Booths
House of Friendship
R I conventions provide an ideal opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with Rotarians from around the world. Inside the House of Friendship, located in Challenger Hall 3 of Bangkok’s Impact Exhibition & Convention Center for the 2012 convention, thousands of Rotarians will come daily to learn about new projects and how to become more involved with other Rotarians who share their interests or concerns. The House of Friendship has a special regional theme and décor and incorporates regional cuisine, relaxation areas, and local arts and crafts exhibitions.
Booth space
The House of Friendship at the RI Convention offers one-of-a-kind souvenirs; booths for Rotary projects, Rotary Fellowships, Rotarian Action Groups, and RI licensed vendors.
The deadline for booth applications for Rotary projects, fellowships and action groups is Monday, 28 November 2011 . Please direct any questions regarding RI booth applications to Kimberly Braam, shipping and exhibits supervisor, at 847-424-5238 or Erin Morales, shipping and exhibitions correspondent, at 847-424-5233, or exhibitor@rotary.org .
Click on the booth category below to find out more:
Rotary project booths
The Rotary Projects Exhibition is an area within the House of Friendship that showcases exemplary projects so that interested Rotarians can emulate them in their own clubs or districts. These projects must be in compliance with RI policy to be eligible for a booth. Fundraising and the sale of products or merchandise are not permitted from a Rotary project booth.
Download the application (Word)
Download terms and conditions (PDF)
Download the Club and District Project Guidelines for Rotary Name and Emblem Use (PDF)
Global Networking Group booths
Global Networking Groups, which encompass Rotary Fellowships and Rotarian Action Groups, are encouraged to arrange activities during the annual convention to reach out to fellow Rotarians and increase membership. Only approved Global Networking Groups may request a booth, and each group must be in compliance with RI policy.
Fellowship booths
The fellowship exhibits make up a vital part of the House of Friendship. Groups use this opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments, plan for the future, and recruit new members.
Fellowship appplicants interested in selling fellowship-specific products must seek approval from the general secretary during the application process. If permission is granted, the products must either carry the fellowship logo or be event specific; the product cannot include the Rotary Marks . Consistent with Board policy, the fellowship must ensure that revenue gained from such sales will only be used to promote fellowship; no fundraising is allowed. Please see the complete terms and conditions for more details.
Download the application (Word)
Download terms and conditions (PDF)
View a complete list of Rotary Fellowships .
Rotarian Action Group booths
Rotarian Action Group exhibits give groups an opportunity to share information, plan for the future, coordinate meetings, hold informational workshops, recruit new members and offer other activities for current and prospective members from around the world. Rotarian Action Groups cannot sell merchandise from their awarded booth space.
Download the application (Word)
Download terms and conditions (PDF)
View a complete list of Rotarian Action Groups .
RI-licensed vendors
Rotary International licensed vendors, or RI licensees, are businesses and Rotary entities licensed by RI to use the Rotary Marks in connection with the sale of merchandise. RI licensees may purchase booth space only from Rotary International. RI licensees, including Rotary entities (i.e., Rotary projects) that are also RI licensees, must apply for booth space in the RI-licensed vendor area of the House of Friendship if they wish to sell or display goods at the convention.
RI licensee booth applications will be distributed to all qualifying vendors in September. For more information about becoming a Rotary International licensed vendor, please contact RI Licensing at rilicensingservices@rotary.org.