*17. Community, National, and International Affairs
Section 1 — Proper Subjects. Any public question involving the welfare of the community, the nation, and the world is a proper subject of fair and informed discussion at a club meeting. However, this club shall not express an opinion on any pending controversial public measure.
Section 2 — No Endorsements. This club shall not endorse or recommend any candidate for public office at any level of government locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally and shall not discuss at any club meeting the merits or demerits of any such candidate.
- Resolutions and Opinions. This club shall neither adopt nor circulate resolutions or opinions and shall not take action dealing with governmental affairs or policies of a political nature at any level of government locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally.
- Appeals. This club shall not direct appeals to clubs, peoples, or governments, or circulate letters, speeches, or proposed plans for the solution of specific local, regional, national, or international problems of a political nature.
Section 4 — Recognizing Rotary’s Beginning. The week of the anniversary of Rotary’s founding, 23 February, is World Understanding and Peace Week. During this week, this club will celebrate Rotary service, reflect upon past achievements, and focus on programs of peace, understanding, and goodwill in the community and throughout the world.
Adopted June 10, 2025