Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members
Posted by Jerome Dawson
A word from Past President Jerome Dawson.
I'm here to briefly talk to you about becoming a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member.
"A Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member is a person who contributes US$100 or more per year to the Annual Programs Fund."
I'm here to briefly talk to you about becoming a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member.
"A Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member is a person who contributes US$100 or more per year to the Annual Programs Fund."
Why are Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members critical to the Foundation?
Rotarians recognize that without sustained support of the Annual Programs Fund, the programs of The Rotary Foundation cannot happen. With contributions of US$100 from every member every year, Rotary could nearly double its efforts to help needy people the world over, supporting the continued growth of programs.
To Become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member
When you make a contribution to Rotary, you can be assured that your gift will be used to its fullest by Rotarians throughout the world.
Every Rotarian can become a Sustaining Member by making one or more gifts totaling at least US$100 each year.
Each Sustaining Member gift to The Rotary Foundation is a gift of hope to those less fortunate. Every gift truly makes a difference in someone's life.
Some questions You May Have Regarding the Sustaining Member Program.
Do my Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member gifts count toward Paul Harris Fellow Recognition?
Yes. All gifts given through the Sustaining Member program go to the Annual Programs Fund, are eligible for, and count cumulatively toward the Foundation's various recognition programs.
I am already a Paul Harris Sustaining Member. Do I need to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member as well?
Prior to November 1998, Sustaining Members were often referred to as Paul Harris Sustaining Members. That name is no longer applicable; the Foundation's Trustees have clarified the definition of Sustaining Members, and they are now referred to as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
I have been a Sustaining Member for the past five years. Does that qualify me to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member?
As of January 2001, the Foundation has obtained the technology to track its Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members. Those who contribute US$100 or more each year will be recognized as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
Please note that previous contributions to the Rotary Foundation are not lost. All contributions given previously to the Sustaining Member program still count toward Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor Recognition.
The District Governor and the District Chair of Donor Recognition Committee has begun an active donation campaign to have all clubs in the district obtain a goal of 100% sustaining Paul Harris Fellows. In order to accomplish this goal your Board of Directors has unanimously decided to pledge 50 per cent in a matching grant in addition to all members' contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
You will notice that I have placed some information and Donor Contribution Forms on the table for you to take back to your office or home for completion. As well, you will soon be receiving your semi annual dues and enclosed with that invoice will be a Donor Contribution Form.
So just to clarified, that if you contribute $50 Canadian every 6 months, your club will match that contribution up to 50% or $25 every six months. This will also help you attain the $1,000 US contribution sooner, in order that you may receive your Paul Harris Recognition.
If anybody should have any questions, I would be more than happy to answer them after today's meeting or you can call me.
Jerome Dawson
Rotarians recognize that without sustained support of the Annual Programs Fund, the programs of The Rotary Foundation cannot happen. With contributions of US$100 from every member every year, Rotary could nearly double its efforts to help needy people the world over, supporting the continued growth of programs.
To Become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member
When you make a contribution to Rotary, you can be assured that your gift will be used to its fullest by Rotarians throughout the world.
Every Rotarian can become a Sustaining Member by making one or more gifts totaling at least US$100 each year.
Each Sustaining Member gift to The Rotary Foundation is a gift of hope to those less fortunate. Every gift truly makes a difference in someone's life.
Some questions You May Have Regarding the Sustaining Member Program.
Do my Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member gifts count toward Paul Harris Fellow Recognition?
Yes. All gifts given through the Sustaining Member program go to the Annual Programs Fund, are eligible for, and count cumulatively toward the Foundation's various recognition programs.
I am already a Paul Harris Sustaining Member. Do I need to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member as well?
Prior to November 1998, Sustaining Members were often referred to as Paul Harris Sustaining Members. That name is no longer applicable; the Foundation's Trustees have clarified the definition of Sustaining Members, and they are now referred to as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
I have been a Sustaining Member for the past five years. Does that qualify me to become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member?
As of January 2001, the Foundation has obtained the technology to track its Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members. Those who contribute US$100 or more each year will be recognized as Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.
Please note that previous contributions to the Rotary Foundation are not lost. All contributions given previously to the Sustaining Member program still count toward Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor Recognition.
The District Governor and the District Chair of Donor Recognition Committee has begun an active donation campaign to have all clubs in the district obtain a goal of 100% sustaining Paul Harris Fellows. In order to accomplish this goal your Board of Directors has unanimously decided to pledge 50 per cent in a matching grant in addition to all members' contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
You will notice that I have placed some information and Donor Contribution Forms on the table for you to take back to your office or home for completion. As well, you will soon be receiving your semi annual dues and enclosed with that invoice will be a Donor Contribution Form.
So just to clarified, that if you contribute $50 Canadian every 6 months, your club will match that contribution up to 50% or $25 every six months. This will also help you attain the $1,000 US contribution sooner, in order that you may receive your Paul Harris Recognition.
If anybody should have any questions, I would be more than happy to answer them after today's meeting or you can call me.
Jerome Dawson