In August we have two very easy and fun opportunities for you! As you may know, our District 7475 sends students to Japan and also hosts students from Japan in the summer, and we have the opportunity to join our Japanese visitors for a trip to Point Pleasant. It's pretty easy, the bus takes us and brings us home and our club pays for beach chairs, umbrellas and food.   Mark your calendar for August 8th and reply to this email if you are interested!

Question: What is the Rotary Foundation?

Answer: The Rotary Foundation was established to provide funds for all of the programs and grants that RI has made available to Rotary clubs and the world.

Every Rotarian pays dues to Rotary International and our Districts.  Those funds are used for administration purposes.  RI is just like any other non-profit business.  They have overhead, salaries, and all of the other normal expenses.

 

The Rotary Foundation provides, through voluntary donations, the funds needed to carry out all of its missions.  Post graduate studies, Peace Scholars, PolioPlus, clean water projects and a myriad of other programs.

 

The Foundation was established over 100 years ago to support Rotary and is one of the highest rated charities in America, and has the highest rating (A+) rating from Charity Watch and Charity Navigator (4 stars).

Monies donated each year through club support, Paul Harris Fellows and the Paul Harris Society are invested for 3 years with the earnings used to help cover the administration of the Foundation.

All Rotarians are encouraged to donate every year to help keep the Foundation fully funded. A $100 donation makes you a sustaining member.  If we achieve an average of $100 per member per year, with all members donating, our club will be recognized at the District Conference. Click here for more info: Rotary Foundation