Are the president and president-elect compensated for their services to RI?
A. No. The president and president-elect do not receive any compensation. The RI Bylaws state: “The general secretary shall be the only officer to receive compensation. The board shall fix such compensation. There shall be no payments, including any expressions of appreciation, honoraria or similar payments, to any other officer or the president-nominee, other than reimbursement of reasonable, documented expenditures as authorized pursuant to the expense reimbursement policy established by the board.” (RI Bylaws 6.130., “Compensation of Officers”) See Rotary Code of Policies 68.040, “General Officer’s Expenses,” for expense reimbursement policy.