Participants in the second session of the Foundation Committee’s Virtual Fireside held on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021, were provided with an overview of how the donations of club members to The Rotary Foundation Annual Share Fund can financially support the club’s humanitarian service within the community and worldwide. Tom Paterson, the chair of the club’s Foundation Committee, using a video and a PowerPoint production, illustrated how and when the donations are directed to the club’s district designated funds and the global fund of TRF, which in turn provide matching grants to the club to substantially increase the funding available for specific projects.
Paterson also illustrated three examples of humanitarian projects involving the Rotary Club of Kelowna Sunrise that proved to be very successful in bringing about significant change in three developing countries.
You can experience the presentation made by committee member Tom Paterson by clicking on the video production found within this story.
The second virtual Fireside session followed the first session that was held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The third virtual Fireside session, focusing on “Why Rotarians actively support the Rotary Foundation” is scheduled for Wednesday, March 03, commencing at 7:00 pm (PST).
Additional sessions will be conducted throughout the spring of 2021. The schedule for these sessions will be announced one to two weeks prior to each of the sessions.