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Delegates from Rotary districts around the world met April 13-17 in Chicago for the 2025 Council on Legislation and approved, after extensive debate, an increase in Rotary dues and the creation of small-member clubs.

Delegates voted to increase the dues each Rotarian pays to Rotary International by $3.50, meaning dues will rise from $82 for 2025/2026 to $85.50 for 2026/2027. Dues will increase by $3.75 for each of the following two years.

The Council also approved a measure that will allow clubs to be created with only 15 members instead of 20.

Supporters of the measure believe it will remove barriers to forming new clubs and allow Rotary to grow and expand its reach by experimenting with innovative club models.