This stands for Rotary International, of which all Rotary Clubs throughout the world are members. R.I. Headquarters are in Evanston, Ilinois, USA and R.I. is an association of over 29,000 autonomous clubs in 162 countries.
Rotary is an international humanitarian service organization, the men and women of Rotary consisting of business and professional people who volunteer their time and resources to help others in their local communities and throughout the world.
Rotary members meet weekly to plan service activities. Rotary clubs determine their own service projects based on local needs and the interests and abilities of members.
Rotary clubs are non-religious, non-governmental and open to every race, culture and creed.