CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 65
January 2013
14. The Rotary Marks may be reproduced in any one color, but if they are to be
reproduced in more than one color, they must be reproduced in their official colors (royal
blue and gold (PMS Blue 286; PMS Metallic Gold 871 or PMS Yellow 123 C or 115 U)
for the Rotary emblem and the TRF logo; information available on other Marks, as
necessary).
15. Current RI policy mandates that the Rotary Marks may only be reproduced by a
vendor authorized to do so. Whenever, possible, therefore, reproductions of the Rotary
Marks should be done by an officially licensed vendor. If the desired goods are not
reasonably available from a RI licensee, a release must be obtained from the RI Licensing
Section.
16. Each sponsorship or cooperative relationship use of any of the Rotary Marks in
combination with the emblem of another organization should be subject to a prepublication
review and approval process on the part of the Rotary club(s), Rotary
district(s) or other Rotary Entity. Such use may also be subject to a pre-publication
review and approval process on the part of RI's Intellectual Property counsel. RI, the
Rotary club(s), Rotary district(s) or other Rotary Entity should retain the sole right to
specific denial or authorization or, in the case of alteration (of copy or layout), to be
mutually agreed upon by the parties.
17. RI, the Rotary club(s), Rotary district(s) or other Rotary Entity should retain control
over where promotional materials are published in any medium, including where banners
or signs are allowed to be displayed when any of the Rotary Marks are used in
combination with the emblem of another organization in connection with the sponsorship
or cooperative relationship contemplated herein.
18. RI, the Rotary club(s), Rotary district(s) or other Rotary Entity should reserve the
right to approve publications or other media in which any sponsor wishes to advertise or
otherwise promote the relationship using the Rotary Marks.
19. Membership lists, except by Board authorization, must not be used for sponsorship
or cooperative relationship purposes and must stay within the control of RI, the district(s)
and/or the club(s) involved. However, any determination to allow access to membership
lists must respect the individual rights of Rotarians, including relevant legal restrictions.
20. No Rotary club(s), Rotary district(s) or other Rotary Entity shall accept a sponsorship
or a cooperative relationship that
a. Conflicts with Rotary’s ethical and humanitarian values
b. Undermines internationally recognized standards for human rights
c. Supports the use of addictive or harmful products and activities including but not
limited to alcohol (when inappropriate in a specific cultural context), tobacco, gambling,
and weapons or other armaments
d. Promotes a particular political or religious viewpoint
e. Involves abortion
f. Unfairly discriminates based on race, ethnicity, gender, language, religion, political or
other opinion, national or social origin, property, or birth or other status