Dear Rotarians and Friends,
As we approach the culmination of a remarkable year, it is my privilege to share the December message with you. The Rotary Foundation's enduring motto, "Do Good in the World," resonates profoundly, reflecting our collective commitment to positive change. In this season of giving, let us delve into the reasons behind prioritizing our support for the Rotary Foundation.
Five Compelling Reasons to Support TRF:
1. Making Rotary and Rotaractor clubs more effective
2. Excellent financial management
3. The SHARE system
4. The ability to pilot projects at the club level, then expand them to the international level
5. Rotary Action Groups.
2. Excellent financial management
3. The SHARE system
4. The ability to pilot projects at the club level, then expand them to the international level
5. Rotary Action Groups.
December, a month universally associated with giving, aligns with the spirit of Christmas and its tradition of generosity. In several countries, citizens receive favourable tax treatment for charitable gifts, a practice often observed at year-end. In this spirit, I wish to discuss ways each of us can contribute to aiding Rotarians in serving others and doing good in the world. The good news is, there are numerous avenues to make a meaningful impact.
Giving to the Rotary Foundation:
A straightforward method to contribute is through our beloved Rotary Foundation. Most often, our gifts to the Rotary Foundation are contributions to the Annual Fund or the Polio Fund, supporting TRF's signature program of polio eradication. I urge you to consider two additional ways to give: a) the TRF endowment and b) specific global grants.
A straightforward method to contribute is through our beloved Rotary Foundation. Most often, our gifts to the Rotary Foundation are contributions to the Annual Fund or the Polio Fund, supporting TRF's signature program of polio eradication. I urge you to consider two additional ways to give: a) the TRF endowment and b) specific global grants.
Why contribute to the TRF Endowment? It ensures a perpetual source of resources for the Rotary Foundation. Funds placed in an endowment are never spent; only the earnings generated by the endowment are utilized. TRF’s total, including expectancies, is close to 2 billion US dollars. Not widely known is TRF's Economic Development and Empowerment Fund, an endowment specifically focused on economic development projects. Earnings from this fund annually support economic development global grants. If you wish to contribute, please direct your gift to TRF Fund E11972.
Direct contributions to global grants also make a significant impact. Over the past decade, TRF global grants for economic development projects have totalled over $105 million US dollars. Your direct investment can shape future global grants.
Giving to RAGCED’s Foundation:
Many RAGCED members may be unaware of RAGCED's charitable foundation – the Economic Development and Empowerment Foundation (ED&E). This foundation undertakes economic development-oriented projects that the Rotary Foundation either cannot or chooses not to fund. Notably, the ED&E Foundation supports construction projects, a field TRF policy does not cover. Learn more at www.empowermentfdn.org.
Many RAGCED members may be unaware of RAGCED's charitable foundation – the Economic Development and Empowerment Foundation (ED&E). This foundation undertakes economic development-oriented projects that the Rotary Foundation either cannot or chooses not to fund. Notably, the ED&E Foundation supports construction projects, a field TRF policy does not cover. Learn more at www.empowermentfdn.org.
Giving Your Time:
Simultaneously, consider the invaluable gift of your time. Explore four ways to contribute:
Simultaneously, consider the invaluable gift of your time. Explore four ways to contribute:
#1: Serving on a RAGCED Committee
Leverage your vocational and professional skills by volunteering your time to one of our committees. Explore opportunities at https://www.ragced.org/page/our-committee. Your skills are undoubtedly beneficial to at least one of those committees.
Leverage your vocational and professional skills by volunteering your time to one of our committees. Explore opportunities at https://www.ragced.org/page/our-committee. Your skills are undoubtedly beneficial to at least one of those committees.
#2: Volunteering on a Global Grant
The hands-on participation of Rotarians is a hallmark of Rotary Foundation humanitarian projects. TRF prioritizes projects with direct Rotarian involvement. Consider volunteering your time and talents. If uncertain about the process, contact RAGCED’s Operations Committee at operations@ragced.org.
The hands-on participation of Rotarians is a hallmark of Rotary Foundation humanitarian projects. TRF prioritizes projects with direct Rotarian involvement. Consider volunteering your time and talents. If uncertain about the process, contact RAGCED’s Operations Committee at operations@ragced.org.
#3: Serving as a CADRE
Utilize your professional and vocational skills by joining CADRE. Members possess expertise in a broad range of vocations. If you seek a way to use your skills to help others, contact cadre@ragced.org.
Utilize your professional and vocational skills by joining CADRE. Members possess expertise in a broad range of vocations. If you seek a way to use your skills to help others, contact cadre@ragced.org.
#4: Joining or Setting up a RAGCED Chapter
Participate in local chapters to bring RAGCED's activities closer to home. Presently, chapters exist in India and the Philippines, with expansion plans. Explore more at https://www.ragced.org/page/chapters. If you live in a different part of the world, consider initiating a local chapter.
Participate in local chapters to bring RAGCED's activities closer to home. Presently, chapters exist in India and the Philippines, with expansion plans. Explore more at https://www.ragced.org/page/chapters. If you live in a different part of the world, consider initiating a local chapter.
Rotarians are inherently generous, and as highlighted, there are diverse ways to contribute—be it resources or time. Please consider giving to support RAGCED and the Rotary Foundation in their mission to foster economic development.
Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Warm regards,
PDG Carl W. Treleaven