News from our District Governor
The Rotary Foundation
A message from District Governor Sam Kevan
November is ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH. Undoubtedly the impact of Rotary worldwide
would be a fraction of what it is if it weren’t for The Rotary Foundation.
In my club visits, I have been reminding Rotarians of the impact of The Rotary Foundation
through the 7 areas of focus:
● Peacemaking
● Fighting disease especially with a new project in fighting malaria
● Improving maternal and child health outcomes
● Providing clean water and improving sanitation
● Improving literacy through education
● Bringing economic development to impoverished communities
● Protecting the environment
Of course, the work of The Rotary Foundation does not happen without our generous
support. I want to especially thank Sustaining Members, Paul Harris Fellows, Paul Harris
Society members, and Major Donors for their consistency and generosity in supporting The
Rotary Foundation. It is you who recognize the significance of The Rotary Foundation
possessing a 4 Star rating with Charity Navigator for 14 straight years. This is a rating
granted to only the top 1% of charities. You realize that with this efficiency and impact, your
money is being wisely and effectively used.
You have probably heard the term “Every Rotarian Every Year.” (The Every Rotarian, Every
Year (EREY) initiative encourages all Rotary club members to contribute $25 every year to help
us reach our goal to support the Rotary Foundation financially each year.)
Unfortunately, in our District last year we had only 43% of Rotarian members actually
contributed to the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation. There were 7 clubs in which no
member contributed. I would hope that with the amazing record of what The Rotary
Foundation does in the world, every Rotarian will be motivated to contribute at least $25.
More next week.