INTRODUCTION and Constitution of the Environment Fellowship of Rotarians

The Environment Fellowship of Rotarians (EFR) unites all Rotarians, their spouses, and Rotaractors who are very interested and/or have a vocation in our Environment. Their interest can be general or specialized. They all are proactively contributing towards building a better Environment of Peace and Sustainable Development. In true rotarian fellowship, they meet locally, regionally, as well as every year at our Rotary International Conferences and Conventions.
They are also all united through this website, they still have the opportunity to use our discussion list rotary-environment@yahoogroups.com, and, to allow them to easiest express each-other and contribute their input, they are about to be able to use blogs that might soon be also available in each of the official languages of Rotary. United with universal participation and using the best that communication technology offers, this facilitates the optimal fellowship among all.
Each, united in the Environment Fellowship of Rotarians, are always ready to contribute their environmental expertise and rotarian spirit towards supporting Rotary projects locally, regionally or globally.

Constitution of the Environment Fellowship of Rotarians

Statement of purpose of the fellowship

Just like Rotary Founder Paul Harris stressed, "Fellowship is wonderful; it illuminates life's pathway, spreads good cheer, and is worth high price" , the Environment Fellowship of Rotarians is a group of Rotarians, spouses of Rotarians, and Rotaractors who wish to preserve planet earth and unite to:
   - share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities related to their environmental      interests,
   - further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession,
   - make new friends around the world,
   - explore new opportunities for service, and
   - have fun enhancing their experience in Rotary.
In true rotarian fellowship, they are regularly united through the best which modern communication technology and the internet offer. They meet on the internet, by e-mail, and very often face to face in person, locally, regionally, as well as every year at our Rotary International Conferences and Conventions.
Yes, the EFR members are always ready to contribute their knowledge and expertise, and support Rotary projects locally, regionally or globally.

The Environment Fellowship of Rotarians does thus:

- offer opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside of one's own club, district    and country,
- serve as a strong incentive for attracting new members to Rotary and for retaining existing    members, and
- contributes a lot to the advancement of world understanding and peace in the best-possible    environment.
The Environment Fellowship of Rotarians is dedicated to preserving our planet earth as an opportunity for true rotarian fellowship. It is not an agency of-, nor controlled by Rotary International, as it does operate independently from it, while acting in harmony with its policy.

Board

The Board does consist of the President and at least 2 Continental Chairs who are dedicated and capable members who shall be also responsible for this Fellowship's membership communications and development in their area. It so oversees its global activity, and facilitates communications with members as well as potential members. The President communicates regularly with Rotary International, and must be an active Rotarian. President and the Board members are chosen for a renewable 2-year term.

Dues

This Rotary Fellowship has never had any dues, and, a s long as possible, the UNFR will have no dues. If dues will become necessary, it will be the Board in agreement with the past presidents who will decide on this matter and do so in consultation with the membership.

Newsletter and Annual Forum

The Newsletter will appear at least once each Rotary year and shall be available to all through the fellowship's website. In addition to fora taking place at Rotary Conferences and Conventions, the Environment Fellowship of Rotarians uses the best telecommunications offers, including blog fora available in all required languages.

Annual Report

An annual report of activities, including dues, financial statement, money at hand, and showing revenues and expenditures, if relevat, will be sent out or posted on the website by each September. It can also include a calendar of events and activities, and any other pertinent information.

Amendments

Proposals for improving this Constitution are welcome. Before possible implementation, the Board will review the proposed improvement and consult about it with the membership.

The EFR operates in accordance with R.I. policy, but it is not an agency of, or controlled by, Rotary International.

Mantained by the Environment Fellowship of Rotarians
Coordinator: María del Pilar Calace Calvo
R.C. Altos de Palermo D.4890
For comments about website, please email: Marco Kappenberger Rotary E-Club of Latinoamerica D.4200
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