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Let it not be said that Rotary does not act from time to time in a revolutionary way that Paul Harris said was essential for the growth and continuing relevance of our evolving organization. This is a revolutionary and I dare say, visionary step for RI. It will provide for a new paradigm of service delivery, to be sure. It is consistent with Rotary’s strategic plan. RI and the Foundation might take advantage of the recognition that RI has given to the Action Group delivery vehicle in the context of the Strategic Plan's objectives of: Refining our governance, Sharpening our program focus, Enhancing our Public Image and Approaching a new corporate program. But, great care must be taken in the oversight of these emerging groups to ensure consistency of the operational integrity and compliance with the time tested Object of Rotary. The Board will necessarily have to closely monitor the implementation and recognition of each applicant Action Group to ensure a business plan that understands the need to observe Rotary’s fund raising and cooperative relationships policies as well as the principals of high quality, effective international development. The Fellowship Groups that might comprise the list of service activity Fellowship Groups that could migrate to the Rotary Action Group category include: Rotary Fellowship for Fighting Aids Rotary Fellowship of Disaster Managers and Responders Rotary Fellowship of Environment Rotary Fellowship for Eye Care International Fellowship of Rotarians Affected by Hearing Loss Humanitarian Service Resource Fellowship Fellowship for Mine Action Rotarian Fellowship of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Rotarian Fellowship for Population and Development International Fellowship of Rotarian Dental Volunteers International Fellowship for the Prevention of Drug Abuse International Fellowship of Rotarian Dental Volunteers Fellowship of Literacy Providers Etc.