Dan and Colleen Coons have once again agreed to host the Mesa West Rotary post-holiday party in their beautiful home on Saturday, January 18.

 

Members who plan to attend need to CLICK HERE to let Pam Cohen know how many will be in your party as well as the appetizer or dessert you plan to provide.  The main course will be catered by Rotarians.  

 

Participation in the gift drawing is optional. Those who choose to participate should bring a gift with a value of $25.

 

Festivities start at 6:00 PM and will last at least until the last gift is opened.

Arizona Rotarians have a unique opportunity to support this Rotary Avenue of Service by donating to

The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona.

Donated funds support vocational education grants for those who meet low-income guidelines.

Donations may not actually cost the donor anything in the long run since

TRVFA is an organization which meets

Arizona's Credit for Contributions to a Qualifying Charitable Organization requirements.

 

The amount of a donation can typically be deducted from Arizona state income tax liability for 

up to $400 for an individual or $800 for a couple filing jointly.

 

CLICK HERE to donate to TRVFA on-line

or to download a form you can mail with a check, CLICK HERE.

 

Donations made between January 1 and April 15, 2020 can be used to offset Arizona State Income Tax liability for the 

2019 or 2020 tax year (but not both).

The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary that enables the amazing work we, as Rotarians, are all proud to be a part of.  Every Rotarian is strongly encouraged to support TRF every year by donating to the General Fund of TRF.  The target gift is $100 per year per member.  That has been the target for a very long time and in the US the average family income has multiplied a few times since that target was set.  Many Rotarians who have the means to do so have set their personal target at the $1,000 per year mark making them eligible for the Paul Harris Society level of donor recognition. 

 

The End Polio Now campaign is a separate fund to gifts are matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  Many Rotarians choose to support both the general fund and the fight to end polio.

 

No matter what level you decide to donate, please support the Foundation by giving through Rotary Direct.  CLICK HERE to get answers to commonly asked questions about this program.  DOWNLOAD A FORM to authorize your Rotary Direct donations.  By giving through Rotary direct, the opportunity for human error is eliminated and recognition credit for the Rotarian and their club is much more accurate and timely.