Posted by Mark Humphries PDG/Foundation Chair
D9820 FOUNDATION Report June 2022
Polio update
To date, there are 8 recorded cases of wild polio. This is a fantastic figure, but the work has not yet been completed. A breakthrough occurred between the Taliban and polio vaccination teams and the Taliban will allow vaccinations to take place. This will certainly help with our fight to End Polio.
Giving to the Foundation
Many clubs have been contacting me in relation to giving to our Foundation. When they navigate to the website, they can only find how to give via credit card, which causes some concern.
Below are details on how to do a bank transfer.
Navigate to: My Foundation
Scroll down to: Guides
Click on link to: Bank transfer instructions
 
 
Sir Clem Renouf Club
We now have our first Sir Clem Renouf club in our District. Rotary Club of Casey generously donated $26.00 for each club member to the End Polio fund. They have also made a generous donation to the Annual fund.
I personally thank Rotary Club of Casey. It is because of clubs like this, that makes me confident that we will end the fight against Polio and that we will be able to continue to support clubs and communities in their service projects.
 
District 9820 giving to Foundation
For the past 2 years, our District has shown a small growth in giving to our Foundation's annual fund. I would like to thank everyone for supporting the work that our Foundation does. By giving today, we can support your club projects that support your communities in the future.
Unfortunately, our overall giving is down. Can I urge everyone to find that little bit extra from the club or personal giving to increase our impact?
Peace scholarship
Our District was approached to see if we could help sponsor a peace scholarship this year. Both myself and District Governor Bill were approached by Murrey Verso from District 9800 to see if we could assist with sponsoring a candidate. District Governor Bill was more than happy to help support this person. Past District Governor Charlie Speirs immediately sprang into action to make the necessary grant application. Our timeline was short. Thank you, Charlie for making this happen. We look forward to hearing from our sponsored applicant upon completion of the scholarship
 
Give Every Child a Future
It great to advise that our District has supported the Rotary program ‘Give Every Child a Future’. This program needed funds to continue their vaccination program across nine Pacific Islands. We were able to donate $20,000.00 from our District Designate Foundation program.
To find out more, click on the link:  
 
Support
Your support for our Foundation is crucial. Without your support, our impact globally will only diminish. District grants for clubs is a fantastic way your District supports your community projects, for us to continue to support your communities, we need your support. Please give to our Foundation.
Can we find
$12,610.00
before June 30th?
This will beat last year's giving!!
Sponsors