CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 24
January 2013
5.040.3. Individual Rotarian's Role in Membership Growth
Inherent in the purpose of Rotary is the acceptance of the personal application of the ideal
of service. Individual Rotarians should recognize that this responsibility includes a
personal obligation to share Rotary with others and to help extend Rotary through
proposing qualified persons for Rotary club membership. (November 2004 Mtg., Bd.
Dec. 59)
Source: January 1976 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 93
5.040.4. Report of Membership Termination Form
The "Report of Membership Termination" form shall indicate the length of time that a
person has been a member. Such information shall be used in developing statistical
information helpful to the membership development committees on all administrative
levels. Clubs are encouraged to find out from each member who resigns the reason for
the resignation. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: January 1970 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 151. See also November 1991 Mtg. Bd. Dec. 115
5.040.5. Relationship Between Club Secretaries and District Membership Development
Committees
Club secretaries are requested to supply information about the causes of membership loss
to governors and district membership development committees. Upon receipt of such
information, governors and such committees shall take steps to help clubs eliminate loss
of members. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: January 1970 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 151
5.040.6. Club Membership Increase
When a club’s membership increases by more than 25 percent between semiannual report
periods the general secretary shall take the following action:
a. Determine the legitimacy of the membership list
b. Work with the district governor to assist the club in administering the substantial
increase in it membership
c. Advise the club president that if the purported membership increase is not verified, the
Board will consider this a serious violation of the trust placed in him/her as a club
officer, and – pursuant to RI bylaws section 3.030. – will consider disciplining the
club, up to and including termination for cause. (June 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 271)
Source: March 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec 235
5.040.7. RI Membership Strategy
The RI Board has adopted a RI membership strategy. (November 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec.
28)
Source: June 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 258