CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 9
January 2013
time by a Council or Convention, it may do so by following the provisions of Standard
Rotary Club Constitution Article 19, section 2. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: March 1992 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 83
2.040. Recommended Club Bylaws
The Standard Rotary Club Constitution requires all clubs to adopt bylaws not inconsistent with
the constitution and bylaws of RI. The Board has adopted Recommended Club Bylaws as found
in Appendix A to this Code. A change in the recommended Standard Club Bylaws does not
necessarily mean a change in the Code of Policies. Amendments to the Recommended Club
Bylaws resulting from the action of the Council on Legislation may be approved by the
Executive Committee, acting on the Board’s behalf. The Recommended Club Bylaws shall be
reviewed by the Board at least once every six years. (March 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197)
Source: July 1995 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 27; March 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59
2.050. Incorporation of Clubs
A club may incorporate so long as the club includes within the articles of incorporation a phrase
reciting the allegiance to and submission of the club to the constitutional documents of RI as now
existent and as may hereafter be amended.
For purposes of this section the following words shall have the following meanings:
1) “Corporation” shall mean a corporation, association, limited-liability company, or
other similar entity recognized by a local jurisdiction.
2) “Incorporate” shall mean the process of establishing a corporation.
3) “Corporate Documents” shall mean the documents formally adopted by a corporation
establishing its processes for governance and operation, including its articles of
incorporation or association, bylaws and similar documents. (November 2008 Mtg., Bd.
Dec. 104)
Source: July 1940 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 36; November 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 104. Amended by Jan 1958 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 114; November 2004 Mtg.,
Bd. Dec. 59
2.050.1. Suggested Incorporation Format
Certain general provisions for articles of incorporation are as follows:
The name of this corporation shall be "Rotary Club of , Incorporated."
(City) (State/Province/Country)
This corporation shall be a non-profit corporation. Its purpose shall be charitable and
benevolent and to encourage, promote and extend the Object of Rotary, and to maintain
the relations of a member club in RI.