Here is the latest on the Rotary Guns and Weapons Policy.

 

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From: Laurie McCarthy <Laurie.McCarthy@rotary.org>

Subject: June Board policy clarification

Date: June 12, 2017 at 9:11:58 AM MDT

 

 

Dear Past Governors of District 5010,

 

On behalf of Rotary’s Board of Directors, thank you again for taking the time to express your concerns regarding our organization’s policy on Rotary club and district activities that involve guns and weapons.

 

The RI Board reviewed your and other members’ feedback at its June meeting this week and has decided to clarify this policy:

 

  • The policy allows clubs and districts to hold gun raffles and sponsor gun shows, as long as no club or district ever takes ownership of the weapons and all transfers of firearms are conducted by licensed third parties.

 

  • The policy does not prohibit sponsorship by companies that manufacture or sell guns.

 

The policy also provides guidance on the depiction of weapons with the Rotary Marks. Specifically, the Rotary Marks may not be shown along with images of guns or other weapons. The policy would not prohibit the incidental appearance of a gun or other weapon, for example, in a photo of a police officer being honored at a club function.

 

Thank you for being so engaged in this issue and telling Rotary how the policy has affected you and your club. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

Laurie

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Laurie S. McCarthy

Director | Member Support

Tel 1.847.424.5289

rotary.org 

 

 

 

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