[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 781

[Garry Krischock]

 Messages In This Digest (3 Messages) 
  1. 
  1480: President's March Message From: Sunil K Zachariah 
  2. 
  1481: Make the most of Matchin Grants From: Sunil K Zachariah 
  3. 
  1482: TRF Chair's March Message From: Sunil K Zachariah 
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1.1480: President's March Message 
Wed Mar 5, 2008 4:49 am (PST) 
Dear fellow Rotarians,

Mohandas Gandhi once said, "If we are to teach real peace in this 
world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall 
have to begin with the children."

What Gandhi understood so well was simply this: that anger and 
hatred, arguments and differences, rivalries and quarrels are not 
inherited or innate. They are learned. Children who see hate, learn 
hate. But children who see sharing and love, learn sharing and love.

The way things have always been is not necessarily the way they will 
always be. For better or for worse, almost any status quo can 
eventually change. When there is a new threat to be faced, people can 
be divided by it and fight each other, or they can come together and 
work together and find a solution to their problems together. Every 
new challenge has the power to divide - and the power to unite.

In a world of change, Rotary must be the constant. And in a world of 
increasing needs, Rotary must keep pace by making sure that we have 
the strength and the numbers to do what needs to be done.

In this Rotary year, I have asked Rotarians everywhere to focus on 
sharing Rotary through membership. It is time to evaluate where we 
are in this task. Have we all invited a potential new member to a 
meeting? If we've succeeded in bringing in a qualified new member, 
are we helping that member to grow and succeed in Rotary?

Rotary can only continue to serve if it continues to grow. Simply 
maintaining our membership at current levels will not be enough. As 
the world's population and its needs continue to rise, we too must 
rise to the challenge they present.

We must show the world that Service Above Self is more than just a 
motto, and Rotary Shares more than just a theme. These words are our 
truth - a truth that defines us, and all of Rotary.

Many decades ago now, Gandhi - who I think would have made a very 
good Rotarian - said something else that resonates with us as 
Rotarians: "Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works 
for the welfare of his fellow men." 

Each of us has the opportunity to become great through our Rotary 
service. Let us all be sure that this is an opportunity that we seize.

Wilfrid J. (Wilf) Wilkinson 
President, Rotary International 

Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary


2. 1481: Make the most of Matchin Grants 
Wed Mar 5, 2008 4:19 pm (PST) 
Make the most of Matchin Grants
By Stephen, Stevenage Grange RC, District 1260, England

For those looking for a case study that helps 'sell' TRF matching
grants to support your projects, you might care to look at this link
http://www.roisight.org/Downloads/roitrfcasestudy1.pdf
<http://www.roisight.org/Downloads/roitrfcasestudy1.pdf>

It demonstrates how a small contribution by Rotary Clubs, could generate
a huge return ... in this case x16 thanks to the Rotary Foundation (TRF)
support to matching grants ... but that is exceptional.

If you are new to the power of TRF Matching Grants, and wish to learn
more and submit an elligble project for review take a look at this
simple guide www.roisight.org/MG/mgnovicesguidenov07.pdf
<http://www.roisight.org/MG/mgnovicesguidenov07.pdf>

Source: ROTI at yahoogroups.com
Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary


 3. 1482 TRF Chair's March Message 
Wed Mar 5, 2008 4:21 pm (PST) 
Reconnect with Rotary Foundation alumni, our forgotten assets 

Dear family of Rotary, 

Rotary Foundation alumni are a largely untapped resource with 
tremendous potential for boosting Rotary club membership and support 
for the Foundation's programs. That's why reconnecting with alumni is 
one of our Foundation's goals for 2007-08. 

According to a 2006 survey, less than 3 percent of the more than 
105,000 alumni of Foundation and RI programs are Rotarians. Yet two-
thirds of alumni say they are interested in joining a Rotary club, a 
desire shared by more than 8 out of 10 current program participants. 

A mere 20 percent of Rotary clubs claim to recruit alumni into 
membership. Imagine what impact these talented program veterans could 
have on our Foundation, our organization, and the world if 100 
percent of Rotary clubs invited them into membership. President 
Wilf's wish for a significant increase in total membership would come 
true! 

"We need younger members" is what we often hear at Rotary seminars. 
Let's invite alumni who have the professional qualifications for 
Rotary membership to join our clubs. The average age in many clubs 
would rapidly decline in direct proportion to the increase in 
activies of the club. Encourage alumni who don't yet qualify for 
Rotary club membership to join or start a Rotaract club, or invite 
them to participate in Rotary club and district projects. Be sure to 
invite - and financially support, if necessary - your district's 
alumni to attend the first Rotary Alumni Celebration at the Los 
Angeles convention, 13-14 June. 

What better way to show alumni that Rotary Shares than by sharing 
Rotary with them. 

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

Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary
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