Charlie Michael talks about the benefits of the Rotary Foundation
Every year Rotary declares November as it’s month to raise awareness for our very own Rotary Foundation and the good works that it supports worldwide. On Tuesday Morning November 26th Charlie Michael was all business in his presentation on our clubs participation with the foundation in the past and the possibilities for the future.
Charlie reminded our membership that we are a 100% sustaining membership where each member of our club contributes a minimum of $100 per year. As a result a very large % of our club are Paul Harris Fellows (Those that contribute $1,000.) and there are several that sport Paul Harris pins with multiple sapphires (Each sapphire representing one thousand dollars).
Charlie made a point that the foundation is there for a good number of reasons. Polio Plus is so very close in eradicating Polio. The Annual fund is there to help support our efforts in our projects. If you have a good idea for a service project and can show the ability to see it through, perhaps we can obtain a grant to help support the endeavor. With the assistance of an International grant we can go beyond our boarders and provide a sustainable difference for those in need.