FOLLOW THE MONEY

On Feb 23, 2005 Rotary celebrated its 100th anniversary.

In order for us to “Follow the Money,” we need to understand how Rotary was created, how it is organized and managed.

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The Largest Humanitarian Organization in the World 1,200,000 Rotarians 33,000 Rotary Clubs 532 Districts 200 Countries

Let’s see how Rotary Clubs are formed.

This is a picture of Rotary Clubs being formed.

72 Clubs Bakersfield Twilight Frazier Park There are 72 Clubs in our District. 4000 Rotarians. Each year we scourthe District for just the right person to become our District Governor. 72 Clubs

Here is an example.

The District Governor begins the year looking like this The District Governor begins the year looking like this. And ends the year looking like this…

After the year is over, like our Club president, the District Governor dons a disguise and fades into the proletariat of Rotary.

72 Clubs Bakersfield Twilight Frazier Park There are 72 Clubs in our District. 4000 Rotarians. Each year we scourthe District for just the right person to become our District Governor. 72 Clubs

Rotary International The Rotary Foundation Foundation Giving Annual Dues Club

$1.1 Billion Dollars in Educational and Humanitarian The Rotary Foundation Arch Klumph 6th RI President Began in 1917 with $26.50 1929, first donation: a $500 gift to the International Society for Crippled Children, known today as Easter Seals. Since 1947, the year Paul Harris died— $1.1 Billion Dollars in Educational and Humanitarian Grants

Restricted Giving Permanent Fund Annual Fund (SHARE) $1000

Restricted Giving

In 1988, polio infected nearly 1,000 children every day. Since Rotary began Polio Plus in 1985, 2 billion children have been immunized. In 2008, fewer than 2,000 cases were reported for the entire year.

$1 Billion Dollar Endowment by 2025 The Goal: $1 Billion Dollar Endowment by 2025 Gifts and Bequests

3YR 2YR 1YR 4% Administration

DDF World Fund District Discretionary Fund $150,000 to $300,000 annually

World Fund 50% District Discretionary Funds 3YR

Ambassadorial Scholarship World Fund 50% District Discretionary Funds 3YR Ambassadorial Scholarship

Ambassadorial Scholarship Oldest & Best Known Program Begun in 1947 as a Graduate Fellowship 38,000+ Scholars from 115 Countries Largest Privately Funded Intl’ Scholarship Undergraduate or Graduate Study Since 1947, nearly 37,000 scholars from 115 countries have received Ambassadorial Scholarships , valued at US$504 million.

Ambassadorial Scholarship Group Study Exchange World Fund 50% District Discretionary Funds 3YR Ambassadorial Scholarship Group Study Exchange

Group Study Exchange Began in 1965 11,000+ Teams have participated Two Districts from Different Countries send teams of Professionals for 4-6 week visit into the other’s country Teams study host country’s institutions, economy, and culture

Ashish Kumar, PhD in Environmental Chemistry

Ambassadorial Scholarship Group Study Exchange World Fund 50% District Discretionary Funds 3YR Ambassadorial Scholarship Group Study Exchange 3-H

Health, Hunger, Humanitarian Grants Began in 1978 $200,000 - $300,000 Grant Projects 17 Projects/year Multi-District Multi-Club Multi-Year International (3rd/4th World Countries)

In the village of Fontura Brazil 20% of infants died of water borne disease before their 1st Birthday. Rotary put in a potable water system in 1996. In 1997, there were zero infant deaths. 4,560 water and sanitation grants have been awarded from 1989 to 2009

Ambassadorial Scholarship Group Study Exchange World Fund 50% District Discretionary Funds 3YR Ambassadorial Scholarship Group Study Exchange 3-H Matching Grants

Matching Grants Began in 1965 International Humanitarian Projects Multi-Club Multi-District Club/DDF/Rotary Foundation Funded

Ambassadorial Scholarship Group Study Exchange World Fund 50% District Discretionary Funds 3YR Ambassadorial Scholarship Group Study Exchange 3-H Matching Grants Local Projects

The Rotary Foundation 87% Educational & Humanitarian Programs 9% Fund Development 4% Administration