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OUR FOUNDATION
A NEWSLETTER FOR ROTARY LEADERS
NOVEMBER 2009
ISSUE 87
www.ourfoundation.info
OUR FOUNDATION
THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES
November is “Rotary Foundation
Month” and Rotarians are right now — busily
scurrying about preparing programs and semi-
nars celebrating Our Foundation.
Why wait until November? The work
we accomplish through Our Foundation is an
every-day part of Rotary, an important part of
our lives. Our Foundation work truly helps to
make a difference in the world. Helping us
(Rotary) to build peace, friendships, good will
Eddie Blender,
and greater understanding. Publisher. Our Foundation
Newsletter
This issue (and by its size we should call
it a magazine) touches upon some very new
programs and many other innovative Foundation
programs that we (Rotarians) support. Moreover,
Rotarian support is by personal interaction and lead-
ership and just as important - financial contributions!
Think of the possibilities.
The Our Foundation Have you heard of the “ADOPT” a Rotary
newsletter is one of the World Peace Fellow Program? (see pages 33 to 35).
In 2002 prior to the start of the first class of Peace
monthly features of the Fellows and using by District Designated Funds
Rotary Global History (DDF) - many districts contributed US$50,000 to be-
Fellowship (RGHF) come Pioneers and Peacebuilders. The funds were
used for annual expenses (4 to 5 million dollars).
Beginning in 2010, when you donate DDF as
a PEACE-BUILDER DISTRICT, your will
“ADOPT” a Rotary World Peace Fellow who will be
available to speak at club, district and zone events.
Your district will work with your adopted
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 2
OUR FOUNDATION: THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES (continued)
Peace Fellow. You learn so much (DRFC) Scholarships subcommittee
more about his or her experiences to begin its work.
during the fellowship studies, the
Talk about new? (pp 28 to
applied internship (AFE) and after
35). The Future Vision Plan (FVP)
they have gotten their first jobs.
has made available many new facets
Sharing your Fellow’s experiences -
How do we for scholarship awards. In this issue
you will see what Rotary is doing in
support our we compare what we’ve done to
practical ways to make this a more
programs? what is new. The FVP provides a
peaceful world. What a Deal!
very flexible plan!
What it really We learn from Foundation How about this ….
comes down Chair Glenn Estess that we have re- The scholar’s area of study and
to is: duced the number of polio cases by professional goals should further
the annual over 99 percent. We have brought one of the six areas of focus.
programs fund. the number of endemic countries In addition: grants may fund a
from 125 to 4. We have vaccinated scholar for a term of one year to
In order to over two billion children. We are four years, covering tuition,
keep TRF closer than ever to achieving our goal. room and board, etc., for the du-
effectively And we cannot slacken our efforts ration of the grant.
running — (see pages 3 to 5). There are no restrictions on the
We have graduated 431 level (secondary, university, or
We must graduate), length, or area of
support the Peace Fellow Alumni since 2002.
The Centers Committee Chair RI study.
Annual Scholarships can be awarded in
Programs Fund. Past President Chuck Keller said,
“Someday, one or more of our Ro- any amount.
There is no international require-
We must tary peace builders will be in the right
place, at the right time, to make a ment for scholars, so students
support Every attending local universities can
Rotarian, really big difference.” Read some of
their stories on Pages 6 to 17 and see be supported.
Every Year!
Moreover your FVP district may
if you agree.
wish to develop its own stan-
There is an ongoing dialogue dards for scholars funded via
between the Board of Directors and district grants.
Rotarian Action Groups on how best
to utilize the Rotarian Action The FVP is very very flexible.
Groups (RAGs). The question on Don’t you wish you were a FVP Dis-
the table is the raising and utilization trict? Learn more about the differ-
of “funds” for immediate disaster ences in the scholarships program.
response. See pages 18 to 23. See pages 28 to 35.
It’s Rotary Scholarship sea- Our Foundation -
son (Ambassadorial and Peace Fel- Think of all of the possibili-
lows)! Now is the time to begin accu-
mulating and sharing scholarship in- ties.
formation and preparing your Dis-
trict Rotary Foundation Committee
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 3
WITH POLIO,
OUR DETERMINATION
MUST NOT WAVER
On 24 October, we marked
World Polio Day. It is a time to re-
flect on the progress we have made In one
and to strengthen our resolve for 10-day
the work ahead. period,
a total of
It is a time to raise awareness 222,270,331
of our efforts to eradicate polio, (222 Million)
and to help meet Rotary's US$200 children
Million Challenge. in 22
countries
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair We have come a long way. We were
Glenn E. Estess, Sr immunized
have reduced the number of polio
cases by over 99 percent, from against
more than 350,000 a year in the 1980s to polio.
about 1,650 in 2008. We have brought the
number of endemic countries from 125 to
4. And we have vaccinated over two billion
children.
We are proud of these accomplish-
ments, and we are closer than ever to
achieving our goal of worldwide eradication. But we
must recognize that our greatest enemy is complacency.
We cannot slacken our efforts now, because as long as
there is wild poliovirus anywhere, the disease can easily
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 4
OUR DETERMINATION MUST NOT WAVER (continued)
spread again.
We have The number of cases in endemic
reduced the countries is down this year, but the number
number of of cases in countries where polio has been
polio cases by reintroduced has increased significantly—
a reminder of how polio knows no bor-
over 99 per-
ders, and how vigilant we must re-
cent. main.
We have Polio is still endemic in Afghanistan, India, Ni-
brought the geria, and Pakistan. Difficult terrain, civil unrest, re-
mote settlements, poor sanitation, and terrible poverty
number of
are just some of the obstacles to immunization. But
endemic coun- we, and our partners in the Global Polio eradication
tries from 125 Initiative, are determined to continue our work with
to 4. persistence and creativity.
We have I have been inspired by the incredible strides al-
vaccinated ready made this year.
over two bil- In one 10-day period, a total of 222,270,331 chil-
lion children.
dren in 22 countries were immunized against polio.
We are The effort and the commitment are phenomenal. This
closer than is a testament to the resolve that has brought us this
ever to achiev- far—and that will soon bring us to our goal of com-
ing our goal. plete eradication.
We can-
not slacken IN ONE 10-DAY PERIOD, A TOTAL OF
our efforts.
222,270,331 CHILDREN IN 22 COUNTRIES
WERE IMMUNIZED AGAINST POLIO.
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 5
Polio: our highest priority!
POLIOPLUS & ROTARY’S
US$200 MILLION CHALLENGE.
STRATEGIES FOR MEETING THE CHALLENGE
1. You and the District Foundation chair sign the
DDF form which give a minimum of 20% of International
your 2009-10 DDF to the challenge. Your DDF PolioPlus Chair
Bob Scott
contribution will be matched by $.50 for $1.00
from the World Fund.
2. Has each club in your district set a polio goal for
2009-10? The minimum suggested goal is US$2000
per club. Hopefully those clubs that can do more
will. Ideally, the funds will be raised through com-
munity fundraisers. Do you have a list of your dis-
trict’s club goals? Please forward your club’s goals
to Rotary’s200MillionChallenge@rotary.org or
by fax to 847-556-2183.
3. Identify corporations, foundations and/or major
donors that either you or a representative of Ro-
tary can contact. Have you identified any of these
potential donors. Please write to us at Ro-
tary’s200MillionChallenge@rotary.org with the
information
4. Provide us (write to us) with any suggestion you
may have on how we may complete the challenge.
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 6
ROTARY’S PEACE PROGRAM:
ROTARY’S HIGHEST
EDUCATIONAL PRIORITY.
The first classes of our ROTARY WORLD PEACE
The Peace FELLOWS began in 2002-’03 and our first Fellows graduated in
2004-’05. Since then we have graduated 448 total alumni
Program is
(masters and certificate programs) and have compiled statistics
Rotary’s
on 415 peace fellows (92.6%) that have reported their current
highest position to The Rotary Foundation. These incredible and accu-
educational rate statistics are as of 1 October 2009.
priority. Of these 415 peace fellows:
125 work for NGOs or perform other peace-related work
(30%)
90 work for a government agency (22%)
52 are pursuing additional advanced degrees in peace-related
fields (13%)
36 are teachers/professors (9%)
30 work in research or academic support positions (7%)
26 work for United Nations agencies (6%)
9 are journalists (2%)
9 work for the World Bank (2%)
6 are lawyers or work in a law-related field (1%)
14 defy easy categorization; these include: bankers, human
resource professionals, and business owners (3%)
15 reported they are actively looking for work in the field
(4%)
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 7
ROTARY’S PEACE PROGRAM
“We firmly believe that the early returns
from our Peace Programs are satisfying - even
exciting.
Every problem resolved by our peace-
makers is a victory for our program, a realiza-
tion of our dreams.
Someday, one or more of our Rotary
peace builders will be in the right place, at the
right time, to make a really big difference.” RI Past President
Chuck Keller
Rotary World Peace Fellows are leaders promoting
national and international cooperation, peace, and the
successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in
their careers, and through service activities.
Through the Rotary Centers program, The Rotary
Foundation and Rotarians can increase their effectiveness
in promoting greater tolerance and cooperation among
peoples, leading to world understanding and peace.
“ The opportunity to study and explore peace and conflict in
Bradford, and all of the people I have met, have left me inspired
and committed on this road of working for peace and justice in our
world.”
— Christina Bischoff (University of Bradford), Project
Coordinator, The Anchor Project, England
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 8
“ The goal of the (Rotary World) Peace Fellowship is to get
students out of their comfort zone, into a different country, and
equip them with the skills they need to return to their homes and
pursue work in international development and conflict resolution.
. . Rotary is once again striving to achieve nothing short of world
peace and understanding.”
— Andrea Fanta (University of Queensland), Representative,
Department of Economic and Community Development, State of Ten-
nessee, USA
“ I think the Rotary community and
support is something that also distin-
guishes the Rotary (World) Peace Fellow-
ship from other scholarships — it also
helps you to integrate in the local society
and get much more from this great ex-
perience.”
— Zuzana Stiborova (University of
California, Berkeley), Junior Diplomat, Czech
Permanent Mission to the United Nations,
Geneva, Switzerland
“ This course is a rare and valuable
opportunity for all of us in the peace com-
munity, due to the sheer presence of dis-
tinguished experts and knowledgeable
participants. The socialization activities
among participants around the world
automatically leads to the establishment
of a peace-building network which will (from left) Petchara Pliensiri Thailand), Omini Acharya
(Nepal), Matias Ninkov (Argentina), Dr.Rajib Handique
strengthen future cooperation, under- (India) and Thevananth Thevanayagam (Sri Lanka) share
standing, and mutual respect.” with audience their findings and recommendation on "Conflict
— Petchara Pliensiri in Southern Thailand: The Periphery Strikes Back".
(Chulalongkorn University), Justice Affairs
Analyst, Ministry of Justice, Thailand
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 9
“ The Rotary World Peace Fellowship has given me a
platform that will enable me to dedicate myself to the impor-
tant challenge of international conflict prevention and peace-
building in the future.”
— Anna Pehrsson (Universidad del Salvador), Desk Offi-
cer, Department for Security Policy, Swedish Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Sweden
“ I was working in conflict
situations for over 10 years but never had
the technical know-how of dealing with
conflict until now. The innovations learnt
have further widened my scope of the
understanding of conflicts and how to
deal with them to achieve a peaceful
goal. My challenge now will be focused
on how to render the DRC a conflict-free
zone.”
— Abdulai Jalloh (Chulalongkorn
University), Logistics Officer, United Na-
tions, Democratic Republic of the Congo
“Everything we do through our
Rotary clubs — from fighting poverty
to eradicating polio — is intended ulti-
mately to promote world peace.
What better way to contribute to
that effort than by helping to develop
future world leaders committed to
achieving peace and understanding?”
Past Rotary International President -
Luis Vicente Giay
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 10
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NAMES THE NEXT
CLASS OF PEACE FELLOWS IN NOVEMBER 2009
As the United Nations (UN) opened its
General Assembly on Sept. 21, the Interna-
tional Day of Peace, Rotary clubs around the
world will be awaiting the results of a global
competition to choose the next class of Rotary
World Peace Fellows, who will begin their stud-
ies in 2010.
“You only have to pick up a newspa-
per to realize how vitally important it is that
our world leaders be skilled in the arts of conflict resolution and
peaceful negotiation,” said Glenn Estess, chair of The Rotary Foun-
dation of Rotary International.
Through a worldwide, competitive process, this program awards
full scholarships to up to 100 Rotary World Peace Fellows each year.
Members of the 2010-11 class will be announced in October 2009.
The fellows study at the six Rotary Centers based at leading universi-
ties in five countries. Qualified applicants must possess an under-
graduate degree, have a minimum three years of professional experi-
ence at international agencies such as the United Nations, govern-
ments, non-governmental organizations, businesses or academic insti-
The Peace tutions; and demonstrate a commitment to peace and international un-
Fellows
derstanding through their volunteer, academic, and professional
Class of
2010 — 2011 achievements.
Launched in 2002, the Rotary Centers for International Studies
program is already showing results. Currently, over 400 Rotary World
Peace Fellow alumni are making a difference in jobs within United Na-
tions agencies, the World Bank, and leading non-governmental organi-
zations.
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 11
ROTARY’S PEACE PROGRAM … MORE STORIES
Monica Alfred, 2002-04 Rotary World Peace
Fellow, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Colombo
Mid Town, Sri Lanka (District 3220) to attend Uni-
versity of Bradford, England.
One of the original peace fellows, Monica Alfred’s
career demonstrates a deep commitment to peace. In the
last year, when the organization that she founded and for
which she had worked since completing her fellowship
could not continue its peace education work due to the
situation in the Sri Lanka, she and her colleagues were
forced to support other groups and organizations that
had peace as one of the components in their work.
Though many of colleagues left Sri Lanka because
of the situation there, her wish was to continue peace
work in her country. She came to Action Asia, a network
RI Past President of individuals and organizations in the Asia continent
Jonathon Majiyagbe committed to action for conflict transformation through
and Peace Fellow
the sharing of skills, knowledge, experiences and re-
Monica Alfred
sources. Monica is now a faculty member with their Mas-
ter’s course for the peace practitioners from the region. In addition to her
work with Action Asia, Monica works with several different local NGOs
to provide her knowledge and hard work to Sri Lanka’s peace building
community. PEACE
IS
Jeyashree Nadarajah of Malaysia, who earned a POSSIBLE
master’s degree from the Rotary Center at the Uni-
versity of California-Berkeley. Her current position
is a program officer at the Office of the Special
Representative for Children and Armed Conflict,
with responsible for the development of the 6th Secretary Gen-
eral's Report to the Security Council, pertaining to the status of
ending the recruitment and use of children and other violations
being committed against children.
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 12
ROTARY’S PEACE PROGRAM … MORE STORIES
ROBERT OPIRA, UGANDA — In 2002 soon after obtaining his
Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Robert got a voluntary job with Agency for
Cooperation and Research in Development (ACORD)and worked for seven
months before joining World Vision International as a Psychosocial Coun-
sellor with Rehabilitation Centre for Former Child Soldiers in Northern
Uganda. Robert worked as a trauma counsellor and later Project Manager till
prior to coming to University of Queensland. Robert got interested in peace studies be-
cause of the number of challenges he faced while implementing peace project without
any formal training in peace but says he did his work well only as a trained manager.
Robert was motivated by these challenges to apply for a Rotary World Peace Fel-
lowship and now feels he has benefited a lot from Rotary’s Peace Programme and hope to
perform better when he goes back to Uganda. Robert wants to continue working with in-
ternational humanitarian agencies especially in the fields of peacebuilding, conflict resolu-
tions, and human rights in Africa.
IZABELA DA COSTA PEREIRA OF BRAZIL,
the
who earned a master’s degree at the Rotary Center at
Institute for Universidad del Salvador, is a democratic governance
International
Policy Studies
officer with the United Nations Integrated Mission in
presented Rotary Timor-Leste (UNMIT), where she is helping the
Peace Fellow Miho
Kishitani with the
fledgling government of Timor-Leste establish itself.
Prime Minister
Nakasone Yasuhiro
Award of
Excellence.
The award honors MIHO KISHITANI OF JAPAN, who re-
significant achieve-
ments in political, ceived a master’s degree at the Rotary Center
economic,
cultural, and
at the University of Bradford, is an external
scientific and relations and project officer at the External
technological
fields. Relations Department of United Nations Re-
It also seeks to lief Workers Agency in Jerusalem.
promote peace and
prosperity in areas
of conflict.
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 13
OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY: POLIO
OUR HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL PRIORITY:
THE ROTARY PEACE CENTERS
THE ROTARY CENTERS MAJOR GIFTS INITIATIVE
Dear Rotary Colleagues:
This is an exciting and pivotal
year for our Foundation and the Rotary
Centers Major Gifts Initiative
(RCMGI).
Over 200 Rotarians from through- The Rotary Centers
out the world have contributed almost focuses on
preventing and
US$44 million to date toward the 30 June 2015 goal resolving conflict by
of US$95 million. They have contributed through addressing its root
Outright Gifts and Pledges, Bequest Society Com- causes ―
for example:
mitments and Life Income Agreements, with an av- responding to
erage gift of US$175 thousand dollars. This is out- hunger with
standing, especially in these economically challeng- food security,
disease with
ing years. health care,
illiteracy with
We are closing in on our Phase I goal of US$55 education,
million by 30 June 2010 - and we need your help! poverty with
sustainable de-
Please continue to tell the Peace Centers story velopment,
and invite Peace Fellows to speak at your events and and environ-
also please share with us the names of Rotarians mental degrada-
tion with conser-
with the commitment and financial capability to vation.
support the Peace Centers Initiative.
Thank you for all you do ….
Edward “Eddie” Blender
Chair, RCMGI
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 14
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO REACH
THE ROTARY CENTERS GOAL:
WE NEED YOU TO:
Help get the Rotary Centers on the agenda at im-
portant Rotary events. Some travel funds are available
for Peace Fellows to travel to Institutes!
Invite Rotary Centers Major Gift Committee
(RCMGI) members to speak at your events (meetings).
The committee is available to speak throughout the world.
Help identify prospects with the capability of
contributing major gifts of US$60,000 or more (it takes at
least US$500,000 to endow a Peace Fellow). We will be
happy to talk with you about how best to interest and in-
form these potential donors about the Rotary Centers.
Help to organize meetings in your area with
prospects and with others who can help to tell the story.
Are your zone’s DGs and Assistant RRFCs familiar with
the RCMGI? If not, let’s talk about the best way to in-
volve them.
ROTARY CENTERS NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
include Rotary World Peace Fellowships, applied
field internships, seminars, research and travel
stipends, and the administrative expenses of the
Rotary Centers program. Donors may create an
endowed fund to provide support in perpetuity.
Outright named gifts provide current funding for
one or more fellows at a Center.
FOR INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE, AND
ADVICE, contact Peggy Froh Asseo, TRF’s Director of Planned and
Major Gifts at peggy.asseo@rotary.org; 847/424-5369 - or RCMGI Chair
Eddie Blender at eblender@aol.com.
Thank you for all that you do on behalf of The Rotary Foundation.
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 15
THE ROTARY PEACE CENTERS ARE
OUR FOUNDATION’S HIGHEST
EDUCATIONAL PRIORITY.
Rotary Center Alumni -
Post-Fellowship Employment
Statistics are for all alumni through the 2007-09 class, with the exception of students at
Universidad del Salvador, who just finished their Applied Field Experience (AFE) in September.
These statistics are accurate as of 1 October 2009.
The number of peace fellows who have re-
ported their current position to The Rotary Founda-
tion is 92.6%, which is the highest percentage since
we've been tracking this number.
Perhaps more significantly, the number of
peace fellows who are actively looking for work, who
are working in fields that fall into the "other" cate-
gory, and who were working academic support posi-
tions all decreased. This implies that peace fellows
are finding more and better jobs in their fields. I believe it also represents a maturation
of peace fellows who are beginning to move into the middle and upper levels of their
chosen fields.
It is also significant to note that the number and percentage of peace fellows
who are working in the Middle East and Africa also increased. This is reflective of an
increasing number of qualified candidates being put forward from these regions who
return to their sponsor countries, but it also reflects a willingness among peace fellows
to work in areas where their presence can have a positive impact.
There are 415 peace fellows that have re-
ported their current position to The Rotary
Foundation (out of 448 total alumni) or
92.6%. Of these 415 peace fellows:
125 work for NGOs or perform other peace-
related work (30%)
90 work for a government agency (22%)
52 are pursuing additional advanced degrees in
peace-related fields (13%)
36 are teachers/professors (9%)
30 work in research or academic support positions (7%)
26 work for United Nations agencies (6%)
9 are journalists (2%)
9 work for the World Bank (2%)
Continued on next page...
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 16
6 are lawyers or work in a law-related field
(1%)
14 defy easy categorization; these include:
bankers, human resource professionals, and
business owners (3%)
15 reported they are actively looking for
work in the field (4%)
ALUMNI FIND WORK
AROUND THE WORLD:
126 reside in North America (30%)
102 reside in Asia (25%)
58 reside in Europe (14%)
40 reside in Africa (10%)
33 reside in South America (8%)
32 reside in Australia and Oceania (8%)
19 reside in the Middle East (5%)
5 reside Central America and the Caribbean (1%)
ROTARY WORLD PEACE FELLOW ALUMNI EMPLOYMENT
2% 2% 1%
3% NGOs
4%
Gov agency
6% 30% Masters/PhD
Teaching
7%
Research/academic
United Nations Agencies
Looking for Work
9%
Other
Journalist
22%
World Bank
13%
Law
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 17
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 18
EVERY ROTARIAN HAS
AN EVERY ROTARIAN,
EVERY YEAR STORY
SEND YOUR EREY
STORY TO:
EBlender@aol.com
and it could be
chosen to appear
in an upcoming
issue of
Our Foundation
Newsletter
SEND YOUR STORY to EBlender@aol.com
and it might be chosen to appear in an upcoming issue
of Our Foundation Newsletter
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 19
Members of same Taiwanese Rotary club
spread their gifts throughout Foundation
By Ryan Hyland tion is important to Rotarians and
Rotary International News
people worldwide."
Taiwanese Rotarians Yen-Shen
Hsieh and James Chen share more than At a donor recognition
just the same club. They also share an dinner in Taipei on 5 August, RI
uncommon commitment to many of The President John Kenny acknowl-
Rotary Foundation's initiatives. edged the generous gifts that
Hsieh, Chen, and other Taiwan-
Their dedication is reflected in ese Rotarians have made to the
the unique way that both Hsieh and Foundation.
Chen, members of the Rotary Club of
Taipei Castle, allotted their contributions "I know that the Rotarians of
of US$250,000 to help support several Taiwan understand the value of their
areas of the Foundation. They will both contributions to The Rotary Foundation
be inducted into the Arch C. Klumph and have made the Foundation a priority
Society on 5 November at RI World in their charitable giving," said Kenny
Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA. during his keynote address. "Taiwanese
Rotarians have made 54 gifts of $10,000
After months of consideration, or more, as well as the numerous gifts
they decided together to spread their do- that are the lifeblood of the Foundation."
nations across the Foundation, signifying
the importance of supporting all its ef- President Kenny noted that Tai-
forts, says Hsieh, governor of District wan is home to ten members of the Arch
3480. C. Klumph Society, "each
of whom has individually
"I learned more about the differ- made a significant differ-
ent Foundation programs to better un- ence to our Foundation's
derstand where I wanted to donate," says ability to do its work."
Hsieh. "I collaborated with James so we
both would donate the same amount to Along with Hsieh
the same programs. I hope to continually and Chen, three other Taiwanese Rotari-
support these programs in the future." ans will be inducted into the society on 5
November: Sheng-Chien "Mirror"
In July, Hsieh and Chen each al- Chang, Yau-Fang "Gary" Chen, and Sui-
located $180,000 to the Rotary Centers Seng Hsu.
for International Studies in peace and
conflict resolution, $50,000 to the Perma- RI Director Jackson San-Lien
nent Fund, $15,000 to the Annual Pro- Hsieh (Taipei Sunrise RC) and Rotary
grams Fund, and $5,000 to the PolioPlus Regional Foundation Coordinator (zone
Fund. 10 B) Jason (Archi) S. C. Hsu, have par-
ticipated and established excellent exam-
"I believe the combination of ples for these TRF gifts for Jackson and
both our donations, divided up to Archi are both Arch Klumph Society
support multiple programs, is members. Please see RIPP Arch
stronger than a single donation," says Klumph’s vignette on the last page. (Page
Chen, president of the Taipei Castle 46).
club. "Every program in the Founda-
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 20
DISASTER RESPONSE:
Ultimately we need the worldwide disaster assistance fund
response within hours to a major disaster. We need the commu-
nications authority and network to coordinate worldwide re-
sponses and we need the accounting/banking mechanism to co-
ordinate disaster relief funding and money stewardship. Please
read the Disaster response stories on pp 19 to 23.
SHELTERBOX READIES less than 48 hours.
Both Lizzy and Pete were
RESPONSE TO TYPHOON
part of the SRT that set up a Shel-
ONDOY terBox ‘tent city’ after Typhoon
A ShelterBox Response Team Morakot and have already received
(SRT) are en route to the Philip- calls for help from their contacts in
pines for the second time in six the Philippines.
weeks. Speaking before departing,
ShelterBox delivered 334 Lizzy said: ‘After spending nearly
ShelterBoxes to the Zambales re- three weeks in the Philippines just
gion of the country in August in the over a month ago, we’re really famil-
wake of Typhoon Morakot but now iar with the infrastructure and how
the Philippines have been left reel- their systems work. This will allow
ing yet again from another catastro- us to deliver aid quickly and most
phic typhoon. effectively.
On Saturday, September 26, ‘Our contacts on the
Typhoon Ondoy (international ground have already briefed us
name Ketsana) brought a month’s on the situation and we are in the
worth of rainfall to Metro Manila strongest position we can be in
and the nearby areas in just a few to make things happen.
hours. Our hearts go out to the peo-
The worst may not be over ple in the Philippines who have had
for the Philippines with weather to endure yet another devastating
experts warning another typhoon typhoon.’
could hit the region. A half-
million people have been dis- Your donations are always at
placed with over 250 deaths (so work.... Regards - Don Ohlgren -
far).. ShelterBox Canada
SRT members Lizzy Tre-
glown (UK) and Peter Pearce (AU)
are expected to be on the ground in
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 21
THE FIRST NEEDS OF A
DISASTER IS TO ADDRESS
THE IMMEDIATE RELIEF
AND RECOVERY EFFORTS.
This is why the Disaster Relief … there is no
Rotarian Action Group (DRRAG) is recognized
proposing an emergency pooled fund
Rotary Interna-
that would accumulate for purposes of
tional Board
responding to the calls for help from
sanctioned
our Governors, working with local
structure in
DRRAG officers and club members
who are in the best position to assess place for
John Eberhard, Rotarians to
need and recommend action. Disaster Relief Rotar-
respond to
Such a policy has been thor- ian Action Group
natural or man-
oughly canvassed at two “global” dis- made disasters.
aster relief strategic planning meetings.
Many in attendance are experts in the Rotarians are
field. generous and
want to reach
In a recent DRRAG Board meeting
out when
and circularization of the proposal
among the DRRAG Advisory Board someone needs
members, I have been directed to submit help and
a memorial to the RI Board and the Ro- Rotarians always
tary Foundation for the purpose of initi- want to work
ating a discussion on how such a policy with other
framework might be formulated and im- Rotarians.
plemented.
Continued on page 25
“… proposing an emergency pooled fund that would accumulate
for purposes of responding to the calls for help”
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 22
TYPHOON MORAKOT
To me this situation dealing with Typhoon
Morakot (Taiwan) is a good example of why Rotary
international needs to seriously re-think the finan-
cial infrastructure, funding, communication mecha-
nisms and management infrastructure of emer-
gency and response RAGs like DRRAG.(Disaster
Relief Rotarian Action Group).
Ultimately we need the worldwide disaster
assistance fund to response within hours to a major
disaster. We need the communications authority and network to coordi-
nate worldwide responses and we need the accounting/banking mecha-
nism to coordinate disaster relief funding and money stewardship.
Without these structures effective, responsive worldwide Rotary
response to people in need will not be possible at the level the world ex-
pects Rotary to act. Right now we are relegated to an e-mail chatter op-
eration.
Rotarian LeGrand L. Malany
Disaster Response and Mitigation Engineer
Shelter, land and Infrastructure
Cyclone Aila Unit, Bangladesh
Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance
U.S. Agency for International Development
“If it is disaster related I would like to e-mail: lmalany@ofda.gov (official)
see everyone go to our DRRAG website. e-mail: lmalany@juno.com (personal)
Our site could hot button to others.
But ultimately the Rotary world needs one
portal to enter.
Rotarians should not have to research
a bunch of sites to get into Rotary and its
disaster work.
I think that the entry point should be
on the Rotary International home page!”
Continued on next page...
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 23
WHY IS THE ROTARY
FOUNDATION THE ONLY
AUTHORIZED VEHICLE IN
ROTARY TO SOLICIT FUNDS?
As the Vice-Chair of the Trus-
The Rotary
tees Fund Development Committee
Foundation
for our Rotary Foundation, thank you
is Rotary
for the questions and the opportunity
International’s
to answer them.
only charity;
We Rotarians are blessed with
and, thus, is the
worthy programs that our wonderful
only charitable
Rotarians continue to find ways to
funding agent
support each and every year through
authorized to
Rotary’s Foundation. This financial
Solicit funds for
support is needed and appreciated
programs that
now more than ever.
the RI Board
I am also very happy to answer
Louis Piconi, Trustee, The Rotary
and clubs
your inquiry – why is The Rotary
Foundation 2007-11, RI Vice President through the
Foundation the only authorized vehi-
2000-01, Member, Rotary Club of Bethel Council on
-St. Clair, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, D7300 cle in Rotary to solicit funds? Legislation have
The answer is simple and re-
authorized.
quires explanation. The explanation is very timely at this time of the
Rotary year when the district governors-elect – the leaders of the
clubs – are busy finalizing agendas for their PETS and district assem-
blies to ensure the new club presidents and club officers are fully
trained and prepared to lead their club through a successful year. It is
important for the district and club leaders know the guidelines and
rules that governor our organization on solicitation of funds.
Why? For many reasons, not the least of which is to protect
Rotarians, clubs and districts from being overwhelmed with funding
requests from groups within Rotary. Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 24
… the only authorized fundraising vehicle. (continued)
If a group within Rotary wishes to seek funds directly from Ro-
tarians, clubs and/or districts, there is a policy that covers this which
there is a first requires the Board of Directors to officially authorize solicitations.
policy that
Hopefully, this information is communicated each year to the
covers this
district governors elect and incoming club presidents. It should prevent
which first
any potential embarrassment; and, ensure each club stays focused on
requires the
the approved fund raising programs and projects of Rotary Interna-
Board of
tional. Also, we must also remember and respect that each club is
Directors to
officially
autonomous and chooses their goals for the Rotary year which un-
authorize
doubtedly includes fund raising.
solicitations. Each year, the trustees establish fund raising priorities to ensure
all clubs and districts can find ways to support and stay focused on the
approved international programs.
43.020.17. ROTARIAN ACTION GROUP CIRCULARIZATION POLICY
A Rotarian Action Group desiring to request the cooperation of districts, clubs or
Rotarians outside of its own membership in connection with any matter whatsoever, by
any means, including telemarketing, shall first submit its purpose and plans to the gov-
ernor or governors of the involved area and secure his, her, or their approval.
A Rotarian Action Group engaging in these types of activities must comply with
RI policy for use of the Rotary Marks, including use of proper identification and qualify-
ing language regarding the Rotarian Action Group.
No Rotarian Action Group shall solicit financial assistance or participation in
commercial ventures from any Rotary district or club or from individual Rotarians other
than its own members unless and until it first secures authorization from the Board. No
Rotarian Action Group shall solicit funds on Web sites, with the exception of member-
ship dues.
Even within the limits described above, it is not permissible for a Rotarian to cir-
cularize other Rotarian Action Group members on matters affecting his or her individual
business interests.
Continued on next page...
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 25
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21) ...THE
FIRST NEEDS OF A DISASTER IS TO
ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS.
A Memorial: Disaster
Relief Funding – Emergency
Pooled Fund
Over the past year, The Board of Di-
rectors of the Disaster Relief – Rotarian Ac-
tion Group (DRRAG) has completed an
analysis of the need for emergency funding
for Natural Disasters. The generosity of Ro-
tarians is most evident when disaster strikes
as we have seen most recently in the Philip-
pines, Taiwan, Pakistan, India and other
countries. We all have vivid memories on this,
the forth anniversary of Katrina, in the United
States. In the most recent edition of the Ro-
John Eberhard, Disaster Relief
Rotarian Action Group tarian, an excellent account was given of the
“Schools Re-Awakening” program in Sri
Lanka being a result of the Great Tsunami of 2004/5.
What follows is the resolution that has come out of the DRRAG meet-
ings with a background paper and strategy that might be incorporated into
the policy. It would be hoped that if there was agreement in principal with
this approach that a small work group made up of Board members and Trus-
tees might meet with DRRAG officers to consider the matter further.
Memorial:
It is respectfully submitted that: Rotary estab-
lish a Global Disaster Relief Pooled fund to be able
to effectively respond in a timely way to appeals by
District Governors for immediate funds following a
disaster that cannot be managed within the local
community.
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 26
Holding leaders
accountable helps prevent
and resolve conflicts
Accountability and telling it like
it is are critical components of building peace,
said Jan Egeland, director of the Norwegian
Institute of International Affairs. Egeland was
the UN secretary-general's special adviser for
conflict prevention and resolution from 2006
to 2008.
At the second Rotary World Peace Sym-
posium in Birmingham, England, on 19 June,
Egeland discussed what he has learned during
his career of more than 30 years in humanitar-
ian relief and conflict resolution, which in-
cluded participating in secret negotiations be-
tween Israelis and Palestinians to produce the
Jan Egeland, director of the Norwegian
Oslo Accord of 1993.
Institute of International Affairs.
As a peace negotiator, said Egeland, it's
important to hold leaders accountable for their action or inaction.
"We have to speak the truth. I have tried to say it as I saw it."
He also observed that "we're making progress, thanks to the good
work of Rotary and hundreds of other good, nongovernmental
movements."
For example, when the December 2004 tsunami
hit Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia,
the response was highly coordinated and effective, he
said. "We have succeeded more often than we've
failed, and we've shown that we can do remarkable
things when we work together."
Continued on next page...
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 27
Egeland said he feels optimistic knowing that a new genera-
tion of peacemakers coming out of Rotary's peace programs will
have unparalleled knowledge, technology, and training to do the
much-needed work.
“I feel
"What he said about accountability is crucial," said Rebecca
Gasca, a Rotaractor and 2003-04 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial optimistic
Scholar. "Not only is it at the leadership level that we have to hold knowing
each other accountable, but also at the grassroots level. I think there
that a new
is a place for Rotary in both regards."
generation
Ahamed Imthiaz Ismail, a member of the Rotary Club of of peace-
Colombo Mid Town, Western Province, Sri Lanka, has mentored
three Foundation Scholars and is involved in humanitarian land
makers
mine action and the resettlement of internally displaced people in coming out
his country. "His presentation was based on real-life experiences, of Rotary's
and it had diverse views that you could relate to different circum-
stances and situations," said Ismail.
peace
programs
"I thought it was really inspiring to hear positive things and will have
put a number of current conflicts in perspective," said Zélie Pollon,
a Rotary World Peace Fellow from Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, unparal-
who graduated from Rotary's professional development program at leled
Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and will enter the University knowledge,
of Bradford in a few months. "In tandem, it's also good to be re-
minded of the things we're not focusing on that we can do." technol-
ogy, and
training
to do the
much-
needed
work. ”
Jan Egeland with Peace Fellows. Rotary Images/Alyce Henson
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 28
SCHOLARSHIP SEASON IS IMMINENT.
IF YOU ARE NOT A FUTURE VISION
PLAN (FVP) DISTRICT, WHAT SHOULD
YOU BE DOING NOW?
Since 1947, WHAT TO DO NOW
The Rotary
Foundation has • Help the Scholarships Subcommittee Chair notify clubs
awarded more of the types of Ambassadorial Scholarships and World Peace Fel-
than US$1.1 lowships the district could fund through DDF, Endowed Funds,
billion in and world-competitive scholarship opportunities.
humanitarian • Help the chair promote understanding of and effective
and educational
participation in the Ambassadorial Scholarships and World Peace
grants and is the
Fellowships programs, through regular contact with each club in
world’s largest
the district and district meetings.
• Encourage and help assigned club chairs carry out their
privately-funded
responsibilities.
source of
• Participate in selecting qualified scholars and Fellows
international
from club endorsed candidates.
scholarships.
• Help conduct club-, district-, or regional-level orientation
of all scholarship and Fellowship recipients before their departure
and upon their arrival;
• participate in multidistrict regional scholar orientation
seminars when possible.
Effective 1 July 2009,
the Foundation will • Participate in meetings called by the subcommittee chair.
no longer fund the • Districts can use DDF for Ambassadorial Scholarships.
following:
Rotary Grants for
University Teachers , THE ACADEMIC-YEAR
except for grants
already awarded.
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Volunteer Service • Has no age limit
Grants • Requires previous completion of at least two years uni-
Cultural and versity study or appropriate professional experience
Multi-Year
Ambassadorial • Defrays expenses associated with tuition, fees, room and
Scholarships ,
except for grants
already awarded .
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 29
SCHOLARSHIPS (continued)
board, limited language training (as assigned by TRF),
and transportation, through US$24,000 flat grant in 2009-10.
• In 2010-11, the flat grant will be $25,000.
Approximately
• Requires covering any costs over $24,000 (in 2009-10)
1,000 scholarships
or $25,000 in 2010-1, with personal funds or additional schol-
are awarded
arships
annually to
• This financial limit applies to DDF-funded scholar-
university students
ships as well as Named and Endowed Scholarships.
around the world
to study in another
country from three
months to two
years.
These students
serve as
ambassadors of
goodwill.
Since 1947, The
Rotary Foundation
TIME-LINE has sponsored
more than 40,000
scholars from over
APPLICATION STEPS DATES 115 countries.
2009
January—February 2010
15 December 2010 or sooner
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 30
THE IMPORTANCE OF, THE FLEXIBILITY OF,
THE BEAUTY OF THE FUTURE VISION PLAN
THINK OF ALL THE POSSIBILITIES!
Scholarship Strategy under
The Future Vision - Global Grants
Rotary Foundation Global Grants support activities, includ-
ing scholarships, within the six areas of focus with a minimum
World Fund award of US$15,000 for a minimum grant amount
of $30,000.
The World Fund award
is based on a match to District
Designated Fund (DDF) allo-
cations ($1.00: $1.00) or cash
Areas of focus contributions ($0.50: $1.00).
1/ Peace and
conflict Global grants:
prevention/ … must be sponsored by two
resolution
Rotarian clubs/districts — a
2/ Disease
prevention and host partner in the country
treatment where the activity takes place and
3/ Water and an international partner outside the country.
sanitation
4/ Maternal and …Both the host and international partner must be mem-
child health bers of the Future Vision pilot.
5/ Basic education
and literacy
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS:
6/ Economic and
community If your district chooses to apply for global grant funds to sponsor
development a scholar, please consider the following three conditions for eligi-
bility:
• The scholar’s chosen university is located in an interna-
tional pilot district.
• The scholar is seeking a scholarship for graduate-level
study.
• The scholar’s area of study and professional goals further
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OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 31
one of the six areas of focus.
In addition: District
• Global grants may fund a scholar for Grants ...
a term of one year to four years, covering offer
tuition, room and board, etc., for the dura- greater
tion of the grant. flexibility.
• At the time of application, the There are
scholar must provide a letter of acceptance no restric-
to his/her chosen university. tions on the
level
… The international sponsor must also iden- (secondary,
tify the host partner at time of application. university,
Pure excitement from … Global grant scholars will be strongly or gradu-
RCMGIC Eddie Blender encouraged to propose a service compo- ate), length,
and Trustee Ron Burton as
the FVP is discussed at the
nent in their application, furthering the or area of
OKC Institute in Oklahoma mission of The Rotary Foundation, as study.
City.
well as increasing their impact on the Scholar-
community ships can be
awarded in
************************** any amount.
Scholarship Strategy under There is
no interna-
The Future Vision — District Grants tional
requirement
Through a Rotary Foundation District Grant, your district for schol-
may request up to 50 percent of its DDF as a block grant and ars, so
disperse the funds for district- or club-sponsored activities, in- students
cluding scholarships, in any denomination. attending
local
universities
can be
supported.
Your dis-
trict may
wish to
develop its
own
standards
for scholars
funded via
district
grants.
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 32
THE FUTURE VISION — DISTRICT GRANTS (CONTINUED)
THINK OF ALL THE POSSIBILITIES!
DISTRICT GRANT FUNDS OFFER
GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN
DETERMINING ELIGIBLE
SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPANTS:
• There are no restrictions on the level (secondary,
university, or graduate), length, or area of study.
• Scholarships can be awarded in any amount.
There is no international requirement for scholars,
so students attending local universities can be
supported.
Your district may wish to develop its own standards
for scholars funded via district grants.
THE NEXT STEPS:
1. Applications for global and district grants will be
available online in April 2010 and accepted on a
rolling basis from that time forward (start plan-
ning now!)
2. Your district is encouraged to use the 2009-10
year to plan the activity that you intend to imple-
ment in 2010-11 and begin submitting applica-
tions as soon as they are available.
3. The Future Vision staff is developing tools to
help your district through this process. These
tools will be placed on the RI Web site and high-
lighted in Future Vision Pilot News, the Future Vi-
sion newsletter, as they become available.
4. Please contact your assigned global grant and
district grant coordinators to assist you in your
planning efforts this year.
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 33
PEACE-BUILDER DISTRICTS
The Rotary Foundation Announces a New
Opportunity for Your District to “Adopt”
a Rotary World Peace Fellow
Rotary World Peace Fellows are making a difference as trained
peacemakers around the globe, and your district can become a partner
with them in creating a more peaceful world…. How?
Become a PEACEBUILDER Become a
Your “adopted” DISTRICT by contributing PEACE-
Rotary World Peace US$25,000 in District Designated BUILDER
Funds (DDF) per year for at least DISTRICT by
Fellow will be available two years to the Rotary Centers DDF contributing
to speak at your district Pool…. US$25,000 in
District
and zone conferences. Beginning in 2010, as a Designated
PEACEBUILDER DISTRICT, Funds (DDF) per
Your district will your district will “adopt” a 2010-11 year for at least
hear from your Peace Rotary World Peace Fellow who will two years to the
be available to speak at district and Rotary Centers
Fellow about his or her zone conferences. Your district will DDF Pool….
experiences during the hear from your Peace Fellow about
his or her experiences during the fel- Beginning in
fellowship studies, the lowship studies, the applied intern- 2010, as a
applied internship and ship and after they have gotten their PEACE-
first jobs. Listening to their stories BUILDER
after they have gotten you will see what Rotary is doing in DISTRICT,
practical ways to make this a more
their first jobs. peaceful world. Your district will re-
your district will
“adopt” a
ceive a certificate of recognition, a 2010-11 Rotary
newly designed Peacebuilder Banner, as well as periodic updates from World Peace
your Peace Fellow. Fellow
If a $25,000 contribution is not possible, your district can
choose to contribute any amount of DDF that will go towards sup-
porting the costs of a Rotary World Peace Fellow….currently The
Rotary Foundation has approximately enough funding to support only
one-half of the next class of 100 Peace Fellows in 2010-2012. Please
designate DDF A.S.A.P. to help us fund a full class of Rotary
World Peace Fellows.
Continued on next page
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 34
… ADOPT A ROTARY PEACE FELLOW (CONTINUED)
Recent events in Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran,
Iraq and in other areas of conflict around the
world remind us of the importance of Rotary’s
continued efforts to achieve and maintain peace.
In the last 16 years alone, over 3.6 million peo-
ple have died as a result of civil wars and ethnic vio-
lence, and more than 45 percent of these deaths are
likely to have been children.
The Rotary Foundation has shown its commit-
ment to creating a more peaceful world by establish-
ing the Rotary Centers for International Studies in
peace and conflict resolution and the Rotary World
Peace Fellowships.
Each year up to 100 new fellows, chosen from
various countries and cultures, come to one of the
Rotary Peace Centers to earn a master’s degree:
in international relations,
international law,
public health,
political science, and
peace and conflict resolution,
or a professional development certificate in peace
and conflict studies.
The Rotary Centers’ curriculum teaches gradu-
ate students to identify the root causes of conflict,
such as poverty, unsustainable development, and lack
of political freedom. Courses also train students to
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OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 35
exercise diplomatic discourse as a means for solving interna-
tional problems.
With such a degree, Fellows are able to obtain positions
at the United Nations, World Bank Organization of Ameri-
can States (OAS), non-profit organizations, etc., that they
would not be eligible for without such a degree.
Through the first nine master’s classes, The Rotary
Foundation has received over 1,700 applications from over
400 districts and the Rotary Centers Committee has selected
340 candidates representing over 88 nationalities.
Josephus Tenga
is a shining example of the
program’s success.
A citizen of Sierra Leone,
Josephus studied at Duke Univer-
sity in 2004-06. He is currently
the assistant director of the
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Program at The Jimmy Carter
Presidential Center in Atlanta,
GA, USA.
He focuses on developing
Josephus Tenga, Rotary World Peace Fellow Alumnus Carter Center programs in
peace and conflict resolution in West Africa.
His efforts include meeting with government ministers and of-
ficials and program partners in Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia to develop a
new program on pre-and post-elections dispute resolution.
He is also developing a new program to extend the rule of law
in Sierra Leone in order to strengthen the government’s ability to
maintain peace and stability in that post-war country.
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 36
THE 2009 TRF FUNDRAISING GOALS
For 2009-10, Foundation Trustee Chair Glenn Estess
articulated the Rotary Foundation’s goals for the year at the
International Assembly which include the following fund rais-
ing goals:
1. Fulfill our promise to eradicate polio by
supporting the US $200 Million Challenge.
2. Support Every Rotarian Every Year and
2009-10,
Trustee Chair
the Permanent Fund.
Glenn Estess Sr.
3. Support the achievement of the US $95
Million Endowment (RCMGI) to fund the
World Peace and Conflict Resolution Cen-
ters. The Rotary Peace Centers.
Contributions Update
For the two months ending 31 August 2009, contributions to the Annual Programs Fund,
Permanent Fund, and Restricted Giving [Matching Grants] are down while contributions
to Rotary‘s US$200 Million Challenge remain strong. Overall, contributions are down
US$3 Million (16.93%) over this same period last year. As the global economy improves,
we hope that giving to The Rotary Foundation will improve as well in the months ahead.
Increase
August 2009 August 2008 (Decrease)
Annual Programs Fund US$ 9,795,742 US$11,252,134 ( 12.94%)
PolioPlus US$ 2,695,758 US$ 2,088,670 29.07%
Permanent Fund US$ 792,106 US$ 1,321,766 ( 40.07%)
Restricted Giving US$ 1,325,558 US$17,084,316 (45.26%)
Unrestricted – Other (DAF) US$ 106,427 US$ 630,315 (83.12%)
TOTALS US$14,715,591 US$17,714,631 (16.93%)
OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 37
If you think Rotary is not
growing, try being inflexible.
Seriously.
We all know that change is inevitable. The
only thing we have control over is how we deal
with that change. Rotary as an organization
doesn’t have a choice on whether or not to
change, we will change whether we like it or not
or we will fade away.
Across the board, service organizations
are losing members in the developed
world. Rotary is constantly discussing how we
can attract new and younger members. I would
like to offer my opinion in the hope that you can
change how you view what it means to be a
Rotarian. We are not the same organization that
Paul Harris founded nor do we want to be. I Brad Lee Bonner, Attorney at Law
would like to think we are not only bigger, but Rotary Club of Denison, Iowa
better. Growing older is not the same as District 5610, Zone 27
growing. We will grow only if we can remain
flexible and open to new ideas about who we are.
LISTENING TO THE YOUNGER GENERATION my generation
does
At 29, I’m often times the youngest Rotarian at any not join
Rotary meeting I attend. In 1998, I was a Rotary Youth organizations
Exchange student to Langenhagen, Germany. In 2006 I — we do,
joined the Rotary Club of Denison, Iowa, where I am
however,
currently serving as president. As a Rotarian I don’t have a
join
lot of experience with the organization, but this gives me a
causes
great advantage: fresh perspective. I can couple that with
my own experiences as a twenty-something.
MY GENERATION JOINS CAUSES
As a whole, my generation does not join
organizations. From volunteer fire departments, to the
PTA and Rotary, we don’t join clubs. We do, however, join
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OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 38
try being inflexible.... CONTINUED
As an organization:
See the
“magic we must be nimble and adaptable.
circle of
we must be in constant communication with our members as to
Rotary”
on page 40. their preferences.
the rotary we must be able to empower our members to accomplish those
foundation
projects which they are passionate about.
and
membership
growth.
causes. We want to be a part of something that has meaning and has
value. We want to see results. We do not want to go to just another
meeting. I do not have to join a service organization to do
community service, so any organization I belong to should give
me something more.
Here’s where we as Rotary recruiters need to deal with
change. Everyone I know is busy, busier than anyone can
remember with no sign of slowing down.
In my own club I looked at the problem of membership and
simply broke it down into the barriers which would keep members
from attending meetings. Many of my Rotary members claimed
that they were not able to come to a noon meeting because it
interfered with their work. So instead of changing the meeting time
which would conflict with other members schedules I added a
meeting time.
ONE CLUB—TWO TIMES TO MEET
If you come to Denison you are welcome to attend either of our
two meetings. We meet at lunch on Thursdays and for a beverage after
work on Mondays. I am offering a more flexible meeting time to those
who wish to take advantage of it. When I started the 5:15 club I did
not attempt to replicate the experience of the noon meeting. It is
something different completely. There is less emphasis on a program
Flexibility?
and more focus on structured networking.
if it works,
run with it. Because we are one club, the pool to draw from for service
If it doesn’t projects is larger and we do not compete against ourselves for time or
work, dollars as we would if Denison had two clubs. This meeting model is
change it. not new but simply borrowed from the churches. You can attend the
Saturday night service or the Sunday morning service. Same church,
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OUR FOUNDATION PAGE 39
try being inflexible.... CONTINUED
same message. Different times and often different formats based on
user preference.
The same thought process can be used for dealing with the We are
eClubs. An eClub is fundamentally different than analog club. They working
look different, they move different, they meet different, but at the end towards
of the day any Rotary club, regardless of structure and appearance is bringing
after the same results. We are after bringing members together in members
fellowship, fostering strong business ethics and accomplishing world together in
peace. We should be supportive of all our members regardless of how fellowship,
fostering
they wish to be a part of Rotary. After all, we are after results, not just
strong
face time with other members. Simply attending church does not make
business ethics
you religious anymore than attending Rotary meetings will make you a and
Rotarian. We must remain humble and realize that just because accomplishing
something is new or different doesn’t make it wrong, it only makes it world peace.
new or different. Let the results be the test of its worth.
In Youth Exchange we teach our students to be flexible when
interacting with a new culture. “It’s not right, it’s not wrong, it’s just
different” is the standing advice I give to all my students. The moral of
the story is, if it works, run with it. If it doesn’t work, change it. I do
not expect that my club’s after hours meeting will always work, but so
long as it is filling a need I will encourage it. When it stops being
productive I will try something else. I will adapt because after all, I am
only interested in the results. I am after Rotarians, not Rotary members.
FROM CHANGE COMES GROWTH—REMAIN FLEXIBLE
As you are looking to grow your clubs keep in mind two
fundamental truths about my generation or any new member. We
don’t join organizations, we join causes; and do not be afraid
change in the least. From change comes growth. If you have
members who are not engaged ask them why? Answers such as they
are so busy with something else are really a way of saying, that Rotary is
not a priority.
As a club leader you must make Rotary a priority– not by
deterrents but by incentives. Remain flexible in all that you do and keep
an emphasis on the causes which you are promoting. We are all in this
together and together we can accomplish anything.
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It is suggested that you honor your Zone’s Global Service to Humanity Award winner at your Zone (Rotary) Institute
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RISING TO THE POLIO CHALLENGE
Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge totals*
US $93 million
*as of 31 July 2009
Just Released
"End Polio Now"
Paul Harris Fellow
Certificates
New for 2009-10, the Paul Harris Fellow Certificates
will carry the "End Polio Now" logo for all new Paul
Harris Fellows (PHF) who become or are named a PHF
beginning 1 July 2009. The special certificate will be
available for the duration of Rotary's US$200 Million
Challenge. This unique recognition is sure to be a treas-
ured keepsake once polio is eradicated.
FOR THE LATEST ON THE NUMBER OF POLIO
CASES, PROGRESS REPORTS ON POLIO-ENDEMIC
COUNTRIES, AND OTHER INFORMATION, GO TO:
WWW.POLIOERADICATION.ORG.
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WHAT PAUL HARRIS SAID...
“Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the
world it will be known by the results it achieves.”
Paul P. Harris
Message to the 1914 RI Convention
Houston, Texas USA
Achieving results? How about Our Rotary Foundation sponsor-
ing one of the largest and most international of scholarship programs in
the world?
Following RI founder Paul Harris’ death in 1947; Rotarians world-
wide donated to the Foundation more than US$1 million, enabling Rotary
to launch its first and largest educational program: international scholar-
ships for college students. Today it’s called—Ambassadorial Scholarships. Paul P. Harris
When this graduate fellowship plan was initiated in 1947 eighteen
graduate students were awarded scholarships and left their home areas to
study in 10 different countries and serve as ambassadors of goodwill.
This has evolved into an immense Scholarships Program, which
today helps undergraduate and graduate students to study abroad.
To date, almost 40,000 scholarships (fellowships) have been
awarded at a cost of mote than US$504 million—all due to the generosity
of Rotarians worldwide supporting The Annual Programs Fund (APF) of
the Rotary Foundation (TRF).
Forty thousand scholarships add up to a lot of Rotary Foundation
Alumni. Have you made an effort to invite our scholarship alumni to join
your club?
Yes we are achieving results and yes we can do more. Scholarship
alumni in addition to being a powerful addition to your club would also
welcome the opportunity to contribute (to give back) to Our Rotary
Foundation.
Dr. Edward “Eddie” Blender
Publisher, Our Foundation
D5470, Edwards Rotary
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Our Foundation
November, 2009
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" he Rotary Foundation
is not to build monuments of brick and
stone.
If we work upon marble, it will per-
ish; if we work on brass, time will efface it;
if we rear temples they will crumble into 1916-17 RI President
dust; but if we work upon immortal minds, Arch C. Klumph
if we imbue them with the full meaning of (lumber), Rotary Club of
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
the spirit of Rotary as expressed in our
Objects and with the just fear of God and
ROTARY VISION:
love of our fellowmen, we are engraving on An endowment to fund
those tablets something that will brighten the association's good
all eternity." works into perpetuity.
Arch C. Klumph The Result:
— The Rotary Foundation, The Rotary Foundation.
THE ROTARIAN, April 1929
