RotaKids - Resolution 2026

Official Submission Hub for the Recognition of RotaKids

RESOLUTION 26R-xx

Recognition of "RotaKids" as an Authorized District-Led Rotary Family Youth Program

Proposer(s): Rotary Club of Pitesti, District 2241, Romania & Republic of Moldova


Resolution

The Council on Resolutions requests the RI Board to consider officially recognizing "RotaKids" as an authorized district-led Rotary family youth program, authorizing the use of the RotaKids brand and standardized logo, establishing that legal, financial, safeguarding, and operational responsibility rests with the sponsoring Rotary Club and District in accordance with local law, and considering the transfer, licensing, or designated stewardship of the global digital infrastructure (rotakids.com / .net / .org / .club and rotarykids.com / .net / .org) offered by the founding pioneers of District 2241 to serve as a foundational digital asset for the programme's future global hub, subject to RI-approved technical, privacy, safeguarding, and governance review.

Proposer's Purpose and Effect Statement

Small Hands. Big Change.

This resolution seeks to bridge the gap between the grassroots success of RotaKids and the need for a unified identity. By clarifying that responsibility remains at the District level, we address Rotary International’s primary concern regarding legal liability. This allows Rotary International to inspire youth without the administrative burden of a centrally managed "Structured Program" like Interact, while creating a clear pathway for protecting the brand and making the existing global domains available under terms acceptable to RI.

This recognition also ensures that the program's continued growth, already documented across verified clubs in multiple regions worldwide, benefits from the credibility and consistency that only official Rotary recognition can provide.

The complete governance framework supporting this resolution, including the Standard RotaKids Club Constitution, Standard Bylaws, Statement of Policy, Safeguarding Framework, and supporting documentation, is publicly available at rotakids.org/resolution/

This resolution aligns directly with the 2026-2027 Rotary Presidential Message, Create Lasting Impact. Recognizing RotaKids is an investment in the most lasting impact Rotary can make: shaping the next generation of service-oriented leaders from their earliest years.

Significant Financial Impact

No substantial financial impact anticipated for Rotary International.

Supporting Governance Framework

Detailed documentation demonstrating implementation feasibility, standardization, and safeguarding.

01. Standard Constitution

Foundational governance defining the club's name, purpose, and relationship with the District.

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02. Standard Bylaws

The operational rulebook covering elections, finances, and the Gear of Service merit system.

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03. Statement of Policy

Legal text proposed for adoption into RI's Code of Policies (Article 13).

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04. Sponsor Guide

A practical guide for sponsoring Rotary Clubs explaining the five-step launch process.

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05. Global Handbook

The pedagogical core: meeting structures, methodology, and the Bridge to Interact.

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06. Branding & Merit Guide

Visual identity specifications, badge production, and philosophical framework.

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07. Safeguarding Framework

The decentralized accountability model for child protection at the District level.

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08. Position Paper

The strategic case: historical analysis of past attempts and the 2026 solution.

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Volume II

Annexes: Visual Style Guide, Global Project Showcase, and Editable Templates.

ANNEX A ANNEX B

Resolution Worksheet

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Global Media Archive

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Institutional Continuity: District 2241

RotaKids Pitești has been operating continuously for over 14 years, proving the sustainability of this model across multiple generations of leadership and its successful integration into the Rotary youth service pipeline.

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