Mesa West Rotarians and The Rotary Foundation (TRF)
TRF Trustee Chair Barry Rassin offers us a New Year’s resolution:
“Remember that The Rotary Foundation belongs to you. Just like anything that belongs to you, it requires care and attention. How can we do this?
First, get to know your Foundation better this year. Did you know that in 2023, the Foundation achieved a maximum four-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 15th consecutive year?
This year, I’m especially counting on those Rotarians and Rotaractors who have not yet contributed to make their first gift. Because The Rotary Foundation is an excellent steward, you can be confident that your gift will make a difference, whether it’s in polio eradication, literacy initiatives, peace education, or any other area in which we excel. CLICK HERE to donate to the Annual Fund (it is already highlighted).
Rotarians support The Rotary Foundation in multiple ways and TRF values this support and manages the donations responsibly as evidenced by reports from Charity Navigator.
Lastly this year, take action. Your Foundation is waiting for you to roll up your sleeves and make use of its resources to make the world a better place. Seek out global or district grant projects.
Whatever you decide to do in 2024, commit to keeping our Foundation in your plans.”
We are inundated with “asks” from every point on the globe to include Global Grants, District Grants, disaster relief efforts, and the fight to finally rid the world of Polio. This last one is for our grandchildren and their children; and we should be mindful of this in deciding when and where to make our donations.
This Rotary year of 2023 – 2024 Mesa West Rotarians are about on par to make our goal for the Annual Fund and in need of a bit of support to match this year’s PolioPlus goal. Remember that donations to the Annual Fund are invested for 3 years with 50% of that sum coming back to the district to support District Grants.
As our TRF Trustee has asked us to do, get to know your Foundation, check on your donations to ensure they are properly recorded, and review your personal situation to see where you might consider increasing your donations to your Rotary Foundation. If you need help in doing this, just ask. There is no individual mandate, but clubs are measured by the percentage of members donating to the annual fund and other areas for club and individual recognition.
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