FINAL Future Vision Grant Management Seminar - IMPORTANT TRAINING

FUTURE VISION GRANT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

 

Saturday, April 13th, 9 am - 12 pm

Lexington Rotary Office

305A Victorian Square

Parking Garage at Short and Broadway

 

 

 

In order for your Rotary Club to become qualified to participate in the grant programs under the Future Vision model effective July 1, 2013, it is necessary that at least one member of your Rotary Club attends a Future Vision Grant Management Seminar. This will be the sixth AND FINAL opportunity to attend one of the seminars.

 

Any questions, please call Jack McAllister or John Adams. 

Important Training Sessions- Future Vision Grant Management

Beginning July 1, 2013 our Rotary Foundation will implement a new grant model to support club and district humanitarian and educational projects. This model has already been tried by about 100 pilot districts in the Rotary world and was called Future Vision. You may have read about it in our Rotarian magazine or heard about it from your club’s participation in the District 6740 Foundation Seminar last fall.

Briefly, the key elements of the new grant model are:

· Two types of grants will be offered – Global grants and District grants

· District grants will allow clubs and districts to address humanitarian needs in their communities and abroad through a block grant coming from the district’s District Designated Fund (50% of District 6740’s giving to the Rotary Foundation in 2010-2011, given back to the district)

· Global grants developed by club(s) or the district for a humanitarian effort with a host partner in another country, can receive matching funds from the Rotary Foundation for a project budget of from $30,000 to $200,000.

· Projects will support one or more of 6 areas of focus:

Ø  Peace and conflict prevention/resolution,

Ø  Disease prevention and treatment,

Ø  Water and sanitation,

Ø  Maternal and child health,

Ø  Basic education and literacy,

Ø  Economic and community development.

· All projects must reflect sustainability

· Responsibility for planning and execution of a project and complete reporting to ensure  stewardship of the funds involved is required.

Reflecting the new grant program, clubs and districts which will participate in Rotary Foundation grants will be required to be qualified. To ensure that clubs will be able to be qualified, several Grant Management seminars have been scheduled throughout D6740 to accommodate clubs and their representatives who will attend. The President, the President-Elect and the Rotary Foundation Chair from the clubs are invited to attend one of these grant Management Seminars and begin the process of qualifying the club.

Grant Management Seminars have been chosen at locations, hopefully convenient for the clubs. The seminars will be held as follows:

February 15, Lexington – Bingham Davis House, 218 East Maxwell Street - (5:00 – 8:00 PM)

February 16, Erlanger – The Colonial Cottage, 3140 Dixie Highway - (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

March 1, London – Laurel County Adult Education, 90 Bennett Circle - (5:00 – 8:00 PM)

March 9, Flemingsburg – Fleming County Hospital, 55 Foundation Drive - (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

March 16, Paintsville – Ramada Inn, 624 James S. Trimble Blvd. – (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

 

Calling all Club Presidents, Foundation and Membership Chairs

A Foundation Seminar and a Membership Seminar will be held on Saturday, September 22 at the Four Points Sheraton in Lexington from 9-12. Each club should send a member to each of these seminars that will be held simultaneously in Lexington. Spend the morning with Rotary and have the rest of the day to enjoy Lexington.

 

Foundation and Membership Seminar

Rotary International District 6740

Four Points Sheraton

Saturday, September 22, 2012

9:00 a.m. to 12 noon

 

 

Name:______________________________________________________

 

____Membership Seminar                                 ___Foundation Seminar

 

Email_________________________________________________________

 

Club__________________________________________________________

 

Fax to 606-862-9724 or email to mkhardman@aol.com

 

 

Rotarian Action Groups

Please see below for information regarding Rotarian Action Groups. The contact information, contained via links in this message, can provide project pairing and technical assistance to those wishing to pursuing Matching or Global Grants.

Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) had a very successful year, lending their skills to help improve Rotary club and district service projects around the world. These autonomous, international groups are organized by committed Rotarians, Rotarians’ family members, and Rotaractors who have expertise in and a passion for a particular type of service. The 15 RAGs currently recognized by Rotary International work with clubs and districts to plan and implement significant humanitarian service projects. There are RAGs that specialize in promoting maternal health, developing microcredit programs to help poor entrepreneurs, and bringing safe water and sanitation to help communities in need, just to name a few. You can view a complete list of RAGs here.

RAGs have valuable expertise in their areas of specialty and their assistance can help make TRF-funded projects more effective and sustainable. General Secretary John Hewko has asked current and incoming district governors to encourage their clubs to partner with RAGs on projects. A copy of his recent letter to the governors is attached for your reference.

Please encourage the organizers of TRF-funded projects in your region to reach out to RAGs for assistance. RAGs can help with projects at all levels—from small startup initiatives to well-established, large scale programs—regardless of the type of grant or amount of funding that they qualify for through the Foundation.

For additional information on RAGs, please visit www.rotary.org/actiongroups, where you can find the following resources:

·         Rotarian Action Groups flyer

·         Rotarian Action Groups officer directory

·         Rotarian Action Groups Annual Report (Available in English only)

·         A recording of the webinar “Work with Rotarian Action Groups to Maximize Your Service Projects” (Available in English and Spanish only)

 If you have any questions about RAGs, please feel free to contact me.

 Best regards,

 Jesse Allerton

Supervisor, Rotary Service Department

actiongroups@rotary.org

www.rotary.org/actiongroups

Attachment: Letter from General Secretary John Hewko to 2011-12 district governors

March 2012

To: 2011-12 District Governors

2012-13 District Governors

Dear Friends:

Many of you are familiar with Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs). RAGs are

groups of Rotarians, Rotarians’ family members, and Rotaractors that lend

their time and expertise to help enhance the quality and scope of club and

district service projects.

Currently there are 15 RAGs with a combined membership of nearly 30,000

in more than 100 countries worldwide. Each RAG specializes in a particular

area of service, with most RAGs having significant expertise in one or more

of Rotary’s six areas of focus. Many RAGs also have valuable connections

to external partnering organizations and funding sources that Rotary service

projects can benefit from. I think of RAGs as volunteer consultants that can

help clubs design and implement new service projects, or enhance existing

projects to make them more effective and sustainable.

For more information on RAGs, please refer to the following resources:

·

View a complete list of RAGs

·

Download the 2010-11 RAGs Annual Report (English only)

·

Watch a recording of the webinar “Work with Rotarian Action

Groups to Maximize Your Service Projects”

(English and Spanish only)

...  If you have questions about RAGs, please contact the Rotary Service

Department staff at

actiongroups@rotary.org.

While the RI Board of Directors sets policies for RAGs and decides whether

to recognize prospective RAGs, the RAGs operate independently of RI and

must obtain your permission before contacting your clubs to offer their

assistance. I encourage you to look with favor on the services that these

groups have to offer and facilitate connections between your clubs and the

RAGs whenever possible. By working together rather than separately, the

leveraged strength of your clubs and districts, RAGs, Rotary’s professional

staff, and our many partners around the world can dramatically enhance

Rotary’s global humanitarian service impact.

Sincerely,

John Hewko

General Secretary

RC Florence Foundation Dinner

On March 29, 2012, the Rotary Clubs located in Northern Kentucky attended a dinner hosted by RC Florence at Turfway Park. Northern Kentucky Rotarians recognized over twelve Paul Harris Fellow foundation gifts of at least $1,000. In addition, four members were inducted into the Paul Harris Society for pledging an annual gift of at least $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.

District Governor John Adams attended the celebration and spoke to the attendees about the Foundation, the status of the District's foundation work, and the expected impact of the Future Vision Plan. Governor Adams congratulated the new inductees and thanked them for their support of the Foundation.

DG John Adams with members of the Paul Harris Society from Northern Kentucky Rotary Clubs

DG John Adams with Florence Rotary Club Member Greg Palmer presenting a Paul Harris Fellow to Lauren Palmer

RC Pikeville recognizes Paul Harris Society member

On January 25, long-time Rotarian Dr. Mary Wiss was recognized by the Pikeville Rotary Club for her continued support of the Paul Harris Society. “Sis” as she is fondly called by her friends and Rotarians was presented with a gold Paul Harris Society pin with 3 sapphires by Past District Governor Carrie Cinnamond Rose.

The Paul Harris Society is named after the founder of Rotary International. The society recognizes friends of The Rotary Foundation who annually contribute US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, and other approved Foundation grant activities. Those Rotarians who give at the level of $4 - 5,000 are acknowledged with a special pin with inset sapphires.

Generous gifts like those of Dr. Wiss advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Contributions support activities such as:

• Vocational and on-the-job training for land mine victims in Cambodia

• Hand-washing stations, training for teachers, and in-depth hygiene training for students at a school in Ecuador

• A scholarship for a Japanese student to study effective adult learning methods abroad

• Milking cows for farmers in Russia

• Microcredit loans to women in Togo

• Reading and mathematics textbooks for students in the United States of America

The Pikeville Rotary Club is proud to acknowledge Sis Wiss, a dedicated Rotarian since 1988, for her continued support of the Paul Harris Society and all the humanitarian work it represents.

Trustee Chair's message: Areas of Focus are the causes that drive Rotary

from Rotary.org  http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/RotaryLeadership/TrusteeChair/Pages/Messages.aspx

Areas of focus are the causes that drive Rotary. We are now halfway through the pilot of our Future Vision Plan, and as I look to the future I think the most significant change will be the adoption of the six areas of focus -- and not just for our Foundation. I recently heard RI Director Stuart Heal, the chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, say that our areas of focus fit very comfortably into our RI Strategic Plan.

Today’s generation supports causes rather than organizations, and so we in Rotary should be able to clearly identify the causes that drive us. When somebody asks you what Rotary is, you do not have to fumble for words. Tell the person that we are an organization of service-minded individuals around the world who are working to make the world a better place with our efforts in water and sanitation, basic education and literacy, maternal and child health, disease prevention and treatment, economic and community development, and peace and conflict resolution. You can say that in 20 seconds!

You can see how this may bring new members to Rotary and increase the giving to our Foundation. If you approach corporations for a contribution, they are much more likely to respond if they know how their money will be spent, and that we will spend it wisely. We are building on a strong record of performance over a long period of time. Bill Gates has said as much on a number of occasions. He has shown his faith in us through his significant gifts for polio eradication.

While I am writing this from a Foundation perspective, the membership factor should not be overlooked. Plenty of organizations talk about issues, but Rotary is about action, not words.

Rotary receives about 2.5 million United airline miles for humanitarian projects

from Rotary.org

Rotary receives about 2.5 million United airline miles for humanitarian projects

http://rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellowship/FundAProject/Announcements/Pages/270112_annc_miles.aspx

Thank you to all those at United -- including President and CEO Jeff Smisek -- for their generosity and the opportunity to participate in United's 10 Million Charity Miles Giveaway. And thank you to everyone who voted for us. We couldn't have done it without your participation and persistence.
For the miles giveaway, we officially came in second place and will receive 2,488,070 charity miles from United. Rotarians will use the miles for humanitarian missions, such as transporting sick children to hospitals.

Although the giveaway wasn't announced in advance, Rotarians and friends of Rotary quickly and enthusiastically got the word out through social media, and we went from 18^th place to second place. This enabled us to receive a larger portion of the 10 million airline miles that United was donating. In addition, we congratulate the Shriners, who took first place.

Improvements to the Recognition Process

Dear District Governors of Zones 30 & 31:

I am happy to report that The Rotary Foundation is improving its donor recognition and contribution reports in order to provide better customer service and improve donor satisfaction. There are a few changes that I thought you should know about in order to respond to questions and concerns.

First, effective 1 October 2011, Foundation recognition points will be awarded for all contributions to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the sponsor portion of a Foundation grant. One Foundation recognition point will be given for every US dollar contributed to these funds, which can then be extended to others to help them become a Paul Harris Fellow. Donors will no longer need to be a Paul Harris Fellow themselves before Foundation recognition points are awarded.

Second, new and improved reports will be available to club and district officers on the Member Access Portal by the end of September, including:

• Benefactor Report

• Club Recognition Summary Report

• Donor History Report

• Every Rotarian, Every Year Eligibility Report

• Monthly Contribution Report

Other forthcoming enhancements include a new TRF Contribution Form, Recognition Transfer Request Form, electronic tax receipting for contributions and additional contribution/recognition reports. Donor recognition processing time and associated costs will also decrease as the benefits of a new system are fully realized.

Implementation of these improvements will begin over this coming weekend. As a result you will find Member Access and the Contribute page on rotary.org to be down periodically. In addition, we anticipate some delays or glitches with the enhanced contribution and recognition reports you are accustomed to. This may include the standard reports available to you via Member Access as well as some of the custom reports that you occasionally receive from me or my fund development colleagues.

We ask for your patience and understanding during this period, and know that the support we are able to provide you and your clubs as a result of this effort will be even better!

Thanks for your attention,

Monica M. Sullivan
Annual Giving Officer, Zones 30 & 31
The Rotary Foundation
Office: 847.866.3282
Fax: 847.328.5260
TRF Contact Center
Available for all general Foundation-related inquiries866-9ROTARY (866-976-8279)Contact.Center@Rotary.org

November - Foundation Month

A message from Bill Boyd, Trustee Chair in honor of Foundation Month. Please find this message on the RI website by visiting this link:

http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/RotaryLeadership/TrusteeChair/Pages/Messages.aspx

Now’s the time to learn about what the Foundation does

November is Rotary Foundation Month, and I hope you’ll focus on the Foundation with your club speakers and programs. How can our newer Rotarians understand the Foundation if we do not tell them what it is and what it does?

We are often not good communicators in Rotary, which is strange as we are business and community leaders. Maybe it is information overload or too much sport on television, but Rotary information is not a high priority for many Rotarians. For example, how would you answer these questions:

Is there an Ambassadorial Scholar in our district?

What is this Future Vision Plan, and what does it mean for our club?

What do we need to know about polio eradication, other than that it makes us feel good?

What is the difference between Group Study Exchange and vocational training teams?

I hear the words Every Rotarian, Every Year. What is that about?

How can The Rotary Foundation support our club’s desire to help people outside our community?

What are Rotarians doing on issues such as HIV/AIDS and water and sanitation?

Nobody in my club reads the Foundation annual report. Where does the money go?

What is our relationship with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation?

The list of questions could go on, but the real question is, “What is our club doing to learn more about our Rotary Foundation?” If the answer is “not enough,” now might be a very good time to start.

Welcome Back Ambassadorial Scholar Robert Works!

Robert Works, District 6740 Amassadorial Schlolar for 2010-2011, has returned from his year of study in Mexico City. Robert served as Ambassadorial Scholar in Mexico City at the prestigious EL Colegio de Mexico where he studied international relations and conducted policy research on Mexican judicial reform. Robert is from Independence, KY and was sponsored by the Florence Rotary Club. Robert was the guest speaker for the Florence Club on July 18th. On July 24th Robert will leave for Colombia where he will study in the 2011-2012 academic year. Robert received the Fulbright Research Grant to Colombia and during his grant period he will conduct research on judicial reforms and democratic consolidation, as well as take courses at Universidad de los Andes.

When Robert returns from Colombia he will continue his studies in Cambridge. He was awarded the Mary Churchill Humphrey Memorial Fellowship from the University of Louisville, which will cover his expenses at Cambridge. While in Cambridge Robert will study at St. John's College, for an MPHIL in Latin American Studies with the possibility of continuing a DPHIL. He plans to enter Cambridge during the 2012-2013 academic year. Robert plans to earn his PhD or DPhil in international relations or comparative politics and hopes to secure a career track at the U.S. Department of State.

Rotary, at all levels, can be very proud of this young man. He has represented Rotary with great poise and intellect. Robert looks forward to becoming a Rotarian after his studies are completed.