[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 662

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1.  <outbind://6-00000000CC56DB82CB1B4B40B87B37568E59163724B62200/#1> 1294:
COL on 27April From: Sunil K Zachariah 

  

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CoL on 26 April From: Sunil K Zachariah 

  

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Unofficial guide to what happened at the COL From: Sunil K Zachariah 


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1.  <outbind://6-00000000CC56DB82CB1B4B40B87B37568E59163724B62200/#1> 1294:
COL on 27April From: Sunil K Zachariah 

  

Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:10 pm (PST) 

Zoning issues debated on final day of Council: Results for 27 April

By Tonya Weger 
Rotary International News

CHICAGO - After covering all of the enactments from the previous 
days, Rotarian delegates worked through the remaining 65 resolutions 
at the 2007 Council on Legislation on Friday, 26 April. They also 
held firm to initial decisions in three highly debated motions that 
were presented for reconsideration.

Zoning issues, a hot topic throughout the week, resurfaced. 
Resolution 07-174 was referred to the RI Board for consideration of 
worldwide rezoning to give all zones an approximately equal number of 
Rotarians. Seunggi Paik, of District 3640 (Korea), told the 
Council, "I stand here to support this resolution to keep fairness 
for all." Echoes of the previous day's Council session resonated as 
he spoke of democracy and equality for all. "Some zones have 
population difficulties - fairness is a basic principle," he said.

The following resolution, 07-175, which requested the RI Board to 
consider realigning districts currently located in two zones so that 
each district is located in only one zone, was approved. 
Additionally, with item 07-177 the Council requested the RI Board to 
consider reorganizing Zone 5 into three sections, instead of the 
present two sections. Zone 5 covers Nepal and parts of India.

Among other matters, the Council also requested that the RI Board 
consider including Hindi [07-213] and Russian [07-219] as official 
languages. Debates weighed need verses translation costs. 

The Council also showed its desire for Rotary to be more cost 
effective by passing resolution 07-180, which requests the RI Board 
to consider finding more efficient and less expensive ways to 
communicate with Rotary clubs. 

Three proposed enactments failed to be reconsidered by the Council. 
They were to increase the number of members on the nominating 
committee for RI president [07-231], to increase the number of 
directors from 17 to 18 and revise the criteria for setting zone 
boundaries [07-173], and to amend the definition of defective 
legislation to include resolutions that require or request an 
administrative act [07-311].

Overall, the Council addressed some 337 items that were brought 
forward by delegates coming from throughout Rotary's 532 districts 
worldwide. 

"It was a busy and rewarding week and a productive Council on 
Legislation," said Council Chair John F. Germ in his closing 
comments. "I congratulate you on a great week of hard, dedicated 
work. What we have done here will have a great impact on Rotary."

Check the daily tally sheet for complete details on the day's 
activities. 

Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary


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Posted by: "Sunil K Zachariah"  <mailto:sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk?Subject=
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:12 pm (PST) 

Council wants more democratic processes and transparency: Results 
from 26 April 

By Tonya Weger 
Rotary International News


CHICAGO - The 2007 Council on Legislation debated enactment proposals 
Thursday, 26 April, changing several aspects of the organization's 
constitution.

Representatives from 530 Rotary districts around the world debated 
passionately about key issues, focusing both on present needs within 
Rotary, while taking into account what has worked during its solid 
century of service. 

Key issues revealed the need for more democratic processes and 
transparency in Rotary business matters.

For instance, Shigekazu Miyazaki proposed enactment 07-357 on behalf 
of District 2650 (Japan), saying, "Clubs and districts have a right 
to know about deliberations of the Board." He said the RI Board 
should communicate results of considered resolutions with district 
governors and ensure the posting of determinations on the Rotary 
International Web site.

While enactments change the RI Constitution, resolutions are sent to 
the board for further review upon recommendation of the Council. This 
shall take place within one year of the conclusion of the Council. 

Additionally, the rules for selecting an RI president-nominee were 
amended in ruling 07-228. Driving this determination was the desire 
to ensure that the best qualified Rotarian would be selected for RI's 
elective offices. The items states that any effort to influence the 
selection process in a positive or negative manner by campaigning, 
canvassing, or electioneering would be prohibited. 

This enactment also changes the deadlines for the election of members 
to the nominating committee for RI president. Furthermore, this 
enactment would also change the deadline for eligible Rotarians to 
notify the general secretary that they are willing to be considered 
for nomination for the office of RI president from 31 August to 30 
June and provide that the nominating committee for RI president would 
meet no later than 15 August. 

Enactment 07-269, which centers on provisions regarding election 
complaints and proposing challenging candidates for the office of RI 
director, failed. In debate, District 7490's (New Jersey, USA) 
William F. Rupp deemed the motion as "inappropriate," noting the need 
for democratic process.

With enactment 07-357, the Council voted to require the RI Board to 
announce the results of deliberations for adopted resolutions. This 
item requires the RI Board to notify all governors of RI Board 
actions taken as a result of resolutions adopted at a Council on 
Legislation. This shall take place within one year of the conclusion 
of the Council. 

On Friday, 27 April, the Council enters its fifth and final day of 
voting, with 65 resolutions and three motions of consideration 
remaining.

Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary


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Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:21 pm (PST) 

Unofficial results from the 2007 Council on Legislation of Rotary 
International

Rotary International News

Enacted items take effect 1 July 2007.

Item number Order of consideration Description Yes votes No votes 
Result 
07-01 1 To allow clubs to meet either weekly or twice per month 286 
203 Referred to Board 
07-05 2 To provide that clubs shall meet at least twice per month 
Withdrawn 
07-06 3 To provide that clubs shall meet at least twice per month 
Withdrawn 
07-07 4 To allow clubs to meet either weekly or twice per week N/A 
N/A Failed 
07-08 5 To allow a club to cancel up to seven regular meetings per 
year, provided it does not fail to meet for more than six consecutive 
meetings N/A N/A Failed 
07-10 6 To allow clubs with not more than twenty members to cancel up 
to twelve regular meetings per year Withdrawn 
07-11 7 To provide for a club board to cancel a club meeting for 
commonly recognized holidays N/A N/A PASSED 
07-12 8 To provide for clubs to hold meetings to honor RI on its 
anniversary N/A N/A Failed 
07-13 9 To prohibit the discussion of business matters or private 
disagreements during club meetings 198 216 Failed 
07-319 10 To amend the provisions for termination for non-attendance 
N/A N/A Failed 
07-14 11 To require members to attend 50% of regular meetings in each 
half of the Rotary year 308 151 PASSED 
07-15 12 To require members to attend 50% of regular meetings in each 
half year, 25% of which shall be the regular meetings of the member's 
club Withdrawn 
07-320 13 To amend the provisions regarding absences 216 258 Failed 
07-16 14 To require members to attend 50% of regular meetings in each 
half of the Rotary year 253 208 PASSED 
07-17 15 To amend the provisions for calculating attendance records 
250 214 PASSED 
07-18 16 To amend the provisions for making up an absence 74 395 
Failed 
07-19 17 To amend the number of days a member has to make up from 14 
days to 21 days before or after the usual time of the regular meeting 
151 330 Failed 
07-20 18 To amend the number of days a member has to make up from 14 
days to 7 days before or after the usual time of the regular meeting 
53 438 Failed 
07-21 19 To allow attendance credit for inviting a prospective member 
to a club meeting 91 404 Failed 
07-24 20 To limit attendance credit for interactive club Web site 
activity to no more than two times during each half year Withdrawn 
07-22 21 To eliminate the provision allowing attendance credit for a 
30-minute interactive club Web site activity 122 371 Failed 
07-23 22 To limit attendance credit for interactive club Web site 
activity to no more than six times during each half year 168 315 
Failed 
07-25 23 To eliminate the provision allowing attendance credit for 
attending a club board or service committee meeting Withdrawn 
07-26 24 To amend the provisions for excused absences 143 343 Failed 
07-321 25 To amend the provisions for excused absences 213 255 Failed 
07-27 26 To excuse absences of past RI officers 132 346 Failed 
07-28 27 To provide that new clubs should only be formed in areas 
containing a minimum of 40 available classifications 103 376 Failed 
07-29 28 To include the Four Avenues of Service in the Standard 
Rotary Club Constitution 423 43 PASSED 
07-322 29 To amend the Standard Rotary Club Constitution to state 
that the club is a nonprofit organization 207 275 Failed 
07-30 30 To consult with the governor when amending the name and 
locality of the club 273 217 PASSED 
07-31 31 To revise the provisions regarding amending the name and 
locality of a club N/A N/A Failed 
07-32 32 To revise the provisions regarding amending the name and 
locality of a club 128 349 Failed 
07-33 33 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation to 
the next Council on Legislation to allow clubs to develop their own 
constitutions 90 384 Failed 
07-34 34 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation to 
the next Council on Legislation that would amend the Standard Rotary 
Club Constitution by transferring certain provisions to the 
Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws 95 376 Failed 
07-35 35 To authorize the RI Board to terminate a club with fewer 
than 10 members 136 349 Failed 
07-36 36 To request the RI Board to consider discontinuing e-clubs 
148 341 Failed 
07-37 37 To authorize the RI Board to suspend or terminate a club 
that fails to investigate an allegation that a member violated youth 
protection laws 07-38 To request the RI Board to consider 421 66 
PASSED 
07-38 38 To request the RI Board to consider revising references to 
the club assembly Withdrawn 
07-39 39 To request the RI Board to consider encouraging clubs to 
welcome Rotary Foundation alumni as guests at club meetings 406 72 
PASSED 
07-40 40 To request the RI Board to consider putting stones on tags 
to indicate length of membership 128 349 Failed 
07-41 41 To amend the provisions for visiting Rotarians 312 174 
PASSED 
07-42 42 To exempt recent Rotaractors from paying an admission fee 
376 111 PASSED 
07-43 43 To request the RI Board to consider allowing clubs to 
incorporate with other clubs Withdrawn 
07-44 44 To clarify the terms of the president-nominee and president-
elect 441 29 PASSED 
07-323 45 To revise the definition of director 83 394 Failed 
07-47 46 To allow presidents-elect to serve their terms of office 
without attending the presidents- elect training seminar and district 
assembly 144 350 Failed 
07-324 47 To allow presidents-elect to serve their terms of office 
without attending the presidents-elect training seminar and district 
assembly Withdrawn 
07-325 48 To allow presidents-elect to serve their terms of office 
without attending the presidents-elect training seminar and district 
assembly Withdrawn 
07-46 49 To provide that the president shall continue to serve until 
a successor who has attended the presidents-elect training seminar 
and district assembly has been elected 343 146 PASSED 
07-48 50 To request the RI Board to consider encouraging presidents-
nominee to attend the presidents-elect training seminar 190 304 
Failed 
07-326 51 To amend the name of the presidents-elect training seminar 
136 350 Failed 
07-49 52 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation to 
the next Council on Legislation requiring club secretaries who serve 
three or more consecutive terms to attend the presidents- elect 
training seminar 75 414 Failed 
07-327 53 To request the RI Board to consider creating special tags 
for club secretaries and former club secretaries 39 452 Failed 
07-50 54 To provide for a new club officer: club relations 
chairperson 54 434 Failed 
07-51 55 To request the RI Board to consider researching new 
categories of membership 171 322 Failed 
07-52 56 To amend the provisions for qualification for membership 200 
291 Failed 
07-53 57 To preclude clubs from limiting membership based on sexual 
orientation 212 275 Failed 
07-54 58 To request the RI Board to consider emphasizing the 
qualifications for membership 225 257 Failed 
07-328 59 To request the RI Board to consider emphasizing the 
qualifications for membership Withdrawn 
07-329 60 To request the RI Board to consider emphasizing the 
qualifications for membership 440 53 PASSED 
07-55 61 To amend the provisions for qualification for membership 258 
236 Failed 
07-358 62 To amend the provisions for qualification for membership 
187 304 Failed 
07-56 63 To allow individuals who interrupted their professional 
activity to care for their children to be active members 266 220 
Failed 
07-330 64 To allow clubs to elect into active membership Rotary 
Foundation alumni even if the classification of the alumnus is filled 
414 81 PASSED 
07-57 65 To allow Rotary Foundation alumni to be active members 407 
84 PASSED 
07-58 66 To amend the provisions for termination of membership 80 410 
Failed 
07-331 67 To amend the classification provision for termination of 
membership 271 219 PASSED 
07-59 68 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation to 
the next Council on Legislation to encourage Rotary clubs to 
automatically admit Rotaractors as provisional members 117 377 Failed 
07-60 69 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation to 
the next Council on Legislation to create a new category of 
membership: spouse membership 104 384 Failed 
07-332 70 To create a new category of membership: associate 
membership 182 313 Failed 
07-333 71 To create a new category of membership: associate 
membership 137 349 Failed 
07-61 72 To create a new category of membership: corporate 
representative membership put on hold 
07-62 73 To request the RI Board to consider providing a new 
membership kit 80 411 Failed 
07-63 74 To request the RI Board to consider providing tokens of 
appreciation to Rotarians indicating duration of membership 
Withdrawn 
07-64 75 To provide that when a terminated member applies to a new 
club the reasons for termination shall be considered 183 304 Failed 
07-65 76 To amend the provisions for terminating a member 330 157 
PASSED 
07-66 77 To amend the provisions for termination of membership 92 400 
Failed 
07-334 78 To amend the provisions for termination of membership 301 
185 PASSED 
07-335 79 To allow clubs to temporarily suspend membership during 
termination proceedings 290 199 PASSED 
07-67 80 To request the RI Board to consider creating a computer 
database that lists the names of all terminated Rotarians and the 
reasons for termination 193 304 Failed 
07-336 81 To amend the rules for transferring and former Rotarians 
219 263 Failed 
07-359 82 To amend the rules for transferring and former Rotarians 
127 354 Failed 
07-68 83 To endorse and affirm that the eradication of polio is a 
goal of the highest order of Rotary International 463 36 PASSED 
07-69 84 To request the RI Board to consider selecting and 
advertising a new project that would mobilize Rotarians Withdrawn 
07-70 85 To request the RI Board to consider focusing on safe 
drinking water and endorsing the Blue Planet Run Foundation's Blue 
Planet Run and Water Project Activities 290 195 PASSED 
07-71 86 To request the RI Board to consider conducting clean water 
and sanitation programs after polio eradication Referred to Board 
07-73 87 To request the RI Board to consider supporting a program 
called "Let's Watch the Water" after polio eradication Referred to 
Board 
07-74 88 To request the RI Board to consider including the issue of 
hunger and poverty in the strategic plan of its service program 
Referred to Board 
07-75 89 To request the RI Board to consider including the issue of 
malnutrition in children in Niger under the age of five in the 
strategic plan of its service program Withdrawn 
07-76 90 To request the Trustees to consider a program to combat the 
spread of tuberculosis Referred to Board 
07-77 91 To request the RI Board to consider creating a Rapid 
Response Task Force Referred to Board 
07-78 92 To request the RI Board to consider a formal relationship 
with the Audiology Foundation of America Referred to Board 
07-79 93 To request the RI Board to consider supporting a campaign to 
stop the practice of child slavery Referred to Board 
07-81 94 To request the RI Board to consider dedicating the month of 
March to water Referred to Board 
07-82 95 To request the RI Board to consider dedicating the month of 
March to Humanity and the month of May to Environment Referred to 
Board 
07-83 96 To request the RI Board to consider dedicating the month of 
May to Women in Rotary Referred to Board 
07-84 97 To request the RI Board to consider dedicating the month of 
May to friendship Referred to Board 
07-85 98 To request the RI Board to consider dedicating one day a 
year to organ donation education Referred to Board 
07-87 99 To request the RI Board to consider encouraging clubs to add 
a fifth avenue of service 242 249 Failed 
07-88 100 To request the RI Board to consider adding a fifth avenue 
of service: Youth Service Withdrawn 
07-89 101 To request the RI Board to consider raising the Rotaract 
age limit to 35 97 405 Failed 
07-92 102 To request the RI Board to consider raising the minimum and 
maximum age limits for Interact and Rotaract Withdrawn 
07-93 103 To request the RI Board to consider raising the Interact 
age limit from 18 to 20 and lowering the Rotaract age limit from 30 
to 28 90 407 Failed 
07-94 104 To request the RI Board to consider imposing a fee for 
Rotaract and Interact clubs Withdrawn 
07-95 105 To request the RI Board to consider providing additional 
support for Youth Exchange 159 329 Failed 
07-96 106 To request the RI Board to consider changing the name of 
the New Generations Exchange to the Young Adults Exchange N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-98 107 To request the RI Board to consider adopting the Model 
United Nations Assembly (MUNA) as a structured program of RI 
Withdrawn 
07-99 108 To request the RI Board to consider implementing Rotakid 
Clubs for children ages 8- 14 as a structured program of RI 146 335 
Failed 
07-100 109 To request the RI Board to consider recognizing EarlyAct 
clubs 211 259 Failed 
07-101 110 To request the RI Board to consider making spouse and 
family clubs structured programs of RI Withdrawn 
07-102 111 To request the RI Board to consider formally recognizing 
the spouses organization "Casa da Amizade" as a structured program of 
RI Withdrawn 
07-103 112 To request the RI Board to consider implementing spouses 
committees as a structured program of RI 125 364 Failed 
07-104 113 To request the RI Board to consider Inner Wheel as an 
official program of RI Withdrawn 
07-105 114 To request the RI Board to consider recognizing Inner 
Wheel as a valuable working partner of Rotary 188 267 Failed 
07-106 115 To request the RI Board to consider including an anti-
tobacco campaign as a structured program of RI N/A N/A Failed 
07-107 116 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation to mention the Rotary Emblem and 
Service Above Self in the RI Constitution N/A N/A PASSED 
07-108 117 To request the RI Board to consider including Rotary's 
secondary motto, "They Profit Most Who Serve Best," in the "1923 
Statement on Community Service" Withdrawn 
07-109 118 To request the RI Board to consider amending the RI 
secondary motto 268 223 PASSED 
07-111 119 To request the RI Board to consider discontinuing the 
annual presidential theme and to emphasize the motto "Service Above 
Self" 135 351 Failed 
07-113 120 To request the RI Board to consider organizing a world 
contest to compose a new Rotary anthem 294 202 PASSED 
07-114 121 To request the RI Board to consider adopting the bell as a 
symbol of Rotary 178 305 Failed 
07-115 122 To request the RI Board to consider introducing to 
Rotarians "A Guide to Daily Living" 109 389 Failed 
07-116 123 To endorse the mission, motto, and priorities of the 
Future Vision Plan for The Rotary Foundation 437 38 PASSED 
07-117 124 To request the Trustees to consider allowing districts to 
use 40% of their District Designated Funds for District Simplified 
Grants 241 257 Failed 
07-118 125 To request the Trustees to consider allowing districts to 
access up to 30% of their District Designated Funds to be used for 
District Simplified Grants 256 223 PASSED 
07-290 309 To revise the level of the general surplus fund N/A N/A 
PASSED 
07-283 302 To increase per capita dues 382 107 PASSED 
07-286 305 To decrease per capita dues Withdrawn 
07-119 126 To request the Trustees to consider granting governors the 
authority to provide financial assistance from District Designated 
Funds to clubs 74 409 Failed 
07-120 127 To request the Trustees to consider reducing the minimum 
amount for Matching Grants to US$2,500 N/A N/A PASSED 
07-121 128 To request the Trustees to consider authorizing the 
construction of buildings using Matching Grants N/A N/A PASSED 
07-122 129 To request the Trustees to consider amending how Matching 
Grant applications are reviewed N/A N/A Failed 
07-123 130 To request the RI Board to consider implementing 
partnerships between districts for Matching Grants projects N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-124 131 To request the Trustees to consider reviewing the expenses 
and procedures related to audits and review of individual grants and 
projects N/A N/A PASSED 
07-127 132 To request the Trustees to consider broadening the Group 
Study Exchange qualifications N/A N/A Failed 
07-128 133 To request the Trustees to consider allowing students to 
participate in Group Study Exchange N/A N/A Failed 
07-166 177 To add the most recent past member of the Constitution and 
Bylaws Committee as a fourth member of the Committee during the year 
of the Council N/A N/A PASSED 
07-301 318 To revise the procedure for selecting council 
representatives N/A N/A PASSED 
07-304 321 To revise the timetable for submitting proposed 
legislation for the Council on Legislation N/A N/A PASSED 
07-308 325 To encourage a maximum of five legislative items per 
district N/A N/A PASSED 
07-311 328 To amend the definition of defective legislation to 
include resolutions that require or request an administrative act N/A 
N/A PASSED 
07-317 335 To provide that the Council on Legislation Rules of 
Procedure will remain in effect until changed by a subsequent Council 
N/A N/A PASSED 
07-136 141 To provide that the RI Board select Trustees from 
nominations submitted by directors Withdrawn 
07-337 142 To amend the process for selecting the Trustees N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-139 145 To amend the first part of the Object of Rotary N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-140 146 To add a fifth part to the Object of Rotary to include 
increasing the number of Rotarians and clubs Withdrawn 
07-141 147 To amend the Object of Rotary to include a statement about 
Rotarians N/A N/A Failed 
07-142 148 To add a fifth part to the Object of Rotary to include 
service to youth N/A N/A Failed 
07-338 153 To allow a geographic indicator to be added to district 
numbers N/A N/A Failed 
07-147 154 To provide that governors shall conduct official visits no 
less than every other year N/A N/A Failed 
07-360 154A To provide that governors will appoint a district general 
secretary and district general treasurer N/A N/A Failed 
07-339 156 To allow districts to establish multidistrict activities 
N/A N/A Failed 
07-150 158 To remove the requirement that a district conference shall 
not conflict with the district assembly N/A N/A Failed 
07-154 162 To provide that all matters for consideration at a 
district conference be submitted 30 days prior to the conference N/A 
N/A Failed 
07-155 163 To amend district conference voting procedures N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-156 164 To amend polling procedures during a district conference 
vote N/A N/A Failed 
07-158 166 To revise district financial reporting requirements N/A 
N/A PASSED 
07-159 167 To limit the per capita levy for a District Fund 
Withdrawn 
07-160 168 To allow approval of the per capita levy for a District 
Fund at a presidents-elect training seminar N/A N/A PASSED 
07-161 169 To amend provisions regarding district finances N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-340 170 To require publication of RI Board actions N/A N/A PASSED 
07-341 171 To provide that the RI Board should announce its decisions 
promptly Withdrawn 
07-342 173 To amend the process of appealing RI Board actions 334 173 
PASSED 
07-164 175 To revise the appointment process for RI committees N/A 
N/A PASSED 
07-165 176 To provide that the RI treasurer and another member of the 
RI Board serve as members of the RI Finance Committee N/A N/A PASSED 
07-167 178 To create an Audit Committee and amend the terms of 
reference for the Audit and Operations Review Committee N/A N/A 
PASSED 
07-168 179 To provide for a standing committee of RI for population 
concerns 214 286 Failed 
07-173 184 To increase the number of directors from 17 to 18 and 
revise the criteria for setting zone boundaries 312 180 Failed 
07-343 190 To provide a provision for settlement of disputes between 
Rotarians N/A N/A PASSED 
07-344 195 To provide that the strategic plan include the 
demographics of potential Rotarians N/A N/A PASSED 
07-345 196 To amend the purpose of RI N/A N/A Failed 
07-185 199 To provide that club and district Web sites shall include 
a link to the Rotary Worldwide Web N/A N/A PASSED 
07-346 203 To make subscribing to the official magazine optional for 
members who are spouses of other Rotarians N/A N/A Failed 
07-170 181 To amend the second part of the Object of Rotary to 
provide for high ethical standards in Rotary activities and to 
provide for a standing committee of RI for ethics N/A N/A Failed 
07-189 204 To allow joint subscriptions of the official magazine N/A 
N/A Withdrawn 
07-347 205 To require Rotary magazines to publish annual financial 
information. N/A N/A Failed 
07-194 210 To provide a licensing policy in the RI Bylaws Withdrawn 
07-195 211 To allow clubs and districts to use Rotary Marks for 
fundraising activities without obtaining a license N/A N/A Failed 
07-208 222 To provide a travel reimbursement policy within the RI 
Bylaws N/A N/A Failed 
07-223 237 To allow the RI Board to adopt changes to a convention 
program N/A N/A PASSED 
07-225 239 To change the name of Zone Institutes to Rotary Institutes 
and to include reference to them in the RI Bylaws N/A N/A PASSED 
07-228 241 To amend the rules for selecting the RI president-nominee 
N/A N/A PASSED 
07-227 242 To amend the qualifications for the office of RI president 
N/A N/A Failed 
07-229 243 To amend the procedure for additional nominations by clubs 
for the office of RI president N/A N/A Withdrawn 
07-230 244 To amend the rules for selecting the RI president-nominee 
N/A N/A PASSED 
07-01 1 To allow clubs to meet either weekly or twice per month 281 
212 Failed to be reconsidered 
07-29 28 To include the Four Avenues of Service in the Standard 
Rotary Club Constitution 295 204 Failed to be reconsidered 
07-231 245 To increase the number of members on the nominating 
committee for RI president 298 203 PASSED 
07-349 246 To allow qualified past officers to serve on the 
nominating committee for RI president Withdrawn 
07-232 247 To allow qualified past governors to serve on the 
nominating committee for RI president 133 368 Failed 
07-350 248 To provide that all candidates for RI president-nominee be 
given an opportunity to be interviewed 382 110 PASSED 
07-233 249 To amend when and how the names of the members of the 
nominating committee for RI president are published N/A N/A Failed 
07-351 250 To provide that the RI president shall not appoint as a 
trustee or to a standing committee any member of the nominating 
committee that nominated him or her N/A N/A Failed 
07-352 251 To allow past directors to serve on the nominating 
committee for RI president no more than three times Withdrawn 
07-353 253 To increase the term of office for RI director from two 
years to three years N/A N/A Failed 
07-235 254 To revise the qualifications for membership on the 
nominating committee for director N/A N/A PASSED 
07-236 255 To revise the qualifications for membership on the 
nominating committee for director N/A N/A Failed 
07-354 256 To revise the qualifications for membership on the 
nominating committee for director N/A N/A Failed 
07-237 257 To amend the rules for selecting the director-nominee by 
nominating committee N/A N/A Failed 
07-239 259 To revise the qualifications for governor-nominee N/A N/A 
PASSED 
07-240 260 To change the date by which the district must select the 
governor-nominee N/A N/A PASSED 
07-241 261 To amend the provisions regarding the selection of a 
governor-nominee N/A N/A PASSED 
07-244 264 To provide that when a district fails to adopt a 
nominating committee procedure, the nominating committee for governor 
will consist of the seven, rather than five, most recent past 
governors 227 263 Failed 
07-245 265 To provide that when a district fails to adopt a 
nominating committee procedure, the nominating committee for governor 
will consist of all past governors N/A N/A Failed 
07-246 266 To amend the provision regarding the club suggestions for 
governor N/A N/A Failed 
07-248 268 To amend the provisions regarding concurrences to 
challenges N/A N/A Failed 
07-250 269 To amend the provisions regarding special elections for 
governor N/A N/A PASSED 
07-251 270 To amend the ballot-by-mail specifications N/A N/A PASSED 
07-252 271 To amend the ballot-by-mail specifications N/A N/A PASSED 
07-253 272 To amend the provisions relating to majority vote for 
district governor elections Withdrawn 
07-255 274 To provide that balloting committees for the office of 
governor retain all ballots for 30 days Withdrawn 
07-256 275 To amend the duties of the governor to require regular 
inquiries of Rotarian organizations N/A N/A PASSED 
07-257 276 To eliminate the requirement that governors report to 
clubs all funds received from RI N/A N/A Failed 
07-260 280 To amend the provisions for nominations for officers N/A 
N/A PASSED 
07-261 281 To require that the RI vice-president be selected from 
directors serving their second year in office N/A N/A PASSED 
07-262 282 To amend the provisions relating to the office of the 
general secretary N/A N/A Failed 
07-263 283 To amend the provisions relating to the office of the 
general secretary Withdrawn 
07-267 287 To amend the deadline for appealing election complaint 
decisions to the convention Withdrawn 
07-356 289 To provide for a zone election review committee N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-269 290 To amend the provisions regarding election complaints and 
proposing challenging candidates for the office of RI director N/A 
N/A Failed 
07-280 299 To exempt from per capita and prorated dues new members 
under the age of 35 who are former Rotaractors or Foundation 
scholarship participants N/A N/A Failed 
07-281 300 To amend the provisions regarding the admission fee for 
new clubs N/A N/A Failed 
07-283 302 To increase per capita dues Voted on previously during 
special order of the day 
07-284 303 To increase the minimum semiannual dues paid by each 
club Withdrawn 
07-286 305 To decrease per capita dues Voted on previously during 
special order of the day 
07-287 306 To provide that prorated per capita dues be paid at a rate 
of one-twelfth of RI per capita dues per month N/A N/A PASSED 
07-290 309 To revise the level of the general surplus fund Voted on 
previously during special order of the day 
07-291 310 To authorize the RI Board to suspend a club that fails to 
pay its financial obligation to RI or the district fund N/A N/A 
PASSED 
07-292 311 To increase the RIBI contribution to the unrestricted net 
assets of RI N/A N/A PASSED 
07-293 312 To clarify the presentation of the five-year forecast at 
zone institutes N/A N/A PASSED 
07-301 318 To revise the procedure for selecting council 
representatives Voted on previously during special order of the day 
07-303 320 To amend the provisions for additional dues Withdrawn 
07-304 321 To revise the timetable for submitting proposed 
legislation for the Council on Legislation Voted on previously 
during special order of the day 
07-305 322 To restrict legislation to enactments N/A N/A Failed 
07-299 316 To provide for the Council on Legislation to meet every 
four years N/A N/A Failed 
07-310 327 To eliminate the distinction between defective and 
deficient legislation and clarify other provisions relating to 
proposed legislation N/A N/A PASSED 
07-311 328 To amend the definition of defective legislation to 
include resolutions that require or request an administrative act 
Voted on previously during special order of the day 
07-313 330 To amend the voting procedures at the Council on 
Legislation Withdrawn 
07-314 331 To amend the voting procedures at the Council on 
Legislation N/A N/A Failed 
07-315 332 To amend the voting procedures at the Council on 
Legislation Withdrawn 
07-357 334 To require the RI Board to announce the results of 
deliberations for adopted resolutions N/A N/A PASSED 
07-317 335 To provide that the Council on Legislation Rules of 
Procedure will remain in effect until changed by a subsequent 
Council Voted on previously during special order of the day 
07-318 336 To clarify voting procedures at district conferences N/A 
N/A PASSED 
07-129 134 To request the Trustees to consider enlarging the Group 
Study Exchange selection committee 227 267 Failed 
07-130 135 To request the Trustees to consider establishing a Group 
Study Exchange Partner Request section under "Group Study Exchange" 
on the RI Web site N/A N/A PASSED 
07-131 136 To request the Trustees to consider including in Rotary 
Foundation programs an Ambassadorial Scholarship for Knowledge 
Without Borders N/A N/A Failed 
07-132 137 To request the Trustees to consider reducing the amount of 
time that scholarship applications are processed N/A N/A PASSED 
07-133 138 To request the Trustees to consider making Rotarians and 
their relatives eligible for the Rotary World Peace Scholarship N/A 
N/A Failed 
07-134 139 To request the Trustees to consider increasing the amount 
of project information posted on the Rotary Web site N/A N/A PASSED 
07-135 140 To request the Trustees to consider giving clubs credits 
for contributions made to the Annual Programs Fund N/A N/A Withdrawn 
07-137 143 To request the Trustees to consider itemizing fund 
development expenses in annual reports N/A N/A PASSED 
07-138 144 To request the Trustees to consider revising the 
investment strategies of The Rotary Foundation N/A N/A Failed 
07-143 149 To request the RI Board to consider changing the Spanish 
translation of the first part of the Object of Rotary N/A N/A PASSED 
07-144 150 To request the RI Board to consider preparing standard 
district bylaws N/A N/A Failed 
07-145 151 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation requiring that each district have 
no more than 85 clubs and 1,800 Rotarians N/A N/A Failed 
07-146 152 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation requiring that each district have 
a minimum of 50 clubs and 1,000 Rotarians N/A N/A Withdrawn 
07-148 155 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation to provide for the termination of 
past governors who have committed misdeeds or violated 
responsibilities as governor N/A N/A Failed 
07-149 157 To request the RI Board to consider establishing 
guidelines that would facilitate the promotion of new district 
leaders Withdrawn 
07-151 159 To request the RI Board to consider assisting the 
president with the task of selecting presidential representatives 
Withdrawn 
07-152 160 To request the RI Board to consider amending the policy of 
sending a president's representative to each district conference N/A 
N/A Failed 
07-153 161 To request the RI Board to consider providing more 
opportunities for past governors to act as the president's 
representative at district conferences N/A N/A Failed 
07-157 165 To request the RI Board to consider transmitting 
presidents-elect training materials electronically N/A N/A Failed 
07-162 172 To request the RI Board to consider publishing RI Board 
actions Withdrawn 
07-163 174 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation to provide that the Board discuss 
matters related to the operation of districts and clubs at the 
Council N/A N/A Failed 
07-169 180 To request the RI Board to consider creating a committee 
to study the issue of reducing poverty N/A N/A PASSED 
07-171 182 To request the RI Board to consider encouraging high 
ethical standards and establishing an Ethics Task Force Withdrawn 
07-172 183 To request the RI Board to consider forming task forces to 
study and analyze the problems of low membership and the necessity of 
redistricting Failed 
07-174 185 To request the RI Board to consider realigning the zones 
Referred to the Board 
07-175 186 To request the RI Board to consider realigning zones so 
that each district belongs to only one zone N/A N/A PASSED 
07-176 187 To request the RI Board to consider transferring Chilean 
districts to Zone 21B Withdrawn 
07-177 188 To request the RI Board to consider reorganizing Zone 5 
into three sections N/A N/A PASSED 
07-178 189 To request the RI Board to consider creating the position 
of zone representative N/A N/A Failed 
07-179 191 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation that would provide for settlement 
of disputes through mediation and arbitration Withdrawn 
07-180 192 To request the RI Board to consider finding more efficient 
and less expensive ways to communicate with Rotary clubs 307 189 
PASSED 
07-181 193 To request the RI Board to consider publishing Rotary 
decisions and events on a bimonthly basis Withdrawn 
07-182 194 To request the RI Board to consider researching methods of 
increasing democracy within RI and encouraging members' commitment to 
RI Withdrawn 
07-183 197 To request the RI Board to consider granting Rotarians 
limited access to membership information via the RI Web site N/A N/A 
PASSED 
07-184 198 To request the RI Board to consider improving document 
descriptions on the RI Web site N/A N/A PASSED 
07-186 200 To request the RI Board to consider providing a prominent 
link to e-clubs on the Rotary Web site N/A N/A PASSED 
07-187 201 To request the RI Board to consider providing Internet 
software and platforms to be used by clubs N/A N/A PASSED 
07-188 202 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation making subscribing to the official 
magazine optional N/A N/A Failed 
07-190 206 To request the RI Board to consider revising the cover of 
the Manual of Procedure N/A N/A Failed 
07-191 207 To request the RI Board to consider requiring the 
Secretariat to issue receipt notifications for correspondence sent by 
a club or district leader Withdrawn 
07-192 208 To request the RI Board to consider creating a single and 
identical badge for use by all Rotarians N/A N/A Failed 
07-193 209 To request the RI Board to consider having governors 
evaluate club materials for the proper use of Rotary Marks N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-196 212 To request the RI Board to consider allowing clubs to use 
certain Rotary Marks without payment of royalties when raising funds 
for The Rotary Foundation Withdrawn 
07-198 213 To request the RI Board to consider allocating all 
revenues received from the use of Rotary Marks to the Annual Programs 
Fund of The Rotary Foundation N/A N/A Failed 
07-200 214 To request the RI Board to consider licensing alcoholic 
beverages N/A N/A Failed 
07-201 215 To request the RI Board to consider allowing Rotarians to 
indicate their professions on Rotary documents N/A N/A Failed 
07-202 216 To request the RI Board to consider revising and reducing 
regulations, manuals, and publications N/A N/A Failed 
07-203 217 To request the RI Board to consider clarifying ambiguous 
vocabulary in the RI Constitution, the RI Bylaws, and the Rotary Code 
of Policies N/A N/A PASSED 
07-204 218 To request the RI Board to consider establishing a decimal 
system for publications N/A N/A PASSED 
07-205 219 To request the RI Board to consider identifying RI 
programs and activities in each language recognized by RI N/A N/A 
PASSED 
07-206 220 To request the RI Board to consider encouraging all 
Rotarians to learn another language in order to promote RI's 
internationality and to facilitate international meetings N/A N/A 
Failed 
07-207 221 To request the RI Board to consider amending the 
administration of cross-border clubs Withdrawn 
07-348 223 To request the RI Board to consider amending the RI travel 
policy 341 150 PASSED 
07-209 224 To request the RI Board to consider requiring that all 
clubs and Rotarians with voting rights at district, national or 
international meetings prove their good standing N/A N/A Failed 
07-210 225 To request the RI Board to consider requiring that the 
personal representatives of the president be fluent in the language 
of the place to which they are assigned N/A N/A PASSED 
07-211 226 To request the RI Board to consider establishing a policy 
for the selection of the personal representatives of the president 
N/A N/A Failed 
07-212 227 To request the RI Board to consider recommending that 
presidents' jackets be dark colors Withdrawn 
07-213 228 To request the RI Board to consider including Hindi as an 
official language of RI N/A N/A PASSED 
07-214 229 To request the RI Board to consider including Hindi as an 
additional official language of RI Withdrawn 
07-216 230 To request the RI Board to consider including Hindi as an 
official language of RI Withdrawn 
07-217 231 To request the RI Board to consider publishing RI 
literature in Hindi Withdrawn 
07-218 232 To request the RI Board to consider publishing RI 
literature in Indian regional languages Withdrawn 
07-219 233 To request the RI Board to consider including Russian as 
an official supported language of RI 318 176 PASSED 
07-220 234 To request the RI Board to consider publishing RI 
literature and Internet and electronic communications in Turkish N/A 
N/A Failed 
07-221 235 To request the RI Board to consider gradually introducing 
Esperanto as a second language to all Rotary club international 
service committees N/A N/A Failed 
07-231 245 To increase the number of members on the nominating 
committee for RI president 305 186 Failed to be reconsidered 
07-173 184 To increase the number of directors from 17 to 18 and 
revise the criteria for setting zone boundaries 289 202 Failed to be 
reconsidered 
07-311 328 To amend the definition of defective legislation to 
include resolutions that require or request an administrative act 175 
311 Failed to be reconsidered 
07-222 236 To request the RI Board to consider recommending that the 
annual convention end no later than 14/16 June N/A N/A PASSED 
07-224 238 To request the RI Board to consider lowering the 
convention registration fee for Rotarians within the sponsoring 
district N/A N/A PASSED 
07-226 240 To request the RI Board to consider holding a Rotary Peace 
Forum that includes Rotarians from the eastern and western 
countries Withdrawn 
07-234 252 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation that would extend the term of the 
RI president and governors to two years Withdrawn 
07-238 258 To request the RI Board to consider requiring directors to 
visit each district in the director's zone 212 280 Failed 
07-242 262 To request the RI Board to consider developing a uniform 
work-oriented evaluation system for the selection of governor-
nominee Withdrawn 
07-243 263 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation that would amend the provisions 
regarding the nominating committee for governor Withdrawn 
07-254 273 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation providing for governor-elect and 
governor-nominee alternates N/A N/A Failed 
07-258 277 To request the RI Board to consider giving RI assignments 
to past governors of every district Withdrawn 
07-259 278 To request the RI Board to consider giving a task force 
assignment to past governors Withdrawn 
07-355 279 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation allowing governors to implement 
disciplinary actions in cases of infringement of RI regulations N/A 
N/A Failed 
07-264 284 To request the RI Board to consider making the terms vice-
governor and assistant governor interchangeable Withdrawn 
07-265 285 To request the RI Board to consider changing the term 
assistant governor to executive assistant governor N/A N/A Failed 
07-266 286 To request the RI Board to consider training assistant 
governors Failed 
07-268 288 To request the RI Board to consider revising its election 
complaint procedures N/A N/A PASSED 
07-270 291 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation reinstating the annual expression 
of appreciation to the office of the president 245 252 Failed 
07-271 292 To request the RI Board to consider researching a 
different formula for RI per capita dues N/A N/A Failed 
07-273 293 To request the RI Board to consider establishing per 
capita dues that reflect differing socio-economic regions or 
countries Withdrawn 
07-274 294 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation establishing per capita dues that 
reflect the gross national product N/A N/A Failed 
07-275 295 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation to revise per capita dues based on 
actual expenditures Withdrawn 
07-276 296 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation reducing the payment of dues by 
new clubs for the first five years under certain circumstances N/A 
N/A Failed 
07-277 297 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation establishing dues in local 
currency N/A N/A Failed 
07-278 298 To request the RI Board to consider replacing the 
phrase "Rotary Dollar" with "Rotary Monetary Unit" N/A N/A Failed 
07-282 301 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation reducing per capita dues for 
Rotarians of age 65 and above Withdrawn 
07-285 304 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation requiring clubs to pay dues for a 
minimum of 15 members N/A N/A Failed 
07-288 307 To request the RI Board to consider disclosing the 
administrative activities between RI and The Rotary Foundation 
Withdrawn 
07-289 308 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation authorizing districts to collect 
RI dues Withdrawn 
07-294 313 To request the RI Board to consider examining RI's 
expenditures through an independent auditor 241 247 Failed 
07-295 314 To request the RI Board to consider appointing a cost 
reduction team 331 168 PASSED 
07-296 315 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation changing the name of the Council 
on Legislation N/A N/A Failed 
07-300 317 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation to provide for the Council on 
Legislation to meet every four years Withdrawn 
07-302 319 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation that would revise the Council 
process N/A N/A Failed 
07-307 324 To request the RI Board to consider revising the format of 
resolutions N/A N/A Failed 
07-309 326 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Legislation imposing a maximum of five 
legislative items per district Withdrawn 
07-312 329 To request the RI Board to consider proposing legislation 
to the next Council on Withdrawn 
07-316 333 Legislation amending the provisions for voting at the 
Council N/A N/A PASSED 

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