POLICIES OF THE ROTARY CLUB
OF WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK

Use of Roster

The membership roster is not to be used for any solicitations; it is for members' personal use only, for Rotary business.

This prohibition includes email address lists. The White Plains club will not make the email list available to any organization for any purpose, including Rotary District mailings. However, if District 7230 wishes to send a message to our club members, and the Board approves, then the webmaster will forward the message, but the webmaster will not release the email address file.

This policy has been published in the past, yet the board suggests it be reiterated strongly in pre-induction, that it be mentioned regularly at meetings, and that it be included in Bulletins. (7/31/2002)

Leave of Absence

Any active member in good standing may request a Leave of Absence by submitting such request, in writing, to the Board of Directors.

When approved by the Board, a Leave of Absence permits the member to be excused from attendance requirements and other participation obligations, so long as dues are paid and the member remains in good standing in all other respects. That means the member will remain as an active member on the Rotary International rolls, and continue to receive The Rotarian and club announcements (via email).

Each Leave of Absence approved by the Board shall be reviewed by the Board at least annually. (7/31/2002)

Donations to other Rotary Clubs

The Rotary Club of White Plains is interested in and open to proposals for partnering with other clubs to raise money for worthwhile service projects. The Club will not make direct contributions, however, to other clubs' fundraisers without the explicit approval of the Board of Directors. The rationale is that funds raised by the White Plains club should support only projects sponsored by the club. Therefore, we would be pleased to partner with other clubs and participate in joint project sponsorships, but not simply to donate the money we have raised to another club's effort.  (3/20/2002)