Will RLI Become a "Structured Program of Rotary"?

The proposed RLI resolution 13-COL 2013 was passed at our recent D-7170 District Conference in Albany. There was only one vote opposed to the resolution. It appears that there are some Rotarians who view RLI as a stand alone entity unrelated to Rotary. The designation of RLI as an "Official Affiliate" of RI or as a "Structured Program of Rotary" indicates that the program will be operated independently as provided for and regulated by the Code of Policies of the Board of Rotary International. The wording "at no cost to Rotary" makes clear that RLI will continue to be self-sustaining. The benefits of the program are that these facilitated meetings continue to inspire and ignite the spirit of service above self for Rotarians across the world. It is my hope that debate at the 2013 Council on Legislation will examine the impact of the Rotary Leadership Institute and determine it should become a "Structured Program of Rotary".