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Table of Contents Page I. Name 3 II. Goals and Objectives 3 III. IV. RI Code of Policies for Fellowships Records and Communications 3 6 V. Membership 7 VI. International Organization A. Fleets 7 B. International Officers 7 C. Term of Office 8 D. Duties of International Officers 8 E. College of Past International Commodores 11 F. Election of International Officers 11 G. International Officers’ Burgees and Identification 13 VII. Accounting Procedures 13 VIII. IX. Organization of Fleets A. Name 14 B. Election of Fleet Officers 14 C. International and Fleet Membership 14 D. International Roster and Dues 14 E. Fleet Burgees and Pennants 15 Amendment of General Rules A. Rules Committee 16 B. IYFR Members 16 X. Certification 16 History of IYFR IYFR Past International Commodores 17 18 2
INTERNATIONAL YACHTING FELLOWSHIP OF ROTARIANS I. NAME The name of the organization is “The International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians” (IYFR) and the members shall be known as “Rotary Mariners.” Fleets may also elect to use traditional or local terms of reference for their members that identify their relationship with Rotary or IYFR. II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES IYFR combines an acceptance of the principles of Rotary with a love of boats and the sea, rivers and inland waters, and use the shared interest of yachting and seamanship as an opportunity to advance and foster the object of Rotary. IYFR objectives are: (a) To advance international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideals of service. (b) To promote Rotary fellowship through cruising, yachting, racing, sailing, kayaking and other activities involving boats and boating. (c) To promote high standards of seamanship and abide by recognized yachting customs and etiquette on the water. (d) To support Rotary service projects and opportunities, on and off the water. III. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CODE OF POLICIES FOR FELLOWSHIPS IYFR shall abide by the Code of Policies of Rotary International as stated below: 43.060. Rotary Fellowships The Rotary Fellowships Program is a structured program of Rotary International. 43.060.1. Terms of Fellowships A Rotary Fellowship is a group of Rotarians who unite themselves to pursue a specific worthwhile activity, which advances the Object of Rotary, including, but not limited to educational, health, vocational, environmental and recreational activities. Fellowship activities must be conducted independently of RI, but must be in harmony with RI policy, including the use of the Rotary's names and emblems. Fellowships may not be used to promote religious beliefs, political issues, or other organizations. Recognition of a Fellowship by RI in no way implies legal, financial or other obligation or responsibility on the part of RI, or any district or club. A Fellowship may not act on behalf of RI, or 3
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