Know Your Club Constitution, By-Laws and Policies

Q: What is the policy on the delivery of the Invocation?

A: The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“6.1.8.3 The Invocation An invocation is an act or process of petitioning for help or support. There is no justification for an invocation to be done interminably as to bore the audience. It should be direct to the point, clear and short. Invocation is not applauded. Although Filipinos are predominantly Catholic, an invocation at a club meeting should be ecumenical in nature in deference to other members and guests who profess other religious beliefs and faith. No need for making the sign of the cross.”

Q: What is the protocol on the placement of the Philippine Flag?

A: The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“6.1.8.2 The Flag When the Philippine flag is displayed on a staff within the portion of a room designated as the speaker’s area, it should occupy the position of honor, which is to the right of the speaker as he faces the assembly. Other flags should be at the speaker’s left. If there is more than one foreign flag, they should be arranged in alphabetical order to the left of the Philippine flag. When not placed within that section designated as the speaker’s area, the Philippine flag should occupy the position of honor, which is to the right of the audience, with the other flags at their left. The flags should be approximately equal size. The national flag may be displayed flat, above and behind the speaker. At a horizontal position, the blue side should be on top; and if hanged vertically, the blue side should be to the left of the audience. Never hold the flag while the anthem is being played / sung.”

Q: What is the policy on the Introduction of Visiting Rotarians and Guests?

A: The following item in the Code of Policies is authoritative:

“6.1.8.4 Introduction of Visiting Rotarians and Guests The Rotarian tasked to introduce visiting Rotarians and guests should review the guest list way ahead of his part of the program. He should verify discreetly whatever he finds illegibly written. A guest will be more than happy to provide the introducer with further detail about himself so he could be properly introduced. Start by mentioning his club, if a Rotarian; his position in his club, his classification, if he had been the guest of the club before, etc; and if a non-Rotarian, perhaps the club members may be interested to know his profession, calling or business. Only then may you mention his name, and do lead in the applause.”