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Rotary Foundation Presentation
 
 
PDG John Rickard presented some interesting facts about The Rotary Foundation.
 
The Rotary Foundation is separate from Rotary International. Quite simply, The Foundation gathers money and distributes it.
 
The benefactors include:
 
  • The Annual Fund  [US $100 per annum from each member. John reminded us of our $43 per member contribution]
  • Centurion members [US$100 p.a.]
  • Endowments
  • Polio Fund: a separate account [Every dollar qualifies two dollars from the ‘Gates Foundation’.
 
These funds accrue over three years and the interest raised pays for the running costs. Surplus funds are then distributed: 50% to global grants (these are long term with a US$30,000 minimum) and 50% to district grants [these are short term.
 
This year District Designated Funds total US$27,000. This means we could apply for about $3,000 this year.
 
Strategic partners include UNESCO, WHO, and The Gates Foundation.
 
Currently our District grant is being used to help alleviate obesity in the Pacific islands.
 
John put the question: “What is your charity of choice?” and suggested: “Make it the Rotary Foundation. Consider making an endowment in your will.”
 
In conclusion, John gave us some valuable tips:
 
  • Put money in regularly
  • Plan your project early
  • Be innovative. Bold. Present a new project
  • Involve Rotarians
  • Have your funding ready
  • Try a Multi-Club initiative.
 
For additional information check the RF website here.
 
Rotary 2019
Rotary 2019: Vision, Priorities, Objectives & Core Values
 
An updated version of key Rotary strategic planning is now available on line. 

The Vision Statement, as an example,  reads as follows:
 
 
 
 
Thanks, Liz, for sending this through. To access the pdf flyer covering all four aspects click here.
Ltr of Thx
Thank-you Letter from Heather Bakkenes
 
 
 
 
Jenny forwarded this lovely reply regarding our support of RMH: 
 
 
Geoffrey Haworth
Rotary Club, Papanui
PO Box 5o6a
Papanui
Christchurch, 8542
 
"Our gratitude knows no bounds for the oroha you show our family. Your care is absolute.
Jane Armstrong, parent
 
Dear Geoffrey and Team
 
You were there when we needed you to help provide a 'home-away-from-home' for families like Jane’s. As Jane says our gratitude knows no bounds. Thank you, thank you, thank-you!
 
There's nothing more comforting than a home-cooked meal - but by cooking for the Family Dinner Programme, you have given so much more: the precious gift of time. Time for families to simply be together after a long day at the hospital during what is often described as the most difficult period of their lives. Consider the weight of that and hold it dear.
 
Last year, the Family Dinner Programme put 1,176 dinners on the table. We're so grateful that you've been part of this year's effort, which is shaping up to be even more impressive.
 
Thank you again for helping to keep families together and allowing them to focus on what really matters – their child.
 
Warm regards,
 
Heather Bakkenes
House Manager
Upcoming Events you are welcome to attend
 
Gift Wrapping Cheque presentations
The Papanui
Feb 28, 2019
5:55 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Coffee Morning at Reality Bites Cafe (10am)
Reality Bites Cafe
Mar 01, 2019 10:00 AM
 
Career talk by Brian Thompson
The Papanui
Mar 07, 2019
5:55 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Rotary Learning & Information Day
Community House
Mar 10, 2019
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
 
Liz and Deryn to speak
The Papanui
Mar 14, 2019
5:55 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Duty Roster 28th February 2019
 
Reception
Thomson, Rob
 
Speakers Host
Tizzard, Tony
 
Vote of Thanks
Flanagan, Lois
 
Visitors Host
McNee, Ken
 
Sergeant
Geerlofs, Arie
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Room Tidyup
Denhard, Gary
 
Duty Roster 7th March 2019
 
Reception
Taylor, Tony
 
Speakers Host
Skiba, Larry
 
Vote of Thanks
Wright, Max
 
Visitors Host
Geerlofs, Arie
 
Sergeant
Nicholl, Rob
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Room Tidyup
Haworth, Geoff
 
14th March 2019
 
Reception
Thompson, Brian
 
Speakers Host
Sedgley, Ron
 
Vote of Thanks
Van Beek, Verdi
 
Visitors Host
Forsyth, Simon
 
Sergeant
Murnane, Jonny
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Room Tidyup
Geerlofs, Janice
 
Duty Roster 21 March 2019
 
Reception
Stringer, John
 
Speakers Host
Thomson, Evan
 
Vote of Thanks
Tregurtha, Deryn
 
Visitors Host
Flanagan, Lois
 
Sergeant
Thomson, Rob
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Room Tidyup
Geerlofs, Arie
 
Club Chat from Rotary Papanui
E: papanuirotary@gmail.com W: www.papanuirotary.org.nz
Apologies to rcpapologies@gmail.com      Chat Items to paice@xtra.co.nz
 
Centurions  $100 Payments to Riccarton Rotary Charitable Trust
Account number 03 1355 0516692 03.
In details area add your club name, initial and surname plus RI number.