We have some documents to help Area Reps to work in their Areas.

 A talking sheet that Pieter Koeleman uses when he visits his clubs he developed this sheet
as a tool to get the communication going with the club Presidents and the Foundation Chairs

Job Description for Area Foundation Representative

Welcome to web information for The Rotary Foundation in District 5020. Please visit this site frequently for updates of information and ideas to assist your club in reaching your Foundation Giving goals for the year 2007-2008.

The Rotary Foundation is OUR Foundation and I as District Foundation Chair wish to encourage all of you to make sure that OUR Rotary Foundation is your charity of choice. Yes, there are many worthwhile charities that we all would like to support and/or do support, but The Rotary Foundation is YOUR Foundation so why would it not be your #1 Charity? You pay hard-earned money to belong to Rotary so that in itself is a commitment to the organization ~ and the organization is one that you belong to because you are committed to the ideals of Rotary and to making a difference in our world, both at home and around the world, especially in developing countries.

As Past Foundation Chair and Past District Governor Bob Lovely has said, “District 5020 is one of the largest Rotary Districts in the world. We should also be one of the leaders in supporting The Rotary Foundation and have a way to go to achieve that. With over 5200 members living in one of the most blessed places on earth we can attain our rightful leadership position with a reasonable amount of effort. However, that reasonable effort needs to come from every member and every club in the District.”

The fundraising responsibilities of the District Rotary Foundation Chairs, Area Representatives and Club Chairs have been aligned to provide direction and assistance for fundraising strategies. Be sure to make use of these resources to help you and your club participate in the Foundation’s programs and in raising funds to pay for them. There are many tried and true methods for helping members establish regular contributions to the Rotary Foundation. If your Club does not have a regular process for Club Members to give to the Rotary Foundation, find one and implement it. The best way to learn these and other valuable techniques is to attend one of our District Foundation seminars this fall or to contact your TRF Area Representative.”

I look forward to working with all members of District 5020 in ensuring we reach our Foundation Goals for 2007-2008 and in meeting many of you at one of our three Foundation Seminars this Fall. The bar continues to be raised due to the ongoing generosity of D5020 Rotarians, however with the ever increasing needs around the world and at home, we have work to do to meet Governor Norm’s Foundation goals – I know we are up to the task and if you need any assistance whatsoever please do not hesitate to contact your Area Foundation Representative, your Assistant Governor or a member of the Foundation Committee and we will be happy to assist.

All Aboard” the Rotary Foundation train ~ let’s have another great year to ensure that we are able to continue to carry out quality Rotary projects that benefit those less fortunate than ourselves.