[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 729

[Garry & Anne Krischock]

 Message 

1.1398: TRF Chair's Nov Message 
 Mon Nov 5, 2007 12:06 am (PST) 
Chair's message: Foundation month a great time for EREY pledge 


Dear family of Rotary, 

In 2004, The Rotary Foundation embarked on a new venture to boost its 
ability to do good in the world. The goal was to encourage every 
Rotarian to support Foundation programs by giving at least US$100 to 
the Annual Programs Fund every year. 

We've come a long way since the Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) 
effort began. Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund have nearly 
doubled - from $55.8 million in 2002-03 to a record $102.5 million in 
2006-07. 

But reaching the 2007-08 Annual Programs Fund goal of $120 million is 
not merely about every Rotarian donating $100. It's about each of us 
generously giving to the best of our ability. For some Rotarians, 
that amount might be $100, for others $1,000, for still others 
$10,000. 

By raising the bar for support of our Foundation, we can guarantee 
that its educational and humanitarian programs will be available to 
more people than ever before. More students will become Ambassadorial 
Scholars, and many more young professionals will take part in a Group 
Study Exchange. Increased donations will give greater access to safe 
drinking water, food supplies, and health care. Imagine once-
malnourished children becoming doctors, newly literate people 
becoming teachers, and those in conflict areas becoming peacemakers. 

Learn how Rotarians are turning EREY into high-energy fuel for the 
Foundation's programs by subscribing to the free Every Rotarian, 
Every Year newsletter newsletter . Let's open this promising pipeline 
of help even further to a hurting world, bringing with it greater 
hope for understanding and peace. 

Robert S. Scott 
Trustee Chair, The Rotary Foundation, 2007-08 

Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary
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