JULY 2018
PLANT A TREE FOR ROTARY
A District 3820 Rotary New Year Project. Photo by RC Candelaria Circle Quezon
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PDG JESS NICDAO RRFC Zone 7A
as we end RY 2017-2018... As we end RY 2017-18, I would like to report the top five (5) Districts in Annual Fund giving. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
D3820 D3790 D3830 D3800 D3780
$ 505,502 $ 422,455 $ 400,389 $ 378,401 $ 360,957
While total contributions went down by 25% over the previous year (TRF Centennial Year), we registered significant milestones which showed a tremendous increase in donations from Philippine Districts outside Metro Manila: 1. 2. 3. 4.
This is the first time that D3820 topped the list. This is the first time that D3790 surpassed the $400,000 mark. This is the first time that D3870 surpassed the $200,000 mark. This is the first time that D3770 surpassed the $100,000 mark.
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am confident that in RY 2018-19, under the leadership of the inspiring Governors, Zone 7A will again make an Annual Fund giving of not less than $4 Million. The generosity of Rotarians in our zone is just amazing. They see the benefits of giving and are now more confident that their donations work on many life changing projects not only in their own communities but throughout the world. The remarkable performance of our Foundation should inspire us more to continue supporting the Foundation through our donations and by participating in its programs. What started with a simple idea a century ago, to do good in the world, is a living history of the power of one. We are on the verge of participating in one of the most amazing accomplishments in human history: the eradication of polio. Today polio is on track to become the second disease eradicated in human history. It started with one idea in the Philippines in 1979 and since then has become a major Rotary project.
In Per Capita, below are the top Districts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
D3790 D3820 D3870 D3780 D3800
$ 160.02 $ 158.51 $ 155.48 $ 155.05 $ 149.86
I am certain that the more donations we can get, the more Rotarians we can inspire or encourage to give and to get more grants approved, the more people in need, especially the poor, will benefit. - and that is the most important!
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FOUNDATION
Trustee chair’s message Ron D Burton Foundation Trustee Chair
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bout a year and a half after I joined my Rotary club, I terminated my membership because I missed four consecutive meetings. That was the rule at the time. I’ll freely admit — I didn’t care much for the food or the weekly meetings. I didn’t think they were the best use of my time. But the real issue was that I wasn’t engaged. I had no role, I had no reason to be a member, and I didn’t need to go to a luncheon meeting every week that appeared to offer me absolutely nothing. But then my incoming club president asked me to chair the club’s Rotary Foundation Committee for the next Rotary year. That was a turning point for me, and the rest is history. I want you all to think about engaging those members who have their doubts about Rotary. In 2018–19, I need your help. I want you to join me in focusing on our four core goals for the Foundation. First, the No 1 priority of our entire organisation (and this won’t be a surprise) is ending polio. We must fulfill our promise of a polio-free world to every child. Second, we must increase the sustainability of our service efforts within the six areas of focus. This means conducting thorough needs assessments. It means working with communities to see what they really need and get them to buy in — to own the project and measure it over time. Our third priority is to encourage districts to use all their District Designated Funds. Whether through district grants, global grants or PolioPlus, there are many ways to form transformative partnerships and put these funds to work. Finally, we choose to build our Rotary Foundation Endowment to $2.025 billion by 2025. Our comprehensive fundraising goal for the year is $380 million. These funds will allow us to continue the life-changing programmes that Rotary members undertake every day. But we each need to think about our Rotary legacy. The Endowment is our future. So please join me, and let’s make this a legacy-building year for Rotary. Your legacy, Rotary’s promise. Ron D Burton Foundation Trustee Chair
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ark Daniel Maloney is a principal in the law firm of Blackburn, Maloney, and Schuppert LLC, with a focus on taxation, estate planning, and agricultural law. He represents large farming operations in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States, and has chaired the American Bar Association’s Committee on Agriculture in the section of taxation. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar Association, and the Alabama Law Institute.
RI President-Elect 2019-20 RI President
Mark Daniel Maloney Rotary Club of Decatur Alabama, USA
He has been active in Decatur’s religious community, chairing his church’s finance council and a local Catholic school board. He has also served as president of the Community Foundation of Greater Decatur, chair of Morgan County Meals on Wheels, and director of the United Way of Morgan County and the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce. A Rotarian since 1980, Maloney has served as an RI director; Foundation trustee and vice chair; and aide to 2003-04 RI President Jonathan Majiyagbe. He also has participated in the Council on Legislation as chair, vice chair, parliamentarian, and trainer. He was an adviser to the 2004 Osaka Convention Committee and chaired the 2014 Sydney Convention Committee. Prior to serving as a district governor, Maloney led a Group Study Exchange to Nigeria. He also served as Future Vision Committee vice chair; regional Rotary Foundation coordinator; Foundation training institute moderator; Foundation permanent fund national adviser; member of the Peace Centers Committee; and adviser to the Foundation’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools Target Challenge Committee.
By Rotary Service and Engagement
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otary service transforms lives and communities. To achieve even more truly transformational service, RI President Barry Rassin encourages us to think differently about our role in Rotary, and Rotary’s role in the world during the 2018-19 year. Globally, Rotary is more relevant than ever before, and its potential for good is vast. Unfortunately, not enough people fully understand what Rotary is and does. Even within clubs, many Rotarians don’t know enough about Rotary to take full advantage of their membership in Rotary. Use this opportunity to discuss the many different ways clubs can start or expand service activities to enhance the Rotary experience for their members. During the 2018-19 year, President Rassin wants us to Be the Inspiration for positive change, inspiring our clubs, our communities, and our organization to face today’s challenges head on, with courage, optimism, and creativity. Below are just a few ideas of activities you can undertake to honor this year’s theme,
Rotary Citation The 2018-19 Rotary Citation will recognize clubs’ array of accomplishments that make a positive difference in their communities related to Rotary’s three strategic priorities: supporting and strengthening clubs, focusing and increasing humanitarian service, and enhancing Rotary’s public image and awareness. Encourage your clubs to focus on the Humanitarian Service goals listed in the Rotary Citation brochure: Sponsor a Rotary Community Corps Partner on a service project with a sponsored Interact or Rotaract club Increase the number of club members involved in service projects Conduct a significant local or international service project in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus
Take Action in 2018-19 Host a Rotary Day event in your community! Rotary Days underscore our warm and cohesive community, show others our inspirational work, introduce Rotary to the larger community, and motivate action. They can take any form, as long as they are fun and engaging, involve young people, and are open to all. Tips for planning an event: Ÿ Partner with nearby Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary clubs, local Rotary
Community Corps, young professionals groups, community centers, other service organizations, civic society leaders or local businesses. Ÿ Consider including a hands-on service project as part of the event to let
visitors see for themselves how Rotary benefits the community. Ÿ Feature guests that appeal to a non-Rotary audience. Consider young
leaders, inspirational speakers, celebrities, musicians, or other public figures. Ÿ If the event will offer food, keep it simple — for example, a self-service buffet
rather than a formal, sit-down meal. Ÿ Advocate on local issues related to Rotary’s areas of focus by calling attention
to challenges that affect people in your area. Ÿ If you charge admission, keep prices low. Ask local businesses to sponsor
your event. Ÿ Welcome families and make the event enjoyable for them. Ÿ Present Rotary as an appealing opportunity for potential members to make
new friends, exchange ideas, and take action to improve their community and the world. Avoid using Rotary jargon or referring to club traditions. Ÿ Highlight the work of local Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Rotary
Community Corps members, and other community members who do extraordinary humanitarian work. Ÿ Recognize non-Rotary community members who demonstrate Rotary’s
service ideals. Ÿ Sponsor an event with a partner organization to show that, by working
together, we make a deeper and more lasting impact on communities. Ÿ Ask local news media to cover the event. Ÿ Collect participants’ contact information, and invite them to future club events.
During and after your event, post photos and videos with the hashtag #RotaryDay to social media. We’ll collect photos of Rotary Day events around the world and show them at the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany. Some may also appear in Rotary media throughout the year.
TORONTO By Arnold R. Grahl and Geoff Johnson Photos by Alyce Henson
A princess, 3 prime ministers, and a former first lady join 25,000 in Toronto to celebrate Rotary’s good work and plan more of it Toronto, the Capital of Nice, opened its arms this week to welcome 25,188 Rotarians from around the world, who came to Rotary’s annual convention looking for inspiration — and finding it. Whether it was by seeing old friends in the hallways, making new connections in the House of Friendship, or listening to eloquent speakers at general sessions, attendees found plenty at the 109th Rotary International Convention to remind them of the fellowship that binds them and the diversity that Rotary embodies. “Now, we are sisters forever,” said Rhonda Panczyk, of the Rotary Club of Rochester, Michigan, USA, after spotting and embracing Ijeoma Pearl Okoro, past governor of District 9141 (Nigeria). The two women had met at the West African Project Fair last year, partnered on an immunization drive, and kept in touch on Facebook. Canadia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanks Rotary for its work to eradicate polio. See all videos from the convention. First-time convention goer Serge Sourou OGA from Ghana said that meeting people from all over the world was definitely the highlight of the convention for him.
During the four-day event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, speakers praised, prodded, and partnered with Rotary. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, expressed thanks to Rotary for taking a central role in working to eradicate polio. Former first lady of the United States Laura Bush challenged Rotarians to keep early childhood education a priority. Helen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand and one of the architects of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, joined RI President Ian H.S. Riseley for a discussion about gender equality and the crucial link between the environment, poverty, hunger, and peace. In a video message, Haitian Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant addressed the convention before the announcement of the creation of HANWASH, a collaboration between Rotary and the Haitian government’s water agency that will tackle that nation’s water and sanitation challenges. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, accepting Rotary’s Polio Eradication Champion Award, thanked Rotary for working with governments worldwide to eradicate polio. Rotarians play a critical role in the fight to end polio, Trudeau said. “Together we will make that happen.” The convention got its unofficial start Friday, 22 June, with a two-day Rotary Peacebuilding Summit that featured a speech from Dr. Tererai Trent and insights into Rotary’s partnership with the Institute for Economics and Peace. Monday’s general session included powerful personal stories from John Hewko, Rotary’s general secretary, and Caryl M. Stern, president and CEO of UNICEF USA. Both had parents who had fled Europe as refugees during wartime. In the sessions that followed, other speakers discussed various aspects of Rotary’s six areas of focus. More than 25,000 people attended Rotary's 109th international convention this week in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rotary is about service, and Rotarians had plenty of opportunities to be inspired to do bigger and better projects during the general sessions and breakout sessions. LeapFrog co-founder Jim Marggraff, of the Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise, California, USA, described the Dari and Pashto versions of the popular education tablet that his company created to teach Afghan women literacy skills. Marggraff also talked about the ways his company has been partnering with Rotary to develop virtual reality technology to advance service efforts.
Dr. Isis Mejias, a former Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar and member of the Rotary E-Club of Houston, Texas, USA, stressed the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene. And former Rotary Youth Exchange student Dr. Jane Nelson explained how Rotary can work with the business community to make a difference in economic development. The convention was also filled with enthusiastic young men and women who had gathered to celebrate Rotaract’s 50th birthday. The convention concluded Wednesday with an appearance by the Fab Fourever, who sang, in German, two early songs by the Beatles. The Beatles honed their performance skills in Hamburg, the site of next year’s convention. John T. Blount, the 2019 Hamburg convention chair, encouraged each person at the Air Canada Centre to take a selfie with the person next to them and send it to a friend with the message, “We’re having a great time in Toronto and want to see you next year in Hamburg.” Sixteen former Rotary presidents and their partners appeared on stage, and Rotary’s next president, Barry Rassin, motivated convention goers by speaking on his 2018-19 theme: Be the Inspiration. And in a gracious gesture to his successor, Riseley finished his closing remarks by urging listeners: “It is vital that we be the inspiration.”
The 2019 Rotary International Convention will meet in Hamburg, Germany, 1-5 June.
2018: 24-27 June Toronto, Canada
2019: 1-5 June Hamburg, Germany
2020: 7-10 June Honolulu, USA
2021: 13-16 June Taipei, Taiwan
2022: 5-9 June Texas, USA
City of Hamburg
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e warmly welcome you to the Free and Hanseatic city of Hamburg! The Elbe metropolis will amaze you with its cosmopolitan and maritime charm. We promise.
The river Elbe winds through Hamburg like a red thread and connects the best sites: In the HafenCity, the youngest city district, you can experience the Elbe Philharmonic - Hamburg's newest landmark. The concert hall is unparalleled worldwide with its incredible acoustic sound and incredible structure.
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CITY HALL
HAMBURG FISH MARKET
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Tradition meets modernity in the Speicherstadt: the largest historic warehouse district in the world. In 2015 the red brick district was named a UNESCO world heritage site. A short walk leads to the world famous St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, or landing bridges, located along the harbor. The skyline along Germany's largest seaport is distinctive, especially as the sun sets. This is the perfect starting point for a harbor tour or a visit to The Lion King musical, which is housed on the other side of the river. Alternatively you can board the ferry and explore the Elbe river. The next stop along the river is the famous fish market. Sunday mornings visitors can purchase tropical fruit, fish or plants. Continuing down the Elbe one reaches the Elbe beach at Ovelgönne. Hamburgers are very proud of their beach, which is the perfect location to hang out and relax. Cruise and container ships frequently pass by the beach, as Hamburg is Europe's second largest container transshipment port. The southern part of the Elbe is perhaps the most relaxing: the industrious, busy Hamburg port meets the largest river island in Europe, which is surround by water streets and green areas. If you follow the Elbe into the city of Hamburg, you will reach a tributory called the Alster. In the summertime, the Alster is filled with sailing boats, as sailers enjoy the wind and move across this large body of water. Bikers and joggers meet on an 8 kilometer path that surrounds the Alster. The best people watching can be done from the many outdoor cafes that are located directly next to the Alster. The Inner Alster is a smaller body of water that is an offshoot of the Alster. It lays adjacent to the largest outdoor shopping district in Hamburg, called Neuer Wall. Here you can also explore the various city districts from a small ferry, which takes you through the little rivers that are spread throughout the city. Regardless if you call Hamburg home or are here simply for a visit – Hamburg is the place where wanderlust and a sense of home meet.
OLD ELBE TUNNER
See http://www.hamburg-travel.com/attractions/hamburgmaritime/landungsbruecken for further information (English)
WHY and HOW to HOST a ROTARY DAY 1n an effort to increase membership and highlight Rotary’s inspiring work, RI President Barry Rassin is urging clubs and districts to organize fun, informal community events called
Rotary Days.
"Imagine the collective impact we can have if all 35,000 Rotary, 10,000 Rotaract, and 22,000 Interact clubs engage their neighbors, friends, young people, and organizations," Rassin said.
ROTARY CLUB OF STA CRUZ, D3790
"Rotary Days events will offer you the chance to have an impact in your community, build long-term partnerships, increase interest in membership, and improve Rotary’s image," Rassin said. Any club, big or small, can host a Rotary Day. Neighboring clubs can pool their resources and co-host an event, and entire districts can come together for a large-scale Rotary Day. Tips for planning a Rotary Day: Ÿ Consider including a hands-on service project as part of the event to let visitors see for themselves how
Rotary benefits the community. Ÿ Feature guests that appeal to a non-Rotary audience. Consider young leaders, inspirational speakers,
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celebrities, musicians, or other public figures. If the event will offer food, keep it simple — for example, a self-service buffet rather than a formal, sit-down meal. Advocate on local issues related to Rotary’s areas of focus by calling attention to challenges that affect people in your area. If you charge admission, keep prices low. Ask local businesses to sponsor your event. Welcome families and make the event enjoyable for them. Present Rotary as an appealing opportunity for potential members to make new friends, exchange ideas, and take action to improve their community and the world. Avoid using Rotary jargon or referring to club traditions. Highlight the work of local Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Rotary Community Corps members, and other community members who do extraordinary humanitarian work. Recognize non-Rotary community members who demonstrate Rotary’s service ideals. Sponsor an event with a partner organization to show that, by working together, we make a deeper and more lasting impact on communities. Ask local news media to cover the event. Collect participants’ contact information, and invite them to future club events. Partner with local civic groups, service organizations or local businesses.
During and after your event, post photos and videos with the hashtag #RotaryDay to social media. We’ll collect photos of Rotary Day events around the world and show them at the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany. Some may also appear in Rotary media throughout the year.
FOUR WAYS to
CREATE BUZZ for your
WORLD POLIO DAY EVENT
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t’s time to start making plans for World Polio Day, 24 October – Rotary’s best opportunity during 2018 to shine the spotlight on our top goal of eradicating polio. Whether you’re planning a gala fundraiser or a polio awareness march through your community, Endpolio.org offers free and effective digital tools to help you plan and promote your World Polio Day event.
Though October may seem far away, now is the time to start your plan and begin the countdown to World Polio Day. Here’s some inspiration as you kick off your plan. Start here Between the resources at Endpolio.org and your club’s creativity, you already have all of the resources needed to create a memorable event! Check out the planning guide to help you design an event that works for your club and community. And even if you already have a plan, there are plenty of resources to help you promote World Polio day throughout the entire process, including sample press releases and event invitations. Save time later by familiarizing yourself with these tools now. Promote your event Will your club host a wine tasting event, organize a bike race for polio eradication, or sponsor a fundraising concert? Last year, more than 3,671 groups in 102 countries listed their World Polio Events, not only putting their activities on the map but also inspiring other clubs looking for ways to get involved. Share your plans by visiting the Promote Your Event page to be sure your project is counted! Add your voice You are part of a global movement that will eradicate a human disease for only the second time in world history. What does polio eradication mean to you? In the weeks and months leading to World Polio Day, share your thoughts via social media as you talk about your event. Adding your voice not only brings a personal touch to the polio eradication story, but helps us tell the world that Rotary is made up of individuals who are dedicated to the cause to the end. If you need help finding the right words, visit the resources page, which includes sample social media messages and downloadable Facebook and Twitter content that you can post with just one click. Join the global conversation Hashtags aren’t just about creating buzz—they also help with discovery! Use #endpolio and #worldpolioday hashtags when you promote your local project or talk about polio eradication on social media. This way, your event will be added to the global conversation online, increasing views of your content, and adding your story to the many other polio-related events happening around the world. Is your Rotary club involved in an extraordinary polio eradication project you would like us to know about? Share your story and your event may be featured next! .
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AG Assistant Governor AGM Annual General Meeting APF Annual Programs Fund CAP Community Assistance Program Submitted by CIDA Canadian International Development Agency PP RON NETHERCUTT CODT Club Officers and Directors Training RC Mabalacat D3790 COL Council On Legislation www.jazzprof.com CRCID Canadian Rotary Committee for International Development DDF District Designated Fund (Share Program) DEVED Development Education - part of our contract with CIDA DG District Governor DGE District Governor Elect DGN District Governor Nominee DGND District Governor Nominee Designate DLP District Leadership Plan DLT District Leadership Team D.O. District Office DPPM District Policy & Procedures Manual DSA Distinguished Service Award DSG District Simplified Grants RIVP Rotary International Vice President DT District Trainer RRIMC Regional Rotary International Membership Coordinator EREY Every Rotarian Every Year RLI Rotary Leadership Institute GSE Group Study Exchange ROTEX Organization of Ex-Rotary Exchange Students HAWS Humanitarian Aid Warehouse Society ROTI Rotarians On The Internet IPDG Immediate Past District Governor RRFC Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator IPP Immediate Past President LOA Leave Of Absence MG Matching Grant MOP Manual of Procedure RYE Rotary Youth Exchange MPHF Multiple Paul Harris Fellow RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Award NGO Non-government organization RYPEN Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment NID National Immunization Day SAR Semi Annual Report (Club to RI) OD Official Directory (RI) SETS Secretaries Elect Training Seminar PDG Past District Governor STYEP Short Term Youth Exchange Program PE President Elect TPF The Permanent Fund PEF Permanent Endowment Fund PETS Presidents Elect Training Seminar PHF Paul Harris Fellow WCC WebComCentre PHS Paul Harris Society (District) WCS World Community Service PHSM Paul Harris Sustaining Member WCSS World Community Service Society PP Past President WCSRN World Community Service Resource Network PF Permanent Fund YEO Youth Exchange Officer PRID Past Rotary International Director YEP Youth Exchange Program PRIP Past Rotary International President YIR Yours in Rotary PPRIBI Past President Rotary International Britain and Ireland YIRS Yours In Rotary Service PRIVP Past Rotary International Vice President PsF Projects Fair – RAG Rotarian Action Group RIBI Rotary International Great Britain and Ireland RID Rotary International Director RIDE Rotary International Director Elect RIMZC Rotary International Membership Zone Coordinator RIP Rotary International President RIPR Rep Rotary International President Representative RITS Rotary International Travel Service
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TRF The Rotary Foundation
Retention of Members in a Rotary Club
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ow can you retain members in your Rotary Club? Why not compare your club to a business. Ask yourself, “why do people continue to shop or go to a particular store?� Do you have good merchandise, reasonable prices, and friendly sales people? Compare your club to a restaurant. Do you serve what the customers want? Is the atmosphere appropriate? Is the menu variable, or do they serve the same thing all the time? Do you feel comfortable with the other customers? Does the management listen to your concerns? Would you go back there to eat? Those of you in business realize that a satisfied customer is better advertisement than any radio, TV, or printed ad. Should not the same ideas pertain to your Rotary Club? Now think about your club with the same questions? Is your 'menu' or agenda, the same at every meeting, or do you add other items to serve a wide audience? Do members leave the meeting satisfied with what they were served in your agenda? Do they leave the meeting knowing something they didn't know when they came? Do they appear inspired or bored during the meeting?
MARIKINA WEST
Is your 'menu' or agenda, the same at every meeting, or do you add other items to serve a wide audience? Do members leave the meeting satisfied with what they were served in your agenda? Do they leave the meeting knowing something they didn't know when they came? Do they appear inspired or bored during the meeting?
You might ask members why they stay in the club? Why would they leave? Have your members visited another club? What did they Enjoy? What did they not like? Don't ask them to name the club, just tell the club about ideas that your club might use. When I was AG in my former district in the USA, I gave an award to each club that sent a car of four members to visit the other nine clubs in our cluster. Their sharing what they learned upon returning proved 'beneficial to all.' Hopefully this sharing may help you retain your members. Just consider them 'customers' and remember they are volunteers, not employees. Your members can either continue to 'shop' at your club or take their business elsewhere. Business people realize that retention of customers is easier and cheaper than developing new customers. In a similar manner, Rotary Clubs need to place as much emphasis on retaining members as they do on recruiting new members. It is the retention of experienced Rotarians that allow your club to better serve the needs of your community. Ron Nethercutt RC Mabalacat D 3790 Clark Freeport Zone Philippines
GDPR
ROTARY SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION
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otary International understands the importance of protecting Rotarians’ personal data. As the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect, we’re writing to inform you about Rotary’s compliance with GDPR.
GDPR is a new European Union law that strengthens data protection rules for EU residents. The law applies to all companies that process data within the EU but also to foreign organizations, like Rotary International, that offer goods and services to EU residents.
Here are some of the activities that Rotary focused on to prepare for GDPR: Ÿ Process inventory. We inventoried all of our personal data processing activities in order to comply
with GDPR’s Article 30. Ÿ Lawful basis. We reviewed all data processing to ensure that we have a documented legal basis,
or reason, for every process, according to GDPR. Ÿ Policy and notices. We’ve updated our Website Privacy Policy to meet GDPR expectations. And we’re making our notices about how your personal data is used more specific. Ÿ Records management. We updated our schedules for retaining records that contain personal data to make sure we’re keeping records only as long as necessary. Ÿ Data breach procedures. We revised our guidelines for responding to a breach in accordance with GDPR expectations for notifying constituents of a breach. As personal data is often collected at the Rotarian-level by clubs, districts, by Rotary-affiliated entities and through various service and fellowship activities, we are writing to help you better understand steps you may need to take to comply with the new law. We recommend that you examine how personal data is collected and used by your Rotary Fellowship. Your focus should be to ensure that the data you are collecting is appropriate for its use, that you are transparent as to how it is used, and you do not retain any data for any longer than necessary. You may also want to consult with local privacy experts as you may have additional responsibilities under the law. It is important that we all work together to protect Rotarians’ personal data and ensure compliance with GDPR. Thank you for your assistance in this important effort. If you have questions that are specific to GDPR, you can write to privacy@rotary.org. Sincerely, Rotary Service and Engagement ONE ROTARY CENTER 1560 SHERMAN AVENUE EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60201-3698 USA ROTARY.ORG
Perhaps the best modern example of why RI should donate more resources to holistic marketing hits at Rotary's heart: its monumental service project - Polio Eradication, a special program of RI originally called PolioPlus. Ask the average person, or even the news media, to identify the private organization most closely related to polio eradication. More than likely they will say the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - the result of effective 21st century marketing. Many non-profit organizations, probably including Rotary and many member clubs, believe dedicating resources to marketing is wasted money and effort. Frequently the reason is that non-profit leaders believe the causes they champion and services they offer are ends unto themselves; that members and/or donors will automatically follow; that they do not have to stoop to 'selling'. That's compassionate hearts taking action without engaging business brains. For long term success, both are necessary. Casting a wide net for dues paying members, i.e. recruiting, kills membership driven organizations because if anyone can join an organization, there is no reason for anyone to join an organization. What has hurt RI membership, particularly in North America is that, for almost two decades, the qualifications for membership in many clubs has been: Do you have a heartbeat? Can you afford our dues for at least six months?
The underlying question should be, "Are you interested in being a Rotarian?" The major reason this line of inquiry is not pursued is that, among all levels of Rotary leaders, there is little common agreement on what Rotary is; therefore who Rotarians are. The Seigel+Gale research clearly identified this dilemma. The fundamental reason this condition exists is the lack of having a holistic marketing program within RI. If Rotary leaders do not agree on what RI is or who Rotarians are, then how can RI market externally?
But let's get one thing clarified quickly. Marketing is not 'selling' or 'advertising'. Marketing is the process of communicating the value of what an organization offers customers for the purpose of engaging them, and influencing all interactions between customers and the organization, in this case Rotary, to assure the expected value is being delivered. Since 1988, because of Who Rotarians Are, Rotary has been leading the charge to eliminate polio. Had RI been effectively marketing Rotary and Who Rotarians Are, the average person, when asked to identify the private organization most closely related to polio eradication, most likely would say Rotary. Is there not a major message here?
PDG JIM HENRY D-6960, Rotary Club of Sarasota
Developing an holistic Marketing program would Multiply Membership. The place to start is with Internal Marketing. Rotary leaders at all levels must agree on what business Rotary is in, who its customers are, and what they value. This is the only path RI can take to reverse its membership fortunes and achieve a sustained, steady growth.
Marketing Membership
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n this Rotatorial, Rotary means Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation (TRF); customer means those who finance the operations of both - Rotarians and Donors.
By PDG Jim Henry
Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. By working together to respond to real community needs, clubs and districts strengthen their global partnerships.
What global grants support Global grants can fund: Ÿ Humanitarian projects Ÿ Scholarships for graduate-level academic studies Ÿ Vocational training teams, which are groups of professionals who travel abroad either to teach local professionals about their field or to learn more about it themselves How they’re funded The minimum budget for a global grant project is $30,000. The Foundation’s World Fund provides a minimum of $15,000 and maximum of $200,000. Clubs and districts contribute District Designated Funds (DDF) and/or cash contributions that the World Fund matches. DDF is matched 100 percent and cash is matched at 50 percent. Qualification Both the district or club in the country where the activity is carried out and the international partner district or club must first become qualified before applying for a global grant. Submitting a successful grant application Consult with local experts early in the planning process to build a strong project plan and global grant application. To be approved, your application must clearly describe how your project, scholarship, or vocational training team: Ÿ Is sustainable — include plans for long-
term success after the global grant funds have been spent Ÿ Includes measurable goals Ÿ Aligns with one of Rotary's areas of focus
Ÿ Responds to real community needs —
starting 1 July, any club or district that applies for a global grant to support a humanitarian project or a vocational training team must conduct a community assessment first and include the results in their grant application Ÿ Actively involves Rotarians and community members Ÿ Meets the eligibility requirements in the grants terms and conditions Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed as they're received. Note: Applications for scholars who will begin studies in August, September, or October must be submitted by 30 June. Monitoring & evaluation Measuring outcomes is an integral part of global grant projects. Proper monitoring and reporting ensure that Rotary grants have a positive impact. Learn more in the Global Grant Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Supplement. You will be required to fill out an online global grant report. To prepare, you can download the template on Grant Center District resource network Local Rotarians who have expertise in Rotary’s areas of focus, global grants, and project planning are among your best resources. Experts can also include alumni, Rotaractors, Rotarian Action Group members, and The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers. Contact your district international service chair for help connecting with the district resource network: local subject matter and project experts. If your district hasn’t appointed a committee chair, work with your district governor or write to rotary.service@rotary.org.
www.rotary.org My Rotary The Rotary Foundation Grant Center How to Apply for Grant
GLOBAL GRANTS
Global grants
ONLINE APPLICATION
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s you prepare for the new Rotary year, remember that 2018-19 district governors, district governors-elect, and district Rotary Foundation chairs need to review the district qualification memorandum of understanding and complete the online qualification process. Qualification is required for any global grant sponsor and helps ensure that Rotarians understand their financial duties in managing grant projects. Rotary offers resources and training materials for districts and clubs that are planning grant management training or are seeking to learn more about financial management. Have your district qualified by 1 July to prevent any disruption in grant processing. Learn more about the whole process in the Guide to Global Grants. Contact stewardshipdepartment@rotary.org with any questions.
To DG. DRFC and DGE
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s we prepare for the new Rotary year, we would like to remind new district officers to complete the online qualification process. As district leadership changes, it is important that the incoming officers understand the memorandum of understanding (MOU) and are prepared to implement its financial, stewardship and oversight controls for Rotary grants. Please note that districts whose incoming officers have not completed the online qualification process by 30 June risk losing their qualified status and their ability to participate in The Rotary Foundation grants program until the process is completed. If you have not already done so, please complete the online qualification process by 30 June. This process should take you no longer than 30 minutes. Follow these instructions to review and authorize the MOU: Ÿ Log into the RI website Ÿ Hover over “Take Action” and select Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
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“Qualification” Select the “Qualify” button Select “District Qualification” Start reviewing the MOU by selecting the “Review MOU” or “Start” button on the bottom right hand corner Review each section of the MOU process and authorize on the final screen.
Once the DG, DGE, and DRFC have successfully completed the process, the district will be qualified. Upon completion of the online process, it is important to ensure that all sections of the MOU are completed as agreed. If you have any questions regarding the qualification process 3790please e-mail inquiries to contact.center@rotary.org.
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"The Trust Edge" Trust is about doing what is right, delivering promise and to be the same every time, regardless of circumstances.
Dear Rotary club officers,
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n your July invoice, you’ll see a lower charge for the Council on Legislation.
Clubs will now pay $1 per member instead of $1.50. By conducting the Council on Resolutions online and negotiating a better price for the Council on Legislation venue, we’ve saved money, and we’re passing these savings along to you. This reduction shows Rotary’s commitment to being good stewards of our members’ funds. If you have any questions about your invoice, write to riclubfinance@rotary.org. Lori Carlson General Manager and Chief Financial Officer Rotary International
Trust flows from individuals. Businesses survive only if their customers, employees , vendors and even their competitors trust them. If any of those relationships breaks down, our doors will be shut, the transactions cannot occur, influence is destroyed., leaders lose teams, organizations lose productivity, relationships, reputation, talent retention, customer loyalty, creativity, morale, revenue and results. The greatest leaders and organizations were trusted.
The 8 Pillars of Trust Edge: CLARITY People trust the clear and mistrust the ambiguous. COMPASSION People put faith in those who care beyond themselves. CHARACTER People notice those who do what is right over what is easy. COMPETENCY People have confidence in those who stay fresh, relevant, and capable. COMMITMENT People believe in those who stand through adversity. CONNECTION People want to follow, buy from, and be around friends. CONTRIBUTION People immediately respond to results. CONSISTENCY People love to see the little things done consistently Submitted by Ron Nethercutt Rotary Foundation Major Donor, RC Mabalacat D 3790 Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines
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CROWDFUNDING is a fundraising method that combines the power of social media with the support of your friends and family. You can tell your story, upload photos and videos, and explain why you are trying to raise money. Then you share the page with your social networks via Facebook, Twitter and email. A crowdfunding campaign can explain your reasons for fundraising and demonstrate what donations will go toward. Tell your story and post photos and videos that highlight your cause or project and help donors connect to your cause. Share your campaing with your network. The more you promote your campaign, the more money you can raise.
NO. 1. CROWDFUNDING (RUN A FREE FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR CAUSE)
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hile crowdfunding has proven to be a great option for smaller organizations, like Project Epic, it can also be incredibly lucrative for some of the largest nonprofits around, like Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity runs a crowdfunding campaign for their Global Village program. The goal of the campaign is to help expand their international volunteer program so that they can build homes (and hope) for families across the world. And with a lot of time left, they are about 75% of the way to their goal. Some of the most successful features of the campaign include: - Compelling Video As you’ll see in the images on the left, this campaign has a lead-off video that helps tell Habitat’s story and set the stage for the campaign page. Videos are always a great option for crowdfunding campaigns, as long as they are compelling and succinct, like the one on the Habitat for Humanity Global Village campaign page. - Branding to Build Trust Habitat for Humanity is a household name. To give donors the comfort that they’re giving to the real organization, the campaign prominently shows Habitat’s logo, contact information, and location. Its track on goal - Initial Fundraising Goal: $20,000,000 - Money Raised: $14,062,456
$14,042,294 FUNDS RAISED BY CROWDFUNDING
Funding a crowdfunding website is the first step in getting started. Look for one that supports similar causes, has sharing buttons in prominent locations and has mobile-friendly donation pages. After you’ve created your page, share it with supporters to get the word out. Along with sharing your page on social media, use traditional outlets like direct mail, phone calls, and email to ask for donations.
PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING It is similar to crowdfunding, but instead of you soliciting donations, your supporters will do it for you! Participants will create a fundraising page, set a goal, and ask their networks to contribute. In a nutshell, peer-to-peer fundraising enlists the fundraising help of your current supporters and empowers them to ask for donations on your behalf. Each supporter builds his or her own donation page rom a template tied to your main fundraising page. Then your supporters reach out and ask for donations. .
TEXT-TO-GIVE CAMPAIGN Text-to-give is incredibly easy to implement, as it also makes sense in our digital age. Many people forget to carry cash, but everyone has their phone on them, and a smart phone at that!
Sign up with a text-to-give provider, invest in text-to-give software and . explain to your donors how to give using mobile phones. You can even use videos and images to show supporters how it works. Soon, donors will be using your text-to-give tool to give from whatever they are! You can even incorporate text-to-give in your next event or gathering to encourage all of your attendees to put out their phones and make a donation right there and then.
BARTER and TRADE FAIR A barter and trade fair is similar to a garage sale, but instead of purchasing items or services with people, people will trade items. You can raise funds by charging each person an entry fee or a fee for every item/service attendees bring to barter. Plus you can sell snacks and drinks to raise even more. Use a newsletter or post flyers around the neighborhood to let your community know about the event
CAR WASH A car wash is an easy fundraising idea for non profit organization and individuals because it gets everyone outside. All you need are the suds, water, some sponges, and signs for advertizing. Simply charge $1 to $3 per car. Rally a group of eager volunteers to stand a safe distance from the road and draw attention to your car wash with signs.
WALKATHONS
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alkathons are perfect for active supporters who like to show their passion for a cause. Walkathons are well suited for healthcare-related issues and causesm but they can technically be used for any type of fundraising effort. You’ll need to determine a location and time for your walkathin. Choose a season that is a good temperature with minimal rish of rain. Make sure you have a backup location just in case! Then send out invitations and design some merchandize like tshirts and water bottles. You can sell these for an extra fee to raise money above any entrance costs you charge. Make sure you have medical and first aid supplies nearby.
HOST a DANCE OFF A Dance-Off can be a great way to bring your community together and raise funds for your organization or cause. All you have to do is set up a registration process and charge a small fee for people or group who want to participate. You can make more money by charging admission for attendees and selling concessions and branded sports merchandise during the event.
Online Shopping
Did you know that Google will provide your organization with Adwords sponsorship to support your cause. Google Ad Grants is a program put in place by Google to give qualified nonprofits a Google Adwords sponsorship - up to $10,000 in Adwords spending every month for eligible nonprofits.
Charity Auctions Ask for charity auctions from local businesses; try to get as many items donated. Hire an auctioneer, send out invites, and cater in food and drinks. Make sure everyone is aware of the rules of your charity auction beforehand. People will walk away with some unique items and experiences, and you can see more money!
Here is how it works: donors download the Gumdrop tool and start shopping online. Whenever donors buy items on a website that has a deal, the tool will notify them so they can save. A percentage of the money they spend will go towards the organization of their choice!
LOCAL GRANT SOURCE
Google Grant
Did you know your organization can raise money by asking supporters to shop online? Websites like Goodshop and tools like Gumdrop, your organization can receive donations from supporters using these tools.
Donor Spotlight “The Rotary Foundation is the most visible expression of Rotarian generosity - a generosity that only brings benefits but also brings help and cooperation to solve the problems that affect mankind.” - Paulo V. Costa, 1995-93 Foundation Trustee Chair in a speech to the 1996 convention.
Behind every great foundation
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uring our centennial celebration, we are taking time to recognize some of the individual Rotary members who make The Rotary Foundation a force for good in the world.
Rafael “Raffy” M. Garcia III and Minda A. Garcia “The Rotary Foundation’s centennial is a tremendous milestone and worth celebrating. By contributing to the Foundation as an ordinary Rotarian, I am able to participate in the good we are doing in the world, in a way that I couldn’t hope to do on my own.”
Ÿ Arch Klumph Society Chair’s Circle Ÿ RI Director-nominee Ÿ Rotary Club of Pasig, Rizal, Philippines
Read about a few of these donors who have given generously to advance the Foundation’s work of providing clean water, fighting disease, promoting peace, supporting education, saving mothers and children, growing local economics, and eradicating polio.
What Is
Corporate Philanthropy? Corporate philanthropy is the act of a corporation or business promoting the welfare of others, generally through charitable donations
Why Corporate Philanthropy Is Important Positive Workplace Environment
Enhanced Consumer Relationships
Bringing employees together to participate in team volunteer grants or other team philanthropic programs encourages everyone to see themselves as part of the greater community.
Consumers want to purchase goods and services from companies that are doing good in the world, especially those that support causes they care about.
Increased Employee Engagement Companies with engaged employees who enjoy their jobs outperform companies with disengaged workers by up to 202%! Collective participation in philanthropy engages employees with each other. Positive Public Image Partnering with a nonprofit provides corporations the opportunity to publicly show their communities how invested they are through press releases, social media, and word of mouth!
Employees want to work for companies that support the causes they care about, and consumers want to purchase goods and services from philanthropically engaged companies. Businesses see benefits from being great corporate citizens. Everyone wins!
The TOP 12 TECH Companies Who Are Changing Society. BY TRENDING STOCK.COM
Interesting Fact: The founder of the company – Steve Jobs – was actually fired in 1985, when he was 30 years old.
APPLE (AAPL)
Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976. CEO: Tim Cook Employees: 123,000 Headquarters: Cupertino, CA; Market Cap: $875.3 billion AND GROWING. Growth in last ten years: 770% This company needs no explaining – just watch the Golden Globewinning 2015 film “Steve Jobs” to get an inside look at the beginnings of this legendary tech giant. This company got its start back in the 70s when its three founders developed the first commercially successful line of personal computers – and eventually launched one of the most successful mobile phones of all time, the iPhone.
AMAZON (AMZN)
Interesting Fact: Amazon.com was almost named Cadabra.com, but it was changed when a lawyer misheard it as “cadaver.” Founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994 Has Employees: 566,000; Headquarters: Seattle, WA; Market Cap: $719.1 billion AND GROWING Growth in last ten years: 2020% Amazon.com is the largest online retailer worldwide today, and it got its start in a garage back in the mid90s. Jeff Bezos had been the VP of a Wall Street firm before moving to Seattle to start an internet company after feeling like he missed the boat with the online boom. Since then, the company has exploded into groceries, artificial intelligence, and many more innovative services that almost all of us use.
FACEBOOK (FB) Interesting Fact: Within just a month of forming, over half of the Harvard student population had already signed up for the platform. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitzand Chris Hughes on February 4, 2004. CEO: Mark Zuckerberg; Product: Social Network; Employees: 25,105 AND GROWING; Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA; Market Cap: $520 billion AND GROWING; Growth in last ten years: 483% If you want to understand the beginnings of Facebook, which is one of the most widely-used social media platforms in human history, just watch the movie “The Social Network.” The film is all about the founding of this social network at Harvard University, which also includes depictions of the characters who eventually sued and won for the theft of their original social network idea.
ALPHABET (GOOG) Interesting Fact: While its two founders were grad students at Stanford, they already had a search project called BACKRUB that was hosted on the university’s servers for over a year. Founded by: Larry Page and Sergey Brin on October 2, 2015 CEO: Larry Page Product: Conglomerate (Google parent company) Employees: 72,053; Headquarters: Mountain View, California Market Cap: $784.2 billion AND GROWING Growth in last ten years: 411% The two co-founders of Google eventually ended up founding Alphabet, Inc, and chose to launch a higher-up umbrella conglomerate to take some of the pressure off of Google – which was in control of a number of subsidiaries until they were passed up to the new parent company. The massive restructuring will certainly go down in corporate history.
TWITTER (TWTR) Interesting Fact: This wildly popular social media network was almost called Friendstalker instead of Twitter. CEO: Jack Dorsey Product: Social Media Founded by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone & Evan Williams on March 21, 2006 Employees: 3,583 Headquarters: San Francisco, California Market Cap: $24.15 billion YoY growth: 98% Growth in last ten years: -28% It was long before Twitter became the preferred communication medium of President Donald Trump that it had changed social media (and the world) forever. This platform, where quick thought-bites are tweeted out to followers all over the world, has exploded in popularity and is seen in all sorts of media nowadays. Its growth has lulled in the past couple years, but it looks like it’s starting to make a comeback.
MICROSOFT (MSFT) Interesting Fact: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has executed nine stock splits since going public. CEO: Satya Nadella Product: Software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and services Founded by: Bill Gates & Paul Allen on April 4, 1975; Employees: 124,000 Headquarters: Redmond, Washington Market Cap: $ 724.2 billion AND GROWING YoY growth: 47% Growth in last ten years: 231% Microsoft was founded back in the mid-70s in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It took about ten years until it completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which raised $61 million at the time – famously making Bill Gates super rich. Since then, this has been one of the most reliable tech investments, as we use its software and video games technology all over the world.
ALIBABA (BABA) Interesting Fact: The founder, Jack Ma, taught English classes for 5 years at a University where he only earned $12.00 to $15.00 per month.
Alibaba is often thought of as the “Chinese Amazon” – but it is much more than that. This company actually delivered the highest-value initial public offering in US history with $21.8 billion raised. Its founder, Jack Ma, is one of the richest people in the world, and one of the most influential in China.
PAYPAL (PYPL) Interesting Fact: This company was actually voted as one of the 10 worst business ideas of 1999. CEO: Daniel Schulman Product: Online Payments; Founded by Ken Howery, Luke Nosek, Max Levchin, Peter Thiel & Elon Musk in December 1998 Employees: 18,100; Headquarters: San Jose, California Market Cap: $95.6 billion; YoY growth: 89% Growth in last ten years: 129% PayPal went public in 2002, just four years after it was founded – and it got picked up by eBay in the same year of its initial public offering (IPO). It was originally called Coinfinity until it merged with Elon Musk’s X.com back in 2000. Since then, it has become one of the top online payments processors in the world.
NETFLIX (NFLX) Interesting Fact: The starting pay for most entry-level jobs at Netflix, like positions in call centers, is $18.00 per hour. CEO: Reed Hastings; Product: Streaming Entertainment/ Production Founded by Reed Hastings & Marc Randolph on August 29, 1997 Employees: 5,400 Headquarters: Los Gatos, Ca Market Cap: $124.1 billion YoY growth: 104% Growth in last ten years: 6259% Netflix is a company that started out as an innovative DVD-mail-service venture and slowly grew to nearly dominate film and TV on Earth – with its online streaming services, it truly transformed the way that human beings consume entertainment. Nowadays, some of the most popular films and television shows are produced and put directly onto the Netflix platform.
Interesting Fact: The founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, put $70 million of his own cash into the venture. CEO: Elon Musk; Product: Automobiles & Energy Storage Founded by Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, Ian Wright, Elon Musk & JB Straubel on July 1, 2003; Employees: 33,000; Headquarters: Palo Alto, California; Market Cap: $59.5 billion YoY growth: 40%; Growth in last ten years: 1728% Tesla has been one of the global images of innovative technology and renewable energy since its allelectric sports cars hit the road. Its Model S was the global top seller when it came to plug-in electric cars for both 2015 and 2016, and has since released a crossover as well as its latest model (the Model X). This company’s super-celebrity CEO and founder is probably what this stock is best known for, however.
TESLA (TSLA)
CEO: Daniel Zhang Product: E-commerce, Internet, AI and Technology Founded by Jack Ma & Peng Lei on April 4, 1999 Employees: 50,092; Headquarters: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Market Cap: $496 billion AND GROWING YoY growth: 82%; Growth in last ten years: 108%
Interesting Fact: Salesforce actually created the first App Store before Apple did, even registering the name 3 years before the iTunes giant did. CEO: Marc Benioff; Product: Cloud Computing Founded by Marc Benioff & Parker Harris Employees: 25,178; Headquarters: San Francisco, California Market Cap: $83 billion; YoY growth: 43% Growth in last ten years: 704%
SAMSUNG Interesting Fact: The construction unit of Samsung built the tallest building on Earth – the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
SALESFORCE
CEO: Kwon Oh Hyun; Product: Various Founded by Lee Byung-chul on March 1, 1938 Employees: 489,000 Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea Market Cap: $285.8 billion YoY growth: 23% Growth in last ten years: 280% This is the largest South Korean congolomerate, and one of the largest and most successful tech companies to have ever existed. This company started as a trading company and worked in many sectors until the 60s when it entered the electronics realm. Nowadays, it is one of the top global producers of televisions, smartphones, home appliances, and a number of other popular devices.
SALESFORCE Salesforce.com is one of the biggest cloud computing companies around, and it actually became the first enterprise cloud computing company in history to rake in $10 billion in yearly revenue – starting in Summer of 2017. It has grown spectacularly since its 2004 IPO, which even got an investment from Nancy Pelosi – the current minority leader in the US House of Representatives.
ACQUIRED BY MICROSOFT
Interesting Fact: The likelihood of your Linkedin profile getting viewed is 11 times higher if you have a profile picture. CEO: Jeff Weiner; Product: Professional Social Network; Founded by Reid Hoffman, Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly & Jean-Luc Vaillant on December 28, 2002; Employees: 9,372; Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California Market Cap: $26.2 billion AND GROWING If you have applied for a job online in the last ten years, then you know exactly what LinkedIn is – the social network for the professional networking scene. This employment-focused platform has more than 500 million users in over 200 countries, and has grown to become a household name as well as a leading way for people to find jobs. Microsoft snapped LinkedIn up in a $26.4 billion acquisition in 2016.
UBER Interesting Fact: This company once offered UberKITTENS, which allowed riders in many US cities to have the option of purchasing cuddle time with reallife cats in sets of 15 minutes. CEO: Dara Khosrowshahi; Product: Peer-to-Peer Ride Sharing Platform; Founded by Travis Kalanick & Garrett Camp in March 2009; Employees: 12,000 Headquarters: San Francisco, CA Market Cap: $69 billion It was actually called UberCab for the first two years of its existence – but now the word “Uber” is a global household name. People in cities all over the world rely on this peer-to-peer ride sharing service – and a ton of people make their living as drivers in the global ecosystem.
Making Online Donation
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t’s now easier than ever to make an online contribution on behalf of your club or club members. Just sign in to My Rotary and click or tap Give to go to the Donate page and see the options available to club officers. You can even donate by using your mobile phone or tablet.
Interesting Fact: Even though it’s the biggest accommodation provider in the world, Airbnb doesn’t own any actual real estate. CEO: Brian Chesky Product: Peer-to-peer travel lodging platform Founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia & Nathan Blecharczyk in August 2008 Employees: 3,100 Headquarters: San Francisco, California Market Cap: $31 billlion Much like most of the tech companies on this list, Airbnb launched a successful product years ago that has transformed an entire feature of the global economy. This time, though, it’s with the short-term lodging sector. With this peer-to-peer platform, users can stay in other people’s homes instead of a hotel or other type of accommodation. While Airbnb is planning on going public, the CEO just announced that it won’t be happening in 2018.
This special access is available to multidistrict executive secretaries and these club officers: President Executive secretary Secretary Treasurer Foundation chair Membership chair It’s important that you sign in to My Rotary before contributing online. If you don’t sign in, you can still donate, but you won’t be able to contribute on behalf of your club or its members. Check out the Donate page soon to see how quick and easy it is to contribute. And thank you for all you do to support The Rotary Foundation. Sincerely, The Rotary Foundation
DROPBOX CEO: Drew Houston Product: Web-based file hosting Founded by Drew Houston & Arash Ferdowsi in June 2007 Employees: 1,858 Headquarters: San Francisco, CA Market Cap: $10 billion
Interesting Fact: This project was launched accidentally – when Drew Houston found a quick personal solution to forgetting his USB drives with important data saved on them.
This file-sharing giant began as a simple startup back in 2007 – when two MIT students decided to launch it. It was once valued as one of the most expensive startups on Earth, and it has won a number of awards and other types of recognition as an innovative venture. This type of online file sharing was a major step in our technological evolution, and it spurred the eventual creation of cloud file sharing.
Rotary International Multi-District Event July 19, 2018 Okada Manila. Welcome Dinner for RI President Barry Rassin and Lady Esther
RI President Barry with RID Raffy Garcia and Philippine Governors with their spouses,
Hosted by Rotary Club of Manila
Zone 7A Executive Summary MEMBERSHIP
DISTRICT
As of 30 June 2018
No. Clubs /Members
TRF CONTRIBUTIONS as of 30 June 2018
Annual Giving Other Funds
TOTAL $
3410
62
1,168
81,091
5,290
86,321
3420
52
1,107
171,021
26,129
197,150
3770
66
1,794
153,024
15,270
168,294
3780
100
2,444
350,687
1,912
352,600
3790
94 2,620
420,658
60,294
480,952
3800
99 2,485
377,708
28,627
406,335
3810
113 4,106
266,213
22,274
288,486
3820
114 3,355
503, 512
31,703
535,215
3830
96 2,897
400,197
69,609
469,788
3850
51 1,282
88,453
10,876
99,330
3860
93
2,589
357,317
32,064
389,381
3870
47 1,361
205,384
10,831
216,215
TOTAL
983 27,137
3,398,161
321,069 3,719,230
DISTRICT 3410, INDONESIA www.rotaryd3410.org
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
58
Number of members
1,097
Total TRF Contributions
$ 115,484
Bandung Kota Kembang
Classical Symphony of Hope A fundraising for the benefit of children afflicted with cancer.
ROTARY CLUBS OF
As we understand RI has as its main mission “Service above self�. In this vain, Rotarians all over the world engage in projects that benefit their community, but also have a further reach, both nationally and internationally. Among others polio eradication campaign, that was chaired by Rotary in conjunction with the WHO and is at the verge of eliminating polio infection and its devastating consequences around the globe. This event is organized to alleviate a similar suffering, one that has become more prevalent over the last years; cancer, particularly cancer in the most vulnerable part of our population, cancer in children, particularly in children, who do not have the means and resources to address their health problems adequately. The RC of Jakarta feels especially compelled to contribute to the solution, since children are our future, yet at their stage, they need our care, love, and support the most. We believes that it's our duty to help those who are less fortunate than we are
Jakarta Bandung Kota Kembang Medan Thamrin, North Sumatera Bandung Pakuan, Indonesia
The product of
RECYCLING To share the knowledge how to create , how to improved imagination of making a new product . to educate people that everybody can take part to save the world if they start , they do.
DISTRICT 3420, INDONESIA http://rotaryd3420.org/
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
52
Number of members
1,107
Total TRF Contributions
$ 197,150
Semarang Sentral, Central Java
District Grant #1853273
Library Project at SMK Bagimu Negeriku Semarang Rotary Club of Semarang Sentral worked together with the School (SMK Bagimu Negeriku Semarang) for the library project. The school prepared the space of library and Rotary Club of Semarang Sentral help to provide some facilitates : • 16 Reading Desk • 5 Filling Cabinet for books • 1 unit of Zebra LS1203 1D Laser Barcode Scanner • 109 Title of 142 Books.
To fullfill the project Rotary Club of Semarang Sentral worked together with the school to identify what was needed, then the members of the club helped to look for some donors and suppliers or vendors who supplied the needs of the school, such as: : Ÿ PT Gema Graha Sarana for the donation of 16 reading desk ( cost Rp 16 juta,- or equivalent USD 1165,- at exchange rate 13735 USD / IDR ) Ÿ PT Home Center Indonesia for the Filling Cabinet according to the suitability of the library space Ÿ PT Gramedia Asri Media and Andy Offset for the text book Ÿ Tokopedia for the Laser Barcode scanner • Collecting books from some donators
DISTRICT 3770, PHILIPPINES D3420
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
66
Number of members
1,794
Total TRF Contributions
$ 168,294
Tuguegarao, Cagayan Timog-Quezon, M.M. Human Milk Bank at Cagayan Valley Medical Center, the first in Region 2, Luzon
MEDICAL-SURGICAL MISSION by
RC Tuguegarao Five-day medical/surgical mission with PNS & PNA of Greater Kansas City, USA and the Zeta Beta Mu Fraternity, UST College of Medicine and Surgery. A total of 165 indigent patients with cases of cyst underwent the surgical operations conducted at the People’s General Hospital in Tuguegarao City.
DISTRICT 3780, PHILIPPINES
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
100
Number of members
2,444
Total TRF Contributions
$352,600
Metro Sta Mesa Gardening for Brigada Eskwela - 2018 Every year, a week before the classes starts students, parents and teachers alike, joined together for cleaning, painting/repainting, repair and other related maintenance works. RC Metro Sta. Mesa being one among the stakeholders of the school participated in cleaning and repainting a whole floor, consisting 5-classroom, common hallways and staircases with our young partners in service - the Interactors of our adopted Ramon Magsaysay Cubao High School. After which, we go environmental via gardening - ornamental and vegetable planting in the school assigned ground.
Metro Aurora The girls from Marillac Hills become productive in the kitchen as they learn breadmaking with entrepreneurship from TESDA.
Simultaneous tree planting activity to celebrate Rotary New Year 1 July 2018
DISTRICT 3790, PHILIPPINES www.rotary3790.org
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs Number of members
2,620
Total TRF Contributions
$ 480.952
Agoo
Metro San Fdo LU Northern Tarlac
Cluster 3B Clubs
94
MASS CPR TRAINING
Vigan Mass CPR Training of 826 BigueĂąos, lecture on Vital Signs taking of 186 new BHWs, and 9 Blood donors. Thank you PHA, HRep Kabsat DV Savellano, RC Vigan Ilocos Sur, Prc Ilocos Sur Chapter, Vigan City CDRRMC and CHO, our partners. One team, one project, equals good health.
Mabalacat
GIFT of LIFE RC Saicity D3201 PP Anand and PP Suresh met 3 heart patients and their guardians at Kochi Airport, India. The 3 patients were scheduled to have open heart surgery funded by Global Grant 1636791. Host club RC Mabalacat has sent over 40 congenital heart patients to India for open heart surgery, as part of its Medical Surgical Program.
DISTRICT 3800, PHILIPPINES
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
2,485
Total TRF Contributions
$ 406,335
Mandaluyong West A joint project for the new Rotary year of District 3800 with more than 100 grade schoolers, parents, volunteers and Rotarians taking part. Discussed about Rotary and the importance of gardening even on limited spaces like the cities. Promoting friendship and fellowship through service and volunteerism while making an impact to the environment.
99
Number of members
Urban farming with Children, Parents and Rotarians
Tanay
"Rotary Loves Children, Vitamin A Patak� RC Tanay participated the activity launched by RI District 3800 Zone 5B, program entitled "Rotary Loves Children, Vitamin A Patak" at Lagundi Elementary School, Brgy. Lagundi, Morong Rizal.
Rotary Loves Children Motorcade and gift giving at Tinajeros Elementary School (Malabon City) and Dagat Dagatan Elementary School (Navotas City), participated by 7 Rotary Clubs in Zone 1.
Malabon East
DISTRICT 3810, PHILIPPINES http://3810rotary.org
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
113
Number of members
4,106
Total TRF Contributions
$ 288,486
Recycling Tees
Quirino Manila Central Collected scrapped deserted 207 event tee shirts in Hong Kong and donated and arranged their distribution by the RC of Quirino Manila Central in Philippines to those in need in particular to the homeless people in Manila, Philippines. This project aimed to provide caring to those in need in particular homeless people in Manila and recycled tee shirts which should have been disposed of. There were 207 people who had been served in this project.
Rotaract Club of San Antonio de Padua
Lakbay Gabay Program It is a long-term program that aims to develop and promote the products of Filipino farmers. The project aims to immerse young Rotaractors in the field of agriculture to find ways and solutions to help promote local products and help stabilize the community's source of livelihood. The project is in partnership with Rotary Club of Bagumbayan Manila, co-hosted by Rotaract Clubs from District 3810; Rotaract Club of Manila Metro, Rotaract Club of Manila, Rotaract Club of University District Manila, Rotaract Club of Malate, and Rotaract Club of Carmona.
Bringing Joy to the Children A visit to Sapang Bayan Day Care Center with 42 students, 3-5 years old. They were provided with dolls, toys, books, book shelves, speakers with blue tooth microphone, sweets as well food and toothpaste.
Quirino Manila Central The project involved provision of services to Sapang Bayan Day Care Centre in Municipality of Calumpit in the province of Bulacan, to 3 to 5 years old children. Project made use of Rotary's international network, thru collaboration with E Club of Tamar, Hongkong.
Marawi Aftermath Padre Burgos
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oint meeting hosted by Rotary Club of Padre Burgos Together with other 12 Rotary Clubs of District 3810. A Peace and Conflict Resolution forum with Col. LT Jo-ar Herrera of the Philippine Army as the resource speaker. A 4 minutes power point presentation of the actual gun battle in ground zero and the actual rescue operation. The nightmares of war brought to the children and the displacement of thousand of people and left 1,000 dead. The government with help of the NGO and the rotary clubs can help create a generation of peace by teaching the children peace education and peace building process. Support the communities with livelihood project. and protective environment for displaced children.
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
DISTRICT 3820, PHILIPPINES http://web.rotary3820
114
Number of members
3,355
Total TRF Contributions
$ 535,215
Tree Planting activity of District 3820 to celebrate Rotary New Year
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bout 15 members of the RC Candelaria Circle along with family and supporters started off on the planting on the 7th of July, 2018. We planted a total of 300 native trees; Lanzones, Rambutan, and Guyabano. These plantings are ensured to survive and thrive.
Candelaria Circle
DISTRICT 3830, PHILIPPINES
as of 30 June 2017
/http://rotary3830.org Number of clubs
52
Number of members
1,107
Total TRF Contributions
$ 197,150
District Children's Party 1 July 2018 Annually, The District celebrates the new Rotary Year with a District Children's Party.
Intramuros
Makati Legazpi
Christmas in July by Rotary Club Makati GEMS
Ireneville Covered Court, Brgy BF Homes, Paranaque City
DISTRICT 3850, PHILIPPINES
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
52
Number of members
1,107
Total TRF Contributions
$ 197,150
Street Children Feeding
Feeding of street children in Poblacion 1, Clarin, Misamis Occidetal.
ROTARY CLUB OF NAGA AT TORONTO Project booth
ANILAO FISHING GLOBAL GRANT GG partners from the University of San Agustin Social Advocacy and Community Engagement Office ( SACEO) presented a midterm report on the implementation of Rotary Global Grant “Anilao Fishing Project� being implemented by the Rotary Club of Iloilo for RI District 3850.
Iloilo Provision of maternal and child care medical equipment to Labuan Public hospital, Zamboanga, Phils.
#RotaryGlobalGrant #GG1640289 (Anilao Fishing Project),undertaken jointly by R.I. District 1150 (South Wales, UK) and R.I. District 3850 (Philippines), through the Rotary Club of Iloilo, in partnership with the University of San Agustin, the Municipality of Anilao, Brgy. Sta. Rita, and Sta. Rita Fishermen Association
Zamboanga West
By Rotary Club of Zamboanga City West, D3850 in partnership with Rotary Club of Namseongnam, Korea, D3600, by donating medical equipment to the Maternal and Child Care Facility of Labuan Public Hospital, a government hospital with poor medical equipment to cater to ailing mothers and children.
Boys and Girls Week 2018
Rpxas, Capiz
Grades 9-11 students shadow city elected and appointed officials for one week. The Senior High School were given the opportunity to lead as councilors and government leaders to experience how to craft ordinance and policies of the city, at the same time they were given the chance to discover their skills holding different position that impacts the community. They will sit in the city office and have fun learning and discovering. Included in the agenda is also the city tour and leadership training from the Rotary leaders.
as of 30 June 2017 Number of clubs
DISTRICT 3860, PHILIPPINES
93
Number of members
2,589
Total TRF Contributions
$ 389,381
Medical Mission in partnership with MTF Int’l Cansojong, City of Talisay, Cebu
Cebu Port Centre
City of Naga, Cebu
Repainting and Clean up of Fatima Children's Park by Rotary Club Ormoc Bay
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very year, the Rotary Club of Ormoc Bay together with our family and friends clean up and paint Fatima Children’s Park, a park we have maintained over the years. Charter President Ever Escalon was first to arrive and started cutting the grass. By 8 am, the Rotarians, spouses and children started arriving with paint brushes and rollers in hand ready to seize the day. The kids grew up with this kind of yearly community service, yet still enjoy painting the park and painting each other too. And this year, our Hearing Impaired Scholars joined us and came in with Vocational Director Roger Marson who is efficient in sign language. Every year, we have painted, sustained and worked together with our families to beautify and make this park a part of the community’s childhood experience.
Paint A Park Project
DISTRICT 3870, PHILIPPINES as of 30 June 2017
http://www.rotarydistrict3870.org/ Number of clubs
47
Number of members
1,361
Total TRF Contributions
$ 216,215
RC Kalayaan CdO Welcomes the New Rotary Year
Kalayaan Cagayan de Oro
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upils of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) School FS Catanico Elementary School Camansi Extension were treated on July 3, with a simple salo-salo, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Kalayaan CdO. The students and parents were served lunch - chicken and rice and desserts. After lunch, the students were given hygiene supplies and were taught how to properly brush their teeth. The activity was in celebration of the new Rotary Year which is observed worldwide every July 1. FS Catanico Elementary School Camansi Extension is located in the hinterlands of Malasag, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City. The school caters to more than a hundred pupils attending multi-grade classes. The Rotary Club of Kalayaan CDO recently completed a Districtfunded water and sanitation project in the school. A water system was installed, also a hand-washing facility and comfort rooms .
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The new president will be there... THOUGHTS from MATC
Editor’s note: It is my privilege to share great thoughts from former RI President Mat Caparas on matters current and relevant to us Rotarians.
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he new president will be there as I write this.
He is a very nice man, and his life work suits him to what he is now to do as our leader in a grander scale. He will be hampered by the usual forces pulling in different directions with varying strengths. But I think he will do well. He is conscious, I think, that more than has been the case with those before him, his elevation to the presidency was what we usually call an act of God. He therefore has more pressure than we had to make good, and I am confident he will -- if we all do our best to help him. Let's!