Among the most notable outcomes, representatives adopted 26R-17, asking the RI Board to consider reaffirming the non-political nature of Rotary International, a clear statement that Rotarians want Rotary to remain a place where people of all viewpoints can come together in service.
Just as clear was the Council’s preference to keep Rotary’s core structure focused. 26R-30, which would have added culture as a separate Avenue of Service, was rejected, and 26R-31, which sought to make culture a new area of focus, also failed.
Proposals to add a new area of focus also fell short: zero hunger (26R-32) was voted down, and anti-human trafficking (26R-33) failed as well. These causes remain important to many Rotarians, and the votes do not reject them. Instead, they signal a desire to keep Rotary’s existing seven areas of focus intact.
Finally, 26R-34, which asked the Trustees to remove the 15 percent international partner contribution requirement for global grants, was rejected 160 to 270, preserving the international partnership that is a hallmark of global grant projects.
Adopted resolutions now go to the RI Board or The Rotary Foundation Trustees for consideration. Clubs and Rotarians can contact Edwin Bos at edwin@bosdesignbuilders.com if they want to propose a resolution for the 2027 Council on Resolutions.
2026 COUNCIL ON RESOLUTIONS RESULTS