The Rotary Foundation and You
Posted by Jim Rosen
The Rotary Foundation and St. Martin Sunrise.
Our Board of Directors supports the Rotary International and District 7020 wide fundraising goal for contributions to the Rotary Foundation of $100 per Rotarian per year.
Our Board of Directors supports the Rotary International and District 7020 wide fundraising goal for contributions to the Rotary Foundation of $100 per Rotarian per year.
As the charitable arm of Rotary International, the Foundation administers contributions for Rotarians the world
over. Most of the donations are returned to do good work in the very same Districts in which it was collected.
As a means of supporting the District goal, we are making
use of a form of recognition the RI offers, the title "Rotary Foundation
Sustaining Member" is given to a Rotarian who contributes annually $100 to the
Foundation. An easy way for our members to make this contribution is to add,
voluntarily an extra $25 when making our quarterly dues payment. It is
specifically against RI's policy for any Club to require that its members
contribute to the Foundation, which is why we always stress the words
"voluntary" or "optional" when making reference to your quarterly payments.
The Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Program
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.
In April 2001, the Council on Legislation unanimously passed a resolution
approving the goal of US$100 per capita by the year 2005.
Become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member today
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. Beginning in 2004-05, Rotarians who give US$100 or more to the Annual Programs Fund will automatically become Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members (RFSM), and are eligible to wear the RFSM sticker (provided by the club president), on their Rotary name badge. Each and every 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 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 and are eligible for and count cumulatively toward the
Foundation's various recognition programs
When my Personal total contribution reaches $1,000 am I automatically considered to be a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF)?
No. When an individual Rotarian's contribution reaches the $1,000 mark (ten years if just the $100 per year figure is donated), the individual may choose to receive the PHF award or name any other person deserving recognition.
Is it considered selfish to name oneself a PHF when one has donated $1,000 (all at once or over a period of time - RI keeps good records) to Rotary Foundation?
While this is an often debated subject, the answer of the majority of Rotarians is no, it is not selfish. A donation of $1,000 to RF is considered to be a significant achievement, deserving of recognition. It is entirely up to the individual.
over. Most of the donations are returned to do good work in the very same Districts in which it was collected.
As a means of supporting the District goal, we are making
use of a form of recognition the RI offers, the title "Rotary Foundation
Sustaining Member" is given to a Rotarian who contributes annually $100 to the
Foundation. An easy way for our members to make this contribution is to add,
voluntarily an extra $25 when making our quarterly dues payment. It is
specifically against RI's policy for any Club to require that its members
contribute to the Foundation, which is why we always stress the words
"voluntary" or "optional" when making reference to your quarterly payments.
The Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Program
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.
In April 2001, the Council on Legislation unanimously passed a resolution
approving the goal of US$100 per capita by the year 2005.
Become a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member today
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. Beginning in 2004-05, Rotarians who give US$100 or more to the Annual Programs Fund will automatically become Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members (RFSM), and are eligible to wear the RFSM sticker (provided by the club president), on their Rotary name badge. Each and every 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 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 and are eligible for and count cumulatively toward the
Foundation's various recognition programs
When my Personal total contribution reaches $1,000 am I automatically considered to be a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF)?
No. When an individual Rotarian's contribution reaches the $1,000 mark (ten years if just the $100 per year figure is donated), the individual may choose to receive the PHF award or name any other person deserving recognition.
Is it considered selfish to name oneself a PHF when one has donated $1,000 (all at once or over a period of time - RI keeps good records) to Rotary Foundation?
While this is an often debated subject, the answer of the majority of Rotarians is no, it is not selfish. A donation of $1,000 to RF is considered to be a significant achievement, deserving of recognition. It is entirely up to the individual.