Ron Kelemen, ChairStew Martin, ex-ViceChair

District 5100 International Service Committee

International Service 101Getting Your Club Started on Rotary’s 4th Avenue of Service

Our Goal:

Every club participates in at least one matching grant or International Service activity

2011-2012 District 5100 Participation in

International MG and DSG Projects

42 clubs*

19 projects

13 countries

4 continents

*16 clubs did more than one project

But more importantly,

Thousands of lives saved Thousands drink clean water, have toilets Hundreds of school children have books

and uniforms Many business start-ups from micro

loans Thousands of mosquito nets And Much more!

Rotary Areas of Focus

1. Peace and conflict prevention/resolution

2. Disease prevention and treatment

3. Water and sanitation

4. Maternal and child health

5. Basic education and literacy

6. Economic and community development

Four Ways to Fund Projects

1. Int’l Service Activity or Direct Donation Shelter Box, Red Cross, etc.

2. District Simplified Grant Up to $2,000 District 5100 Match per club

3. Matching Grant $12,000 to $65,000 project size $5,000 - $25,000 RI Match, + District match)

4. Foundations, Corporations, NGOs

2. District Simplified Grant

Up to $2,000 per club can be matched by DSG funds, while still available.

Very simple application; quick approval Can be used for a variety of local and

international projects Tends to go faster Clubs can join together, multi-club DSG

DSG Example

RC Salem Sunset puts up $1,000 for a project

District matches it $1,000

Total: $2,000

RC Salem Sunset

puts up $1,000; gets three other clubs to contribute $1,000 to same project.

District Match $4,000 Total $8,000

1:1 Leverage with DSGAmounts are good for small projects

3. Matching Grants—The Power of 3.5:1 Leverage to Help More People

Start with Club money: $1

District Match 1:1

TRF Matches District: 1:1

$3.50 to $1.00

TRF Matches Club 1:2

Now: $1.50

Now: $2.50

District 5100 has $100,00-$170,000 available

each year!

Sample Matching Grant—$49,000 Heart Surgery Project in India

Entity Clubs District TRF Totals

RC Bangalore Indraninagar

$6,000 $6,000 $9,000 $21,000

RC Salem $3,000 $3,000 $4,500 $10,500

Other D5100 Clubs

$5,000 $ 5,000 $7,500 $17,500

Totals $14,000 $14,000 $21,000 $49,000

Four Other Reasons to Do a Matching Grant

1. Builds good will and friendships– Here and abroad

2. Travel opportunities3. Learn about another country, culture4. Best of all, through the power of Rotary:

You can do what you couldn’t Do on your own!

What Can You Fund with a Matching Grant (or DSG)?

Secular, non religious activities Water and sanitation systems Infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.) Books, furnishings, school uniforms, tuition Vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment Maternal and prenatal health care & education Microcredit & revolving loan funds Humanitarian supplies and services

What you Cannot Fund with a Matching Grant (or DSG)

Projects without the sponsorship and oversight of a local Rotary Club.

Trust Funds and Endowments Most buildings or renovations where people live or work Water & electricity inside buildings Land mine removal Projects already under way, or reimbursement Donations to other organizations Projects that support religious organizations and

activities in places of worship

Some Basic Expectations

Active Rotarian participation and oversight Maintain communication for life of the project Establish a committee of at least three

Rotarians to oversee the project Treat grant funds as a sacred trust Maintain clear and accurate accounting Publicizing the project to local media and

clubs in the district Interim and Final Reports

A Few Other Things…

Rotary’s Future Vision Plan– Rotary asks you to think bigger, collaborate with

other clubs and districts, be involved in Rotary programs that provide sustainability - not just "do a project" then leave.

Pilot vs. Non-Pilot Districts– D 5100 is a non-pilot district

Club Certification & Training in F.V. – in 2012-

2013. Don’t let these get in the way … plan NOW to join in or sponsor a project.