This week we have the special privilege to hear from Past Rotary International President John Germ about The Rotary Foundation and Rotary’s campaign to end Polio throughout the world.  The Rotary Foundation was founded over 100 years ago at the RI Convention in Atlanta in 1917.  Since it was founded, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.

The Rotary Foundation’s mission is to help Rotary members advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.  What impact do our donations have?

·        For as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected from polio.

·        $50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illness.

·        $500 can launch an anti-bullying campaign and create a safe environment for children.

This week, we will recognize Rotarians who have reached their first Paul Harris Fellow giving level and others who reach a Paul Harris+ level.  We still have a special matching opportunity for a one for one match of your donations to the Rotary Foundation through December. If you have questions about the matching funds or how to get to your first or next level of giving, contact our Foundation Chair, Leslie Bassett.