The Rotary Club of Huntsville Introduction to Rotary

What's Rotary? Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace. About 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas conduct projects to address today’s challenges — including illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water, and environmental concerns — while encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations. As the world’s largest private provider of international scholarships, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International helps more than 1,000 students annually to study abroad and serve as cultural ambassadors. Rotary also partners with seven prestigious universities around the world, providing opportunities to earn a master’s degree in peace and conflict resolution. PolioPlus is Rotary’s flagship program. By the time polio is eradicated, Rotary club members will have contributed US$850 million and countless volunteer hours to immunize more than two billion children in 122 countries. Rotary is a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, along with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Founded in Chicago in 1905 as the world’s first volunteer service organization, Rotary quickly expanded around the globe. Today, club members meet weekly to plan service projects, discuss community and international issues, and enjoy fellowship. Clubs are non-political and open to every race, culture, and creed.

77 Years of ROTARY SERVICE to Huntsville and the World – May 1, 2011

Rotarians take an active role in both the local and world communities. The act of helping others enriches the personal and professional lives of Rotarians and other contributors.

Community Service Projects in Huntsville Club’s initial focus was on helping handicapped and disadvantaged children

Created Rotary Beach (now Hutcheson Beach)

Rotary brought live theatre to Huntsville - 40 years of musical productions

Created Muskoka Pioneer Village

Canteen facilities at McCulley-Robertson baseball park

Contributions to library, fire-hall, centennial center, hospital, nursing home

Built the train station museum and meeting room at Muskoka Heritage Place

Built pavilion at Avery Beach on Trans-Canada Trail

Brought RCMP Musical ride to Muskoka – Free for all school children

$100,000 contribution for new Day Surgery unit at Huntsville hospital

Rest and exercise areas on Trans-Canada Trail

Annual Adopt-a Highway program

Annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and Training Seminar

Annual Rotary Youth adventure programs in citizenship, technology, automotive

Annual Student Bursary program for high school graduates

“Respect” project and “Circle of Love” reading program at local public school

Economics of Staying in School program for grade 8 students

Participation in the annual Bath Tub Derby and Santa Clause parades

Dragon Boat Festival (boosts tourism and raises funds) (HLOB club)

$50,000 of support for the Chrysalis Women’s Shelter (HLOB club)

Upgrades to Pitman Bay Youth Day-Camp

Healthy breakfast program and peer tutoring program at Huntsville High School

Environmental programs e.g. Tree planting and removal of purple loosestrife

$400,000 Rotary Youth Park, a safe alternative to skateboarding on the streets

Rotary Peace Park to enhance the Main Street entrance to Brendale Mall

Dozens of other smaller projects

International Service Projects 37 years in Youth Exchange Program enabled 74 outbound / inbound students to live abroad for one year.

Enhances international understanding and world peace

Medical equipment to Uruguay, Nursing home in Dominican Republic

International program for Polio Eradication

Built homes, school, medical clinic, and potable water supply in Guatemala

Water system in Nicaragua. School uniforms, shoes, and supplies in Honduras

Wheelchairs to Korea, St Lucia, Trinidad, Antigua, Jamaica, El Salvador, Africa

Support for Rotary International Peace Scholarships

Hosted one-month Group Study Exchange of young professionals from Africa, Korea, Australia, Turkey, Russia, England

Playground, school books, and several wells for safe drinking water in Africa

Programs

PolioPlus. Rotarians have mobilized by the hundreds of thousands to ensure that children are immunized against polio and that surveillance is strong, despite the poor infrastructure, extreme poverty, and civil strife of many countries. Since the PolioPlus program’s inception in 1985, more than two billion children have received oral polio vaccine. To date, 210 countries, territories, and areas around the world are polio-free, and 134 of these have been certified polio-free. As of June 2011, Rotary has committed more than $1 billion to global polio eradication. In 2010-11, program awards were $75.6 million (includes PolioPlus Partners grants). Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge is The Rotary Foundation’s response to a grant of $355 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help eradicate polio. Every dollar given to PolioPlus will be counted toward Rotary’s $200 Million Challenge, which must be completed by 30 June 2012. Health, Hunger and Humanity Grants fund large-scale, two- to four-year projects that enhance health, help alleviate hunger, or improve human development. Since 1978, 347 projects in 78 countries have been funded at a cost of more than $88 million. Seven two-year grants for water and sanitation projects were approved in partnership with USAID. Program awards in 2010-11 were $0.2 million. Matching Grants fund international service projects of Rotary clubs and districts. Since 1965, more than 34,000 Matching Grant projects in nearly 200 countries have been funded at a cost of more than $430.2 million. In 2010-11, 1,634 new grants were approved for projects in 107 countries. Program awards were $33.2 million. District Simplified Grants support the short-term service activities or humanitarian endeavors of districts in communities locally or internationally. Since the program’s inception in 2003-04, more than 3,050 grants have been awarded to 514 districts in 80 countries at a cost of more than $50 million. In 2010-11, 351 grants were approved. Program awards were $7.0 million. Rotary Peace Fellowships. Each year, up to 100 fellows are sponsored to study at one of the six Rotary Peace Centers for a master’s-level degree or professional development certificate. Since the program’s inception in 2002-03, 591 fellows from over 90 countries have

participated at a cost of more than $35 million. In 2010-11, 79 peace fellows from 42 countries began master’s degree and professional certificate studies at the Rotary Peace Centers totaling $4.1 million. Ambassadorial Scholarships. The Foundation sponsors one of the largest international scholarship programs in the world. Scholars study in a country other than their own where they serve as unofficial ambassadors of goodwill. Since 1947, more than 41,000 scholars from over 130 countries have received scholarships at a cost of more than $542 million. In 2010-11, 414 scholars from 52 countries studied in 73 countries. Program awards were $9.7 million. Group Study Exchange. These annual awards are made to paired Rotary districts to provide travel expenses for a team of non-Rotarians from a variety of professions. Rotarian hosts organize a four- to six-week itinerary of vocational, educational, and cultural points of interest. Since 1965, more than 70,000 individuals (nearly 15,000 teams) from 106 countries and geographical areas have participated at a cost of $113 million. In 2010-11, 324 teams traveled abroad. Program awards were $2.8 million. Future Vision pilot. On 1 July 2010, 100 pilot districts around the world began to test the Foundation’s new grant structure. In 2010-11, 95 districts received district grants totaling over $6.1 million, and 208 global grants totaling nearly $9.3 million were awarded to support large-scale sustainable activities aligned with Rotary’s six areas of focus in 46 countries. The Foundation also entered into strategic partnerships with Oikocredit International for grants focusing on economic and community development and with Aga Khan University for grants focusing on maternal and child health and education.

Attendance of make-up at 50% of the weekly meetings )there are make-up op-portunities at 33,000 clubs around the world including 5 other clubs in our area)

Working on a couple of service com-mittees

Proposing and helping develop new mem-bers

Attendance at Rotary conferences at the District and international level is encour-aged

The Duties of a Rotarian

THE ROTARY CLUB OF HUNTSVILLE

1 Is it the TRUTH?

2 Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3 Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4 Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

What is Rotary?

Contact us at 705.788.2844 | RotaryClubOfHuntsville.com

info@RotaryClubofHuntsville.com

P.O. Box 5174 Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2K6

Chartered May 11, 1934

What is Rotary?

How to Join We encourage persons whose approach to

life is in harmony with the Rotary motto, to join us

Contact any member and ask about our club

You will be invited to attend a weekly meeting to meet members and see how the club functions

If you are interested in proceeding, your name will be submitted to the Board for acceptance

How Much Does it Cost? Annual dues of $230 paid semi annually

($115) Weekly charge of $15 to cover lunch, tax

and gratuities

The Rotary Four-Way Test

Rotary is a group of ordinary service minded people doing extraordinary things for the local community and all humanity.

Rotary is the world’s first service club. The first Rotary Club was founded in Chicago, Illinois, USA on 23 February 1905.

Rotary is the world’s first service club organiza-tion with some 1.2 million men and women be-longing to more than 33,000 Rotary clubs in vir-tually every nation in the world.

Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and inter-esting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. Member-ship reflects a wide cross-section of the commu-nity.

Rotarians plan and carry out a remarkable varie-ty of humanitarian, educational and cultural ex-change programs that touch people’s lives in local and worldwide communities.

Rotary includes the Rotary Foundation, which each year provides some US $90 million for inter-national scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects large and small that im-prove the quality of life for millions of people. Rotary is widely regarded as the world’s largest provide provider of international educational scholarships.

Rotary Is... The Object of Rotary Is to encourage and foster the ideal of ser-vice as a basis of worthy enterprise. We fo-cus on projects that: Provide food to the hungry Provide water to the thirsty Teach children to read Keep children healthy Shelter families Train new generations Give poor a chance to better themselves Create a world wide network of peace-

makers Conquer polio, a disease that has crip-

pled and killed millions

The Benefits and Privileges of Rotary

Acquaintance and fellowship with lead-ers of business and professions of like ideals

Personal growth and development Personal fulfillment through opportuni-

ties to serve your community and the world

Rotary makes a real and lasting differ-ence in our community and in the world

Our Motto is Service Above Self

Rotary is service-driven. Belonging to a Rota-ry club gives people an organized outlet to contribute to their community.

Community Service Rotary skateboard park Wheelchair swing at Rivermill Park $100,000 toward day surgery wing at

Huntsville Hospital Rotary Peace Park at Brendale Sq. Huntsville Public Library Youth project Muskoka Heritage Place Financial help for those in need

Youth/Vocational Service Rotary youth exchange program Several bursaries for Huntsville High

School graduates Support for “The Economics of Staying”

program Peer youth tutoring program High School Interact Rotary Club Breakfast Program at HHS Leadership training for local youth Rotary “Character Award” at Huntsville

Public School

International Service Polio plus—the elimination of polio

worldwide

Water well projects in Malawi and Nica-ragua

Wheelchairs to needy in Caribbean countries

Contributions to The Rotary Foundation support a wide range of sustainable activities in the areas of:

• Peace and conflict prevention/resolution

• Disease prevention and treatment

• Water and sanitation

• Maternal and child health

• Basic education and literacy

• Economic and community development

One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA www.rotary.org

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The Rotary Foundation of Rotary Internationalwww.rotary.org

Doing Good in the World

Paul Harris Society

A contribution of US$85 a month or $250 a quarter can make a world of difference for those in need!

The Rotary Foundation’s recurring giving program makes it easy to contribute.

Visit www.rotary.org to learn more.

The Paul Harris Society is named after the founder of Rotary International.The society recognizes friends of The Rotary Foundation who annually contribute US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, and other approved Foundation grant activities. Society contributions may count toward Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor recognition.

Your gift will advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

Your contribution supports activities such as:• Vocational and on-the-job training for land mine

victims in Cambodia• Hand-washing stations, training for teachers, and

in-depth hygiene training for students at a school in Ecuador

• A scholarship for a Japanese student to study effective adult learning methods abroad

• Milking cows for farmers in Russia• Microcredit loans to women in Togo• Reading and mathematics textbooks for students

in the United States of America

Projects like these depend on the ongoing support of dedicated Rotarians and friends like you. Thank you for making Rotary a priority in your philanthropy.

The Paul Harris Society is a district-administered recognition program. Membership is tracked and recognized independently by each Rotary district. Contact your district governor or district Rotary Foundation committee chair for details.

What is the Paul Harris Society?

Your impact

How do I join?

Paul Harris Society insignia available

through your district.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary Internationalwww.rotary.org

Ways to giveContributions to The Rotary Foundation make it possible for clubs to transform lives worldwide. Your generous support funds projects in Rotary’s six areas of focus:

• Peace and conflict prevention/resolution

• Disease prevention and treatment

• Water and sanitation

• Maternal and child health

• Basic education and literacy

• Economic and community development

One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA www.rotary.org

The Annual Fund provides ongoing support today, while the Permanent Fund helps secure Rotary’s response to the pressing needs of tomorrow. Use this brochure to explore the options available to you.

To contribute to The Rotary Foundation or learn more about these funds, visit www.rotary.org/contribute or call 866-976-8279.

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For Today

For Tomorrow

For Doing Good in the World

The Annual Fund

The Rotary Foundation seeks unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund through the Every Rotarian, Every Year initiative. Annual Fund contributions support district and global grant activities.

Donors typically make annual gifts of cash or stock, but gifts from capital assets are also welcome. Annual Fund contributions are eligible for the following donor recognition opportunities:• EveryRotarian,EveryYear• RotaryFoundationSustainingMember• PaulHarrisFellow• PaulHarrisSociety• MajorDonor• ArchC.KlumphSociety

Term gifts

Rotarians and friends can choose to make a gift that is expended, generally the following year, on a global grant or for the Rotary PeaceCenters.Termgiftnamingopportunitiesinclude:

Global grants • $15,000toaspecificareaoffocus• $30,000toaspecificareaoffocus,tiedtoadistrict

Rotary Peace Centers• $60,000tofundapproximatelyfivefellowsenrolledinthecertificateprogram

• $75,000tofundupto10internshipsorresearchprojects• $75,000tofundonefellowenrolledinamaster’sprogram

The Permanent Fund

ThePermanentFundistheFoundation’sendowedfund,with giftsheldinperpetuity.SpendableearningsfromthefundsupplementtheAnnualFundandsupportRotary’shighestpriorities,includingglobalgrantsandtheRotaryPeaceCenters.TheFoundationhassetagoalof$1billioninPermanentFundassetsby2025,ensuringitscapacitytomeetfutureneeds.

DonorstypicallysupportthePermanentFundthroughoutrightand planned gifts. The opportunities in many countries include:• Bequestcommitments• Lifeinsurance• Marketablesecurities• Realestate• Charitabletrustsorannuities

PermanentFundrecognitionopportunitiesinclude:• Benefactor• BequestSociety• MajorDonor• ArchC.KlumphSociety

Endowed naming opportunities

InappreciationofaPermanentFundcontributionof$25,000ormore,theFoundationwillestablishafundinthedonor’sname.

World Fund or SHARE• $25,000ormorenamesafund

Global grants • $100,000ormoretoaspecificareaoffocus• $250,000ormoretoaspecificareaoffocus,tiedto

a district• $500,000ormoreaddsgeographicspecificity• $1millionormoreoffersacustomizedfund

Rotary Peace Centers • $25,000ormoreprovidesgeneralsupport• $100,000endowsanannualseminarataRotaryPeaceCenter

• $250,000endowsacertificatefellowapproximatelyeveryyear

• $500,000endowsatwo-yearfellowapproximatelyeverythree to four years

• $750,000endowsatwo-yearfellowapproximatelyeverytwo to three years

• $1millionendowsavisitinglecturereachyear• $1.5millionendowsatwo-yearfellowapproximately

every yearAll figures are in U.S. dollars. The Foundation will be pleased to discuss ways to structure your gift to support your philanthropic and financial goals.

Be a part of the legacy

More than one million Rotarians worldwide have contributed to the success

of the polio eradication effort.

Join the fight at www.rotary.org/endpolio.

“ Eradicating polio will be one of the most significant public health accomplishments in history, and we are committed to helping reach that goal with Rotary as one of our key partners.”

Bill Gates, Cochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Our Gift to the World: Polio Eradication

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Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge2008-12

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

ENdNOWPOLIO

RI OfficesUnited States

The Rotary Foundation 14280 Collections Center Drive

Chicago, IL 60693 USA

Phone: 1-847-866-3000

Europe and Africa Rotary International Witikonerstrasse 15

CH-8032 Zurich Switzerland

Phone: 41-44-387-71-11

India Thapar House

2nd Floor, Central Wing124 Janpath

New Delhi 110 011, India Phone: 91-11-4225-0101 to 0105

Southwest Pacific Area Rotary International

McNamara Centre, Level 2100 George Street

Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia Phone: 61-2-9635-3537

RI Fiscal Agents & Regional OfficesBangladesh

Mohammed A. Awwal Bengal Shipping Line Ltd.

‘Palm View,’ 100A Agrabad C/A Chittagong 4100, Bangladesh

Fax: 880-31-710 362 / 488 E-mail: awwal@mkrgroup.com

Egypt Nabil Joseph Abdel Messih

10, July 26th St. Cairo, Egypt

Fax: 20-2-3910623 E-mail: nabiljos@soficom.net

Pakistan Akhtar K. Alavi

5 – A, West Street Phase I, Defence Housing Authority

Karachi 75500, Pakistan Fax: 92-21-231 4784

E-mail: aalavi@cyber.net.pk

South Africa PDG Metcalf Fick P. O. Box 255 Newlands ZA-7725 South Africa Fax: 27-21-689-3970 E-mail: metcalf.fick@mweb.co.za

Sri Lanka Tissa K. Bandaranayake 201, De Saram Place Colombo 10, Sri Lanka Fax: 94-11-2697369 E-mail: tissa.bandaranayake@lk.ey.com

Thailand PDG Krit Indhewat 32/F Ocean Tower II, 75/82-83 Soi Wattana, Asoke Rd., Wattana Bangkok 10110, Thailand Fax: 662- 6616719 E-mail: krita@loxinfo.co.th

Zimbabwe Graham Barnes 8 Chisholme Road Borrowdale, ZW-Harare Zimbabwe Fax: 263-4-621406 E-mail: grahamb@cmb.co.zw

Great Britain & Ireland Rotary International Kinwarton Road Alcester, Warwickshire England B49 6PB

Canada The Rotary Foundation (Canada) Box B9322P. O. Box 9100Postal Station F Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3A5 Canada

GermanyRDGKlosterstrasse 24-2840211 Duesseldorf Germany

END POLIO NOW

Our Commitment Our Progress Our Challenge Our Legacy

Not long ago, the world was paralyzed by the fear of polio. More than 125 countries were polio endemic, and thousands of families watched in anguish as the disease killed or crippled 1,000 people a day, most of them children.

In response to this suffering, Rotary began planning in the early 1980s for one of the most ambitious humanitarian programs ever undertaken by a private entity. In 1985, it launched PolioPlus, a multimillion-dollar initiative to immunize all the world’s children against polio. Rotary’s commitment was so great that the World Health Assembly resolved in 1988 to wipe out the disease that had killed and paralyzed for 5,000 years.

For the 20 years since, Rotary and its spearheading partners — the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — have worked tirelessly to rid the world of the wild poliovirus. Thanks to the generous support of Rotarians worldwide, Rotary has been able to contribute nearly US$800 million to keep alive the dream of a polio-free world.

A promise to all children

Since 1985, more than two billion children have received the oral polio vaccine. Five million children destined to be polio victims are walking today and enjoying a better life because of global immunization. Reported polio cases have dropped 99.8 percent — from 350,000 a year in 1988 to fewer than 2,000 a year today — and only four countries — Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan — remain endemic. Due to the efforts of Rotary and its global partners, the world is on the threshold of eradicating the wild poliovirus.

A lasting and extraordinary gift

There is now an unprecedented opportunity to finish the job and eradicate polio. Consequently, every Rotary, Interact, and Rotaract club is being asked to organize a public fundraising event for each of the next four years to help meet this challenge. All members of the family of Rotary, especially newer Rotarians, are also invited to join Rotary’s legacy by making a personal gift.

Eradicating polio means that no child ever again will be paralyzed by or die from the wild poliovirus. Additionally, the US$1 billion spent annually on polio could be used to address other public health concerns. Now is the time to respond.

In 1985, Rotary made the historic decision to immunize all the world’s children against polio. A little more than 20 years later, the world is nearly polio free. With your help, polio will be defeated.

A chance to make a difference

Although tremendous progress has been made, the world is not yet polio free. The poliovirus knows no borders; it can spread from an endemic country into polio-free areas. As long as one case of polio remains in the world, no child is safe from this deadly disease.

The greatest challenge in the battle against polio today is financial. Despite the enormous resources already committed, more money is urgently needed to reach the children in the four remaining polio-endemic countries. Recognizing Rotary’s resolve to eradicate polio and its extensive volunteer network, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Rotary a US$350 million grant. In return, Rotary is committed to raising $200 million by 30 June 2012. Together, Rotary International and the Gates Foundation will provide over half a billion dollars toward our priority goal of a polio-free world.

A realistic and manageable goal

YOUR GIFT

Tuition and books

for one year of school

for two children

in Sri Lanka

HELPS PROVIDE...

TODAY!

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YOUR GIFT TO THE WORLDMAKE YOUR GIFT

US$100

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary InternationalAnnual Giving, FN500One Rotary Center1560 Sherman AvenueEvanston, IL 60201-3698 USAPhone: 847-866-3352Fax: 847-328-5260E-mail: erey@rotary.org

US$1,000

Clean water for

over 300 people

in Haiti

US$500

Ten-month food

supply for a child

in Nigeria

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Your contribution keeps on giving

Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation supports both local and global projects identifi ed by Rotarians around the world.

When you make an annual contribution to The Rotary Foundation, you can be confi dent that 50 percent of that gift will come right back to your district in three years to be used for educational and humanitarian programs and for projects in your local community. The other portion of your contribution benefi ts the World Fund in support of our commitment to international service. The three-year SHARE investment cycle ensures that 100 percent of your contribution is spent on Rotary programs and grants.

The following programs are examples of Rotarian efforts supported by our Annual Programs Fund:

Ambassadorial Scholarships

District Simplifi ed Grants

Group Study Exchange

Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants

Matching Grants

Rotary Grants for University Teachers

Rotary World Peace Fellowships

Volunteer Service Grants

“If world understanding

— LUIS ZEA —

ROTARY CLUB OF GODOY CRUZ, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

DISTRICT 4860

and peace is the philosophy

that motivates the existence of Rotary, and

The Rotary Foundation is the

means which makes this possible, what Rotarian would not want to

support our Foundation?”

For more information about other

Rotary Foundation programs,

please visit www.rotary.org.

There are thousands of charitable organizations working throughout the world that make a positive impact on those in need. But The Rotary Foundation is the only charitable organization funded by contributions from Rotarians, for programs and projects identifi ed by Rotarians, and administered by Rotarians at the project site.

The Rotary Foundation is YOU —

EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR

Please send your contribution to

the appropriate address below:

United StatesThe Rotary Foundation 14280 Collections Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693 USA

CanadaThe Rotary Foundation (Canada) Lockbox B9322 P.O. Box 9100 Postal Station F Toronto, ON M4Y 3A5 Canada

Districts 3300-3490, 4060-4250, 4370, 4380, 4400, 7000, 7020, 7030See address for the United States

BrazilRotary International Rua Tagipuru 209 01156-000 São Paulo, SP Brazil

Europe and AfricaRotary International Witikonerstrasse 15 CH-8032 Zurich Switzerland

Great Britain and IrelandRotary International Kinwarton Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 6PB England

IndiaRotary International Thapar House 2nd Floor, Central Wing 124 Janpath New Delhi 110 001 India

JapanRotary International NS3 Building, 1F 2-51-3 Akabane, Kita-ku Tokyo 115-0045 Japan

KoreaRotary International Rm. 705, Miwon Building 43 Yoido-dong, Yongdungpo-go Seoul 150-733 Korea

Southern South AmericaRotary International Florida 1, P. 2 1005 Buenos Aires, CF Argentina

Southwest Pacific and PhilippinesRotary International McNamara Centre, Level 2 100 George Street Parramatta, NSW 2150 Australia

In countries with currency restrictions, such as Bangladesh, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Zimbabwe, please contact your district Rotary Foundation chair or district governor for the address to send contributions.

When contributing via electronic transfer, please check with the appropriate international office for the correct bank instructions for your district or country.

Contribute online at www.rotary.org

“Integrity in management of funds and

providing hope to millionsaround the world make

giving to The Rotary Foundation

a pleasure and a privilege.

Once you begin giving,

you always desire to give more.

Every Rotarian, Every Year

is a commitment for life.”

— RAJU (T.N. SUBRAMANIAN) —

ROTARY CLUB OF DEONAR, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

DISTRICT 3140

The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

Your investment in our Rotary Foundation brings help and hope to those who need it most around the world. The Rotary Foundation’s good works are only limited by our imagination, actions, and contributions.

Thank you for your support!

CONTRIBUTION FORMShow your support for The Rotary Foundation by completing this portion of the card and mailing it with your Annual Programs Fund contribution.

“I support the Foundation because I strongly

believe in what the Foundation does.

Rotary changes the lives of so many people around the world, and

I feel quite privileged to be a part of a

family that truly cares and

does make a difference.”

Enclosed is my gift of US$ Contributions are tax deductible where allowed by law.

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® Check/Cheque enclosed (payable to The Rotary Foundation)

Please send all U.S. dollar contributions to: The Rotary Foundation 14280 Collections Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693 USA

® Please charge my credit card as follows: ® Visa ® MasterCard ® Discover ® American Express ® JCB ® Diners Club

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Presentation Date ® Check here if presentation is a surprise

Ship to:Name

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— WILLIAM REGINALD PATCHETT —

ROTARY CLUB OF COBOURG, ONTARIO, CANADA

DISTRICT 7070

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

GOALS 2011-12

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2011-12 Foundation Goals

1. Eradicate polio, our top priority

2. Build a sense of ownership of our Foundation among Rotarians through their contributions to the Annual Programs Fund, the Permanent Fund, and our Rotary Peace Centers

3. Continue our progress on the Future Vision plan and align our service projects with the six areas of focus:

• Peace and conflict prevention/ resolution

• Disease prevention and treatment

• Water and sanitation

• Maternal and child health

• Basic education and literacy

• Economic and community development

My fellow Rotarians,

The Rotary Foundation Trustees have set three goals that will direct our efforts in 2011-12.

First, we must finish the job of eradicating polio —our top priority. The end is near, but our experience tells us that any relaxation in our efforts will offer this virus new opportunities to damage young lives.

Second, we must recognize that all of us should share in the ownership and achievements of our great Foundation and we create that ownership through our continued financial support. The Annual Programs Fund, the Permanent Fund, and our Rotary Peace Centers are all important ways that Rotarians can invest in our Foundation’s future.

Finally, we must continue to make our Foundation more effective and efficient through testing and re-fining our Future Vision Plan. Both pilot and non-pilot districts can work toward this goal in such ways as aligning their service projects with the plan’s six areas of focus.

To fulfill our Foundation’s mission of Doing Good in the World, we need the active participation and support of Rotarians worldwide. I thank each of you for your dedication to Rotary and your Foundation as we Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.

Sincerely,

William B. Boyd Rotary Club of Pakuranga Trustee Chair, The Rotary Foundation, 2011-12

WHY ARE GOALS IMPORTANT?

The Rotary Foundation is a large and successful international organization. Its many accomplish-ments are realized through the efforts of individu-al Rotarians, their clubs, and districts. Our mission to achieve world understanding and peace is a lofty goal that can only be met through sustained action and the commitment of Rotarians. Each year, the president of Rotary International chooses a theme as an embodiment of the intentions of Rotarians, and the chair of The Rotary Foundation Trustees expresses the goals for the Foundation.

Goal setting helps us determine our priorities, get organized, make big decisions, and realize our dreams. When they are specific, manageable, and achievable, goals have the power to motivate and to foster commitment. Clearly stated goals provide a framework for measuring achievement and can be modified by experience to reflect an organization’s accomplishments.

This goals brochure is a tool to place the goals ap-proved by the Trustees into the hands of Rotarians. Rotarians can carry this and refer to it when plan-ning service projects, assigning their DDF spend-ing, and organizing their fundraising.

We are all in the business of serving humanity. Let’s continue to do it well together.