may make payments
and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth above,
including the payment of reasonable compensation for services rendered.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation
shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (i)
by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of
any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (ii) by a corporation,
contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any
future United States Internal Revenue Law).
(b) No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall be the
carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence
legislation. This corporation shall not participate in (including the
publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf
of any candidates for public office.
(c) Upon dissolution or liquidation of this corporation, after payment or
provision for its debts and liabilities, all of its assets (except any assets
conveyed to this corporation upon condition requiring return, transfer, or
conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the dissolution of this
corporation) shall be transferred or conveyed pursuant to law to one or
more organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954 or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax
laws for one or more of the purposes described above, as the corporate
member of this corporation shall determine.
Corporate Member. The corporation shall have one class of members, which
class shall consist of one member, designated as the “corporate member.”
The manner of selection of the corporate member shall be prescribed by the
bylaws. In addition to matters required by statute, the corporate member
shall have the sole power to appoint the directors of the corporation (who
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shall be known as trustees). The articles of incorporation and bylaws shall
not be changed without the approval of the corporate member. The bylaws
may require that additional matters be submitted for approval by the corpo-
rate member.
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