November 2016: Rotary International Foundation Month
Posted by Clint Schroeder on Nov 01, 2016
November is the time of year when we celebrate the outstanding work of the Rotary International Foundation. As we celebrate the RI Foundation’s 100th Anniversary, honestly think about the difference that our Foundation has made in the world – it’s astonishing!
November 2016: Rotary International Foundation Month
Over the last 100 years, Rotarians just like you and me have donated more than $3,000,000,000 to support Rotary’s good work all over the world. That good work is planned, coordinated, vetted, and funded by our Foundation.
Have you ever wondered how our Foundation stacks up to other major charities and Foundations? Take a look at the most recent rating from Charity Navigator:
ROTARY FOUNDATION: Rotary International Foundation Rating
TOP TEN CHARITIES: Top 10 Recognizable Charities
Giving to our Foundation is incredibly easy too! Did you know you can direct your gift to a particular cause? Did you know you can defer your giving by including it in your Estate Plan? Did you know you can automatically give a pre-set amount each month? Here are some helpful online resources to better explain these questions. Please check them out – and give!
Here is some additional information about Supporting a Specific Cause. You can designate your gift to support one or more of Rotary's top priorities. Learn more.
- PROMOTING PEACE
We provide education and training to strengthen peace efforts and support long-term peace-building in areas affected by conflict. Your gift will help us reach our goal of $125 million for the Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative.
PEACE: Give now
- FIGHTING DISEASE
More than 100 million people are pushed into poverty each year because of medical costs. We help prevent the spread of major diseases such as polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria.
FIGHTING DISEASE: Give now
- PROVIDING CLEAN WATER
More than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. We help communities develop sustainable water and health systems and provide education on drinking water and sanitation.
CLEAN WATER: Give now
- SAVING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health, and inadequate sanitation. We provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to medical care, and help train health care providers.
CHILD & MATERNAL: Give now
- SUPPORTING EDUCATION
Worldwide, 67 million children have no access to education. We support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
EDUCATION: Give now
- GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES
Nearly 1.4 billion unemployed people live on less than $1.25 a day. We help enhance economic and community development and create opportunities that empower individuals and entire communities.
LOCAL ECONOMIES: Give now
D5000 Polio Champion Challenge Update:
2016-17 is a special year for all of us. Not only are we celebrating the 100th Anniversary, we are working incredibly hard to finish the job of eradicating Polio!
I have more exciting news about the D5000 Polio Champion Challenge! As of November 1st, we have had 246 District 5000 Rotarians commit to the Champion Challenge; a commitment of over $89,500! WAY TO GO!
To date, we have 177 Bronze level donors, 38 Silver level Donors, and 31 Gold/Gold+ level donors!
What an outstanding show of support as we raise the final funds necessary to eradicate Polio ONCE AND FOR ALL! I am so proud of the Rotarians and Clubs that have stepped up to the challenge to “Make this year the LAST year. Our D5000 giving is already 66% to our total goal of $135,000 to the Polio Plus Fund.
Now, let me brag about some of our clubs! We have 44 clubs “on the board” that have already started giving AND we already have 12 clubs that have exceeded their club goal of $2,650 – Well done!
The following are the clubs that have already made their 2016-17 Polio Goal of $2,650:
1
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Waikiki
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$5,000
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2
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HNL Sunrise
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$4,550
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3
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HNL Downtown
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$4,500
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4
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Volcano
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$4,000
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5
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South Hilo
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$3,750
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6
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Honolulu Sunset
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$3,725
|
7
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HNL Metro
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$3,500
|
8
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Lahaina
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$3,450
|
9
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Kona Sunrise
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$3,135
|
10
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Kapolei Sunset
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$2,950
|
11
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Honolulu
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$2,850
|
12
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Waianae Coast
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$2,750
|
As of November 1st our club rankings are:
1
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Waikiki
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$5,000
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2
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HNL Sunrise
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$4,550
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3
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HNL Downtown
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$4,500
|
4
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Volcano
|
$4,000
|
5
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South Hilo
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$3,750
|
6
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Honolulu Sunset
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$3,725
|
7
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HNL Metro
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$3,500
|
8
|
Lahaina
|
$3,450
|
9
|
Kona Sunrise
|
$3,135
|
10
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Kapolei Sunset
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$2,950
|
11
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Honolulu
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$2,850
|
12
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Waianae Coast
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$2,750
|
13
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West Pearl Harbor
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$2,560
|
14
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Lahaina Sunset
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$2,400
|
15
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Hilo
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$2,100
|
16
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Ala Moana
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$2,000
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17
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Kona Mauka
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$2,000
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18
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Mililani Sunrise
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$1,800
|
19
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Kihei Wailea
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$1,700
|
20
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Hilo Bay
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$1,535
|
21
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Kahala Sunrise
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$1,365
|
22
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E-Club of Hawaii
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$1,100
|
23
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Kauai
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$1,000
|
24
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Kahului
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$1,000
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25
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Maui
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$1,000
|
26
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Wailuku
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$1,000
|
27
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Pearlridge
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$900
|
28
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Lahaina Sunrise
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$700
|
29
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Kapolei
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$700
|
30
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Upcountry Maui
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$600
|
31
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East Honolulu
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$500
|
32
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North Hawaii
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$500
|
33
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Pau Hana
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$500
|
34
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Hawaii Kai
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$470
|
35
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Hanalei Bay
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$400
|
36
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Windward Oahu Sunrise
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$400
|
37
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Wahiawa-Waialua
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$400
|
38
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Pearl Harbor
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$400
|
39
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Valley Isle Sunset
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$340
|
40
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Kaneohe
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$300
|
41
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Windward Oahu
|
$200
|
42
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Pahoa Sunset
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$200
|
43
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Lanai
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$100
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44
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West Honolulu
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$100
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To find out more about the Polio Champion Challenge, go to http://www.d5000champion.org OR to donate, go to http://www.endpolio.org/donate.
We are off to a great start in 2016/17. Let’s make this year a record breaker in every way. I look forward with you to a year of great accomplishments and of Rotary Serving Humanity.
Yours in service,
Clint Schroeder
District Governor 2016-17
D5000 Hawaii