CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 27
January 2013
Article 6. Former Rotarians and Family of Current Rotarians
6.010. Former Rotarians
6.020. Involvement of Spouses and Other Family Members of Rotarians
6.010. Former Rotarians
6.010.1. Involuntary Past Rotarians
Rotarians who involuntarily lose their membership in a club cannot join together and
have any connection with RI. The Board understands the motive which may prompt past
members of clubs to associate themselves in groups. However, the use of any name by
an organization which would indicate a connection with RI is prohibited unless
specifically provided for under the RI constitutional documents. (November 2004 Mtg.,
Bd. Dec. 59)
Source: June 1925 Mtg., Bd. Dec. IV(k); Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59. See also June 1962 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 27,
January 1950 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 81
6.010.2. Jurisdiction of RI Board in Club Dispute
A dispute between a former Rotarian and the Rotary club in which he or she formerly
held membership is a matter that is not within the jurisdiction of the RI Board, with the
exception of matters submitted to the general secretary under the provisions of RI Bylaws
article 24. (June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226)
Source: July 1948 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 45; Amended by June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226
Cross References
33.040.10. Use of Name "Rotary" and Rotary Emblem by Former Rotarians
6.020. Involvement of Spouses and Other Family Members of Rotarians
1. Clubs and districts are encouraged to plan and implement service projects in such a manner
that the spouses and other family members of Rotarians can easily participate;
2. Clubs and districts are encouraged to organize educational, service, and fellowship programs
and events in such a manner that the spouses and other family members of Rotarians can
attend and participate;
3. The general secretary and relevant RI committees are requested to organize the appropriate RI
meetings, such as the convention, International Institutes, and presidential conferences, in
such a manner as to encourage the registration and participation of the spouses and other
family members of Rotarians in such meetings;
4. To serve as a model for the broad participation of the spouses and other family members of
Rotarians in such Rotary projects, programs, and events,