Independence Rotary Club
Tricia Beatty had already served as president of the Independence Rotary Club. But when she stepped up last fall to fill a presidential vacancy, she and Club Treasurer Randy Schafer had a primary goal in mind - increase the club’s commitment to the Rotary Foundation in this 100th anniversary year.
President Tricia and Treasurer Randy spearheaded the effort. They kicked off the campaign with a birthday cake and celebration of the Foundation’s 100th birthday. Using a fundraising plan provided by the District Foundation Committee, they spent November and December concentrating on their goal.
In those two short months, the club raised over $2,000, with 14 Independence Rotarians participating in the campaign. As a result, the club recognized two new Paul Harris Fellows as well as one multiple PHF. Using the momentum achieved this year, the club plans to sustain this level of commitment to Foundation giving in coming years.