DG Pravin's November Message
Posted
on Nov 13, 2009
November is Rotary Foundation Month. It's often during this month that every Club President and Club Foundation Chair makes a major pitch to strive to achieve the club's Foundation goal. Each year our district shows the Rotary world what a district can do in raising funds for Our Foundation. Last year Rotarians and clubs in District 7090 contributed in excess of $467,958 to the Rotary Foundation. In anticipation of each club reaching their stated goal for this Rotary year we should once again hit "a home run" on June 30th 2010.
It is important to make the month of November one in which the work of the Foundation is brought to the attention of members and it should be the month which generates a strong response toward the club Foundation goals. Rotarians want to know about the good which accrues from their giving, and they usually also wish to witness the work of their own club in using Foundation funds to accomplish club-based service work.
Many clubs within the district seek a club fundraising activity to complement the contributions made by individual members. These club events usually result in a Rotary Club contribution to the Foundation which is credited to the annual fund with the resultant recognition points used to stimulate further individual contributions.
Non-Rotarians can also give to the Foundation, and I have found that when others outside of Rotary learn about the work of our Foundation they are very impressed. It is that unrivaled network of Rotarians in over 33,300 Rotary clubs throughout the world which convinces others that all funds available do reach those in need.
The Rotary Foundation Benefactor and Bequest programs should not be forgotten. Assigning part of an estate to the Permanent Fund may not only be a meaningful way to give but it will also ensure the ongoing health of our Foundation.
November is the month to focus on the Rotary Foundation. Every Rotarian should strive to contribute something to the Rotary Foundation. However small your donation may be, it will Make A Difference in somebody's life - that someone you may never meet will thank Rotary for changing their life. There are so many in this world who need help, and our Foundation is a very sound investment for everyone! If you won't help, then who will? If not Now, then when?
Remember, The Future of our World is in your hands!
Your Fellow Rotarian and Friend
Pravin D. Suchak
Rotary International Best of Friends District
District 7090 Governor 2009-2010