Rotary International Board of Directors
Rotary International Board of Directors

The R.I. Board met 3-7 November and made a number of decisions which will be found in the official minutes of the meeting when they are published in the near future. In the meantime, here are a few decisions that might be of immediate interest. The R.I. Board:

  • Granted an exception to Rotary Code of Policies section 33.010.4. and authorizes the inclusion of the Rotary emblem and the words “Rotary International” on the sides of the 2009 Rose Parade float.
  • Approved the 2010 RI Convention to be held in Montreal, Canada, at the Bell Centre and the Palais des Congrès on 20–23 June 2010; and approved the dates for the 2011 R.I. Convention in New Orleans on 22–25 May 2011 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
  • Agreed to recognize the proposed Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes; but, did not agree to recognize the proposed Sport for Development and Peace Rotarian Action Group.