Monthly Archives: September 2010

Rotary Club of Pall Mall – Charter Evening

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We have a very special event taking place on Saturday 9 October 2010, the charter evening for the Rotary Club of Pall Mall.  During the Rotary year 2009-10 we formed 4 new clubs, 3 have had their very successful charter evenings.

On 9 October we see the last of these clubs, Pall Mall, being chartered and we would expect a good turnout from the District Membership.  Unfortunately, up to the date of this letter, it appears that only a few tickets have been sold which is a disappointment.

If you are able to support the club, please try to get to the event.  The cost is £40.00 per person and the venue is at a 5 star hotel in WC2.  Please, please, if you can give them your support kindly fill in the attached application form.

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Mike Brace CBE – Guest speaker at District Council in October

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Mike Brace, CBE, went blind at the age of ten following a firework accident near his home in Hackney.  He went to special school, and then to Pembridge Place to study shorthand. After six years of working as a shorthand typist in the civil service (where he simultaneously studied for and gained 2 A levels) he went to North London Polytechnic to study social work.  Since 1976, Mike has had 2 careers. One in employment as a social worker, team manager and ultimately as Assistant Director for Social Services in a London Borough, before taking up his current post as Chief Executive of VISION 2020 UK.   The other is as a sportsman, manager and administrator in a number of sports. He represented Britain in 5 Winter Paralympic Games, managed at a further 8 Paralympic Games, was Chairman of Paralympics GB from 2001 to 2008, and was a Board member of London 2012 from 2003 until February this year. His first book “Where there’s A Will” was published in 1980   He was featured as a subject on “This is Your Life” in 1981 and was awarded the OBE for Services to sport in 2005 and the CBE in 2009, also for services to sport.  Mike is also an active after dinner speaker, which he says is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of issues affecting disabled people as well as raising money for his various charities.

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Focus on the Crocus Launch – Trafalgar Square Friday 01 October 2010

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Focus on the Crocus will be catapulted into the public arena on Friday 1st October when The Deputy Mayor ofLondon and RIBI President Jim Moulson open The Eden Project’s Big Bulb Plant event in Trafalgar Square.  The International Flower Bulb Centre are giving away 2000 ‘bulb boxes’ each containing up to 10 of Rotary’s Ruby Giant crocus bulbs FREE!   Thanks for Life Coordinator Don Merritt (D1130), has been working with his team and Peretti Communications to bring together this event for Rotary. Although based in London, Don has been working to ensure that Rotary’s efforts across Great Britain and Ireland will be showcased to full effect in Trafalgar Square – this looks set to be an event for Rotary to be proud of – so why not come along to the launch on Friday 1st October and share in this great display!

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District Conference – Question and Answer Session

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A panel of District Guests including RI and RIBI Representatives, and DG David’s two fellow District Governor guests from District 1200 & 1170, Chaired by Greenford MP Stephen Pound, will be taking Rotary questions and hopefully providing answers, at this event.  If any member attending is intent on asking a question from the floor, they may of course do so, but if they could let me know as Conference Chairman before hand, I would be very grateful and could feed one or two to Stephen Pound prior to the event to fill any hiatus.  If anyone has a dynamite thought that makes everybody sit up and take note that would be excellent.

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Rotary Club of London – Stanley Leverton Day 2010

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Each year the Rotary Club of London holds a luncheon in memory of Stanley Leverton to which it invites the Presidents and members of all the other Clubs in the London District.

Being the first Club to be chartered outside North America in August 1912, the London Club’s territory covered the whole of London and Greater London. Stanley Leverton had the foresight in 1933 to propose at the RIBI Conference that a new Club should be allowed to be formed within the boundary of an existing Club, allowing the existing Club to have membership rights over the whole territory. This in turn led to the number of Clubs that are in existence today in what is the London District. President Kiyohiko and the members of the London Club hope that you will join them at this very special luncheon on Monday 22 November, which will be attended by the RIBI President – please see attached details and booking form.

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District Carol Service – 2010

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The District Carol Service will be on Monday 13 December at St Marylebone Church.  The choir will be made up of Rotarians and Inner Wheel members.  Anybody wishing to take part should contact Rtn Norman Brooker.  Further information will be sent out nearer the time.

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Learn more about the District Trust Fund

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The trustees will be in The London Showcase at District Conference to discuss the workings of the Fund ——-eg. grants up to £750 matching your contribution pound for pound and to answer any questions ——– where does the money come from ? Just come and see us at Eastbourne.  We may be able to help with your Service projects.

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Rotary Foundation Future Vision Plan – September 2010 Newsletter

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Welcome to Future Vision Pilot News! This monthly newsletter from The Rotary Foundation provides Future Vision pilot districts and their member clubs with information, tips, and resources to guide them through the grant process.
WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS MONTH
Future Vision pilot underway
The Future Vision pilot officially launched two months ago. Here’s a summary of activity as of 1 September:
  • 95 districts have been qualified
  • 28 district grant applications have been approved
  • 25 global grants have been approved
Areas of focus poster mailing
One set of six area of focus posters was mailed to each pilot district’s Rotary Foundation committee chair last month. Districts can use the posters to promote Future Vision with member clubs and educate them about the goals of the areas of focus.
District grant spending plans
The Foundation has already approved a number of 2010-11 district grant applications. Four districts (1970, 2650, 3330, and 6560) have kindly agreed to share their district grant spending plans with other pilot districts. Each spending plan provides brief information about each of the projects the district plans to support with district grant funds, including the name of the participating clubs and the amount allocated to these projects. We hope these documents can serve as a helpful reference to your district as you select 2010-11 district grant projects and begin preparing your online district grant application.
Partnerships with nonpilot districts
Many of you have had questions about partnerships with districts outside the pilot. Ideally, the Foundation encourages pilot districts to work primarily within the new grant model as much as possible during the next three years. The Foundation will lose some of its ability to test the new grant model if pilot and nonpilot districts are working together extensively.
However, the Foundation understands that districts have longstanding relationships that they don’t want to put on hold for the next three years. Districts do have some options for working together during the pilot. RRFC Brenda Cressey notes one possible approach: Her district appointed a pilot/nonpilot project coordinator. This person is available to help both pilot and nonpilot districts find new partners for their projects. Learn more about partnership opportunities here.
Global grant financing tips
More pilot clubs and districts are submitting global grant applications. During the grant application process, clubs and districts must decide how they would like to finance their grants. They may use cash and/or District Designated Fund contributions, which are, in turn, matched by the Foundation. Using DDF contributions is encouraged whenever possible, because the grant sponsors will receive a 100 percent match, as opposed to a 50 percent match with cash. Also, funding your global grant contributions entirely with DDF will significantly speed up the payment process. Interested clubs should ask their district leaders about using DDF instead of cash contributions for their global grant applications.
Preparing for GETS
Governors-elect training seminars began in August and will continue through December. Before attending GETS, district governors-elect should prepare by reviewing the district memorandum of understanding and grant terms and conditions and visiting the Rotary E-Learning Center to understand the basics of Future Vision. Contact your regional Rotary Foundation coordinator for more information.
YOUR PUBLICATIONS
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Q: Do we need to complete our District Simplified Grants in order to receive our 2010-11 district grant payment?
A: No. Payment of your 2010-11 district grant may be made if your district has one open District Simplified Grant, as long as you’ve submitted complete and accurate reports for at least 50 percent of the grant.
Q: Will new global and district grant applications be processed if the sponsors have overdue reports for previous grants?
A: No. The Foundation does not process new grant applications if a sponsoring club or district is overdue on past reporting.
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