<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Reinhold Wulff A Sr.</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:mailservice@directory-online.com">mailservice@directory-online.com</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 10:55 AM<br>Subject: Update to Use of Weapons Correspondence<br>To: <a href="mailto:jghopper@gmail.com">jghopper@gmail.com</a><br><br><br>
Fellow D5130 Club and District leaders,<br>
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On Monday, I sent out some information from Rotary International regarding changes to policy as it relates to weapons.<br>
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As you might imagine, RI staff received quite a bit of feedback from clubs and districts expressing concern about the decision and asking for further clarification. In response, RI staff has drafted the attached FAQ.<br>
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It is also important to understand that a Rotary Policy addressing guns and weapons has been in place for many years. To quote from the current Code of Policy, “RI will not accept a sponsorship that supports the use of addictive or harmful products and activities, guns or other weapons.” The Board of Directors reviewed this issue to provide more clarity to an overly vague policy. The current Rotary Board did not institute the original policy.
<p>It is our hope that with this additional perspective and information, it will mitigate the concerns of those who have expressed dissatisfaction with the announcement of this policy. However, I recognize that there can be differing opinions as to whether this policy is ideal or even necessary. Please understand that this decision was taken strictly with the best interest of Rotary in mind. It is the hope of your Rotary Board that with a greater understanding of the situation, we can join together in Service Above Self to Do Good in the World. </p>
<p>Please let me know if you have any questions.<br>
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Wulff Reinhold, District Governor<br>
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