Governor-Elect John LoBosco Announces His First Appointment!
LAWRENCE FURBISH APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE DISTRICT ROTARY FOUNDATION COMMITTEE
Our Governor-Elect, John LoBosco, has announced the appointment of Lawrence Furbish of the Rotary Club of Sanford-Springvale as chair of our District Rotary Foundation Committee for 2018-2021. John made the appointment in consultation with Governor-Nominee Andy Glazier, who whole-heartedly agreed.
In making the appointment John said, “We are thrilled to appoint Lawrence as chair of this important committee that does so much good throughout our district and the world. We want to thank Marty Helman for her outstanding leadership over her three-year term and for the transition plan she has developed. Marty and Lawrence already have begun working together to ensure a smooth transition.”
“The District Foundation Committee has had a busy three years,” Marty said. “The clubs are increasing their involvement in Global and District grants, and that has led to increased giving as well. It’s a win-win: With increased giving, we’ve been able to double the amount of District DDF available to support our club’s Global Grants. We’ve also instituted some operational improvements that are serving us well. We became the first District in the Rotary world to put our Grants Seminar on rotary.org’s Learning Center. All-in-all, it’s been a great run, and I am delighted that Lawrence will be turning his considerable talents to leading this vital committee.”
Lawrence served as District Governor in 2014-2015 and is completing a three- year term as chair of our district’s finance committee. In 2015-16, Lawrence was the overall chair of NEPETS.
Our District Rotary Foundation Committee oversees Global Grants, District Grants, Rotary Peace Fellowships, Annual Giving, Planned Giving and Major Gifts, and giving to PolioPlus. This work is close to Lawrence’s heart. In addition to the wonderful job Lawrence has done as our PolioPlus Coordinator over the past several years, he participated in a National Immunization Day in India in 2008, was the team leader on a Group Study Exchange with Germany in 2012, and conducted a successful exchange with Bulgaria during his governor year. In addition, Lawrence’s club has had several District Grants, including an adult education day care center playground, raised beds for individuals with disabilities, and a "Little Free Library" this year. For many years, Lawrence’s club has been part of a Global Grant with India headed by PDG Elias Thomas.
Lawrence is a Paul Harris Society member and he and his wife Barbara Sutcliffe are Bequest Society members and major donors to The Rotary Foundation.
Please join John, Andy, Governor Dave and our entire district leadership team in congratulating Lawrence on this appointment and in thanking Marty and Lawrence for their dedication and service.