THE ROTARY FOUNDATION R Steve introduced R Bob Wallace. Bob was District Governor for D7070 in 2011-2012, and currently Assistant Rotary Coordinator Zone 24 East. Bob was born in London Ontario where he grew up and went to Western graduating in Engineering. After a short stay in Ottawa Bob and his wife Kathy moved to Port Hope. They have two children (Kristen and Andrew) and four grandchildren; Deveraux, Preston, Natalie and David. Kathy is a retired registered nurse. Bob spent his career working in the nuclear energy industry in Port Hope and recently retired after 37 years. Living in Port Hope Bob has volunteered with various organizations and joined Rotary in 1988. He was club president in 1997 / 98. He has served in multiple roles in his own club and at District level. In 2012 he and Kathy went to India to participate in a Polio National Immunization Day. Bob is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society Member, Major Donor and Foundation Benefactor. Bob shared with us today an overview of The Rotary Foundation - Doing Good in the World. He presented a summary of Charity Navigator, an independent watch dog of charities. They rank TRF their highest ranking - 4 stars. With 92% of funds raised going to those in need. A well managed and organized charity. Bob showed us a five year summary of the Rotary Club of Brighton's giving to TRF. All this information is available on the Rotary International site for Rotarians. He explained Every Rotaryian Every Year (EREY). The goal is that every Rotarian will donate something to TRF each year. Any amount. Currently only about 1/3 of Rotarians do. Sustaining members donate every year at least $1,000 US annually. Paul Harris Society donate cumulative $1,000 US. Rotary International has averaged that if all clubs donated $1,500 annually to Polio Plus in order to take maximum advantage of the Bill and Melinda Gates challenge to match funds. Rotary keeps annual fund giving for 3 years, then gives 50% back to districts to decide where to spend it, while the other 50% goes to the Global Account for Global Grants. Grants have to support Rotary's areas of focus. Traditionally six areas of focus: Peace and Conflict Resolution Disease Prevention and Treatment Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development and in July a new 7th focus - The Environment. Deadline for District Designated Funds in May 31. But there is no deadline for Global Grant applications. All monies to Polio Plus go directly to the Polio eradication campaign. Bob shared some examples of Global and District grants. Also how we can donate.
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