Happy Birthday
Rotary

 

 

 

23 FEBRUARY 2016

 

 

 

 ROTARY SHOWCASE

 Rotary Showcase is an online portal on the RI website that allows Clubs to showcase their projects and potential projects. By uploading your project and some photographs you will be able to share your achievements and potential projects with the Rotary world and with potential members and sponsors.

Rotarians are improving lives in communities around the world every day through thousands of service projects. Browse projects to explore the good work that Rotary clubs are doing locally and globally. Share your own with the Rotary community and your Facebook friends.

A friendly user guide is available on the internet that provides a step by step instructions on how to use this portal and to load your projects.

So why wait? Go on…show the world and your friends what you and your members are up to.

 

ROTARY IDEAS

Rotary Ideas is another online portal on the RI website that allows Clubs to load their potential projects to obtain funding through crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing helps a project or idea collect resources from hundreds and thousands of people. People who identify with the project and who are passionate about a cause will make contributions based on the resources required to achieve the project.

There is also a facebook page that’s called Rotary Fundraising Ideas. Here you can load your projects and attract a worldwide audience of FB users in an instant

 

Rotary International

We are 1.2 million neighbours, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.

Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

What makes us different?

Our distinct point of view and approach gives us unique advantages:

·        We see differently: Our multidisciplinary perspective helps us see challenges in unique ways.

·       We think differently: We apply leadership and expertise to social issues—and find unique solutions.

·       We act responsibly: Our passion and perseverance create lasting change.

·        We make a difference at home and around the world: Our members can be found in your community and across the globe.

 

How do we work?

Our impact starts with our members—people who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities' toughest challenges. Their efforts are supported by Rotary International, our member association, and The Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world. Rotary is led by our members—responsible leaders who help to carry forward our organization's mission and values in their elected roles.

 

How did we get here?

We've been making history and bringing our world closer together for over 100 years. Since forming in 1905, we've taken on some of the world's toughest challenges and helped a wide range of international and service organizations—from the UN to Easter Seals—get started.

 

How do we use our funds?

Responsible leadership means more than just doing good work—it means making the most out of every donation we receive.

 

What causes do we support?

We have identified specific causes to target to maximize our local and global impact. At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns. Through our network of resources and partners, we help clubs focus their service efforts in promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economies.

CYCLISTS RAISE OVER $4M IN MILES FOR END POLIO

The fight to eradicate polio got a major financial boost from the annual Miles to End Polio bike ride that took place 21 November in Arizona, USA. Rotary General Secretary John Hewko and a team of eight RI staff members helped raise $4.4 million. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match the funds 2-to-1, bringing the total contribution to PolioPlus to more than $13.5 million.

This is the fourth year in a row that Hewko has biked in the 104-mile (167 km) El Tour de Tucson ride, one of the country’s top cycling events. More than 100 Rotary members from Arizona and around the world hit the pavement with the Evanston team.

The RI staff riders have been training together since September. “In the beginning, riding 104 miles seemed impossible,” says Jean Stanula, Rotary’s Global Events supervisor. “But we came together early Saturday mornings and rode 20, 40, 60, and 80 miles. After a while, it felt like we could do anything.”

Contributions of District Designated Funds (DDFs) were a big part in this year's fundraising effort, with more than $1.4 million collected. Districts can continue to donate DDFs to support the fundraiser through 30 November. President-elect John Germ will visit the district that donates the most DDFs, and the top five contributing districts will be recognized onstage at the 2016 Rotary Convention in Seoul.

Rotary members have taken part in the ride since 2009, when the End Polio Now campaign was designated an official beneficiary of the race, allowing Rotary cyclists to gather pledges for the campaign. In the first year, 27 cyclists raised $35,000. The number has grown exponentially ever since.

November 2015