New System of Awarding District Designated Funds by Claude Morissette, DRFC
Posted by Robert Nelson
on Nov 10, 2012
In an effort to encourage all clubs to participate in
Global Grants and to establish significant projects that have far lasting
impact, your District is embarking on a new system of awarding District Designated
Funds. The District will be divided into four geographical areas that
will create a cooperative among the participating clubs. Every club is eligible
to take part so that project ideas can flow from all sources and be vetted by
the group. Emerging from the Regional Grant teams should be strong projects
with sustainable outcomes. To reward and encourage participation, the District
will allocate "Funds” of at least $30,000. This generates at least a
$60,000 project. (continued)
It is anticipated that with a collective effort of the
participating clubs, project sizes in excess of $100,000 will be the norm. To
aid the groups with the writing and organization of the grants, the District
Grants Subcommittee will allocate two members to each group. We need your
help. We are asking that every President designate a member to the committee.
You will receive this request three times during the next three weeks .
The decision to participate will be left up to you. I
would strongly encourage you to bring this to the club and take action. One
week after the final call for members occurs, organizational meetings will be
scheduled and every member will receive training as required by your District.
Presidents of clubs will continue to be trained at Multi-District Pets.
If a club opts out of participation, they will still be able to apply for
Global Grants but the District will allocate no more than $5,000 to any clubs
project. Please help us launch this program and take action on this request.
YIRS,
Claude Morissette, PDG 2011-12, District Rotary Foundation Chair
Lisa-Marie Monsanto, District District Grants Subcommittee Chair