Rotarians appointed to committees by the Rotary International president help ensure clubs and districts perform efficiently. All RI committees promote the priorities and goals of Rotary’s strategic plan.
Apply for committee openings in 2018-19 (deadline 11 August)
Learn more about the committees and the application process
2018 International Assembly Committee
This committee assists the president-elect in planning the International Assembly and ensures effective and consistent training of incoming governors.
Chair
Barry Rassin
2018 Toronto Convention
This committee assists the 2017-18 president in planning the Rotary International Convention.
Chair
Gordon R. McInally
2018 Toronto Convention Promotion
This committee assists the 2017-18 president in promoting attendance at the Rotary International Convention in accordance with RI policies governing conventions.
Chair
Bryn Styles
2019 Hamburg Convention
This committee assists the 2018-19 president in planning the Rotary International Convention.
Chair
John T. Blount
Audit
This committee reviews and reports to the Board on RI and Rotary Foundation financial reports, the external audit, system of internal control, internal audit, and other related matters.
Chair
Michael Colasurdo
Communications
This committee guides and advises the Board on effective ways to communicate what Rotary is and what we do, to Rotarians, clubs and districts, and the public. Rotary’s communication tools include printed publications, websites and social media, and multimedia materials.
Chair
Bradford R. Howard
Constitution and Bylaws
This committee serves as counsel to the Board on all matters related to Rotary’s constitutional documents and legislative procedures.
Chair
Adrienne J. Bzura
Districting
This committee recommends any needed adjustments of district boundaries to the Board.
Chair
Karen K. Wentz
Election Review
This committee reviews cases involving complaints or disputes over an election to any RI office, such as charges of canvassing, campaigning, or electioneering, and any related matters.
Chair
Peter L. Offer
Finance
This committee advises the Board on all RI finances. It recommends the annual budget and five-year financial forecast, reviews financial statement activity, monitors revenues and expenses, recommends investment policies, and monitors the performance of investment managers.
Chair
Steven A. Snyder
Global Networking Groups
This committee guides and advises the Board on Rotarian Action Groups, and Rotary Fellowships, and on strategies for promoting vocational service. It also assists Global Networking Groups with applications for official status.
Chair
Robert L. Hall
Joint Committee on Partnerships
This committee advises the Board and The Rotary Foundation Trustees on partnership and sponsorship matters.
Chair
John C. Matthews
Joint Young Leaders and Alumni Engagement
This committee advises the Board and The Rotary Foundation Trustees on building loyalty and encouraging ongoing connections to Rotary with our current Rotary program participants, Rotary alumni, and other youths and young professionals.
Chair
Ann-Britt Åsebol
Leadership Development and Training
This committee guides and advises the Board on Rotary’s leadership training program for Rotary members, clubs, and districts, with special emphasis on district governor training.
Chair
Jennifer A. Scott
Member Benefits
This committee assists in the implementation and promotion of the member benefits initiative, Rotary Global Rewards.
Chair
David J. Harilela
Membership
This committee guides and advises the Board on membership development, retention, and education. It considers developing programs to recruit members, educate and retain members, and encourage the formation of new Rotary clubs in countries that already have clubs.
Chair
Larry A. Lunsford
Operations Review
This committee advises the Board by reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, administrative procedures, standards of conduct, and other operational and financial matters.
Chair
Frank N. Goldberg
Rotaract and Interact
This committee advises the Board on the Rotaract and Interact programs, and reviews issues and suggestions related to these programs. Under the direction of the president, the committee plans and develops program content for the Rotaract Preconvention.
Co-chairs
Tommie Buscemi
Laura Sophie Verdegaal
Strategic Planning
This committee develops, recommends, and updates a strategic plan for consideration by the Board and The Rotary Foundation Trustees.
Chair
Stephanie A. Urchick
Youth Exchange
This committee advises the Board on the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Under the president’s direction, the committee plans and develops program content for the Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention.
Chair
Bruce I. Goldsen