End of Year Deadlines for Foundation Contributions
The Rotary Foundation has announced deadlines for final contributions for the 2023-24 Rotary year. Making your gift as soon as possible will result in faster processing, better customer service, and will avoid any last-minute complications.
Options for donations and 2024 deadlines:
- Checks—Both the postmark on the envelope and the date written on the check must be no later than, Saturday, 29 June 2024, and processed by the bank no later than Friday, 5 July 2024. It is essential to make checks payable to The Rotary Foundation. The check and The Rotary Foundation Contribution Form must be sent to The Rotary Foundation at 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL, 60693, USA.
- Credit Cards - Online Via Rotary.org must be authorized on or prior to midnight on 30 June 2024 Central Standard Time. For security purposes do not send credit card contributions electronically or via email.
- Wire Transfers Wire transfers must be initiated prior to Friday, 28 June 2024 and received by Saturday, 6 July 2024.
If you have questions or difficulty making a donation, contact the Rotary Support Center at 1-866-976-8279 for assistance.
New District Foundation Chair
My three-year term as 7390 District Rotary Foundation Chair will conclude June 30, 2024. I have thoroughly enjoyed serving in this role and working with Rotarians throughout the district. Because I believe in the work of The Rotary Foundation and the amazing life-changing impacts that are realized each year, it has been a great experience. Thank your club members for all they have done to advance the humanitarian work of Rotary.
My three-year term as 7390 District Rotary Foundation Chair will conclude June 30, 2024. I have thoroughly enjoyed serving in this role and working with Rotarians throughout the district. Because I believe in the work of The Rotary Foundation and the amazing life-changing impacts that are realized each year, it has been a great experience. Thank your club members for all they have done to advance the humanitarian work of Rotary.
I will assume a new role in the district July 1. District 7390 plans to strengthen work in the Peace and Conflict focus area and establish a Peace Fellows (peace studies) program. I am looking forward to giving leadership to these efforts. Rotary International has had a strong program in this area and just opened a new Peace Center in Istanbul, Turkey and has plans to open another in Asia. There are seven Rotary Peace Centers in the world where Peace Fellows may study. If you have an interest in this focus area, send me a message at amkobbe@gmail.com.
Kathleen Stoup will become the District Rotary Foundation Chair July 1. Kathleen has been the District Global Grants Committee Co-Chair. Kathleen brings extensive knowledge of Foundation programs and will be an excellent Chair for a broader effort in fund development and grants management. Kathleen is a member of the Carlisle Rotary Club. Congratulations, Kathleen!
Paul Harris Society (PHS) Update
At the beginning of June, the Paul Harris Society had over 33,000 member in 155 countries. PHS members have given over US$36 million so far this Rotary year to the Foundation. If you have pledged an annual gift of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation as a Paul Harris Society member and have not fulfilled your commitment, please submit your gift by the deadline (refer to dates in the first article above). Thank PHS members for their
generosity.
Quote of the Month
“Let us keep our hearts strong, enthusiasm fresh, and hope high as long As we keep imbued with this spirit, Rotary can never die.” Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary International.
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Created by: Anna-Mae Kobbe, Ph.D.
District Rotary Foundation Chair – amkobbe@gmail.com
District Rotary Foundation Chair – amkobbe@gmail.com