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Other International Meetings
Presidential Conferences Presidential conferences (sometimes known as salutes, celebrations, etc.) are an integral part of the overall program for communicating the RI president’s vision to Rotarians around the world. As such, the timing, number, venues, and programs of these meetings vary each year. The program agenda is designed to further the president’s program of service and address issues of regional concern. Conferences are open to all Rotarians, with special emphasis on attracting current club and district leadership in the designated conference area. They may be budgeted under the RI budget and administered by RI or, at the discretion of the president, smaller meetings, such as the salutes or celebrations, would be funded and managed locally. International Institute The International Institute for current and past RI general officers, past RI officers, current RI committee members, and incoming RI officers, including governors-nominee, is held annually in conjunction with the international convention. The International Institute is conducted under the supervision and guidance of the president. (RCP 60.010.) Purpose The International Institute affords attendees an opportunity to improve their knowledge of Rotary plans and programs, thereby enhancing their value as information resources in their clubs and districts. The institute also gives the current and incoming RI leadership the benefit of the views of present and past international officers. Participants The International Institute is generally open to all current and past RI general officers, past RI officers, current RI committee members, and incoming RI officers, including governors-nominee, as well as the immediate family members of these officers; however, attendance may be limited due to space. The RI Board may prescribe priorities within categories of present and past officers for consideration of attendance; otherwise, registration is based on the date of application. Expenses The International Institute should be entirely self-supporting; that is, participants’ fees should meet all costs, including staff support. With the permission of the president, the International Institute may solicit or receive financial support from private or corporate sponsors. (RCP 60.040.) International RYLA An International Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) meeting is held annually as an ancillary meeting of the international convention. (RCP 41.060.7.) Participation is by invitation, and applicants must be either youth participants ages 18-30 who have already successfully participated in a district-level RYLA event or Rotarian counselors; both must be recommended and sponsored by their local district. The agenda is based on the RYLA core curriculum (see
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