It is a rather belated AGM. The real reason for the delay was a lack of a quorum prior to the end of December so it is very important that everyone attends.
Don't forget to forward the nominations for 2017/18 Rotary Year to Lyn Collocott.
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Last Week
Steven Anastopoulos treated us to Mind Trap 2. The puzzles....I hesitate to call them questions...were much easier than last time so we felt quite pleased with ourselves!
Steven then showed us a number of short videos that appealed to him.....much laughter.
Joan Sainsbury brought a couple of the artists who exhibit and sell at our Annual Rotary Art Festival, Chrysoula Argyros and Paul Botes. This is the first of monthly visits from artists who exhibit at the Festival, the idea being that we all get to know each other a lot better and there is a more sustainable link between the artists and the club. It's an excellent idea as we now have good links with the Bag Factory as well and Rotary is not noted for it's interest in the arts, generally.
An important aspect of the visit was the donation by Chrysoula and Paul of two paintings for the annual Rotary Art Festival Draw. Paul is also telling President Neville about a calendar he produces. Many thanks, Joan for this initiative.
We will be establishing a "Page" for aspects of the Art Festival and participating artists in The Ramble in the future.
DISTRICT LEADERS SET TO CELEBRATE FOUNDATION’S CENTENNIAL
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Ray Klinginsmith asked district governors in training at the International Assembly to lead the celebration of the Foundation's centennial year, 2016-17.
"You are the primary contacts between the Foundation and our 34,000 Rotary clubs in the world. The success of the centennial celebration is largely in your hands," said Klinginsmith at a 19 January general session. "Catch the spirit and spread the word about the importance of celebrating our success."
Since the Foundation was established in 1917, it has spent more than $3 billion on programs and projects to improve the lives of millions worldwide, said Klinginsmith.
The centennial celebration officially kicks off in May at the Rotary Convention in Korea and culminates at the 2017 convention in Atlanta.
DISTRICT PLANS FOR THE CENTENNIAL
Governor-elect Tom James Markos of District 5100 in Oregon, USA, says he is proud to be serving during such a historic year. He plans to promote the centennial not only to his district's members, but also through local media.
"We need the public to be aware of what we've accomplished," says Markos, who has set a district goal of raising $1 million for the Foundation during the centennial year.
Bill Proctor, incoming governor of District 7080 in Ontario, Canada, believes the centennial year is an opportunity to "refocus and reeducate" members on the importance the Foundation's work.
"We have so many accomplishments to celebrate," said Proctor. "We need to use the momentum of the celebration to strengthen the Foundation's future."
HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
At the 1917 convention, outgoing RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed to set up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International.
GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION
In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into Easter Seals.
When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Foundation.
EVOLUTION OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMS
1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as Ambassadorial Scholarships.
1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called Matching Grants.
1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded a project to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio.
1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide.
1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading to Rotary Peace Fellowships.
2013: New district, global, and packaged grants enable Rotarians around the world to respond to the world’s greatest needs.
Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than $1 billion.
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