The 2016 Council on Legislation was by all accounts a great success, thanks to the strong commitment, diligence and hard work of its delegates in carrying out the Council’s critical role in Rotary's governance.

 

The Council took a number of forward looking decisions on membership and meeting flexibility and other items, including increasing annual per capita dues by US$4.00.

 

Nine out of ten Rotarians have asked Rotary to provide more services, and it was clear to the Council, based on the five-year financial forecast presented by the RI Board, that without the dues increase, service to clubs and districts would have to be decreased. As a result of the Council’s action, dues to RI will increase by US$4 per year in each of the years 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20. The increase will enable us to enhance Rotary’s website, improve online tools, add programs and services, and make other advancements to help clubs grow their membership and better serve communities.

 

Please find more information here about the dues increase, why it was needed, and the impact it will have in supporting our organization’s work at all levels in the years ahead. I encourage you to share this information with Rotarians in your club, district, and region. You can also read a wrap-up of the Council’s actions on rotary.org.

John Hewko
General Secretary