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ZONE 7A REGIONAL ROTARY FOUNDATION TEAM RRFC PDG Jess Nicdao, D3790 ARRFC PDG Mike Lirio, D3820 ARRFC PDG JunFarcon, D3800 ARRFC Ed Tumangan, D3810 ARRFC PDG Jude Doctora, D3850
RRFC PDG Jess S. Nicdao jess.nicdao@yahoo.com +63 917 328 1090 RRFC 2016-2019 ARRFC 2013-2016 DRFC 2010-2013 Governor 2008-2009 D 3790
END POLIO NOW Watch on youtube
REGIONAL ROTARY FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER
Foundation
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t is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zone 7A for Rotary Years 2016-2019. I am excited to work with the Rotarians and Rotary leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia.. This Rotary Year, 2016-17, we are celebrating our Foundation's 100th year of doing good in the world and the Centennial Committee has developed strategies designed to encourage the celebration of and engagement with the Foundation during this once-in-a-lifetime year. As most of you know, we have a comprehensive goal to raise $300 million and I would like to seek your continued support to promote Foundation giving in our Zone. We will be sharing with you best practices and ideas and support your plans and programs in achieving your respective goals. I am confident that with your help, Rotarians and friends of Rotary will share their enthusiasm by giving to The Rotary Foundation, either for the first time or by increasing their giving with a special contribution just for the centennial. We should all be proud of our Foundation, for each day millions of people are touched by the magic of Rotary – made possible only by the service and dedication of Rotarians throughout the world. Our Foundation is the engine that drives the Rotary machine. It gives us the chance to see and fulfill the opportunities for service both within our community and internationally. I look forward to your support and cooperation in the year of Rotary Serving Humanity
PDG JESS S. NICDAO Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator RY 2016-19
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HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
Source: A Century of Service
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t 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. RESOURCES & REFERENCE A Century of Service: The Story of Rotary International Rotary’s archives
DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD
WHAT YOUR ROTARY LEADERS DO Regional leaders
Rotary coordinators
Rotary's regional leaders use their knowledge of the organization and their professional skills to support and strengthen clubs, focus and foster Rotary's humanitarian service, and enhance our public image. They include:
Rotary coordinators offer support and practical strategies to boost club membership and keep members engaged. With your region’s specific needs in mind, Rotary coordinators: Ÿ Encourage innovative strategies for attracting and engaging members Ÿ Emphasize member engagement by encouraging Rotarians to participate in effective volunteer and networking activities Ÿ Strengthen clubs by identifying and sharing best practices with club and district leaders Ÿ Help districts and clubs develop and implement strategic plans to reach their goals
Regional Rotary Foundation coordinators Rotary coordinators Rotary public image coordinators Endowment/major gifts advisers Regional leaders work through their districts to connect Rotary members with resources that support our goals and deepen our impact in communities locally and around the world. They also serve as trainers and facilitators at Rotary institutes, governors-elect training seminars, regional meetings, district seminars, and other training events.
Regional Rotary Foundation coordinators Regional Rotary Foundation coordinators support and promote the Foundation's grants and grants management activities and its fundraising for programs such as PolioPlus and Rotary Peace Centers. In addition, they: Ÿ Encourage Rotarians to support PolioPlus – the highest priority for Rotary International Ÿ Support clubs and districts in their fundraising, especially contributions to the Annual Fund Ÿ Teach clubs and districts about Rotary grants Ÿ Conduct regional Rotary Foundation seminars to educate members about the Foundation and its impact
RIP Germ with Philippine Governors
Rotary public image coordinators Rotary public image coordinators have expertise in the fields of public relations, journalism, and communications. By combining their business backgrounds with their Rotary experience, they: Ÿ Increase public awareness of Rotary and our humanitarian work by sharing the Rotary story Ÿ Teach club and district leaders how to effectively share Rotary’s successes with the community and media, local civic and government leaders, and nongovernmental organizations Ÿ Regionalize Rotary's public image efforts to enhance local awareness Ÿ Provide training in the use of visuals and other resources to successfully tell Rotary's story
Endowment/major gifts advisers serve as a key resource for major gift and endowment fund matters in your region. In collaboration with the Foundation's Fund Development Committee, they: Ÿ Work closely with district and other leaders to develop personalized plans for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts Ÿ Promote major giving opportunities with Rotarians and other prospects Ÿ Help facilitate events that recognize current Foundation supporters and develop prospective donors
ROTARY CHANGES TRAVEL COMPANY
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otary International has selected Raptim Humanitarian Travel as its official travel management company.
The connection between Raptim and Rotary will allow them to offer more services and support to those traveling on Rotary business. "In selecting Raptim, we found an agency that shared our DNA and understood how best to meet the needs of our volunteers and staff," says Robert Mintz, Rotary's global travel manager. Rotarians will work with Raptim to arrange Rotaryrelated travel through Rotary International Travel Service, known as RITS, beginning 24 June. "We are honored to collaborate with such a prestigious organization as Rotary International," says Raptim's managing director, Bart Kruijsen. "Rotary endeavors to create lasting change in communities around the world, and Raptim gets Rotary's people where they are needed most." Raptim is a full-service travel management company dedicated to meeting the needs of humanitarian organizations. For more than 67 years, Raptim has specialized in complex itineraries, urgent response, technology solutions, and data and risk management. It has served more than 300,000 humanitarian travelers. Raptim operates offices in Europe, North America, Africa, and Australia, with headquarters in Tilburg, the Netherlands. Here is how to contact Raptim for Rotary travel originating in Australia and New Zealand: Funded travelers: Rotarytravel.au@raptim.org Grants travelers: Rotarygrants.au@raptim.org For travel originating in North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Central America, Asia: Funded travelers: RITS@rotary.org Grants travelers: Rotarygrants.us@raptim.org
APPLY TO SERVE ON AN RI COMMITTEE https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/news-media/applyserve-ri-committee
Application for Appointment to a Rotary International Committee Would you like to contribute further to Rotary by serving or recommending someone to serve on a Rotary International committee? Please note: Ÿ Application form is available in several languages. Ÿ A Frequently-Asked-Questions document is available to answer questions about the RI Committee appointment process Ÿ Committees conduct some committee business online via email and webinars Ÿ Most committee business is conducted in English Ÿ For consideration of the application, applicants must be registered on My Rotary on Rotary.org. Before beginning the application, please gather the following information: Ÿ Your Rotary or Rotaract club name and your Rotary district number Ÿ Do you have a My Rotary account? Is your profile in My Rotary complete and up-to-date? Ÿ For which committee(s) are you applying? Do you meet the prerequisites for the committee(s)? Ÿ State your qualifications, in 300 words or less, to serve on the committee(s) To complete the application for consideration by Rotary International (RI) for appointment to one of RI's committees, please click on the >> button in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.
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MARCH 2017 Water and Sanitation Month Ÿ 1 March — Rotarian Spouse/Partner Service Award nominations (from district governors only) are due Ÿ 13-19 March — World Rotaract Week Ÿ 15 March — Significant Achievement Award nominations (from district governors only) are due Ÿ 31 March — Preregistration discount ends for Rotary International Convention
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JULY 2016 1 July — Start of new Rotary officers year of service AUGUST 2016 Membership and New Club Development Month SEPTEMBER 2016 Basic Education and Literacy Month OCTOBER 2016 Economic and Community Development Month Ÿ 1 October — Deadline to submit nominations for the Rotary Service Above Self Award Ÿ 24 October — Rotary's World Polio Day Livestream Event Ÿ 31 October-6 November — World Interact Week NOVEMBER 2016 Rotary Foundation Month Ÿ 1 November — Service Award for a Polio-Free World nominations are due
DECEMBER 2016 Disease Prevention and Treatment Month Ÿ 15 December — Early registration discount ends for Rotary International Convention JANUARY 2017 Vocational Service Month Ÿ 15-21 January — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA FEBRUARY 2017 Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month Ÿ 23 February — Rotary's anniversary
APRIL 2017 Maternal and Child Health Month Ÿ 30 April — Rotary International Convention registrations and ticket cancellations are due MAY 2017 Youth Service Month JUNE 2017 Rotary Fellowships Month The Rotary Foundation's 100th anniversary Ÿ 10-14 June — Rotary International Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Ÿ 10-14 June — The Rotary Foundation's Centennial Celebration, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Ÿ 30 June — Last day for Rotary and Rotaract clubs to report activities to earn a Presidential Citation Ÿ 30 June — Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award nominations are due Ÿ 30 June — Rotary Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award nominations (from zones) are due Ÿ 30 June — Rotary Alumni Association of the Year nominations (from zones) are due JULY 2017 1 July — Start of new Rotary officers year of service AUGUST 2017 Ÿ 15 August — Last day to report activities to earn
a Presidential Citation for Interact clubs Look ahead to international events in 2018 and 2019. All dates are tentative. Ÿ 2018, 24-27 June — Rotary International
Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ÿ 2019,12-19 January — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA Ÿ 2019, 1-5 June — Rotary International Convention, Hamburg, Germany
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The Rotary Foundation Programs Committee conducted the evaluation of the grants program, the largest and most comprehensive that the Foundation has done. The summary report outlines the actions taken as a result of the survey, along with the next steps.
GRANT MODEL SUMMARY EVALUATION
o Studied Rotarian and beneficiary satisfaction with the grant model o Assessed Rotarians' training needs o Reviewed grant processing cycle times and other critical success factors o Researched specific programmatic issues with district and global grants, including scholarships and VTTs o Studied the impact and sustainability of global grant projects in the areas of focus ¨
BACKGROUND ¨
The Trustees conducted an evaluation of the grant model during the 2015-16 Rotary year to better understand how Rotary clubs and districts have adopted the new model and to find out if adjustments or modifications need to be made. We also wanted to learn more about the impact the Foundation's grants are having in the areas of focus as we prepare for the end of polio.
The evaluation:
The findings of the grant model evaluation were shared with the Trustees at their April 2016 meeting. Further data from the report will be shared with Rotarians at the Korea Convention in May and through communications and publications available early in the 2016-17 Rotary year.
KEY FINDINGS ¨
Overall, data from the evaluation suggests that there are high levels of satisfaction with the new grant model. 90% of survey respondents said they support the grant model, and 86% see it as
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Both grant activity and the average grant award continue to increase each year. Grant awards increased 24% between 2013-14 and 2014-15. Similarly, the Foundation has continued to see increased giving to the Annual Fund since 2013.
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The evaluation was carried out by the TRF Programs Committee with input from an Oversight Committee of RI Past Presidents.
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This is the largest and most comprehensive evaluation of the grants program the Foundation has ever undertaken. It included assistance from 30 staff across the Secretariat, 63 members of the Cadre of Technical Advisers, and support from two consultants: Hanover Research, a global information services firm; and GfK, the world's fifth-largest market research and consumer information firm.
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GfK and the Cadre of Technical Advisers conducted a study of the sustainability of our global grant projects. This is the second time since the Future Vision pilot that the Foundation has assessed grant projects for sustainability. The study found a marked improvement in sustainability scores since the pilot period, along with support among Rotarians for making grant projects more sustainable.
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The evaluation included survey responses from nearly 6,000 Rotarians in 154 countries. Through globally held focus groups, 169 Rotarians with a range of involvement in Rotary grants were interviewed. They shared their personal experiences and perspectives on all aspects of the grant model.
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Adoption of the new grant model is consistent with our experience during the Future Vision pilot; as clubs and districts learn more about how the grant process works, they become more engaged. We are also seeing increases in the numbers of clubs collaborating per global grant.
ACTIONS TAKEN ¨
Despite the indicators of satisfaction and impact, Rotarians voiced frustration with specific aspects of the grant process, which need to be addressed. Therefore, the Trustees took a number of decisions to address these concerns.
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Rotarians have asked for more resources to help them better understand how to design sustainable projects that align with the areas of focus and to help them apply for Rotary grants. Staff has developed many resources to address these needs, and is looking to determine more effective ways to make sure they get into the hands of grant applicants. We also anticipate that many DRFCs and DGSCs trained as part of the new grant model launch will leave office this year. For that reason we are working to ensure that incoming DRFCs and DGSCs will already have the tools they need to start their important jobs on 1 July.
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We consistently found two areas of focus where the policy statements and eligibility requirements were unclear to Rotarians. The Programs Committee reviewed the policies related to Basic Education and Literacy and Economic and Community Development. They gathered input from staff and Rotarians active in these areas to determine the best approach for providing clarification. The Trustees approved some modifications to these statements and the training materials, which will be communicated to Rotarians.
NEXT STEPS The Trustees continue to process information collected from the evaluation. In some cases, more data may need to be collected before the Trustees can take further action. ¨ The Trustees will receive additional reports at their April 2017 meeting, specifically related to: Grant Model Evaluation Summary (April 2016) 3 ¨
o Districts' use of District Designated Funds o Improving the way clubs and districts find partners for global grants o Reviewing qualifications for DRFCs and DGSCs o Helping clubs and districts scale up their projects with support from the Cadre and partners o Evaluating the community needs assessment requirements for global grants o Looking at other programmatic issues identified by the grant model evaluation ¨
The Trustees remain committed to regularly evaluating the grant model and to seeking ways to improve the process for grant applicants and beneficiaries. They will make further adjustments as needed, based on future evaluations.
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We are equally committed to ensuring that we are most effectively using funds raised by Rotarians to address community needs in ways that maximize sustainability and make the greatest possible impact within each area of focus
We also discovered that, while 81% of Rotarians were satisfied with the online grant application tool, 19% were dissatisfied with some aspects of the tool. The Programs Committee and staff interviewed Rotarians from around the world to learn more about the "bottlenecks" in the system. This information was shared with the Rotary Grants team to incorporate in plans for modifying the user interface for the system. Many of the concerns raised in the research are being addressed as part of planned upgrades to the system for the next Rotary year.
TRF Cadre post-implementation visit of D3790 toilet block project
ZONE 7A PHILIPPINES and INDONESIA
Executive Summary Ÿ Total Contributions across the zone is down 17.%
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Exchange rate impact No NEW AKS Member Philippines heavy focus on Foundation Month giving Continued growth of Paul Harris Society 22 Approved Global Grants Value of Global Grants is about $1,500,000 Value of District Grants is about $440,000
Zone 7A Total Giving, RY 2015-2016
Giving to Polio by Country 2015-2016
Per Capita by Country 2015-2016
EREY Participation Rate
Annual Fund 2015-2016 - Zone 7A
EREY Donors by District 2015-2016
Paul Harris Society Members
Major Donor Growth
Major Donors, Moving Annual - Zone 7A
AKS Members by District
Bequest Society, by District - Total
District Grants - Current Year (US$’000)
Approved Open Global Grants - Current Year 2016-2017
D3410
D3420
D3770
D3780
D3790
D3800
D3810
D3820
D3930
D3850
D3860
D3870
Approved Global Grants Value (US$’000) $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0
D3410
D3420
D3770
D3780
D3790
D3800
D3810
D3820
D3930
D3850
D3860
D3870
ZONE 7A SUMMARY DISTRICT
MEMBERSHIP as of 1 JULY 2016 No. of Clubs , Members, Ave/Club
TOTAL GIVING as of 15 JULY 2016
3410
59
1,284
22/club
US$ 2,370
3420
67
1,789
27/club
4,895
3770
67
1,759
26/club
16,541.31
3780
99
2,172 22/club
5,229.35
3790
104
2,747 26/club
20,990.79
3800
96
2,470
26/club
16,786.14
3810
100
2,631
26/club
22,611.53
3820
105
2,860
27/club
2,043.69
3830
90
2,824
31/club
6,850.00
3850
53
1,281
24/club
13,512.00
3860
97
2,438
25/club
10,678.49
3870
46
1,275
28/club
8,400.10
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu By Jill Suttie, Jason Marsh
giving is good for you
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f course, you don’t have to shop to reap the benefits of giving. Research suggests the same benefits come from donating to charities or volunteering your time, like at a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter. Here are some of the ways that giving is good for you and your community. Roger Jegg
Giving makes us feel happy. A 2008 study by Harvard Business School professor Michael Norton and colleagues found that giving money to someone else lifted participants’ happiness more that spending it on themselves (despite participants’ prediction that spending on themselves would make them happier). Happiness expert Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, saw similar results when she asked people to perform five acts of kindness each week for six weeks. These good feelings are reflected in our biology. In a 2006 study, Jorge Moll and colleagues at the National Institutes of Health found that when people give to charities, it activates regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating a “warm glow” effect. Scientists also believe that altruistic behavior releases endorphins in the brain, producing the positive feeling known as the “helper’s high.”
Giving is good for our health. A wide range of research has linked different forms of generosity to better health, even among the sick and elderly. In his book Why Good Things Happen to Good People, Stephen Post, a professor of preventative medicine at Stony Brook University, reports that giving to others has been shown to increase health benefits in people with chronic illness, including HIV and multiple sclerosis. A 1999 study led by Doug Oman of the University of California, Berkeley, found that elderly people who volunteered for two or more organizations were 44 percent less likely to die over a five-year period than were non-volunteers, even after controlling for their age, exercise habits, general health, and negative health habits like smoking. Stephanie Brown of the University of Michigan saw similar results in a 2003 study on elderly couples. She and her colleagues found that those individuals who provided practical help to friends, relatives, or neighbors, or gave emotional support to their spouses, had a lower risk of dying over a five-year period than those who didn’t. Interestingly, receiving help wasn’t linked to a reduced death risk. Researchers suggest that one reason giving may improve physical health and longevity is that it helps decrease stress, which is associated with a variety of health problems. In a 2006 study by Rachel Piferi of Johns Hopkins University and Kathleen Lawler of the University of Tennessee, people who provided social support to others had lower blood pressure than participants who didn’t, suggesting a direct physiological benefit to those who give of themselves.
Giving promotes cooperation and social connection. When you give, you’re more likely to get back: Several studies, including work by sociologists Brent Simpson and Robb Willer, have suggested that when you give to others, your generosity is likely to be rewarded by others down the line—sometimes by the person you gave to, sometimes by someone else.
These exchanges promote a sense of trust and cooperation that strengthens our ties to others—and research has shown that having positive social interactions is central to good mental and physical health. As researcher John Cacioppo writes in his book Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection, “The more extensive the reciprocal altruism born of social connection . . . the greater the advance toward health, wealth, and happiness.” What’s more, when we give to others, we don’t only make them feel closer to us; we also feel closer to them. “Being kind and generous leads you to perceive others more positively and more charitably,” writes Lyubomirsky in her book The How of Happiness, and this “fosters a heightened sense of interdependence and cooperation in your social community.”
Giving evokes gratitude. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of a gift, that gift can elicit feelings of gratitude—it can be a way of expressing gratitude or instilling gratitude in the recipient. And research has found that gratitude is integral to happiness, health, and social bonds. Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough, codirectors of the Research Project on Gratitude and Thankfulness, found that teaching college students to “count their blessings” and cultivate gratitude caused them to exercise more, be more optimistic, and feel better about their lives overall. A recent study led by Nathaniel Lambert at Florida State University found that expressing gratitude to a close friend or romantic partner strengthens our sense of connection to that person. Barbara Fredrickson, a pioneering happiness researcher, suggests that cultivating gratitude in everyday life is one of the keys to increasing personal happiness. “When you express your gratitude in words or actions, you not only boost your own positivity but [other people’s] as well,” she writes in her book Positivity. “And in the process you reinforce their kindness and strengthen your bond to one another.” Giving is contagious. When we give, we don’t only help the immediate recipient of our gift. We also spur a ripple effect of generosity through our community.
A study by James Fowler of the University of California, San Diego, and Nicholas Christakis of Harvard, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, shows that when one person behaves generously, it inspires observers to behave generously later, toward different people. In fact, the researchers found that altruism could spread by three degrees—from person to person to person to person. “As a result,” they write, “each person in a network can influence dozens or even hundreds of people, some of whom he or she does not know and has not met.” Giving has also been linked to the release of oxytocin, a hormone (also released during sex and breast feeding) that induces feelings of warmth, euphoria, and connection to others. In laboratory studies, Paul Zak, the director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University, has found that a dose of oxytocin will cause people to give more generously and to feel more empathy towards others, with “symptoms” lasting up to two hours. And those people on an “oxytocin high” can potentially jumpstart a “virtuous circle, where one person’s generous behavior triggers another’s,” says Zak. So whether you buy gifts, volunteer your time, or donate money to charity this holiday season, your giving is much more than just a year-end chore. It may help you build stronger social connections and even jumpstart a cascade of generosity through your community. And don’t be surprised if you find yourself benefiting from a big dose of happiness in the process.
GIVE BACK
DISTRICT 3410, INDONESIA as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 59 Number of members 1,284
http://www.rotarydistrict3410 .net/site/index.php/applesrotary
as of 30 June 2016 60 1,158
as of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
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In 2016-2017, The Rotary Foundation is celebrating 100 years of Doing Good in the World. To mark this historic occasion, the family of Rotary will be doing 100 acts of good throughout the year and showcasing our efforts to the world. Join the fun by posting photos of yourself performing good deeds, along with a brief description, on your social media using #100ACTSofGOOD. We all have countless opportunites to do acts of good in our everyday lives -- from giving your seat on the bus to an elderly person to mentoring an at-risk youth to starting a book drive in your community. What you do is up to you. See the good being done around the world at www.rotary.org/100actsofgood
Duties when someone join as Rotarian, can be concluded as follows: A Attend Weekly Meeting Menghadiri Rapat Mingguan P Pay Dues Membayar Iuran Keanggotaan Klub P Partipate in Project Berpartisipasi di kegiatan proyek kemanusiaan L Learn About Rotary Belajar tentang seluk beluk organisasi Rotary International E Enjoy the Fellowships Menikmati kegiatan silaturahmi yang biasa dilakukan antar klub maupun distrik S Share with others and invite them to be Rotarians Berbagi info dengan masyarakat dimana kita bisa mengundang mereka juga sebagai anggota Rotary (Rotarian)
DISTRICT 3410, INDONESIA
Hey, I’m Exchange Student
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ello guys. Long time not see. There’s a lot of things i want to share about. Even no one will read it hehe. So, now after a long time story and experiences. Now I will be an exchange student. Well I joined to Rotary Exchange Student. If you want to know more about it you can find on Rotary.org First. I knew Rotary last August and I started to asking some people and contact the club. Then, I did the test and waiting to the international and finally I passed the test. Then, I needed to join orientation at 3-5 july’15 to learn how to be an exchange student. Like you gonna be your country ambasador and need to introduce Indonesian culture. Such a big responsibility. But I think the orientation is very usefull because you gonna know everything that you need there, In your host country. My Rotary district is 3410 and we have 27 students from Jakarta, Bandung, Jogya and Batam (My city) to become an exchange student. To be honest, at the first the orientation like a suck. Because you need to know new people, understand each other and that kind things. But everything goes better. When you started know each other and make a team work. I think i need to thanks the rotex (Rotary Exchange Alumni) for this:) like even some of them not really close to me but thats better. And I know we can be more comfortable each other as time goes by. By the way, at the orientation they have such awards and I don’t know why I’ve chosen as a ‘ghost whisper’ because of my low voice. I think its one of the reason why i can speak comfortable with other.
Vanessa Wen Youth Exchange Student 2015 -2016
They have different character and habit. and the 3d2n was fun for me. You will meet the ROTEX who have different character and also your friends for life (they talked about it all the time). Make a team work for people who had met a few hours. And need to be creative and inovative! Prepare a special performance for the guest with just about one day. First i thought it was a pressure and I can’t handle it. With the Bandung weather (I never came to bandung before) and I got stress because i need to do something i hate so much. (We gonna perform a drama,fyi) But now, I realize that it was not a pressure. It was a challenge. You need to be more creative and also responsible with those kind things. I’m really proud to be part of Rotary Exchange Student! I will go to Michigan, USA by the way. And I’m very happy to contact my host parents and counselour. They are really kind:) I’m looking forward to meet them.
DISTRICT 3420, INDONESIA
D3420
http://rotaryd3420.org/
Grant Management Seminar and DG Hand Over
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The whole day of learning, sharing and fellowship was a great success, and especially when it is ended by handover ceremony from DG Mufid Wahyudi to DG Nyoman Nilawati. The District 3420 say good bye and thank you to DG Mufid, and wishing a more successful year to DG Nilawati, 18 June 2016 - Posted by: PDL Al Purwa
District Governor NYOMAN NILAWATI
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oday we start entering a new period of devotion in Rotary Year 2016-2017, which will also be a historical year for The Centennial Rotary Foundation or celebration for 100 years anniversary of The Rotary Foundation.
By the grace of God, I was entrusted the confidence from all Rotarians in this District to steer the wheel of Rotary District 3420 Indonesia in Rotary Year 2016-17; in order to achieve the goal expected and set by the Rotary International. However, I believe that without the support of Rotarians in this district, I will not be able to do it alone, as the task is very heavy. We need to work closely together. Dear Club Presidents, together with your Board and Club Members please comprehensively plan activities to achieve the realization of our goal that have been determined. We also expect and hope that Assistant Governors will develop intense communications and coordination with the Club Presidents in each respective area. Not to forget, I wish to thank all the District Officers who have shown enthusiasm and readiness to serve as one team to jointly make happening District targets that we have set. I herewith congratulate all Rotarians to welcome the new Rotary year and wish D-3420 Team a great success in performing our humanitarian services. May God lead and bless us. Rotary Serving Humanity, http://rotaryd3420.org/ Governor 2016-2017. District 3420 Indonesia.
as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 59 Number of members 1,284
as of 30 June 2016 60 1,158
DISTRICT 3770, PHILIPPINES
D3420
http://www.rotarydistrict3770trf.com/
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elcome to District 3770’s The Rotary Foundation Website!
The concept for The Rotary Foundation was proposed by Rotary President Arch C. Klumph at the Atlanta convention in 1917. From its first contribution of $26.50, the Foundation’s assets have grown to approximately $1 billion and more than $3 billion has been spent on programs and projects – transforming millions of lives across the globe. Our gift to The Rotary Foundation supports Rotary’s promise to communities around the world. Our generosity can make a sustainable difference by helping to fund grants. Let us take action to create positive change locally and globally.
DG George Bunuan, 2016-2017 as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 67 Number of members 1,759
The Rotaract Club of Cabanatuan City is sponsored by Rotary Club of Cabanatuan (Mother Club) and is a part of the growing family of Rotary International District 3770. This was first established on the year 2008 as a response to the call for community participation by Novo Ecijano Youth and was chartered on May 16, 2013 through President Perry Modesto of the sponsoring club and Charter President Edisen Mamauag.
as of 30 June 2016 75 1,988
DISTRICT 3780, PHILIPPINES
T.E.A.M. By PP Jesse Tanchangco, Loyola Heights
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reparing for a new Rotary year is not only time consuming but tedious. It is like trying to put a new team together and adopting strategies that worked in the past and combining these with new ideas that will allow the club to adjust with the changing times, new opportunities and greater challenges. We must allow new "Players" or members to show their worth while taking advantage of the experience and knowledge of our veterans to build a stronger and better foundation. The next obvious question is, at the Rotary Club of Loyola Heights – Have we done enough to prepare for the new Rotary Year ? I would like to venture an answer and say that yes we surely have and more, but our success this year will depend on how we will be able to respond to the various situations which will come our way. The key here is not to allow too much dependence on one or a few members to carry the load throughout the year. Teamwork is most essential and we can never over emphasize it's importance. The concept of teamwork is extremely important to the success of any Rotary club. Everyone talks about working as one unit, as a unified team. Teamwork and unselfishness create the backbone of a great club, without them it cannot realistically succeed or even survive in the long run. You can have a group of superstars, but if they do not work well as one unit, chances are they are not going to be as successful as you would think. The team working as one cohesive unit is going to be the key in their success. Here are some things to take into consideration when you are looking at your team: 1. Does your club have agreed-upon goals they created as a team? 2. Do the members openly encourage and support one another? 3. Do they have open communication with one another, as well as the club leadership? 4. Does each member know what their role on the team is? 5. Is there mutual respect among the members and the club leaders? 6. Do members use statements such as "we" when referring to the club, or is it more of an "every man for himself" mentality? 7. Have they created a positive club image for themselves? 8. Are the individual contributions of each member recognized (regardless of whether he/she is a new or long time member)? 9. Is the club as a whole committed to improving performance? 10. Does each member consider themselves as a "team player?" A successful club has members that share common goals, a common vision and have some level of interdependence that requires both verbal and physical interaction. They may come together for a number of different reasons, but their goals are the same - to achieve peak performance and experience success. The ends may differ but the means by which one gets there is the same - teamwork. Every member of the team or Rotary club is accountable when it comes to teamwork. To succeed at the task in hand everyone involved needs to combine their efforts. If everyone does their tasks well, then it increases what the club can accomplish. This teamwork has to be recognized by everyone and know that great things can happen if individuals master the fundamentals and work together as one unit. Everyone has their own unique role, but each person's individual role must be recognized and appreciated. Teamwork is something that must be a high priority and given constant attention. Every member needs to understand how important it is for them to work smoothly together if they want to be successful. Each player must be dedicated to the whole club and be willing to act unselfishly. When challenges arise (as they always do), the club needs to have the resources, accountability and commitment to deal with them in a constructive and positive manner. A sense of teamwork will play an integral part in this.
Just remember T.E.A.M. - Together Everyone Achieves More!
as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 99 Number of members 2,172
as of 30 June 2016 103 2,346
as of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
What do you get
WHEN YOU GIVE to THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
$ 5,173.92 55.43
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n April, I paid an emotional visit to the Rotary Club of N e w c a s t l e - u n d e r - Ly m e t h a t h a d h o s t e d m y Ambassadorial Scholarship more than 40 years ago while I attended Keele University in North Staffordshire, England. As I shared my experiences with them, I reflected upon how much the experience had changed my life. I grew up in Astoria, Oregon, and the cultural differences between small town USA and Keele University were immense. I was delighted by the warmth of my welcome and at the opportunity to speak to 35 Rotary clubs, Round Table clubs (an association of young business professionals founded by a British Rotarian in the 1920s), and similar organizations during my year. It gave me the confidence to pursue a career as a diplomat. Every dime, every cent, every dollar, every pound we give to The Rotary Foundation is put to good use. As Rotary members, we are regularly asked to give to The Rotary Foundation. This may seem like a very big picture operation. However, that big picture is actually made up of thousands and thousands of individual pixels, representing the individual projects, scholarships, grants, etc., that the Foundation supports.
By Ann Syrett Former Ambassadorial Scholar Member of the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Courtesy: Rotary International Loyola Heights Newsletter
I was one of those pixels. My life was changed and directed by my year as an Ambassadorial Scholar. Going from small town American girl to worldly-wise Scholar to American diplomat with a 30 year career AND a wonderful English husband were all results of the journey Rotary set me upon. I can personally tell you that every dime, every cent, every dollar, every pound we give to the Foundation is put to good use. The impact of those donations, given so long ago, are still felt strongly in my life. Your contributions to the Foundation resonate around the world, year in and year out. In my case, 43 years out!
as of 1 July 2016 104 Number of clubs Number of members 2,747
as of 30 June 2016
DISTRICT 3790, PHILIPPINES
103 2,593
as of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 20,790.79 200
DGE Boboy Valles and spouse Rtn Cherry; DG Raul Peralta and spouse Otchie
1st Leg Governor’s Cup Anvaya Cove, Morong, Bataan, 27 July 2016 Hosted by Rotary Clubs of Metro Olongapo and Western Pampanga, to benefit END POLIO NOW
The stage was not big enough to accommodate the District officers....
July 1, Travelers’ Hotel, Subic
INDUCTION of DISTRICT OFFICERS and TRF GIVING EVENT The significant part of the program was the TRF Giving initiated by RRFC PDG Jess Nicdao. More than $20,000 in cash and $30,000 in pledges were collected. More contributions from generous Rotarians are expected to come before and during the District TRF Seminar that will be held on 20 August at Pangasinan.
As of As of 1 July 2016 30 June 2016
DISTRICT 3800, PHILIPPINES
Number of clubs Number of members
96 2,470
97 2,346
As of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 16,286.14 600
E BULLETIN HUB
July 02, 2016
RI District 3800 Handover Ceremonies. District Officers taking their Oath before District Governor Jojo Lorenzo.
D3800 E-Bulletin Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbhrotary 3800/
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his is the central repository of E-BULLETINS from the Rotary clubs of R.I. District 3800 Philippines for the following purposes:
Ÿ Rotary clubs to post their e-bulletins to "share
and disseminate" for other clubs in the District to view. Ÿ For other Rotary clubs to "get ideas" on how to improve their own club bulletin. Ÿ As a reference location for the District Awards Committee to review e-bulletins in determining the Best E-Bulletin Award in the District.
July 02, 2016
Spouses Committee Oath Taking RY2016-17 Spouses Committee officers’ oathtaking before District Governor Lady, Rowena Guevara.
General Guidelines: Ÿ Club Presidents (and/or their delegates) are encouraged to join this group and upload their ebulletins regularly. Ÿ Post only e-bulletins and topics related to club bulletins. Non-relevant topics would be removed. Administrator: PP Gerald S. Gallardo Rotary club of Mandaluyong Central E Bulletin Chair RY 2016-2017
DISTRICT 3810, PHILIPPINES http://3810rotary.org /This is the official website
of
the Rotary
International District 3810. We welcome you to this site with the hope that we'll be able to impart the real purpose and message of this organization. We aim to share every endeavor that this organization wishes to accomplish and hope that you will contribute to each aspiration. The universal function of this organization applies to everyone, Rotarians and non-Rotarians. Stay connected with us whenever and wherever you are, to see how much we have developed this charter organization with great pleasure.
As of As of 1 30 June 2016 July 2016 Number of clubs Number of members
114 3,016
As of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
Ernesto Yuyek District Governor RY 2016 - 2017
100 2,631
$ 21,589.79 1,021.74
One Rotary Card Philippines – Officially Partners with the Rotary International Global Reward Card Program.
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ack from his trip from South Korea to attend the Rotary International Convention, incoming District Governor Ernest Yuyek announces last week that the Philippine Reward card program dubbed as One Rotary Card Philippines has been made legal and recognized by the Rotary International – Global Reward Card. He presented this to Naish Shah, Rotary International Member Benefits Program Manager and David J. Harilela, currently Chair, Global Rewards Member Benefit Program, what the District 3810 Rewards Committee had done - One Rotary Card; and its plans to share it with the remaining nine Districts in the country. “I was surprised he offered me to be the Ambassador of the Global Reward Card Program” in the Philippines, he added.
DISTRICT 3820, PHILIPPINES http://web.rotary3820
DG Manuel Dindo “Dindo” L. Katigbak District Governor Rotary Club of Lipa As of As of 1 July 2016 30 June 2016 Number of clubs Number of members
105 2,860
108 2,992
As of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 2,043.69
HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR ROTARY DIRECT? There are three ways to enroll in Rotary Direct, The Rotary Foundation’s recurring giving program: Ÿ At www.rotary.org/give: Enrolling online is the easiest and most secure way to support Rotary with a recur-ring gift. Rotary members and friends can set up Rotary Direct accounts by clicking on the Give button from any part of Rotary’s website, then choosing how to direct their donations. Rotary’s online system can accept one-time or recurring contributions in a number of currencies. For a recurring gift, in Step 2 of the donation process, under Frequency, choose a monthly, quarterly, or annual gift. Ÿ By mail: Donors may enroll using one of the Foundation’s various contribution forms, such as The Rotary Foundation Contribution Form (123) or the Rotary Direct enrollment form. Ÿ By phone: Enroll in Rotary Direct by calling +1-866-976-8279. IS THERE A MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION? Because we pay processing fees for credit card contributions, we ask for a minimum of $10 per transaction (i.e., $10 per month, $10 per quarter, or $10 per year).
As of As of 1 July 2016 30 June 2016
DISTRICT 3830, PHILIPPINES
Number of clubs Number of members
90 2,824
89 3,027
As of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 6,850.00
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otary Club of Makati is sponsoring the October 2 staging of Annie the Musical at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre of Resorts World in Pasay City. Please note that October 2 is a Sunday, and that the show is a matinee—3 PM—a thoughtful consideration of the need to make it as convenient as possible for you to bring your children and grandchildren.
For the people of Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao. 5 days, 5000 patients, 100 foreign and local volunteers, tons of equipment and supplies medical, surgical, dental and optometric project.
For tickets and seat reservations, please contact RCM Secretariat at 899-7863 to 65.
http://rotary3850.org/index.htm As of As of 1 July 2016 30 June 2016
Number of clubs Number of members
53 1,281
DISTRICT 3850, PHILIPPINES
53 1,277
As of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 9,000.00 4,612.00
Ronnie Custodio Gabalda District 3850 Governor, RY 2016-2017
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eeping it simple but significant is how our District Governor would define his style of doing things. For him, the most significant part of being a Rotarian is anchored in our motto: Service above Self, and guided by The Four Way Test. To sum this up in simple terms, Ronnie would often say, “Rotary is not about us; it’s about our community; it’s about our service to humanity.” He believes that the more we serve in Rotary, the more Rotary becomes our way of life. “And if we sprinkle that service with fellowships that lead to lifelong friendships,” Ronnie adds, “then, we are true Rotarians for life.”
As of As of 1 July 2016 30 June 2016 Number of clubs Number of members
97 2,438
99 2,471
As of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$
7,568.49 3,110.00
2016 BANGKOK ROTARY INSTITUTE, ZONE 6B, 7A AND 10B Centra Grand Bangkok Convention Center on December 2-4, 2016. Register now!!! CONTACT US: PDG.Chamnan Chanruang Chair, Registration Tel : +668-1595-7999 E-mail : chamnan@rotarythailand.org PP.Charmaar Gidtisupanon Co-Chair, Registration Tel : +668-6399-8448 E-mail : register@2016bangkokrotaryinstitute.org CC : charmaar@hotmail.com
ONE ROTARY ONE DISTRICT ONE GRAND BLOODLETTING FOR RI DISTRICT 3860 on JULY 30, 2016, SATURDAY
http://district3860.org/
DISTRICT 3870, PHILIPPINES
As of As of 1 July 2016 30 June 2016
http://www.rotarydistrict3870.org/
Number of clubs Number of members
46 1,275
44 1,232
As of 15 July 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 7,804.38 596.72
Miriam Ruth "Jing" Dablio - Dela Calzada M.D. District Governor RY 2016-2017 RI District 3870
wasrag.org WASRAG ( Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group) is providing support to Rotarians, Rotary Clubs and Districts, undertaking water & sanitation projects, based on best practices and sustainability. The WASRAG Foundation also provides matching grants for sustainable water and sanitation projects in areas of the world in great need. Visit www.wasrag.org.
The yearlong celebration of The Rotary Foundation and 100 years of Doing Good in the World culminates at the Atlanta convention. Help us celebrate in the city where it all began:
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ne hundred years ago, at the 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta, Rotary President Arch Klumph proposed creating an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” From the first contribution of $26.50, the Foundation has grown significantly and has spent more than $3 billion on programs and projects. Let’s celebrate in the city where it all began. We’ll look back proudly over a century of “doing good in the world” — and look ahead to the challenges Rotary will tackle in the century to come. Here are some of the events we have planned. Check back often to see what’s new.
CENTENNIAL EVENTS Book signing Past and current Rotary leaders will join author David C. Forward to sign your copy of “Doing Good in the World: The Inspiring Story of The Rotary Foundation’s First 100 Years.” You can purchase the book in the Resource Center in the House of Friendship. Date & location to be decided
Visit The Rotary Foundation Centennial site to learn more about the Foundation’s first 100 years.
The Rotary Foundation’s 100th Birthday Party One of the main events on the convention calendar is the Foundation’s birthday party. Join President-elect John F. Germ and fellow Rotarians to commemorate this milestone. 14 June Book signing
The Rotary Foundation Centennial exhibit Learn how The Rotary Foundation became a global leader in humanitarian service. Be inspired and find out how you can contribute to its lasting impact — in your community and around the world. 10-14 June | House of Friendship
Atlanta will have the most convenient Rotary International Convention ever, with more than 10,000 hotel rooms within a short walking distance of the Georgia World Congress Center and 85,000 more rooms near by. Also, the many attractions of Atlanta's Centennial Park area and great restaurants all in easy walking distant will make the 2017 convention easy, accessible and fun.
The new ballpark for the Atlanta Braves will be open for business next summer when the Rotary International convention takes place in Atlanta. The Braves are working with Rotary to try to schedule games while Rotarians from around the world are in town. The ballpark will be spectacular. Atlanta's rapid transit system is called MARTA and merges in the center of the city, near the Georgia World Congress Center, where the 2017 Rotary International Convention will be held. Not only are there 8,000 hotel rooms in walking distance from the convention center, there are lots of hotels in outlying areas of the city like Buckhead, Doraville and Decatur, easily accessible by MARTA.
Atlanta's new international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is quick and convenient for travelers coming in from around the world for the 2017 Rotary International Convention.
The year 1917 was a big one for Atlanta. The city hosted its first Rotary International Convention, where the formation of the Rotary International Foundation was announced. It also was the year that Georgia Tech won the first college football national championship ever won by a team south of Chicago. The team was called the Golden Tornado, a nickname given it by its coach John Heisman who felt its previous name of Blacksmiths wasn't modern. In 2017 Atlanta will host the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Rotary International Foundation by hosting Rotary's global convention once again. It will be a real treat for all Rotarians worldwide.
6th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Date: 7/23, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is a day of the family fun as we converge to enjoy America's favorite desert. We will also become educated on the many ways to live a balanced life style all year. Come enjoy the treats, but also learn how to have fun.
National Beer Mile Date: 7/23, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Turner Field Atlanta, GA Runners, walkers and social butterflies unite for a fun-filled onemile fun run capped off by an awesome after party featuring live music, games, and good people.
ATLANTA celebrates Annual ICE CREAM and
Festival
NATIONAL BEER MILE The REGIONAL ROTARY FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER is a monthly publication of ZONE 7A Regional Rotary Foundation Team. Articles and high resolution photos are welcome. Email to editor and publisher ganethercutt@yahoo.com on or before 15th of the month.