Rotary Club of District 5170 Foundation Presentation ______________
Our Mission The mission of The Rotary Foundation The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
$1 About one in six people live on less than $1 a day Half the world’s population lives on less than $2 a day
$116.6 million Program awards in last fiscal year to alleviate poverty, improve health and support education
Cosmetic Products $ 30Billion ($ 100 per capita) Pet Products $ 31Billion Coffee$ 32Billion Soft Drinks $ 60Billion ($ 200 per capita) Beer $ 45Billion Weight Control Products $ 33Billion Fast Food $103Billion ($ 343 per capita) Legal Gambling $550Billion TOTAL$884Billion US spending figures in one year Money spent in the US each Year
The Rotary Foundation IS Unique Addresses educational and humanitarian needs, local and internationalAddresses educational and humanitarian needs, local and international Its world reach is greater than UNIts world reach is greater than UN Beyond political and religious boundariesBeyond political and religious boundaries Programs are a reflection of Rotarian values and interestsPrograms are a reflection of Rotarian values and interests The Rotary Foundation is YOUR FoundationThe Rotary Foundation is YOUR Foundation
What $100 Can Do Prescription glasses for seven children in Vietnam A hearing aid for a deaf child in Colombia
What $200 Can Do Textbooks for two elementary schools in Zambia Cataract operations for six blind individuals in India
What $1,000 Can Do A well for clean drinking water in a community in IndiaA well for clean drinking water in a community in India Equipment for a children’s library in Cojimes, EcuadorEquipment for a children’s library in Cojimes, Ecuador Polio vaccine for hundreds of childrenPolio vaccine for hundreds of children Playground equipment, musical instruments, and therapeutic toys for the rehabilitation of orphans and children in the Czech RepublicPlayground equipment, musical instruments, and therapeutic toys for the rehabilitation of orphans and children in the Czech Republic
Saving Lives with every Project Child mortality rate before the project: 19%Child mortality rate before the project: 19%
Saving Lives with every Project Child mortality rate before the project: 19%Child mortality rate before the project: 19% Child mortality rate with project completed: 4%Child mortality rate with project completed: 4% RI Club Eagle River, Wisconsin
The world needs Rotarians like you!
Getting it done
APF/SHARE Why is it called SHARE?Why is it called SHARE? Rotarians SHARE their resources with their fellow Rotarians.Rotarians SHARE their resources with their fellow Rotarians. The Trustees SHARE some decision-making with the districts.The Trustees SHARE some decision-making with the districts. Rotarians SHARE Rotary with the world through their Foundation.Rotarians SHARE Rotary with the world through their Foundation. SHARE?
The APF/SHARE 3-Year Cycle Contributions made to the Annual Programs fund in becomes available in
The APF/SHARE 3-Year Cycle Contributions made to the Annual Programs fund in becomes available in Contributions made in become available in
Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund Investing
Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund Planning
Matching GrantsMatching Grants District Simplified GrantsDistrict Simplified Grants Ambassadorial ScholarshipsAmbassadorial Scholarships Rotary CentersRotary Centers Extra GSE TeamsExtra GSE Teams University Teachers GrantUniversity Teachers Grant 50% – District Designated Funds 3-H Grants3-H Grants One GSE Team per District each yearOne GSE Team per District each year Matching Grants (matches districtMatching Grants (matches district and club input) and club input) Volunteer Service GrantsVolunteer Service Grants 50% – World Fund Spending
YEAR 2 YEAR 1 Spend Select Participants Plan/AllocateContribute YEAR 3 Earnings pay TRF administrative expenses The APF/SHARE 3-Year Cycle
The Rotary Foundation Working towards… Working towards… The Elimination of Poverty Environmental Conservation Food Security, Health Care and Education Mediation and Conflict Resolution World Peace and Understanding
Presented By: Kristopher J. Newbauer Training Specialist PolioPlus More than 2 billion children received oral polio vaccine since 1985More than 2 billion children received oral polio vaccine since 1985 Rotary has committed over US$633 million to polio eradication (as of June 2007)Rotary has committed over US$633 million to polio eradication (as of June 2007)
Rotary Centers for International Studies Six Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict resolutionSix Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict resolution To advance knowledge and world understanding among potential future leadersTo advance knowledge and world understanding among potential future leaders
Group Study Exchange Provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countriesProvides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries A team consists of four non-Rotarian young professionals and one Rotarian who leads the groupA team consists of four non-Rotarian young professionals and one Rotarian who leads the group All Rotarians are eligible to apply as team leadersAll Rotarians are eligible to apply as team leaders
Ambassadorial Scholarship Established in 1947 to further international understandingEstablished in 1947 to further international understanding Among the world's largest privately funded international scholarship programsAmong the world's largest privately funded international scholarship programs 38,000 scholars from 110 countries have served as ambassadors of goodwill38,000 scholars from 110 countries have served as ambassadors of goodwill
Volunteer Service Grants Volunteer Service Grants for international humanitarian service for 5 to 60 daysVolunteer Service Grants for international humanitarian service for 5 to 60 days Funding may be used to plan specific projects or to provide direct service to a specific projectFunding may be used to plan specific projects or to provide direct service to a specific project
District Simplified Grants A District Simplified Grant (DSG) is a tool Rotary districts utilize to support short-term, humanitarian projects that benefit the communityA District Simplified Grant (DSG) is a tool Rotary districts utilize to support short-term, humanitarian projects that benefit the community Funded through a portion of District Designated Funds (DDF) to support projects locally or internationallyFunded through a portion of District Designated Funds (DDF) to support projects locally or internationally
Matching Grants Matches contributions raised by Rotary clubs and districts for international service projects involving Rotary clubs in two or more countriesMatches contributions raised by Rotary clubs and districts for international service projects involving Rotary clubs in two or more countries Over US$291 million spent on 26,000 grants in 171 countries since 1965Over US$291 million spent on 26,000 grants in 171 countries since 1965
3-H Grants Funds 2-4 year, large- scale projectsFunds 2-4 year, large- scale projects Enhance health, alleviate hunger or improve human developmentEnhance health, alleviate hunger or improve human development Since 1978, over US $74 million to 305 projects in the 77 countriesSince 1978, over US $74 million to 305 projects in the 77 countries
You are the Spirit of Rotary TODAY and the Legacy of Rotary TOMORROW
We can make it happen
Contribute with TRF-DIRECT Automatic giving – monthly, quarterly or annuallyAutomatic giving – monthly, quarterly or annually Leverage with Foundation Sustaining Members and Paul Harris Society MembersLeverage with Foundation Sustaining Members and Paul Harris Society Members TRF-DIRECT998-EN
Paul Harris Society PHS Brochure 099-EN
Become a Benefactor A Benefactor is an individual or couple that has made a provision in their estate plan to gift a minimum $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. A Benefactor is an individual or couple that has made a provision in their estate plan to gift a minimum $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Benefactor Commitment Card: 149-EN
The Bequest Society Bequest Society member is an individual or couple that has made a provision in their estate plan to gift a minimum $10,000 to TRF. Bequest Society member is an individual or couple that has made a provision in their estate plan to gift a minimum $10,000 to TRF. Bequest Society Membership Card: 098-EN
Thank you for Doing Good in the World!