Most requested RI publications
Rotary International offers a wide variety of publications to help and to inform Rotarians and others interested in Rotary programs or becoming part of the family of Rotary.
Following are some of Rotary’s most requested publications:
Ambassadorial Scholar Handbook
This handbook prepares students for the scholarship
Publication number: 133
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Group Study Exchange Brochure
Color leaflet for clubs, districts, and potential GSE team member candidates and their employers. Describes the GSE program, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and benefits to participants and employers. Six copies are automatically sent to each district GSE subcommittee chair.
Publication number: 160
Free when ordering from Shop (limited quantities per order) or download the PDF.
A Guide for Exchange Students
This booklet offers suggestions for exchange students and their parents.
Publication number: 752
Purchase from Shop for $1.50 or download the free version.
Paul Harris Society Brochure
Promotes the district-administered Paul Harris Society program, which recognizes donors who make a commitment to contribute $1,000 or more each year to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or Humanitarian Grants programs.
Publication number: 099
Available free from Shop or download the PDF.
Rotary Basics
This colorful eight-page guide to Rotary history, fundamental principles, programs, achievements, and membership benefits and responsibilities. It’s a companion to the New Member Orientation (414-EN).
Publication number: 595
Purchase from Shop for 75 cents or download the free version. Visit the online multimedia version.
What is Rotary
Handy, wallet-size card answering frequently asked questions about the organization and scope of Rotary. Popular as a handout to non-Rotarians. Packs of 50.
Publication number: 419
Purchase from Shop for $4 or download the free version.
RI Visual Identity Guide
Standard reference for the design of Rotary-related publications, Web sites, signage, and other communications materials. Specifies the proper use of the Rotary emblem and emblems for RI and Foundation programs, and provides guidelines on colors, design, photography, domain names, and project identification.
Publication number: 547
Purchase from Shop for $4 or download the free version.
Strategic Planning Guide
This guide and the accompanying worksheet provide clubs with a starting point for strategic planning.
Download the PDF.
Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs
The Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs is a tool to help clubs assess their current state and establish goals for the coming year. It is based on the Club Leadership Plan. The strategies listed in each section are common ways clubs might choose to pursue goals.
Publication number: 862
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Club Leadership Plan
Guide to implementing the Club Leadership Plan to strengthen your Rotary club. Limited quantities per order.
Publication number: 245
Free when ordering from Shop (limited quantities per order) or download the free version.
Guide to Matching Grants
Comprehensive handbook on applying for a Matching Grant and carrying out these projects. Limit 5 per order.
Publication number: 144
Free when ordering from Shop (limited quantities per order) or download the free version.
RI Catalog
A listing of RI publications, audio and video, forms, and supplies. Revised annually. (online version is updated frequently)
Publication number: 019
Free when ordering from Shop (limited quantities per order) or download the free version.