Rotarian Terry Brekko, the Foundation Chair for our club did a presentation on the Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Foundation was set up by one of the first Rotary Presidents, with the leftover proceeds of the 1917 convention with a total of $26.75 (US). Arch Klumph said that would be used to “do good in the world”. It has grown into an endowment of over $6 Billion dollars, which supports Rotary programs around the world.
He spoke about being a “Proud Rotarian”, both proud to belong and proud of the accomplishments of the organization.
The Rotary Foundation has an outstanding reputation for efficiency and it's management of funds. It has gotten 5 star reviews from Charity Navigator for over 10 years. Much more information can be obtained at https://www.rotary.org/who-we-are/the-rotary-foundation
These charts are hard to read, but can be found at the Rotary Foundation under the “Fact Card” tab.
Terry spoke about our decades long project to eradicate Polio from the planet, and that we are “this close”, it is endemic in only two countries in the world, but we are not done the work.
He encouraged everyone to signup for a “My Rotary” account, and to consider if they are willing and able to set up a monthly donation to the Foundation. Donations to the foundation find their way back to us in District and Global grants, so a donation is an investment in the clubs future projects.
MyRotary can be found at https://my.rotary.org