2018-2019 RI Foundation Campaign

Posted by Brian Dallaire on Jul 09, 2019

On behalf of the Rotary International Foundation, I would like to thank all of you that have contributed to the Annual-Share Fund. President Joe's goal 0f $7,000 has been far exceeded!

This year, 57 members contributed as follows: Annual Fund $10,198.19; Polio Plus $1,008 for a total of $11,206.

This represents 145% of goal! All time giving by our club amounts to an impressive $261,316.

Membership recognition for contributions break down as follows:

Category Number of Members

Total Rotary Foundation Giving(TRF) of $25 or more 36

Every Rotary Every Year (EREY) of $25 or more 36

Sustaining Members of $100 or more 30

New Paul Harris Eligible (Each $1,000) 3

The average TRF Giving was $157.83 and Annual Fund per Capita $143.64.

The Rotary Foundation is a non-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

The Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary "to do good in the world." It has grown from an initial contribution of US$26.50 to more than US$1billion. It has one of the largest and most Donating to Rotary means clean water and sanitation. Health and hope in areas that were once ravaged by diseases like polio. Economic development and new opportunities.

Donating to Rotary means clean water and sanitation. Health and hope in areas that were once ravaged by diseases like polio. Economic development and new opportunities. Your financial help makes all this happen, and more.

Thank you again.

Brian Dallaire

BS Rotary Foundation Chair

4 Star Charity (highest Level)

92% of funds are spent on programs and operations