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RI Figures Worldwide Countries and Geographical Regions Countries and Geographical Regions Districts Rotarians Rotaract Clubs Interact Clubs 211 Clubs ,707 1,216,608 7,923 12,347 (statistics as of 19 Nov. 2009)

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Minimum Rotary Club Standards The Semi-Annual Report Report Incoming Club Officers Correct Usage of Rotary Marks Club Responsibilities to RI

Minimum Standards

New Club Standards Minimum Standards Follow RI policiesFollow RI policies Pay dues without helpPay dues without help Provide timely member reportsProvide timely member reports Resolve internal disputesResolve internal disputes Cooperate with districtCooperate with district No litigation against RotaryNo litigation against Rotary

The Semi-Annual Report (SAR) What? club dues to RI Documents used to calculate and pay Member Access

JAN 1 The Semi-Annual Report (SAR) When? JULY 1 Payable upon receipt

Please fill in and return to RI: How? The Semi-Annual Report (SAR)

Please fill in and return to RI: Dues can be paid: The Semi-Annual Report (SAR)  Via electronic funds transfer  Online via Member Access  Via check or bank draft

The Semi-Annual Report (SAR) The Collection Cycle Dec Jun 1 Jan 1 Jul Nov May Dec Jun Oct Apr Sep Mar Aug Feb Jan Jul Nov May Update membership 1 month before SAR Dues payable upon receipt of the SAR Dues not paid Reminder sent to club secretary Dues not paid Club terminated 6 Months

The Semi-Annual Report (SAR) Why pay dues? With your dues, we can:

With your dues, we can: The Semi-Annual Report (SAR) Administer Programs

With your dues, we can: The Semi-Annual Report (SAR) Support your District Governor

With your dues, we can: The Semi-Annual Report (SAR)

With your dues, we can: The Semi-Annual Report (SAR)

Report Incoming Club Officers DEC 31 Member Access

Report Incoming Club Officers DEC 31 Why is this important? Clubs receive RI correspondence Access rights for Member Access

Rotary Marks

Do not alter Rotary MarksDo not alter Rotary Marks Two Golden Rules Always mention the name of the club, district or projectAlways mention the name of the club, district or project

Rotary Marks It ensures that clubs receive recognition Why is this important? It protects RI from liability It protects RI’s good name and intellectual property

Rotary Marks

Rotary Marks

Rotary Marks

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Publications How to Order

Publications How to Order

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