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The Rotary Foundation

Develop and implement plans to support The Rotary Foundation through both financial contributions and program participation.

History

• he Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.

TRF History

• Arch Klumph 1917 at Atlanta

• 2• $26.5 first value• 11 yrs to be called as

The Rotary Foundation• The value of $ 5,000+• The first grant in 1930

worth US$ 500

Time Line

• The first Paul Harris Fellow was Al Brush, from the

• Rotary Club of Laurel Mississippi. He became the first Paul Harris Fellow in 1957

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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION COMMITTEE

Chairman - Annual Giving & Foundation PromotionChairman - Permanent FundChairman - Grants and StewardshipChairman - Polio Plus and NIDsChairman - Group Study Exchange (GSE)Chairman - ScholarshipsChairman - Alumni

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CLP –THE ROTARY FOUNDATION COMMITTEE

Director- (Board Member)

The Rotary Foundation Committee

ChairmanVice Chairman Past Chairman

1) Member2) Member3) Member

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Future Vision Plan

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Three Grant Types

District grants Global grants Packaged grants

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Current Program Transition

Global Grants• Academic-Year Ambassadorial

Scholarships

• Group Study Exchange

• Larger Matching Grants

• 3-H Grants

• Rotary Centers for International Studies

District Grants• Grants for University Teachers

• Ambassadorial Scholarships (cultural, multi-year, academic year)

• Group Study Exchange

• Regional Scholar Seminar Grants

• District Simplified Grants

• Smaller Matching Grants

• Volunteer Service Grants

• Disaster Recovery

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• Develop committee goals to achieve club Foundation goals for the coming year.

• Educate and train club members about the Foundation.

• Encourage and facilitate participation in Foundation programs.

• Ensure that your club and its members contribute to The Rotary Foundation.

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Responsibilities

Develop committee goals to achieve Foundation goals for the coming year.

Educate club members about the Foundation.

Encourage club members to contribute. Ensure the club is qualified to receive grants. Communicate Foundation goals to club

members.

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Areas of Focus

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Stewardship

Ensure project oversight. Establish financial controls. Report any improper use of funds. Implement projects as approved. Submit complete reports.

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Every Rotarian, Every Year

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Annual Giving & Foundation Promotion

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Permanent Fund

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Grants and Stewardship

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Educating Members

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Vocational Study Exchange

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Scholarships

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Alumni

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Resources