1. Foundation Centenary District 9500
This Rotary year is the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation. Since humble beginnings in 1917 our charity the Foundation has developed into a major benefactor for Rotary Clubs around the world. The RI theme this year of Rotarians Serving Humanity is a fitting tribute to this year.
Our District 9500 has the opportunity to showcase the work of our Clubs through the Foundation in our local communities and around the world.
This year we have been asked to be part of a drive to secure $300 million worldwide in contributions to the Foundation and participate in the District Foundation Goals.
1. every club to be involved in and with project funded by the Foundation
2. pledges for 100 bequests along with 100 major donors
3. $160k raised for the District through public, corporate and government support
Many activities are being planned on a national and District basis these include
1. Promotions in the RDU magazine, RI and RA websites, social media
2. TV commercials
3. Light up an iconic building
4. Federal and State and local government sponsorship
5. A major national movie release on 23 February for End Polio
Ways to celebrate
Here are just a few ways you can join in and commemorate this historic milestone:
Plan a special Rotary Day and invite everyone in your community to participate. It can be anything from a concert to a race to a birthday party with a giant cake in the shape of the Rotary wheel.
Hold a fundraiser in your community to support a Foundation grant project, the Rotary Peace
Centres or PolioPlus.
Organise or participate in a global grant or district grant project.
Promote your club or district projects that are funded by the Foundation.
Dedicate some club meetings to Rotary Foundation topics.
Challenge members to increase your club’s contributions to the Foundation.
See more ideas for a Rotary Day event in the Centennial promotion kit.
Publicise your events
Promote your centennial events and projects by contacting local media and by using #TRF100 on social media. List the events on Rotary Showcase for more exposure.
Regular celebration updates will be sent through the ROTIAC and the District Website.
Please send me your Club plans to celebrate this 100th anniversary of the Foundation so that your celebrations can be promoted to all of the clubs in the District.
IPDG Doug Layng, Foundation Team Leader, District 9500 doug.layng@bigpond.com.au
16/8/16 - Imogen Walters, Rose Park
"To Moscow with the Bolshoi Ballet, Helped by Rotary"
23/8/16 - PDGs Ed King & Peter Ochota
"Rotary for the 21st Century - Options for Change"
30/8/16 - Rtn Richard Heathcote, RC Brownhill Creek
"Carrick Hill - a Unique Treasure"
3. Training News
(check District website for details)
Want to revitalise your Club; learn about Poll Everywhere and how to use it; engage all of your Club members in a membership drive; or encourage someone in your Club. Come to the next RLI Course on October 22nd & 23rd
4. Adelaide City Rotaract activity
Join the Adelaide City Rotaract in a fund raiser at the Norwood Bowls – August 13th @1.30pm.
'Did you know that more than 45 million people are trapped in modern slavery today.
Paige and Heidi from Adelaide City Rotaract Club, along with Bianca from Salisbury City Rotaract Club) decided to get on board with Project Starfish. Project Starfish is focused on supporting the Rescue Mission for Children Centre in Northern Thailand who work with a highly vulnerable group of minority tribal children who are at risk of being abducted into sexual slavery.
Part of our intentions are to plant the seed and collect ideas for future sustainable projects. Opportunity to develop many skills. We would love your support by purchasing a ticket and coming along.'
5. Service Club Week
(9th - 15th October 2016)
The Association of Community Service Organisations Inc. invites all South Australian Service Clubs to:-
Nominate Projects for the 2016 Premier's Service Club Awards.
Nominate an Outstanding Individual for the Heide Taylor Community Service Medal.
Nominate an Outstanding Young Person for the Allan Sloan Young Citizen Community Service Prize.
Nominate and Participate in the Schools Community Service Award.
Attend the Premier's Awards Presentation Luncheon, to be held on Sunday 9th October from noon at the Glenelg Golf Club. Display your Club Banners and Community Service Projects.
Celebrate Service Club Week by holding a Club Event.
Celebrate in the Mall in that week, more details to follow.
Substantial prize money is made available by a grant from the Premier’s Community Service Awards 2016.
