T he R otary F oundation of Rotary International Why’s and How To’s

TRF – WHY’S AND HOW TO’S WELCOME INTRODUCTIONS QUESTIONS

Mission Statement To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

The Rotary Foundation Doing Good in the World

Your Foundation ◊ Program participation ◊ Rotarian financial contributions

Programs and Funding Programs Humanitarian Grants Educational Programs PolioPlus Support The Annual Programs Fund (APF) The Permanent Fund The PolioPlus Fund

PolioPlus Rotary's priority program Supports global efforts to eradicate polio.

Humanitarian Grants Fund club and district service projects in local and international communities.

Grants Global Grants support international service projects involving Rotary clubs or districts in two or more countries. Also included: Global Scholarships and VTTs. District Awarded Grants support humanitarian projects that benefit the local communities and beyond. A lot of flexibility.

Future Vision SIX AREAS OF FOCUS Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Disease Prevention and Treatment Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development

Global Grants $90,311 DDF – Used $69,625  Well Project – The Gambia  Water Distribution System – Turkey  Medical Equipment/VTT – Argentina  Voc. and Ed. Supplies – Thailand  Rotary Global Scholar to Hungary

Global Grants $75,000 DDF – Used $28,700 Only 2 so far this year  5 Areas of Focus – Kenya  Rotary Global Scholar – England

District Grants Last Year –  Local  International  $80,770  30  Match: $3,000 per club, $12,000 total  All submitted as proposals for District DDF Spending Plan

District Grants Last Rotary Yr.— (11 of 30)  Echo Temperature Monitoring – New Brighton/Mounds View  Trailhead Project – Cannon Falls  STRIVE start-up – Rosemount  Beds for Orphanage, Mexico – Forest Lake  Dollars for Scholars, Peru – Lakeville  Children’s Library Equipment – Roseville  Books Make Readers – River Falls  Miracle Field – Woodbury  40 Wells, India – White Bear Lake  Worm Farm, Nicaragua – Lake Elmo  Chlorinator Project, Nicaragua – St. Paul

District Grants This Year –  Local  International  $80,965 (includes GSE)  14+  Match: $3,000 per club, $12,000 total  All submitted as proposals for District DDF Spending Plan  Proposal Deadline for was May 15, 2011 –(GMS and MOU Required)

District Grants Next Year –  Local  International  $82,375 (includes GSE)  Match: $3,000 per club, $12,000 total  All submitted as proposals for District DDF Spending Plan  Proposal Deadline for likely will be May 15, 2012 –(GMS and MOU Required)

Earnings used for administrative costs $ 50% to World Fund 50% to District Designated Fund (DDF) Up to One-half to District Grants At least One-half to Global Grants Year 1 Year 2 $ $200,000 $50,000 $100,000 Future Vision Grant Distribution Example ANNUAL PROGRAMS GIVING -- SHARE Year 3 200,000

Global and District Grants   with f unds from this year’s giving to the Annual Programs Fund

TELL THE STORY  Speakers and Reports  Foundation thoughts   Rotarian Magazine  Videos

MEMBER ACCESS  Club Reports  Donor contributions and record

Financial Support Rotarian contributions fund Rotary Foundation programs. Gifts can be made to three funds: PolioPlus For Support Today To Secure Tomorrow

Earnings used for administrative costs $ 50% to World Fund 50% to District Designated Fund (DDF) Up to One-half to District Grants At least One-half to Global Grants Year 1 Year 2 $ $200,000 $50,000 $100,000 Future Vision Grant Distribution Example ANNUAL PROGRAMS GIVING -- SHARE Year 3 200,000

WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR WORK THROUGH THE FOUNDATION Mail (with form) Member Access TRF Direct (APF & Polio+) Via Club

Recognition  What are Points?  When are points earned?  What can be done with Points? (Separate PowerPoint on this topic.)

Recognition  Individuals Paul Harris Fellowships – 1000 pts. Paul Harris Society - $1000/yr. Sustaining Member - $100/yr. Major Donors - $10,000 and > Bequest Society - $10,000 and > Benefactor - $1000 and >

Recognition  Clubs EREY Club 100% Sustaining Member Club 100% Paul Harris Club

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