Proposed Updates to the By-Laws

By on January 26, 2026

Several updates to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis By-Laws are being proposed to modernize the document, improve clarity, and better reflect how the club operates today.

Key proposed updates include:
Officer title changes to reduce confusion: the current President-Elect would become Vice President, and the current Vice President would become Second Vice President.
Reduction in the number of directors to eleven.
Election of directors by voice vote rather than written ballot.
• Updating language to reference a “regular scheduled meeting” instead of a “weekly meeting.”
Board of Directors vacancies to be filled by a vote of the Board.
• Clarifying that Board meetings are “regular” rather than “monthly.”
Reduction in the number of standing committees.
Removal of references to classification.
Removal of gender-specific language.
Elimination of member voting on termination matters.
Addition of a provision outlining budget preparation and approval.
• Various grammar and clarity edits throughout the document.

View the current by-laws with proposed changes.

Rotarians are encouraged to review the proposed changes. Please reach out to a board member if you have questions or would like additional information.

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