CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 32
January 2013
7.040.2. RI Prohibition on Funding and Securing Speakers
RI is not to provide or fund clubs with paid speakers on Rotary subjects. The World
Headquarters shall not act to secure speakers for clubs. (November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec.
59)
Source: August 1922 Mtg., Bd. Item 2. See also January 1943 Mtg., Dec. of Exec. Comm. E6
7.050. Club Assembly
The club assembly is a meeting of all club members, including the club’s officers, directors and
committee chairs, held for the purpose of conferring on the program and activities of the club or
for membership education. All members of the club are urged to attend the assembly. The club
president, or other designated officer, presides at club assemblies.
A. Purpose
A club assembly allows for:
Strategic planning
Coordination of committee activities
A greater awareness of how club plans are actually implemented
Informal discussions that stimulate creative solutions and activities
Ongoing education about Rotary and its programs
Periodic review of the club’s strengths and weaknesses
B. Topics for Discussion
Topics for discussion may include service projects and activities, membership growth and
retention strategies, attendance at the district conference or other district and RI meetings, the
programs of Rotary, as well as an opportunity for open discussion.
C. Scheduling
Four to six club assemblies during the year are recommended but may vary depending on the
club’s schedule:
1. Immediately following the district assembly to describe, review, and discuss plans developed
and suggested at the district assembly as well as how the club will incorporate the annual RI
theme and emphases. This club assembly is presided over by the president-elect.
2. After 1 July to discuss and adopt the plan for the year.
3. Two weeks prior to the district governor’s official visit for preparation.
4. During the official visit to discuss club status with the assistant governor and/or district
governor.
5. Mid-point of Rotary year to review the club’s progress toward goals and determine club
program for remaining half of the Rotary year.
6. After the district conference to discuss ideas and suggestions to help bring club plans toward
completion.