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Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 
February 2003 
Report of the 
2002-03 RI Rotaract Committee 
August – November 2002 
***************************** 
The 2002-03 RI Rotaract Committee discussed issues via correspondence in August – November 
2002. 
COMMITTEE: 
Chairman: Barry J. McConville, Rotary Club of Padstow, Australia 
Vice-Chairman: Philly Karani, Rotary Club of Poona Downtown, India 
Members: Donald B. Arnheim, Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, USA 
Burkhart Hagen, Rotary Club of Herzogtum Larenburg-Moelln, Germany 
Antonio Hallage, Rotary Club of Curitiba-Leste, Brazil 
Dong-Joon Lee, Rotary Club of Staten Island, USA 
Murray Mylechreest, Rotary Club of Worcester, England 
Wilfredo L. Segovia, Rotary Club of Makati Central, Philippines 
Gabriela V. Gaut, Rotaract Club of Caballito, Argentina 
Bernard Loutfi, Rotaract Club of Beirut, Lebanon 
Navin K. Manchery-Valliappan, Rotaract Club of Capitol City – 
Washington D.C., USA 
Hervé Piglowski, Rotaract Club of Montpellier, France 
Ae-Kyung (Grace) Suh, Rotaract Club of Seoul South West, Korea 
David A. Tabaro, Rotaract Club of Mengo, Uganda 
Liaison Director: Frank C. Collins, Jr., Rotary Club of East Hartford, USA 
Responses were received from committee chairman McConville and committee members 
Arnheim, Hagen, Hallage, Mylechreest, Segovia, Gaut, Piglowski and Tabaro. 
Staff liaisons to the committee are Billy Jo Baker, Program Coordinator, Community Programs 
and Christine Wellner, Supervisor, Community Programs. 
AGENDA: 
The agenda prepared by the committee chairman provided a basis for the following topics for 
discussion: 
I. 2003 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting 
II. Rotaract Video 
III. The Internet and Electronic Resources
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IV. The Rotaract Image 
V. Rotary and Rotaract – Partners in Service 
VI. District Rotaract Representatives
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February 2003 
I. 2003 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting 
Statement: This year’s Rotaract Preconvention Meeting will be held 30-31 May 2003 in 
Brisbane, Australia, just prior to the Rotary International Convention. The RI Rotaract 
Committee has traditionally been active in creating an agenda for this meeting. This 
committee discussed the meeting agenda including topics, formats, timing, and guest 
speakers. A preliminary meeting agenda was formatted based on the suggestions made. 
Committee members considered topics of importance to Rotaractors for inclusion in the 
meeting agenda. Committee members agreed that topics of concern for Rotaractors today are 
membership development, their relationship with their sponsoring Rotary club(s), promotion 
of the Rotaract program, maintaining a relevant updated program, funding, working with 
other youth organizations, the Rotary Foundation, and maintaining accurate club records. 
Several different formats for the meeting were recommended by the committee. One 
member suggested including a plenary session with an inspirational speaker. Another 
member proposed a daily goal setting session at breakfast. Further suggestions included 
workshops with question and answer sessions, interactive sessions led by facilitators with a 
planned agenda, and presentations made by Rotaractors. Microphones strategically placed 
throughout each session in order for participants to easily respond were highly 
recommended. Committee members suggested that one and a half hours be allotted for lunch 
breaks to allow for more social interaction. 
In an effort to utilize time most effectively, committee members suggested limiting each 
speech or presentation to thirty minutes. Extra time would be allotted for the audience to 
respond. Committee members advised that presenters familiarize themselves with the 
audiovisual equipment prior to their presentation and utilize handouts for a smoothly run 
session. Committee members reviewed the benefit of inviting other youth organization 
leaders to participate in the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting. 
The committee reiterated the importance of the RI President’s appearance at the Rotaract 
Preconvention Meeting. They expressed interest in inviting the President-elect to address the 
group as well. Committee members discussed inviting well-spoken Rotaract professionals 
from specific occupations to introduce and lead workshops. 
The committee will continue to further develop and finalize a program agenda for the 
Rotaract Preconvention Meeting. They will work with the RI President for approval prior to 
implementation and distribution.
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II. Rotaract Video 
Statement: Rotarians and Rotaractors have expressed interest in producing an informational 
and promotional Rotaract video. The Rotaract Committee considered the need for RI to 
produce a video for the Rotaract program. Half of the responding committee members were 
in favor while half were opposed to the production of a Rotaract video. 
Committee members in favor of producing a video noted that a Rotaract video has been 
requested several times over the years but has never been delivered. They stated that a video 
would allow prospective and current Rotaractors to experience the international aspect of the 
program. The video could address a wide audience including Rotarians considering 
sponsoring a Rotaract club, Interactors and others considering joining a Rotaract club, and 
members of the media. The committee considered that describing the basic organizational 
structure, the Four Avenues of Service, and international aspects of the program were 
important elements to a Rotaract video. Additionally, the history of Rotaract, goals and 
objectives of the program, Rotaract project examples, and scenes from the International 
Preconvention Meeting, club meetings and social gatherings would enhance the video. 
It was suggested that RI reduce costs by using current video footage in use by multidistrict 
Rotaract information organizations (MDIOs). One member recommended two separate 
videos – one aimed at potential and current Rotaractors and the other for a Rotarian audience. 
It was advised that a wider audience would be reached if voices of all nationalities were 
incorporated and numerous translations were available. The video could also be produced in 
a format that would allow it to be downloaded or viewed from the Web site. 
The committee members that opposed the production of a video shared many reasons why 
creating one would be unfavorable. They advised that such a tool is expensive; there will be 
little chance to regain the cost of its production through sales. Videos become outdated 
quickly and the expense to revitalize such a video in years to come would be a further 
expense. These committee members maintain that Rotaractors are creative individuals who 
are able to develop their own promotional materials. They suggested that MDIOs should 
share their video footage directly with clubs and districts. Committee members noted that 
some Rotaractors prefer presenting computer presentations and furthermore, clubs in rural 
areas may not have access to video equipment. 
Because the committee was divided on the issue, it recommends the Board request the 2003- 
04 RI Rotaract Committee to reconsider the need for a Rotaract video. The committee will 
seek further opinion from participants at the 2003 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting and share 
the findings with the 2003-04 RI Rotaract Committee. 
The committee recommends that the Board adopt the following: 
DECISION: The Board
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1. requests the 2003-04 RI Rotaract Committee discuss the need for a Rotaract video for 
report to the Board at its February 2004 meeting.
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III. The Internet and Electronic Resources 
Statement: The committee discussed the Internet and other electronic resources for the 
Rotaract program. Committee members were in strong agreement with the utilization and 
further development of the Internet as a major communication tool for Rotaractors. The 
effectiveness with which many clubs and districts already use electronic media for 
newsletters, information and commentary were noted. The collective expertise in this area 
among Rotaractors was viewed as a means of enhancing Rotary and Rotaract relationships 
through offering practical assistance to less computer savvy Rotary club members. With this 
in mind, the committee discussed improvements, additions and continuity of the Internet and 
electronic tools available to Rotaract clubs. 
The Internet at the club and district level 
Several Internet tools have proved useful at the club and district level and the committee 
advised their continuance. This committee established a group communication system 
through Yahoo! Groups (at www.yahoo.com) whereby each member received a copy of any 
email directed to the email address RotaractCommittee@yahoogroups.com. This feature 
allowed for easy communication between all committee members and could be replicated by 
clubs and districts to enhance their internal communication. To help put such ideas into 
practice, the committee discussed the benefit of encouraging clubs to appoint an Internet 
communications officer. 
Committee members discussed a proposal sent by the Rotary Club of Dunwoody (Georgia, 
USA), included here as appendix III-a. The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is one of many 
Rotary clubs that participate in the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP). This district 
program sponsors approximately eighty-five national and international college students (from 
approximately 60 countries) to study in Georgia for one year. The Rotary club proposed the 
creation of a cyber Rotaract club to involve GRSP students and alumni. It would differ from 
a traditional Rotaract club in that its members would not reside within the locality of their 
sponsoring Rotary club or each other. These international members would be able to meet 
via electronic communication only. 
Committee members looked favorably upon the proposal, especially in light of the Cyber 
Clubs Pilot Project. At its June 2002 meeting, the Board noted the potential for membership 
growth by using new technology to fulfill the Object of Rotary and appeal to new 
demographic groups that otherwise cannot participate in traditional Rotary clubs. The 
approved plan requires twenty Rotary clubs to submit proposals for their participation prior 
to the implementation of the pilot program; Rotary clubs are still in the process of gathering 
interest. Committee members suggested that if a cyber Rotary club can participate in a pilot 
period, then logically cyber Rotaract clubs should also be permitted to conduct a pilot. 
The Internet at the international level 
Committee members suggested various improvements to the Internet tools already provided 
at the international level. Both the Global Rotaract Information Center (www.rotaract.org) 
and RI’s Web site (www.rotary.org) should contain all RI Rotaract documents available for
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February 2003 
download. Volunteers that maintain the Global Rotaract Information Center should update 
and improve the Web site to provide better access to the necessary Rotaract materials needed 
in various languages. The committee discussed creating a worldwide Rotaract project 
database to be established on the Global Rotaract Information Center. It was noted that a 
similar database, called the Community Projects Database, is already available on RI’s Web 
site. It contains project examples from Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs and is 
consistently updated by RI staff. 
Other suggestions were made to add to the variety of resources already available on the RI 
Web site. One committee member proposed that district Rotaract representatives (DRRs) log 
on to their own special Web site, or extranet, through the Rotary Business Portal (similar to 
Web sites maintained for district governors and governors-elect) at regular intervals to 
provide personal contact information, respond to surveys, update Rotaract club information, 
and receive general news and updates from Rotary International. Committee members 
recommended that the Rotaract newsletter, Rotaract News, continue to be offered 
electronically. The prompt and effective service offered by RI through this resource is 
valued and applauded by committee members. 
The committee mentioned that while many Rotaractors have access to the Internet, it should 
be noted that there are still clubs in rural areas that do not have the required equipment or 
services to access the Internet. 
Electronic Resources 
Recommendations were discussed by the committee to enhance current Rotaract materials 
produced by RI by providing them in a high-tech, electronic format. The Worldwide 
Rotaract Directory could be produced in CD-ROM format for easy distribution and use. The 
first CD-ROM edition of this directory will be produced for the 2003-04 Rotary year. 
The committee recommends that the Board adopt the following: 
DECISION: The Board 
1. encourages each Rotaract club and district to appoint an Internet communications officer; 
2. approves the implementation plan for a three year Cyber Rotaract Club pilot project as 
proposed by the Rotary Club of Dunwoody, included as Appendix III-a; 
3. requests the General Secretary to create an extranet for use by district Rotaract 
representatives;
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February 2003 
IV. The Rotaract Image 
Statement: Committee members acknowledged the progression of youth lifestyles and 
interests over the thirty-four years since the Rotaract program’s inception. The committee 
wished to review the future direction of the Rotaract program in order to provide a more 
relevant, socially responsible, and coherent organization recognized for its excellence in 
service and respected for its status as a full partner in the Rotary vision. 
Two areas of concern immediately surfaced when discussing the Rotaract program image: 
the lack of understanding and appreciation by Rotarians about the program and the lack of 
appreciation and understanding by the community regarding the tremendous impact of 
Rotaract clubs. 
Committee members agreed that Rotaractors feel they are not understood or appreciated by 
Rotarians. They are concerned that the Rotaract program does not receive proper recognition 
at the annual International Convention; the RI president does not mention the program when 
addressing Rotarians, and the program is not represented during the plenary sessions at 
Convention. Further, these committee members indicated that many Rotary clubs tend to 
overlook their responsibilities as “partners-in-service” by ignoring the Rotaract clubs they 
sponsor or taking a more paternalistic approach to the relationship. 
The lack of appreciation and understanding by the community is apparent by deficient local 
promotion and media attention for the clubs. Committee members claimed this problem 
stems from the clubs’ lack of financing and professional experience. Enthusiasm and 
dedication are not enough to “sell” the Rotaract message to the community. A committee 
member suggested the Rotaract program should be perceived as an effective service 
organization in its own right, and not as a subset of another organization. 
Several members commented on their concern for attracting and retaining new members. 
Reports of declining interest in Rotaract activities were obtained from more developed 
countries while less developed countries of the Rotary world see growth and extension in the 
program. Dedicated and responsible ongoing training of members would develop both a 
unity of purpose and better camaraderie for all clubs. Thirty-four years of community 
service, lasting friendships among members, and fellowship all need to be promoted as the 
positive key elements contributing to the success of Rotaract clubs. Committee members 
expressed thoughts on changing and rebuilding the program as follows: 
Improving promotion 
In order to better promote the Rotaract program locally, Rotaractors need to highlight the 
strengths of the program. Volunteerism is a key concept of Rotaract that is often 
overlooked. Importance should be placed on the voluntary contributions of individuals 
and groups in aiding the less advantaged in the community and internationally. There are 
many differences between Rotaract and other organizations that should be highlighted 
including: organizing community service projects, participating in an international 
network, receiving professional and leadership training, partnering with Rotary clubs,
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February 2003 
accessing RI programs, fostering friendship and fun, and including membership to all 
within the age limits. 
Rotary Action 
Better understanding of the potential for mutual support of service projects between 
Rotary and Rotaract clubs will help each gain respect for the other’s position within the 
community. Rotary clubs could enhance the Rotaract image by: inviting appropriate 
officers to PETS and district assemblies; recognizing DRRs at official functions; inviting 
Rotaractors to participate at district conferences; inviting the DRR to join official club 
visits; setting up visitation rosters between clubs; establishing a DRR fund on Rotary 
district budget; or ensuring Rotary district trainer provides Rotaract training. The 
committee agreed that Rotary clubs should play the role of a mentor to their Rotaract 
club, as opposed to dictating the clubs activities. The committee emphasized the 
importance of decision 88 of the November 1996 meeting of the RI Board of Directors; 
"The Board encourages all incoming governors-nominee to provide adequate training to 
their incoming Rotaract club presidents and, where appropriate, to include such training 
as part of the program of the Rotary district assembly". 
Rotaract Action 
Committee members suggested that Rotaractors can improve the Rotaract program by: 
establishing effective orientation for new members, developing district projects for more 
extensive publicity, strengthening communication between clubs through the Internet, 
appointing a public relations/promotions chair within the club, electing officers at the 
same time Rotary club elect their officers, conducting action planning meetings or 
establishing a Rotaract business plan, and establishing good working relationships 
between larger and smaller Rotaract clubs. 
Rotary International Action 
Committee members stressed the importance of the cooperation between Rotary 
International and Rotaract clubs. Suggestions for improving the program may require 
setting long-term goals and schedules. The committee reaffirms its support for decision 
177, of February 2002, encouraging future presidents to develop a Presidential Citation 
specifically for Rotaractors. 
The Rotaract program is passing through a time of reassessment in light of many 
attitudinal changes within society. The committee expressed concern with the difficulty 
of exploring the issues presented from around the world through a meeting by 
correspondence. With matters of declining membership, disbanded clubs, relationships 
and promotions, the committee stresses the importance of a fully convened and staff-supported 
meeting for this committee. 
The committee recommends that the Board adopt the following: 
DECISION: The Board
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February 2003 
1. encourages Rotaract clubs to improve promotion of the Rotaract program by highlighting 
aspects of the program such as voluntary contributions, community and international 
service, partnership with Rotary clubs, and professional and leadership development 
activities when giving information on the program to the community or the media. 
2. reaffirms decision 88 at its November 1996 meeting, encouraging all incoming 
governors-elect to provide adequate training to their incoming Rotaract club presidents 
and, where appropriate, to include such training as part of the program of the Rotary 
district assembly; 
3. reaffirms decision 177 at its February 2002 meeting, encouraging future presidents to 
consider scheduling the Rotaract Committee to meet; 
4. requests the 2003-04 RI Rotaract Committee discuss the need for revision to the current 
Standard Rotaract Club Constitution and Bylaws.
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February 2003 
V. Rotary and Rotaract – Partners-in-Service 
In discussing the Rotaract image, committee members mentioned how the development of a 
positive image of Rotaract could occur through better relationships between the Rotary club 
and the Rotaract club it sponsors. Discussions on this relationship surface at Rotaract 
conferences and training sessions. In contrast, the committee noted the subject receives little 
attention in Rotary gatherings. The committee recommended ways to strengthen the 
relationship between the two partners. Reducing conference fees for Rotaractors attending 
Rotary functions, encouraging joint projects, and including Rotaractors in Rotary training 
sessions were among several suggestions made by the committee. Encouraging close contact 
between the district governor and DRR, inviting Ambassadorial Scholars, Youth Exchange 
students, and RYLA participants to meetings, and allocating time at a Rotary district 
conference for Rotaract meetings or presentations were also recommended. Committee 
members suggested that Rotary clubs visit each Rotaract club, participate in the development 
of Rotaract business plans, and encourage other Rotary clubs to sponsor a Rotaract club. 
Although the progression from Interact to Rotaract to Rotary is ideal, committee members 
noted minimal practical application of this concept in their own districts. Rotaractors 
anticipate joining Rotary on attaining the 30-year age limit, but in reality this occurs 
infrequently. Factors stopping Rotaractors from joining Rotary clubs at age 31 include a 
perceived age difference between Rotarians and Rotaractors, the lack of appeal of Rotary 
clubs activities, cost factors, and the lack of invitation to join. Some Rotary clubs do not 
accept female members, thereby barring the logical progression for female Rotaractors to 
Rotary. According to committee members, a growing group of Rotaractors considered the 
formation of “New Generations” Rotary clubs the answer to some of these barriers. 
The committee reinforced how Rotary clubs could benefit from membership of past 
Rotaractors. Rotaractors already appreciate the Service Above Self concept. They are 
familiar with Rotary goals and ideals, and as a result require little orientation or training. If 
open to former Rotaractors, Rotary clubs will have a constant source of prospective 
members. Past Rotaractors bring new ideas, more dynamic approaches, and a broader 
outlook to Rotary, while undertaking new challenges and responsibilities. The gesture of 
inviting former Rotaractors to partake in Rotary club membership reinforces the “family” of 
Rotary. The committee applauded the Board of Directors' decision 177, taken at their June 
2002 meeting, encouraging Rotary clubs to waive club dues and admission fees for members 
under the age of 35.
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VI. District Rotaract Representatives and Training 
Statement: The committee recognized the importance of district-level leadership training for 
DRRs. In districts where Rotaract training regularly occurs, it is usually over a 2-4 day 
period and is provided by various Rotary, Rotaract and professional presenters. However, 
not all DRRs receive adequate training prior to their inductions. The main reasons appear to 
be lack of funding, training expertise, and Rotary clubs’ knowledge of their role in 
supporting such ventures. 
The committee discussed several steps toward effective DRR training including: encouraging 
the district governor to incorporate funding for DRR training in the district budget, 
encouraging the creation of a universal zone training structure, providing interactive training 
tools for DRRs via a CD-ROM, and encouraging the election of DRRs earlier in the year to 
allow for adequate training time. It was also proposed that DRR and club officer-training 
manuals be written and presented on CD-ROM. 
The committee recommended including the following topics in an effective DRR training 
session: conflict resolution, holding productive meetings, public speaking skills, creating 
new Rotaract clubs, and creating a district budget. The committee agreed that the current 
version of the District Rotaract Representatives’ Training Manual is well directed toward 
effective training. Suggested improvements include adding a chapter on Rotaract history and 
case studies; explaining the responsibilities and expectations of the DRR, district officers, 
and district Rotaract chair; and providing examples of successful promotional tools. The 
committee is concerned that the manual does not reach the DRR-elect in sufficient time for 
proper usage. 
The committee reported that many Rotarians do not know or fully appreciate the title 
“District Rotaract Representative”. As a part of the Rotary family, these district leaders 
should have acceptable recognition of their role. Rotarians respect and acknowledge the 
status of a district governor; this status inspires development of leadership skills through club 
and district programs and gives one an esteemed position within the community. This role is 
similar to the elected Rotaract leader (DRR) who works in a role with district responsibilities 
and committee commitments. The present title does not imply the same degree of status as 
that of district governor. The committee recommended that the Board reconsider decision 75 
of November 2001 attached as appendix VI-a, which maintained the name "district Rotaract 
representative" instead of changing it to "district Rotaract governor." Considering the 
concern for the relationship between Rotarians and Rotaractors expressed elsewhere in this 
report, it seems judicious to consider ways in which the emphasis on partnership can be 
explored realistically. This reassessment of the title would be one method of recognizing the 
community value of the DRR role. 
The committee recommends that the Board adopt the following: 
DECISION: The Board
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1. encourages district governors to incorporate funding for district Rotaract representative 
training in the district budget; 
2. encourages Rotaract districts to hold district Rotaract representative elections by January 
of the previous Rotary year to allow for adequate training time; 
3. requests the General Secretary to provide Rotaract training materials on a CD-ROM for 
district Rotaract representatives and include $2,000 in the 2003-04 and future budgets for 
this resource; 
4. requests the General Secretary provide copies of training materials to district Rotaract 
leaders by April of the Rotary year prior to taking office. 
5. rescinds decision 75, November 2001 regarding maintaining the designation of "district 
Rotaract representative (DRR)" and agrees to change the title to "district Rotaract 
governor." 
A true record. 
______________________________ 
Barry J. McConville 
Chairman 
2002-03 RI Rotaract Committee 
______________________________ 
Billy Jo Baker 
Staff Liaison to Committee 
Program Coordinator, Community Programs 
______________________________ 
Christine Wellner 
Staff Liaison to Committee 
Supervisor, Community Programs
Appendix III-a 
FORMATION OF A CYBER ROTARACT CLUB 
Assumption: 
The current method of tracking alumni of various Rotary programs, e.g. Ambassadorial Scholars and 
Group Study Exchange, is difficult to maintain. As a result, Rotary is not leveraging these programs to 
attract future Rotarians. This is also true in the State of Georgia where the Georgia Rotary Student 
Program (GRSP) exists. A new operational model needs to be developed so that we can maintain current 
contact information for alumni of these Rotary and GRSP programs. This will help Rotary and GRSP 
keep the alumni informed, keep them focused on Rotary, offer a reason to participate in meaningful 
Rotary service programs, be an advocate for GRSP, and eventually become Rotarians. This would put 
Rotary in a better position to attract the alumni as future Rotarians. 
Recommendation: 
Create a pilot cyber Rotaract club. The GRSP has a "captive" group in the State of Georgia for one 
school term. This group of approximately 85 students could easily be harnessed while together in 
Georgia to form a worldwide cyber Rotaract club. The current class of 2002-2003, and subsequent 
classes during the "Cyber Rotary Clubs Pilot Project" period 2002-2008, could be in a pilot cyber 
Rotaract club project. These GRSP classes average 80 plus students, are together in Georgia for one year, 
and then go home to approximately 60 countries. 
Requirements & Action Plan: 
· Rotary International approve GRSP alumni, along with a sponsoring Rotary Club, establishing a 
pilot cyber Rotaract club with members from a wide range of countries worldwide, at the 
February, 2003 Board Meeting. 
· GRSP endorse GRSP alumni, along with a sponsoring Rotary Club, establishing a pilot a cyber 
Rotaract club with members from a wide range of countries worldwide, at the January, 2003 
Board Meeting. 
· A State of Georgia Rotary Club agrees to sponsor the cyber Rotaract Club by January, 2003. 
· Develop a meaningful Rotary and GRSP focus for the proposed cyber Rotaract Club by January, 
2003. Some of these web based items could be: 
o "Stay together' through current web site contact information 
o Post 'news' of member activities/accomplishments 
o Participate in one or more Rotary service projects per year 
o Share examples of Service Above Self in their home countries. 
o Adopt a goal of a Class 'gift' to GRSP at the end of 4 years (not necessarily monetary) 
· Develop a funding plan for the cyber Rotaract club: 
· One proposal is that each State of Georgia Rotary Club hosting a student would pay that student's 
"dues" for 4 years (total $100). This would pay the RI chartering fee of $50, website hosting and 
maintenance, and fund club projects.
Appendix III-a 
· The GRSP class of 2002-2003 would opt for and join the proposed cyber Rotaract Club prior to 
leaving in May, 2003 for their home countries. 
· The sponsoring Rotary Club monitor the pilot cyber Rotaract Club and report to Rotary 
International and GRSP periodically throughout the pilot period. 
Fred Brandt 
President, Dunwoody Rotary Club
Appendix VI-a 
75. Proposal to Change the Title of “District Rotaract Representative” to “Rotaract District 
Governor” 
Statement: At its February 2000 meeting, the Board received a report from the RI Rotaract Committee 
which requested it to consider changing the title of the Rotaractor elected to oversee the development of 
the district-level Rotaract program from “district Rotaract representative” to “district Rotaract 
governor.” In decision 306, February 2000, the Board decided against making such a change. Citing 
ongoing confusion regarding the title, Director Collins asked the Board to reconsider its previous 
decision. 
DECISION: The Board does not agree to change the title of the Rotaractor elected to oversee the 
district-level Rotaract program from “district Rotaract representative” to “Rotaract district governor.”

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  • 1. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 Report of the 2002-03 RI Rotaract Committee August – November 2002 ***************************** The 2002-03 RI Rotaract Committee discussed issues via correspondence in August – November 2002. COMMITTEE: Chairman: Barry J. McConville, Rotary Club of Padstow, Australia Vice-Chairman: Philly Karani, Rotary Club of Poona Downtown, India Members: Donald B. Arnheim, Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, USA Burkhart Hagen, Rotary Club of Herzogtum Larenburg-Moelln, Germany Antonio Hallage, Rotary Club of Curitiba-Leste, Brazil Dong-Joon Lee, Rotary Club of Staten Island, USA Murray Mylechreest, Rotary Club of Worcester, England Wilfredo L. Segovia, Rotary Club of Makati Central, Philippines Gabriela V. Gaut, Rotaract Club of Caballito, Argentina Bernard Loutfi, Rotaract Club of Beirut, Lebanon Navin K. Manchery-Valliappan, Rotaract Club of Capitol City – Washington D.C., USA Hervé Piglowski, Rotaract Club of Montpellier, France Ae-Kyung (Grace) Suh, Rotaract Club of Seoul South West, Korea David A. Tabaro, Rotaract Club of Mengo, Uganda Liaison Director: Frank C. Collins, Jr., Rotary Club of East Hartford, USA Responses were received from committee chairman McConville and committee members Arnheim, Hagen, Hallage, Mylechreest, Segovia, Gaut, Piglowski and Tabaro. Staff liaisons to the committee are Billy Jo Baker, Program Coordinator, Community Programs and Christine Wellner, Supervisor, Community Programs. AGENDA: The agenda prepared by the committee chairman provided a basis for the following topics for discussion: I. 2003 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting II. Rotaract Video III. The Internet and Electronic Resources
  • 2. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 IV. The Rotaract Image V. Rotary and Rotaract – Partners in Service VI. District Rotaract Representatives
  • 3. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 I. 2003 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting Statement: This year’s Rotaract Preconvention Meeting will be held 30-31 May 2003 in Brisbane, Australia, just prior to the Rotary International Convention. The RI Rotaract Committee has traditionally been active in creating an agenda for this meeting. This committee discussed the meeting agenda including topics, formats, timing, and guest speakers. A preliminary meeting agenda was formatted based on the suggestions made. Committee members considered topics of importance to Rotaractors for inclusion in the meeting agenda. Committee members agreed that topics of concern for Rotaractors today are membership development, their relationship with their sponsoring Rotary club(s), promotion of the Rotaract program, maintaining a relevant updated program, funding, working with other youth organizations, the Rotary Foundation, and maintaining accurate club records. Several different formats for the meeting were recommended by the committee. One member suggested including a plenary session with an inspirational speaker. Another member proposed a daily goal setting session at breakfast. Further suggestions included workshops with question and answer sessions, interactive sessions led by facilitators with a planned agenda, and presentations made by Rotaractors. Microphones strategically placed throughout each session in order for participants to easily respond were highly recommended. Committee members suggested that one and a half hours be allotted for lunch breaks to allow for more social interaction. In an effort to utilize time most effectively, committee members suggested limiting each speech or presentation to thirty minutes. Extra time would be allotted for the audience to respond. Committee members advised that presenters familiarize themselves with the audiovisual equipment prior to their presentation and utilize handouts for a smoothly run session. Committee members reviewed the benefit of inviting other youth organization leaders to participate in the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting. The committee reiterated the importance of the RI President’s appearance at the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting. They expressed interest in inviting the President-elect to address the group as well. Committee members discussed inviting well-spoken Rotaract professionals from specific occupations to introduce and lead workshops. The committee will continue to further develop and finalize a program agenda for the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting. They will work with the RI President for approval prior to implementation and distribution.
  • 4. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 II. Rotaract Video Statement: Rotarians and Rotaractors have expressed interest in producing an informational and promotional Rotaract video. The Rotaract Committee considered the need for RI to produce a video for the Rotaract program. Half of the responding committee members were in favor while half were opposed to the production of a Rotaract video. Committee members in favor of producing a video noted that a Rotaract video has been requested several times over the years but has never been delivered. They stated that a video would allow prospective and current Rotaractors to experience the international aspect of the program. The video could address a wide audience including Rotarians considering sponsoring a Rotaract club, Interactors and others considering joining a Rotaract club, and members of the media. The committee considered that describing the basic organizational structure, the Four Avenues of Service, and international aspects of the program were important elements to a Rotaract video. Additionally, the history of Rotaract, goals and objectives of the program, Rotaract project examples, and scenes from the International Preconvention Meeting, club meetings and social gatherings would enhance the video. It was suggested that RI reduce costs by using current video footage in use by multidistrict Rotaract information organizations (MDIOs). One member recommended two separate videos – one aimed at potential and current Rotaractors and the other for a Rotarian audience. It was advised that a wider audience would be reached if voices of all nationalities were incorporated and numerous translations were available. The video could also be produced in a format that would allow it to be downloaded or viewed from the Web site. The committee members that opposed the production of a video shared many reasons why creating one would be unfavorable. They advised that such a tool is expensive; there will be little chance to regain the cost of its production through sales. Videos become outdated quickly and the expense to revitalize such a video in years to come would be a further expense. These committee members maintain that Rotaractors are creative individuals who are able to develop their own promotional materials. They suggested that MDIOs should share their video footage directly with clubs and districts. Committee members noted that some Rotaractors prefer presenting computer presentations and furthermore, clubs in rural areas may not have access to video equipment. Because the committee was divided on the issue, it recommends the Board request the 2003- 04 RI Rotaract Committee to reconsider the need for a Rotaract video. The committee will seek further opinion from participants at the 2003 Rotaract Preconvention Meeting and share the findings with the 2003-04 RI Rotaract Committee. The committee recommends that the Board adopt the following: DECISION: The Board
  • 5. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 1. requests the 2003-04 RI Rotaract Committee discuss the need for a Rotaract video for report to the Board at its February 2004 meeting.
  • 6. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 III. The Internet and Electronic Resources Statement: The committee discussed the Internet and other electronic resources for the Rotaract program. Committee members were in strong agreement with the utilization and further development of the Internet as a major communication tool for Rotaractors. The effectiveness with which many clubs and districts already use electronic media for newsletters, information and commentary were noted. The collective expertise in this area among Rotaractors was viewed as a means of enhancing Rotary and Rotaract relationships through offering practical assistance to less computer savvy Rotary club members. With this in mind, the committee discussed improvements, additions and continuity of the Internet and electronic tools available to Rotaract clubs. The Internet at the club and district level Several Internet tools have proved useful at the club and district level and the committee advised their continuance. This committee established a group communication system through Yahoo! Groups (at www.yahoo.com) whereby each member received a copy of any email directed to the email address RotaractCommittee@yahoogroups.com. This feature allowed for easy communication between all committee members and could be replicated by clubs and districts to enhance their internal communication. To help put such ideas into practice, the committee discussed the benefit of encouraging clubs to appoint an Internet communications officer. Committee members discussed a proposal sent by the Rotary Club of Dunwoody (Georgia, USA), included here as appendix III-a. The Rotary Club of Dunwoody is one of many Rotary clubs that participate in the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP). This district program sponsors approximately eighty-five national and international college students (from approximately 60 countries) to study in Georgia for one year. The Rotary club proposed the creation of a cyber Rotaract club to involve GRSP students and alumni. It would differ from a traditional Rotaract club in that its members would not reside within the locality of their sponsoring Rotary club or each other. These international members would be able to meet via electronic communication only. Committee members looked favorably upon the proposal, especially in light of the Cyber Clubs Pilot Project. At its June 2002 meeting, the Board noted the potential for membership growth by using new technology to fulfill the Object of Rotary and appeal to new demographic groups that otherwise cannot participate in traditional Rotary clubs. The approved plan requires twenty Rotary clubs to submit proposals for their participation prior to the implementation of the pilot program; Rotary clubs are still in the process of gathering interest. Committee members suggested that if a cyber Rotary club can participate in a pilot period, then logically cyber Rotaract clubs should also be permitted to conduct a pilot. The Internet at the international level Committee members suggested various improvements to the Internet tools already provided at the international level. Both the Global Rotaract Information Center (www.rotaract.org) and RI’s Web site (www.rotary.org) should contain all RI Rotaract documents available for
  • 7. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 download. Volunteers that maintain the Global Rotaract Information Center should update and improve the Web site to provide better access to the necessary Rotaract materials needed in various languages. The committee discussed creating a worldwide Rotaract project database to be established on the Global Rotaract Information Center. It was noted that a similar database, called the Community Projects Database, is already available on RI’s Web site. It contains project examples from Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs and is consistently updated by RI staff. Other suggestions were made to add to the variety of resources already available on the RI Web site. One committee member proposed that district Rotaract representatives (DRRs) log on to their own special Web site, or extranet, through the Rotary Business Portal (similar to Web sites maintained for district governors and governors-elect) at regular intervals to provide personal contact information, respond to surveys, update Rotaract club information, and receive general news and updates from Rotary International. Committee members recommended that the Rotaract newsletter, Rotaract News, continue to be offered electronically. The prompt and effective service offered by RI through this resource is valued and applauded by committee members. The committee mentioned that while many Rotaractors have access to the Internet, it should be noted that there are still clubs in rural areas that do not have the required equipment or services to access the Internet. Electronic Resources Recommendations were discussed by the committee to enhance current Rotaract materials produced by RI by providing them in a high-tech, electronic format. The Worldwide Rotaract Directory could be produced in CD-ROM format for easy distribution and use. The first CD-ROM edition of this directory will be produced for the 2003-04 Rotary year. The committee recommends that the Board adopt the following: DECISION: The Board 1. encourages each Rotaract club and district to appoint an Internet communications officer; 2. approves the implementation plan for a three year Cyber Rotaract Club pilot project as proposed by the Rotary Club of Dunwoody, included as Appendix III-a; 3. requests the General Secretary to create an extranet for use by district Rotaract representatives;
  • 8. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 IV. The Rotaract Image Statement: Committee members acknowledged the progression of youth lifestyles and interests over the thirty-four years since the Rotaract program’s inception. The committee wished to review the future direction of the Rotaract program in order to provide a more relevant, socially responsible, and coherent organization recognized for its excellence in service and respected for its status as a full partner in the Rotary vision. Two areas of concern immediately surfaced when discussing the Rotaract program image: the lack of understanding and appreciation by Rotarians about the program and the lack of appreciation and understanding by the community regarding the tremendous impact of Rotaract clubs. Committee members agreed that Rotaractors feel they are not understood or appreciated by Rotarians. They are concerned that the Rotaract program does not receive proper recognition at the annual International Convention; the RI president does not mention the program when addressing Rotarians, and the program is not represented during the plenary sessions at Convention. Further, these committee members indicated that many Rotary clubs tend to overlook their responsibilities as “partners-in-service” by ignoring the Rotaract clubs they sponsor or taking a more paternalistic approach to the relationship. The lack of appreciation and understanding by the community is apparent by deficient local promotion and media attention for the clubs. Committee members claimed this problem stems from the clubs’ lack of financing and professional experience. Enthusiasm and dedication are not enough to “sell” the Rotaract message to the community. A committee member suggested the Rotaract program should be perceived as an effective service organization in its own right, and not as a subset of another organization. Several members commented on their concern for attracting and retaining new members. Reports of declining interest in Rotaract activities were obtained from more developed countries while less developed countries of the Rotary world see growth and extension in the program. Dedicated and responsible ongoing training of members would develop both a unity of purpose and better camaraderie for all clubs. Thirty-four years of community service, lasting friendships among members, and fellowship all need to be promoted as the positive key elements contributing to the success of Rotaract clubs. Committee members expressed thoughts on changing and rebuilding the program as follows: Improving promotion In order to better promote the Rotaract program locally, Rotaractors need to highlight the strengths of the program. Volunteerism is a key concept of Rotaract that is often overlooked. Importance should be placed on the voluntary contributions of individuals and groups in aiding the less advantaged in the community and internationally. There are many differences between Rotaract and other organizations that should be highlighted including: organizing community service projects, participating in an international network, receiving professional and leadership training, partnering with Rotary clubs,
  • 9. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 accessing RI programs, fostering friendship and fun, and including membership to all within the age limits. Rotary Action Better understanding of the potential for mutual support of service projects between Rotary and Rotaract clubs will help each gain respect for the other’s position within the community. Rotary clubs could enhance the Rotaract image by: inviting appropriate officers to PETS and district assemblies; recognizing DRRs at official functions; inviting Rotaractors to participate at district conferences; inviting the DRR to join official club visits; setting up visitation rosters between clubs; establishing a DRR fund on Rotary district budget; or ensuring Rotary district trainer provides Rotaract training. The committee agreed that Rotary clubs should play the role of a mentor to their Rotaract club, as opposed to dictating the clubs activities. The committee emphasized the importance of decision 88 of the November 1996 meeting of the RI Board of Directors; "The Board encourages all incoming governors-nominee to provide adequate training to their incoming Rotaract club presidents and, where appropriate, to include such training as part of the program of the Rotary district assembly". Rotaract Action Committee members suggested that Rotaractors can improve the Rotaract program by: establishing effective orientation for new members, developing district projects for more extensive publicity, strengthening communication between clubs through the Internet, appointing a public relations/promotions chair within the club, electing officers at the same time Rotary club elect their officers, conducting action planning meetings or establishing a Rotaract business plan, and establishing good working relationships between larger and smaller Rotaract clubs. Rotary International Action Committee members stressed the importance of the cooperation between Rotary International and Rotaract clubs. Suggestions for improving the program may require setting long-term goals and schedules. The committee reaffirms its support for decision 177, of February 2002, encouraging future presidents to develop a Presidential Citation specifically for Rotaractors. The Rotaract program is passing through a time of reassessment in light of many attitudinal changes within society. The committee expressed concern with the difficulty of exploring the issues presented from around the world through a meeting by correspondence. With matters of declining membership, disbanded clubs, relationships and promotions, the committee stresses the importance of a fully convened and staff-supported meeting for this committee. The committee recommends that the Board adopt the following: DECISION: The Board
  • 10. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 1. encourages Rotaract clubs to improve promotion of the Rotaract program by highlighting aspects of the program such as voluntary contributions, community and international service, partnership with Rotary clubs, and professional and leadership development activities when giving information on the program to the community or the media. 2. reaffirms decision 88 at its November 1996 meeting, encouraging all incoming governors-elect to provide adequate training to their incoming Rotaract club presidents and, where appropriate, to include such training as part of the program of the Rotary district assembly; 3. reaffirms decision 177 at its February 2002 meeting, encouraging future presidents to consider scheduling the Rotaract Committee to meet; 4. requests the 2003-04 RI Rotaract Committee discuss the need for revision to the current Standard Rotaract Club Constitution and Bylaws.
  • 11. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 V. Rotary and Rotaract – Partners-in-Service In discussing the Rotaract image, committee members mentioned how the development of a positive image of Rotaract could occur through better relationships between the Rotary club and the Rotaract club it sponsors. Discussions on this relationship surface at Rotaract conferences and training sessions. In contrast, the committee noted the subject receives little attention in Rotary gatherings. The committee recommended ways to strengthen the relationship between the two partners. Reducing conference fees for Rotaractors attending Rotary functions, encouraging joint projects, and including Rotaractors in Rotary training sessions were among several suggestions made by the committee. Encouraging close contact between the district governor and DRR, inviting Ambassadorial Scholars, Youth Exchange students, and RYLA participants to meetings, and allocating time at a Rotary district conference for Rotaract meetings or presentations were also recommended. Committee members suggested that Rotary clubs visit each Rotaract club, participate in the development of Rotaract business plans, and encourage other Rotary clubs to sponsor a Rotaract club. Although the progression from Interact to Rotaract to Rotary is ideal, committee members noted minimal practical application of this concept in their own districts. Rotaractors anticipate joining Rotary on attaining the 30-year age limit, but in reality this occurs infrequently. Factors stopping Rotaractors from joining Rotary clubs at age 31 include a perceived age difference between Rotarians and Rotaractors, the lack of appeal of Rotary clubs activities, cost factors, and the lack of invitation to join. Some Rotary clubs do not accept female members, thereby barring the logical progression for female Rotaractors to Rotary. According to committee members, a growing group of Rotaractors considered the formation of “New Generations” Rotary clubs the answer to some of these barriers. The committee reinforced how Rotary clubs could benefit from membership of past Rotaractors. Rotaractors already appreciate the Service Above Self concept. They are familiar with Rotary goals and ideals, and as a result require little orientation or training. If open to former Rotaractors, Rotary clubs will have a constant source of prospective members. Past Rotaractors bring new ideas, more dynamic approaches, and a broader outlook to Rotary, while undertaking new challenges and responsibilities. The gesture of inviting former Rotaractors to partake in Rotary club membership reinforces the “family” of Rotary. The committee applauded the Board of Directors' decision 177, taken at their June 2002 meeting, encouraging Rotary clubs to waive club dues and admission fees for members under the age of 35.
  • 12. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 VI. District Rotaract Representatives and Training Statement: The committee recognized the importance of district-level leadership training for DRRs. In districts where Rotaract training regularly occurs, it is usually over a 2-4 day period and is provided by various Rotary, Rotaract and professional presenters. However, not all DRRs receive adequate training prior to their inductions. The main reasons appear to be lack of funding, training expertise, and Rotary clubs’ knowledge of their role in supporting such ventures. The committee discussed several steps toward effective DRR training including: encouraging the district governor to incorporate funding for DRR training in the district budget, encouraging the creation of a universal zone training structure, providing interactive training tools for DRRs via a CD-ROM, and encouraging the election of DRRs earlier in the year to allow for adequate training time. It was also proposed that DRR and club officer-training manuals be written and presented on CD-ROM. The committee recommended including the following topics in an effective DRR training session: conflict resolution, holding productive meetings, public speaking skills, creating new Rotaract clubs, and creating a district budget. The committee agreed that the current version of the District Rotaract Representatives’ Training Manual is well directed toward effective training. Suggested improvements include adding a chapter on Rotaract history and case studies; explaining the responsibilities and expectations of the DRR, district officers, and district Rotaract chair; and providing examples of successful promotional tools. The committee is concerned that the manual does not reach the DRR-elect in sufficient time for proper usage. The committee reported that many Rotarians do not know or fully appreciate the title “District Rotaract Representative”. As a part of the Rotary family, these district leaders should have acceptable recognition of their role. Rotarians respect and acknowledge the status of a district governor; this status inspires development of leadership skills through club and district programs and gives one an esteemed position within the community. This role is similar to the elected Rotaract leader (DRR) who works in a role with district responsibilities and committee commitments. The present title does not imply the same degree of status as that of district governor. The committee recommended that the Board reconsider decision 75 of November 2001 attached as appendix VI-a, which maintained the name "district Rotaract representative" instead of changing it to "district Rotaract governor." Considering the concern for the relationship between Rotarians and Rotaractors expressed elsewhere in this report, it seems judicious to consider ways in which the emphasis on partnership can be explored realistically. This reassessment of the title would be one method of recognizing the community value of the DRR role. The committee recommends that the Board adopt the following: DECISION: The Board
  • 13. Directors’ Meeting Exhibit C-6 February 2003 1. encourages district governors to incorporate funding for district Rotaract representative training in the district budget; 2. encourages Rotaract districts to hold district Rotaract representative elections by January of the previous Rotary year to allow for adequate training time; 3. requests the General Secretary to provide Rotaract training materials on a CD-ROM for district Rotaract representatives and include $2,000 in the 2003-04 and future budgets for this resource; 4. requests the General Secretary provide copies of training materials to district Rotaract leaders by April of the Rotary year prior to taking office. 5. rescinds decision 75, November 2001 regarding maintaining the designation of "district Rotaract representative (DRR)" and agrees to change the title to "district Rotaract governor." A true record. ______________________________ Barry J. McConville Chairman 2002-03 RI Rotaract Committee ______________________________ Billy Jo Baker Staff Liaison to Committee Program Coordinator, Community Programs ______________________________ Christine Wellner Staff Liaison to Committee Supervisor, Community Programs
  • 14. Appendix III-a FORMATION OF A CYBER ROTARACT CLUB Assumption: The current method of tracking alumni of various Rotary programs, e.g. Ambassadorial Scholars and Group Study Exchange, is difficult to maintain. As a result, Rotary is not leveraging these programs to attract future Rotarians. This is also true in the State of Georgia where the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) exists. A new operational model needs to be developed so that we can maintain current contact information for alumni of these Rotary and GRSP programs. This will help Rotary and GRSP keep the alumni informed, keep them focused on Rotary, offer a reason to participate in meaningful Rotary service programs, be an advocate for GRSP, and eventually become Rotarians. This would put Rotary in a better position to attract the alumni as future Rotarians. Recommendation: Create a pilot cyber Rotaract club. The GRSP has a "captive" group in the State of Georgia for one school term. This group of approximately 85 students could easily be harnessed while together in Georgia to form a worldwide cyber Rotaract club. The current class of 2002-2003, and subsequent classes during the "Cyber Rotary Clubs Pilot Project" period 2002-2008, could be in a pilot cyber Rotaract club project. These GRSP classes average 80 plus students, are together in Georgia for one year, and then go home to approximately 60 countries. Requirements & Action Plan: · Rotary International approve GRSP alumni, along with a sponsoring Rotary Club, establishing a pilot cyber Rotaract club with members from a wide range of countries worldwide, at the February, 2003 Board Meeting. · GRSP endorse GRSP alumni, along with a sponsoring Rotary Club, establishing a pilot a cyber Rotaract club with members from a wide range of countries worldwide, at the January, 2003 Board Meeting. · A State of Georgia Rotary Club agrees to sponsor the cyber Rotaract Club by January, 2003. · Develop a meaningful Rotary and GRSP focus for the proposed cyber Rotaract Club by January, 2003. Some of these web based items could be: o "Stay together' through current web site contact information o Post 'news' of member activities/accomplishments o Participate in one or more Rotary service projects per year o Share examples of Service Above Self in their home countries. o Adopt a goal of a Class 'gift' to GRSP at the end of 4 years (not necessarily monetary) · Develop a funding plan for the cyber Rotaract club: · One proposal is that each State of Georgia Rotary Club hosting a student would pay that student's "dues" for 4 years (total $100). This would pay the RI chartering fee of $50, website hosting and maintenance, and fund club projects.
  • 15. Appendix III-a · The GRSP class of 2002-2003 would opt for and join the proposed cyber Rotaract Club prior to leaving in May, 2003 for their home countries. · The sponsoring Rotary Club monitor the pilot cyber Rotaract Club and report to Rotary International and GRSP periodically throughout the pilot period. Fred Brandt President, Dunwoody Rotary Club
  • 16. Appendix VI-a 75. Proposal to Change the Title of “District Rotaract Representative” to “Rotaract District Governor” Statement: At its February 2000 meeting, the Board received a report from the RI Rotaract Committee which requested it to consider changing the title of the Rotaractor elected to oversee the development of the district-level Rotaract program from “district Rotaract representative” to “district Rotaract governor.” In decision 306, February 2000, the Board decided against making such a change. Citing ongoing confusion regarding the title, Director Collins asked the Board to reconsider its previous decision. DECISION: The Board does not agree to change the title of the Rotaractor elected to oversee the district-level Rotaract program from “district Rotaract representative” to “Rotaract district governor.”