ROTARY INTERNATIONAL IS CONTINUALLY EVOLVING. CHANGING AND STRENGTHENING OVER THE PAST 107 YEARS AND FOR ALMOST 100 YEARS FOR THE ROTARY FOUNDATION. WE REMEMBER THE NEW HORIZONS COMMITTEE IN JANUARY 1982 AND “THE NEW LEADERSHIP PLAN”, AND “DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE” AND “NEW MODELS FOR ROTARY CLUBS” AND NOW “THE FUTURE VISION PLAN”, WHICH WE’LL DISCUSS IN THIS OCTOBER 2012, OUR FOUNDATION. EDDIE BLENDER, OUR FOUNDATION EDITOR Rotary Global History Fellowship Foundation Newsletter EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FVP! We will discuss and clarify the differences between: DISTRICT GRANTS AND GLOBAL GRANTS *** We will discuss and clarify the differences between: AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS *** We will discuss and clarify the differences between: GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAMS ***
OVERVIEW Continued Rotarian Donald MacRae presented a resolution to the International Convention (1921) in Edinburgh, Scotland, that amended Rotary’s constitution by adding the Fourth Object of Rotary. “The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.” The Future Vision Plan updates the Rotary Foundation’s mission and creates a more effective and efficient way to help Rotarians develop diverse projects with greater impact and sustainable outcomes. THE MISSION The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation's mission, along with its motto – Doing Good in the World – were approved by the Foundation Trustees and the RI Board and endorsed by the Council on Legislation. THE FUTURE VISION PLAN IS: Designed to Simplify Foundation programs and processes consistent with the mission Focus Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians Offer program options to help achieve both global and local goals Increase the sense of ownership at the district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the districts Gain greater understanding of The Rotary Foundation’s work and enhance Rotary’s public image THE FOUNDER OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION In 1917, RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed that an endowment be set up “for the purpose of doing good in the world.”
Issue #128 “Rotarians have long been doing service in support of peace, health, education, and the alleviation of poverty to further the mission of The Rotary Foundation. The Future Vision Plan further focuses these efforts in a few key areas of demonstrated Rotarian interest to create more opportunities to collaborate with other organizations and achieve greater worldwide exposure for the work of Rotarians and their Foundation.” Rotary International Past President Luis Vicente Giay Future Vision Committee “The Rotary Foundation Future Vision Committee forged ahead purposefully, drafting its strategic development plan with excellent results. *** The Council on Legislation granted it unqualified support in the endeavor to simplify procedures, increase efficiency and accessibility, instill a keener sense of ow nership, and enhance our Foundation’s public image.”
Continued Award Club or District Developed Grant World Fund Match to DDF/Cash Packaged Grant World Fund is 100% of Funding SCHOLARSHIP TYPES 2/ GLOBAL GRANTS: Rotary Foundation Global Grants support large international activities with sustainable high-impact outcomes in one or more of the six areas of focus and have a long-term impact. CLUB - AND DISTRICT - DEVELOPED GLOBAL GRANTS Peace and conflict prevention/ resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development Clubs and districts can use District Designated Fund (DDF) or cash contributions to fund global grant activities and get matching funds from the Foundation. When developing activities, clubs and districts should consider the following: