[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 760

[Garry Krischock]

 Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 
  1. 1446: Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation's future From: Sunil K Zachariah 

  2. 1447: Fight continues for district governor and polio survivor From: Sunil K Zachariah 
Messages 
  1. 1446: Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation's future 
Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:36 pm (PST) 
Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation's future

By Ryan Hyland 

Rotary Foundation Trustee Vice Chair Mark Daniel Maloney spoke about 
stewardship and proper reporting on Foundation programs during the 
sixth plenary session at the 2008 International Assembly. Rotary's 
leaders will impact the future success of The Rotary Foundation, 
keynote speakers Past RI Director Ray Klinginsmith and Foundation 
Trustee Vice Chair Mark Daniel Maloney told incoming district 
governors at the International Assembly. 

Klinginsmith opened the sixth plenary session by highlighting the 
concepts of the Foundation's Future Vision Plan . 

"The Future Vision Plan is going to move us into the Foundation's 
second century of service in a simpler and streamlined method of 
operation," said Klinginsmith. 

The plan aims to 

Simplify Foundation programs and sharpen the focus on measurability. 
Balance program options between those with global goals and those 
with local objectives. 

Increase the sense of ownership among districts and clubs by 
transferring more decisions to the districts. 
Governors-elect are the "bidders and builders" for the new models of 
the plan, Klinginsmith said. "It's an opportunity to unleash the 
creativity of Rotarians in your respective districts." 

Proper stewardship leads to Foundation success 

Maloney reminded governors-elect that the Foundation's "outstanding 
reputation" is based on the integrity of Rotarians. When using 
Foundation funds, it's the leader's duty to ensure proper 
stewardship, he said. 

"Reporting by Rotarians is the backbone of stewardship for 
humanitarian grants," Maloney said. He noted that concerns about 
irregular reporting in some districts led the Trustees to revise the 
grant process and procedures. The Trustees shortened the time periods 
for providing the information needed for completion of grant 
applications and also set minimum reporting standards for districts. 

Proper stewardship is also crucial to the success of the Foundation's 
educational and PolioPlus programs, Maloney said, asking incoming 
governors to be vigilant. "As district governors, you are the 
principal guardians of the Foundation's reputation." 

Rotary International News 
Source: Courtesy:eFlash_Rotary


 2. 1447: Fight continues for district governor and polio survivor 
Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:56 pm (PST) 
Fight continues for district governor and polio survivor

By Ryan Hyland

Polio survivor and District 1980 Governor Urs Herzog, of Switzerland, 
attends the 2008 International Assembly. His goal is to energize 
Rotarians back home for the fight to eradicate polio. To physician 
and polio survivor Urs Herzog, polio is personal.

The current governor of District 1980 (Switzerland) is at the 
International Assembly in San Diego this week preparing to serve a 
second term, after the district governor-elect became unable to 
serve. Herzog said he would like nothing more than to see Rotary help 
eradicate polio. The announcement of Rotary's US$100 Million 
Challenge during a plenary session on Wednesday reinforced his 
commitment to ending the disease. "I want all the members in my 
district involved in this challenge."

He has already anchored a multidistrict PolioPlus Partners 
fundraising campaign in Switzerland. In partnership with districts 
1990 (Switzerland) and 2000 (Switzerland and Liechtenstein), Herzog 
plans to raise more than $90,000 during the next six months for 
immunizations in India. He has asked each Swiss Rotarian and 
Rotaractor to donate at least $10 to the campaign.

Herzog admits that the goals set by RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee 
and The Rotary Foundation are challenging but important. "We are 
planting the seeds to finally eradicate polio." 

When he returns home from San Diego, Herzog anticipates his clubs 
will be more energized than before. "We have a great opportunity to 
do something very special," he said. "And I believe Swiss Rotarians 
will give a 100 percent effort." 

Source: Rotary International News
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