RLI International is a grassroots coalition of Rotary districts implementing a leadership development program for "potential" leaders of Rotary CLUBS...
The R.I. Board has adopted a resolution recommending RLI or similar programs to the districts and the Council on Legislation has twice recommended RLI to the Board.
RLI believes that excellent CLUB leadership (all types of club leaders) is essential to the future of Rotary in a complex and fast changing world.
RLI strongly believes that a good Rotary Club leader must know the evolution of Rotary, its current status and activities in the world and have a vision for what Rotary can be in the future.
In addition to the basic three-part course, RLI holds in-depth seminars on important Rotary subjects, including leadership, for the "graduates" of the basic course.
The mission of RLI is to have the clubs in the member districts identify those with the potential for future club leadership and send them to RLI courses at club expense.
The overriding goal of the courses for club Rotarians is to create ENTHUSIASM for Rotary...
RLI is a general education programme, while most Rotary International training programmes are "job-specific".