2012 April International Service 101 by Ron Kelemen and Stew Martin
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Ron Kelemen, Chair Stew Martin, ex- ViceChair District 5100 International Service Committee International Service 101 Getting Your Club Started on Rotary’s 4th Avenue of Service
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Transcript of 2012 April International Service 101 by Ron Kelemen and Stew Martin
Ron Kelemen, ChairStew Martin, ex-ViceChair
District 5100 International Service Committee
International Service 101Getting Your Club Started on Rotary’s 4th Avenue of Service
Our Goal:
Every club participates in at least one matching grant or International Service activity
2011-2012 District 5100 Participation in
International MG and DSG Projects
42 clubs*
19 projects
13 countries
4 continents
*16 clubs did more than one project
But more importantly,
Thousands of lives saved Thousands drink clean water, have toilets Hundreds of school children have books
and uniforms Many business start-ups from micro
loans Thousands of mosquito nets And Much more!
Rotary Areas of Focus
1. Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
2. Disease prevention and treatment
3. Water and sanitation
4. Maternal and child health
5. Basic education and literacy
6. Economic and community development
Four Ways to Fund Projects
1. Int’l Service Activity or Direct Donation Shelter Box, Red Cross, etc.
2. District Simplified Grant Up to $2,000 District 5100 Match per club
3. Matching Grant $12,000 to $65,000 project size $5,000 - $25,000 RI Match, + District match)
4. Foundations, Corporations, NGOs
2. District Simplified Grant
Up to $2,000 per club can be matched by DSG funds, while still available.
Very simple application; quick approval Can be used for a variety of local and
international projects Tends to go faster Clubs can join together, multi-club DSG
DSG Example
RC Salem Sunset puts up $1,000 for a project
District matches it $1,000
Total: $2,000
RC Salem Sunset
puts up $1,000; gets three other clubs to contribute $1,000 to same project.
District Match $4,000 Total $8,000
1:1 Leverage with DSGAmounts are good for small projects
3. Matching Grants—The Power of 3.5:1 Leverage to Help More People
Start with Club money: $1
District Match 1:1
TRF Matches District: 1:1
$3.50 to $1.00
TRF Matches Club 1:2
Now: $1.50
Now: $2.50
District 5100 has $100,00-$170,000 available
each year!
Sample Matching Grant—$49,000 Heart Surgery Project in India
Entity Clubs District TRF Totals
RC Bangalore Indraninagar
$6,000 $6,000 $9,000 $21,000
RC Salem $3,000 $3,000 $4,500 $10,500
Other D5100 Clubs
$5,000 $ 5,000 $7,500 $17,500
Totals $14,000 $14,000 $21,000 $49,000
Four Other Reasons to Do a Matching Grant
1. Builds good will and friendships– Here and abroad
2. Travel opportunities3. Learn about another country, culture4. Best of all, through the power of Rotary:
You can do what you couldn’t Do on your own!
What Can You Fund with a Matching Grant (or DSG)?
Secular, non religious activities Water and sanitation systems Infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.) Books, furnishings, school uniforms, tuition Vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment Maternal and prenatal health care & education Microcredit & revolving loan funds Humanitarian supplies and services
What you Cannot Fund with a Matching Grant (or DSG)
Projects without the sponsorship and oversight of a local Rotary Club.
Trust Funds and Endowments Most buildings or renovations where people live or work Water & electricity inside buildings Land mine removal Projects already under way, or reimbursement Donations to other organizations Projects that support religious organizations and
activities in places of worship
Some Basic Expectations
Active Rotarian participation and oversight Maintain communication for life of the project Establish a committee of at least three
Rotarians to oversee the project Treat grant funds as a sacred trust Maintain clear and accurate accounting Publicizing the project to local media and
clubs in the district Interim and Final Reports
A Few Other Things…
Rotary’s Future Vision Plan– Rotary asks you to think bigger, collaborate with
other clubs and districts, be involved in Rotary programs that provide sustainability - not just "do a project" then leave.
Pilot vs. Non-Pilot Districts– D 5100 is a non-pilot district
Club Certification & Training in F.V. – in 2012-
2013. Don’t let these get in the way … plan NOW to join in or sponsor a project.
1. Getting Started
Take responsibility to make it happen in your club– Start with your passion
Water, literacy, health, etc.--or Region + Needs– Get club President & Board Support– Get a WCS line item budget commitment– Recruit committee members– Learn, study; develop experience & skills
2. Do Some Basic Homework
Read about Humanitarian Service on www.Rotary.org and D5100WCS.org including:
Guide to Matching Grants (form 141en at www.Rotary.org/RIdocuments) http://bit.ly/I7Nh7s
Study the booklets, forms, spreadsheets & checklist on our District 5100 website– D5100WCS.org
Imagine you lived in the village … how would you assess, prioritize & begin to meet needs?
3. Attend Our Project Exchanges/Workshops
District Level: Every 3rd Wednesday at the District Office in Wilsonville– 4:00-5:30 PM– Ask to be on Pmail list
[email protected] [email protected] (after June 30)
Attend a successful club’s International Service committee meeting– List available on our website
4. Finding a Project--1
Team up with a project underway with another club in our district– $500 to $5,000– Come to our monthly exchanges, read pmail, notes– Call clubs … collaborate
Find available projects: D5100WCS.org, MatchingGrants.org, ProjectLink and Wasrag.org– Homework & due diligence is always required
7. Resources:
• RI Communities In Action booklet 605a & RI Community Assessment Tools 605c
• Rotary.org – Future Vision materials, training– FV Resources page http://bit.ly/Il8sgP
• Rotary Community Corps RCC handbook• Vocation Training Teams (VTT) can support
International & Vocational service• TRF PEP (Performance Enhancement Program)
– Wasrag other RAGs and Areas of Focus
8. Have Fun!
It’s not only the end product of the project, and all the good it may do …
Also about the process and friendships you build along the way.
Collaborate - do more than you could ever do on your own!
