Each year, the RI president appoints resource groups to help clubs and districts address specific issues in their communities. The president selects Rotarians with relevant expertise to serve as members, and district governors may appoint separate district-level coordinators for each group. These Rotarians are backed by a network of zone and area coordinators.

For 2009-10, RI President John Kenny has appointed five resource groups to support his emphases.

• Health and Hunger
• Literacy
• Public Image
• Water
• Youth Services