RERC eBulletin 6-11-14 (Jun 09, 2014)

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Top 10 things you should know about the new Rotary Foundation funding model

Ian Riseley, Rotary Foundation Trustee and chair of the Foundation Finance Committee, responds to some of the questions that have been raised about the Foundation's new funding model. The model was developed because our ability to continue “doing good in the world” depends heavily on the Foundation having long-term financial stability.

Installation Banquet 2014-2015

The RERC installation banquet for the Rotary year 2014-2015 was a fun event at the Richardson Woman's Club.

Kathy Higgins, the RERC President for 2014-2015 and her officers got inducted according to practice by DG Ean Sullivan.

In the picture from left to right Past President Bill Walker, Incoming President Kathy Higgins, District Governor Elect Bill Dendy and District Governor Ean Sullivan.

For more pictures see the photo albums.

8 tips for getting young people interest in your club

Kristin Post says her club has found that organizing at least two special meetings a year creates a unique experience for attracting new members and cements friendships among club members. Find more ideas for attracting and keeping young professionals in your club.

Find more ideas in Be A Vibrant Club: Your Club Leadership Plan
Share your tips for attracting young members on our discussion group
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No Regular Meeting on 6/18

PLease note that there is no regular RERC meeting on 6/18 due to the installation banquet on 6/17

Rotary's future takes center stage in Sydney

Rotary Scholar Kelsi Lopatecki Cox inspired thousands at the Sydney Convention with her passion for community work. The fourth plenary session, held 4 June, focused on what's ahead for Rotary and featured young speakers who thrived under Rotary's New Generations and educational programs. Read more

Installation banquet

Installation banquet is tomorrow night at the Richardson Women's Club, 2005 North Cliffe Drive, Richardson 75082. Beverages and hors d'ouvres starting at 6:00 pm with the program kicking off at 6:50 pm. and wrapping up around 9:00 pm.

RICHARDSON EAST ROTARY CLUB

Installation & Awards Banquet

Richardson Woman’s Club

2005 North Cliffe Dr., Richardson, Texas 75082

June 17, 2014

6:00 – 6:50 Beer, Wine & Hors d’ouerves

6:50 – 7:00 General Welcome – Master of Ceremonies George McKearin

o Welcome of Guests & Dignitaries

o Welcome of Rotarians & Spouses

o Opening Remarks & Comments

7:00 – 7:05 Prayer & Pledge – TBD

7:05 – 7:35 Dinner

7:35 – 7:37 Introduction of President – George McKearin

7:37 – 8:15 Speech and Recognitions by President – Bill Walker

o Comments & Observations

o Perfect Attendance Awards

o Service Excellence Awards

o Board Appreciation

8:15 – 8:25 Club Recognition Paul Harris Awards – David Frazee

8:25 – 8:30 Presentation to Outgoing President – Kathy Higgins

8:30 – 8:32 Introduction of District Governor Ean Sullivan – Bill Walker

8:32 – 8:42 Installation of New Officers and Directors – Ean Sullivan

8:42 – 8:52 Incoming President’s Speech – Kathy Higgins

8:52 – 8:57 Closing Remarks & Four Way Test – George McKearin

Bridge climb breaks record

During Friday's world record-breaking Sydney Harbour bridge climb at the 2014 Rotary International Convention, Rotary members raised enough money to protect 240,000 kids from polio. The massive turnout eclipsed Oprah Winfrey's world-record climb in 2011 when she summited the bridge alongside 315 of her most ardent fans.

Understanding your club dues

How much does it cost to be a member of your club? You can probably answer that question. What do your membership dues cover? The answer to that may not be as clear.

Many Rotarians know that a portion of their dues pays for club and district expenses, as well as Rotary International operations worldwide, but few know exactly how that all breaks down. Dues are extremely important, as they are the single biggest source of revenue providing the services you enjoy as a Rotarian.

Currently, RI dues are $53. Depending on where you are in the world, that equates to about 4 to 14 percent of your total membership dues. The rest primarily covers club and district expenses, meals, and a subscription to The Rotarian or your regional magazine.

Find out more.

International Service Update - Girls School Toilet Block

Some of Rotary’s best work has been done in India, notably on Ending Polio and Water & Sanitation projects. About eight years ago, our Club worked with a District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu to provide improved schoolrooms for the kids there. Our main contact was District Governor (DG) Purushothaman, who goes by Puru. Since that successful collaboration, we’ve been saving some Casino Night money each year in a bucket called Water Project and it has built up to $8,000 with some additional proceeds from this year’s successful evening. Ken Schwartz, our Foundation Treasurer, recently got an email from Puru to help on another project.

This project, glamorously entitled Girls School Toilet Block, would provide water and sanitation for girls schools in Puru’s District. That District has started an application for a Global Grant with Richardson East as its partner. Woody Alexander, as International Services Chair, is working with the Indian team along with Ken and David Loughridge, who has been to Puru’s home in India. We thought we could only do seven girls schools until DG Ean Sullivan and PDG Sandy Forster stepped up the District contribution to fund a total of twelve girls schools.

The Project is moving fast with work scheduled to start and end in 2014. After it is finished, Sandy says she will go inspect and bring some pictures of (vacant) toilets so Casino Night participants can see where there money is going….into toilet blocks!

Below is a picture of urinals built at another school.