As you may be aware, Rotary Clubs have been experiencing a problem with their Facebook pages and Instagram accounts being shut down by parent company Meta for perceived copyright violations for the use of the Rotary logo. Rotary International has been working with Meta on the problem, but it is critical that all clubs and districts register their social media pages with Rotary in order to prevent them from being closed by Meta (or to get them reinstated if your page has already been shut down). Here is the text of an email I received directly from Andy Sternberg, Social Media & Audience Development Manager at Rotary International, with further instructions and the link to register your social media accounts:
 
Dear RI Directors,
 
We are aware that numerous Rotary club and district Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts have been closed by Meta without prior notice. This issue has escalated recently, and we are working closely with Meta (the company behind Facebook and Instagram) to find a solution.
 
While we have not yet identified the root cause or a guaranteed method for restoration, Meta did reinstate several Rotary-related pages last week at our request. With your help, we can identify additional pages that need reinstatement. 
 
Please share this link (on.rotary.org/fbissue) with social media admins of Rotary clubs and districts in your region. Completing this form will allow us to add these pages to Meta’s “allow list” within their Brand Rights Protection tool as part of our efforts to resolve the issue.
 
For pages already removed by Meta, please indicate this on the form. Page admins will then receive an email with specific instructions (from Meta’s guidance) and an official letter from Rotary International to support their restoration efforts. We will submit a consolidated list of pages requiring reinstatement in bulk to Meta for processing and review. 
 
We are focused on finding a lasting solution to restore these pages and prevent future disruptions. Your support in sharing this message will help us gather the necessary information and expedite the process.
 
Here is the form link once more: on.rotary.org/fbissue
 
Thank you for your assistance.
 
Best regards,
Andy Sternberg 
Manager, Social Media & Audience Development
 
I urge you all to take immediate action and register your social media accounts, per Andy’s email.
 
Thank you,
 
Dan
Daniel C. Himelspach
Rotary International Director
303-349-5689
DG13-14@DisputeManagementInc.com