The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-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 who share its vision of a better world.
Contributions made to TRF are tracked and accumulated by Rotary International. You can register at rotary.org to make on-line contributions or give a check to Monty Allen, our club’s Foundation Chair, and she will mail it in.
Anyone who contributes $100 or more per year to the Annual Programs Fund will be recognized as a Sustaining Member. As an incentive to our members: Any member who contributes $100 or more to The Rotary Foundation during a Rotary year (July 1 - June 30) will be eligible for a drawing to win a week’s stay at the Bowles’ Colorado house.
Anyone who contributes $1,000 or more (can be cumulative) to the Annual Programs Fund may become a Paul Harris Fellow. Each new Paul Harris Fellow receives a commemorative certificate and a Paul Harris Fellow pin. Subsequent $1,000 levels receive a corresponding PHF pin as a recognition.
Contributions will go into the Annual Fund or can be earmarked for Polio Plus.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects in our communtiy and around the world.
What impact can one donation have?
For as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected from polio.
$50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illness.
$500 can launch an antibullying campaign and create a safe environment for children.
Giving Tuesday, 28 November This global day of generosity is an opportunity for all members to make a big impact, with a gift of any size to The Rotary Foundation that supports projects you’re passionate about.
FOR ROTARIANS AND THEIR GUESTS -
ALL MUST REGISTER:
THANKSGIVING GROCERY SHOPPERS
Thanks to those who purchased & delivered Thanksgiving groceries to four selected families in need last Saturday: Randy Bowles, Heidi Bowen and her daughter, Mark Hansen (Project Lead), Paul Blissett, Ed Frey & Scott Hinderliter.
(also pictured: Dillons Store Manager)
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Christmas groceries will be purchased on Saturday, December 23, 9:00 a.m. at the Dillons at Central & West. We need at least 4 more volunteers to help deliver the groceries and gifts. Sign up at the meeting or email Diane if you can help.
RANDY BOWLES PRESENTED WITH THE DISTRICT
ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD!
It was announced at this year's District Conference earlier this month that Randy Bowles was chosen for the District Rotarian of the Year award. At our meeting last week, Asst. District Governor, DeAnn Sullivan, presented the award to Randy.
We extend our congratulations and appreciation to Randy for his "Service Above Self" contributions to Rotary.
ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Tuesday, December 5
Our buffet will open at 11:45
Spouses are invited
Guests: $15
Members: no charge
Reservations required
for ALL attending
Sign up at the meeting or email Diane with your reservations before November 28.
We will be compiling the Christmas Wish list for the selected families in need and will send you an email link to select the gifts you would like to purchase.
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING
Saturday
December 9
11:00 - 3:00
Goddard Walmart
Sign up at the meeting or email Diane if you can ring for a one hour time slot.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW RECOGNITIONS
Monty Allen, Foundation Chair, presented the following PHF recognitions:
Lori Taylor: PHF+2
Brian Goudie: PHF+5
Dave Abbott: PHF+6
Not in attendance: Nancy Chadick: PHF+1
Our thanks to these members for their contributions in helping to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
RITE PROGRAM
We need HOSTS for the inbound RITE teachers during their stay, January 13-February 11, 2024.
Host weeks:
Week 1: January 13-20 (guests may arrive earlier than Jan. 13)
Week 2: January 20-27 - This week's host slots are filled
Week 3: January 27-February 3
Week 4: February 3-February 11 (or departure date)
