Purpose and benefit of RIBI
Purpose and benefit of RIBI
In 1922 the Rotary nations were offered their own administrative units. Great Britain and Ireland (now RIBI) were the only countries to accept, and so we have our own constitution and by-laws, differing slightly from but in harmony with the RI Manual of Procedure.
This set-up occurs nowhere else in the Rotary world giving RIBI substantial powers of self-governance and local autonomy.
The benefits of being part of RIBI include:
- General Council - the governing body of RIBI meets four times a year to create and propose policy. The 29 district governors are your elected representatives.
- Annual Conference - the business of the Association is discussed and the opportunity is available to ask questions about the annual accounts and budget which determines the members' annual subscription. Contrast this with other countries where the RI Board agrees the annual per capita fee
- Training - perhaps the biggest benefit for RIBI members is the training provided by Rotary. At RIBI Assembly, chairmen and members of RIBI committees guide and help the district officers to pass the Rotary International messages to clubs. This system is invaluable and occurs nowhere else in the Rotary world
- Committee structure - largely composed of experienced past governors and district specialists on which clubs and districts in Great Britain and Ireland can call for advice and support in all areas of Rotary activity. Generally speaking, these centres of excellence do not exist in the rest of the Rotary world
- Magazine and publications - we have our own magazine Rotary Today, written for RIBI members covering local and national activities and the internationality of Rotary. Our publications also allow for the adjustment of materials to suit the customs and culture of RIBI
- Insurance - all clubs and districts within RIBI have the benefit of central insurance cover negotiated at low cost. These premiums are part of the RIBI subscription. In the rest of the world clubs have to arrange their own insurance cover
- Staff support - a small but dedicated team of staff serves RIBI members exclusively. Find out more about the services they provide here
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