Be in the know about Future Vision
Future Vision is the strategic plan that will lead The Rotary Foundation into the next century. By aligning projects and activities and giving Rotary clubs more control over grant money, Future Vision will strengthen the impact of the programs that clubs support.
What are District Designated Funds (DDFs) and how
can they be used? The rules for using DDFs might seem
complicated, so we’ll help you understand how you can use
DDFs to pay for club or district projects, district grants, and
global grants. Learn what happens when DDFs are not spent
in a year, and how these rollover balances can be designated
to support areas such as the Rotary Peace Centers, PolioPlus,
or areas of focus.
The Rotary Foundation: Charitable arm of RotaryMichel Jazzar
The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. Look at the foundation from a new angle. The foundation is seen differently in this updated presentation. How the foundation transforms gift to service?
This document outlines the mission, focus areas, and strategies of an organization focused on doing good in the world through peacebuilding, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education, and economic development. The organization's mission is world understanding, goodwill, and peace. It funds programs through donations to its foundation, which are split evenly between a world fund and donations designated by local districts.
Water and Sanitation Global Grants from Concept to Funding (EN)Rotary International
Convenient access to clean water allows people to lead more
productive, happier lives. Learn about the types of water
and sanitation projects that qualify for global grant funding,
and get tips for building a successful application. We’ll also
discuss ways to support this area of focus by giving to
The Rotary Foundation.
Everyone should have access to clean water, but unfortunately, this is not the case. How can you identify opportunities for water cooperatives? We have a successful record of maximizing in-country products and stimulating local economies in our projects, and we can help you with your grants and training. Let's work together to create safe communities for all.
View the recording: https://vimeo.com/166403176/
The Rotary Foundation helps Rotarians do good in their communities and around the world. Join Rotary staff as they share volunteer tips for fundraising, helping your club to do more good around the world.
What are District Designated Funds (DDFs) and how
can they be used? The rules for using DDFs might seem
complicated, so we’ll help you understand how you can use
DDFs to pay for club or district projects, district grants, and
global grants. Learn what happens when DDFs are not spent
in a year, and how these rollover balances can be designated
to support areas such as the Rotary Peace Centers, PolioPlus,
or areas of focus.
The Rotary Foundation: Charitable arm of RotaryMichel Jazzar
The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. Look at the foundation from a new angle. The foundation is seen differently in this updated presentation. How the foundation transforms gift to service?
This document outlines the mission, focus areas, and strategies of an organization focused on doing good in the world through peacebuilding, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education, and economic development. The organization's mission is world understanding, goodwill, and peace. It funds programs through donations to its foundation, which are split evenly between a world fund and donations designated by local districts.
Water and Sanitation Global Grants from Concept to Funding (EN)Rotary International
Convenient access to clean water allows people to lead more
productive, happier lives. Learn about the types of water
and sanitation projects that qualify for global grant funding,
and get tips for building a successful application. We’ll also
discuss ways to support this area of focus by giving to
The Rotary Foundation.
Everyone should have access to clean water, but unfortunately, this is not the case. How can you identify opportunities for water cooperatives? We have a successful record of maximizing in-country products and stimulating local economies in our projects, and we can help you with your grants and training. Let's work together to create safe communities for all.
View the recording: https://vimeo.com/166403176/
The Rotary Foundation helps Rotarians do good in their communities and around the world. Join Rotary staff as they share volunteer tips for fundraising, helping your club to do more good around the world.
Global grants support large international activities with
sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus.
If you haven’t participated in a global grant project, this
session is for you. You’ll learn the basics of global grants and
understand how to get started.
This document provides an update from the Rotary International Secretariat on Youth Exchange. It includes statistics on the 2014-15 program year showing that there were 8,777 total exchanges, with 6,087 being long-term and 2,609 being short-term. It also provides data on country participation levels and reasons for early returns. Additionally, it discusses certification requirements and updates, required reporting to RI, and new publications and training materials being developed. Finally, it summarizes proposals related to Youth Exchange that were considered at the 2016 Council on Legislation.
Join us for a 45-minute webinar dedicated to helping you achieve your goals for The Rotary Foundation centennial. Hear from Centennial Celebration Committee Chair and Past Trustee Stephanie Urchick and staff on resources available to help you plan and talk about the centennial, strategies to help districts and clubs prepare for the centennial, and best practices for leveraging your expertise for centennial events.
Securing Our Rotary Foundation's Future: The Rotary Foundation's Funding ModelRotary International
Rotary International supports our Rotary members, clubs and districts in continuing with all of their good work throughout the world. To do that, we need to secure our Foundation’s future by taking some steps to ensure we have the necessary resources to continue our mission. (Updated September 2014)
A sustainable project provides long-term improvements
that community members themselves can support after
grant funding ends. Understand the six components
of sustainability and the role a thorough community
assessment can play in ensuring project sustainability.
This webinar covered Rotary's polio eradication efforts. It discussed fundraising goals, advocacy activities, grant funding categories, the End Polio Now campaign, legacy planning, and Rotary's financial contribution. It outlined keys to fundraising success and monthly focuses for the third quarter. Performance indicators and the quarterly report were also reviewed. Districts were encouraged to give to polio eradication and provide feedback.
The document discusses various fundraising strategies and giving opportunities for Rotary's Annual Fund and Permanent Fund, including traditional and additional annual giving options, online and monthly giving programs, and term and permanent gifts that can be targeted to specific areas of focus, districts, or programs. It emphasizes that every Rotarian is key to fundraising success through leading by example, educating others, asking for contributions, and thanking donors.
LCIF is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International that supports Lions' humanitarian service projects worldwide. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and Executive Committee that meets three times per year. Individuals can contribute through membership pins or Melvin Jones Fellowships, while grants are provided for standard service projects, emergencies, international assistance between clubs, and major initiatives in sight, diabetes, youth, and disaster relief. Grants are disbursed according to an annual formula based on previous revenues.
1 rrfc yinka_making districts stronger through involved benevolence Rotary International
The document discusses strengthening Rotary districts through benevolence. It outlines Rotary Foundation's areas of focus for service projects, including literacy, health care, poverty, and peace. It also lists funding opportunities through district grants, global grants, and peace centers. The presenter argues that increased participation in Rotary Foundation programs will lead to more club activities, greater involvement and visibility for Rotarians, and stronger clubs and districts overall. The goal is to motivate Rotarians by fulfilling their desires for fellowship, service, networking, and recognition.
If you’re already using social media to promote Rotary and your club, this session is for you. Rotary International’s social media professionals will discuss strategies, case studies, and intermediate tactics to better leverage your social media channels. Bring your laptop or device and leave equipped with actionable social marketing tips.
RYLA Plus: Leadership Training for Physically Challenged TeensRotary International
Physically challenged teens are often excluded from
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) programs, which
often can’t provide an adequate environment for them
to participate safely. Learn how a project started by the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast, Colorado, USA, reignited
the 1900s relationship between Rotarians Paul Harris and
Edgar Allen, and now reflects a unique partnership between
Districts 5450 and 5440 and Easterseals Colorado. Through
this program, teens develop self-confidence, teamwork,
and leadership skills that motivate them to focus on their
abilities, not their disabilities. Understand how you could
use this model in your region to expand RYLA opportunities
to teens of all physical abilities.
During this webinar we will cover:
• How to encourage giving to Annual Fund, PolioPlus, and the Endowment Fund
• Setting goals for giving on Rotary Club Central
• Accessing & understanding information from key Foundation reports in My Rotary
The document provides information about Rotary Global Grants, which are large, long-term, sustainable projects with measurable outcomes that align with Rotary's areas of focus. Global grants require an international partnership and have a minimum budget of $30,000. They can support humanitarian projects, scholarships, and vocational training teams. The document outlines the six steps to apply for a global grant, which include conducting a community assessment, partnering with another club internationally, selecting an area of focus, developing the project plan, submitting the application at least 90 days before travel, and identifying resources for more information.
Bruce Aylward, the director of the WHO's Polio Eradication Initiative, spoke at the 2010 Rotary International Convention in Montreal. He discussed the near-eradication of polio and the critical importance of fully eliminating the disease. The cost of the global polio eradication program is 24 cents per child vaccinated, and for just 10 more cents, each child is also receiving immunizations against measles and other diseases. Failing to eradicate polio could lead to over 1 million more children being infected by the disease. The convention also featured discussions on Rotary's goals and programs, as well as networking opportunities for Rotarians from around the world.
This document discusses Rotary International's New Generations programs and Areas of Focus. It provides information about Rotary Youth Exchange (ages 15-19), Rotaract (ages 18-30), and Interact (ages 12-18). It then outlines Rotary's six Areas of Focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development. Examples of projects within each Area of Focus are provided. The document encourages Rotary clubs to support Rotaract clubs and get youth involved in service projects related to the Areas of Focus.
Every year, Rotary International conducts over 40 research
studies, and Rotary clubs and districts do unknown amounts
of research on their own. Many Rotarians answer surveys
and participate in focus groups, but they often don’t learn
the results of the research. Learn highlights from some
of Rotary’s most important and interesting studies, hear
about research that clubs and districts are involved in, and
learn the impact research is making on the future of our
organization.
This document outlines strategies for Rotarian fundraisers to obtain major gifts for the Rotary Foundation's Endowment Fund. It introduces the speakers, who are experienced Rotarians and foundation leaders. They discuss identifying wealthy potential donors using Foundation reports and connections, cultivating donors by engaging them in club activities and special events, making asks for large gifts by connecting donors to meaningful causes, and stewarding donors by recognizing their contributions. The goal is to "take major gift strategies to the next level" and increase support for the Foundation's permanent endowment.
Presentation Given By Future Vision Committee Member Mark Daniel Maloney on Saturday 5 May, at the 2012 International Institute preconvention meeting in Bangkok.
This document discusses how libraries can transition to an "Organization 2.0" model to better utilize social software and Web 2.0 technologies. It identifies common reasons why libraries' early adoption of these tools fails, including treating them as peripheral rather than strategic. The document advocates developing a risk-tolerant culture, understanding users, encouraging staff learning and participation, and integrating 2.0 philosophies into planning. It emphasizes assessing initiatives and involving staff at all levels to build an agile organization that meets changing user needs.
You start w/ a vision or you wind up w/ surprises and nothing. This slide share will guide you in casting vision and pursuing it to finish. Detailed processes is exciting and pleasurable.
Global grants support large international activities with
sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus.
If you haven’t participated in a global grant project, this
session is for you. You’ll learn the basics of global grants and
understand how to get started.
This document provides an update from the Rotary International Secretariat on Youth Exchange. It includes statistics on the 2014-15 program year showing that there were 8,777 total exchanges, with 6,087 being long-term and 2,609 being short-term. It also provides data on country participation levels and reasons for early returns. Additionally, it discusses certification requirements and updates, required reporting to RI, and new publications and training materials being developed. Finally, it summarizes proposals related to Youth Exchange that were considered at the 2016 Council on Legislation.
Join us for a 45-minute webinar dedicated to helping you achieve your goals for The Rotary Foundation centennial. Hear from Centennial Celebration Committee Chair and Past Trustee Stephanie Urchick and staff on resources available to help you plan and talk about the centennial, strategies to help districts and clubs prepare for the centennial, and best practices for leveraging your expertise for centennial events.
Securing Our Rotary Foundation's Future: The Rotary Foundation's Funding ModelRotary International
Rotary International supports our Rotary members, clubs and districts in continuing with all of their good work throughout the world. To do that, we need to secure our Foundation’s future by taking some steps to ensure we have the necessary resources to continue our mission. (Updated September 2014)
A sustainable project provides long-term improvements
that community members themselves can support after
grant funding ends. Understand the six components
of sustainability and the role a thorough community
assessment can play in ensuring project sustainability.
This webinar covered Rotary's polio eradication efforts. It discussed fundraising goals, advocacy activities, grant funding categories, the End Polio Now campaign, legacy planning, and Rotary's financial contribution. It outlined keys to fundraising success and monthly focuses for the third quarter. Performance indicators and the quarterly report were also reviewed. Districts were encouraged to give to polio eradication and provide feedback.
The document discusses various fundraising strategies and giving opportunities for Rotary's Annual Fund and Permanent Fund, including traditional and additional annual giving options, online and monthly giving programs, and term and permanent gifts that can be targeted to specific areas of focus, districts, or programs. It emphasizes that every Rotarian is key to fundraising success through leading by example, educating others, asking for contributions, and thanking donors.
LCIF is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International that supports Lions' humanitarian service projects worldwide. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and Executive Committee that meets three times per year. Individuals can contribute through membership pins or Melvin Jones Fellowships, while grants are provided for standard service projects, emergencies, international assistance between clubs, and major initiatives in sight, diabetes, youth, and disaster relief. Grants are disbursed according to an annual formula based on previous revenues.
1 rrfc yinka_making districts stronger through involved benevolence Rotary International
The document discusses strengthening Rotary districts through benevolence. It outlines Rotary Foundation's areas of focus for service projects, including literacy, health care, poverty, and peace. It also lists funding opportunities through district grants, global grants, and peace centers. The presenter argues that increased participation in Rotary Foundation programs will lead to more club activities, greater involvement and visibility for Rotarians, and stronger clubs and districts overall. The goal is to motivate Rotarians by fulfilling their desires for fellowship, service, networking, and recognition.
If you’re already using social media to promote Rotary and your club, this session is for you. Rotary International’s social media professionals will discuss strategies, case studies, and intermediate tactics to better leverage your social media channels. Bring your laptop or device and leave equipped with actionable social marketing tips.
RYLA Plus: Leadership Training for Physically Challenged TeensRotary International
Physically challenged teens are often excluded from
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) programs, which
often can’t provide an adequate environment for them
to participate safely. Learn how a project started by the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast, Colorado, USA, reignited
the 1900s relationship between Rotarians Paul Harris and
Edgar Allen, and now reflects a unique partnership between
Districts 5450 and 5440 and Easterseals Colorado. Through
this program, teens develop self-confidence, teamwork,
and leadership skills that motivate them to focus on their
abilities, not their disabilities. Understand how you could
use this model in your region to expand RYLA opportunities
to teens of all physical abilities.
During this webinar we will cover:
• How to encourage giving to Annual Fund, PolioPlus, and the Endowment Fund
• Setting goals for giving on Rotary Club Central
• Accessing & understanding information from key Foundation reports in My Rotary
The document provides information about Rotary Global Grants, which are large, long-term, sustainable projects with measurable outcomes that align with Rotary's areas of focus. Global grants require an international partnership and have a minimum budget of $30,000. They can support humanitarian projects, scholarships, and vocational training teams. The document outlines the six steps to apply for a global grant, which include conducting a community assessment, partnering with another club internationally, selecting an area of focus, developing the project plan, submitting the application at least 90 days before travel, and identifying resources for more information.
Bruce Aylward, the director of the WHO's Polio Eradication Initiative, spoke at the 2010 Rotary International Convention in Montreal. He discussed the near-eradication of polio and the critical importance of fully eliminating the disease. The cost of the global polio eradication program is 24 cents per child vaccinated, and for just 10 more cents, each child is also receiving immunizations against measles and other diseases. Failing to eradicate polio could lead to over 1 million more children being infected by the disease. The convention also featured discussions on Rotary's goals and programs, as well as networking opportunities for Rotarians from around the world.
This document discusses Rotary International's New Generations programs and Areas of Focus. It provides information about Rotary Youth Exchange (ages 15-19), Rotaract (ages 18-30), and Interact (ages 12-18). It then outlines Rotary's six Areas of Focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development. Examples of projects within each Area of Focus are provided. The document encourages Rotary clubs to support Rotaract clubs and get youth involved in service projects related to the Areas of Focus.
Every year, Rotary International conducts over 40 research
studies, and Rotary clubs and districts do unknown amounts
of research on their own. Many Rotarians answer surveys
and participate in focus groups, but they often don’t learn
the results of the research. Learn highlights from some
of Rotary’s most important and interesting studies, hear
about research that clubs and districts are involved in, and
learn the impact research is making on the future of our
organization.
This document outlines strategies for Rotarian fundraisers to obtain major gifts for the Rotary Foundation's Endowment Fund. It introduces the speakers, who are experienced Rotarians and foundation leaders. They discuss identifying wealthy potential donors using Foundation reports and connections, cultivating donors by engaging them in club activities and special events, making asks for large gifts by connecting donors to meaningful causes, and stewarding donors by recognizing their contributions. The goal is to "take major gift strategies to the next level" and increase support for the Foundation's permanent endowment.
Presentation Given By Future Vision Committee Member Mark Daniel Maloney on Saturday 5 May, at the 2012 International Institute preconvention meeting in Bangkok.
This document discusses how libraries can transition to an "Organization 2.0" model to better utilize social software and Web 2.0 technologies. It identifies common reasons why libraries' early adoption of these tools fails, including treating them as peripheral rather than strategic. The document advocates developing a risk-tolerant culture, understanding users, encouraging staff learning and participation, and integrating 2.0 philosophies into planning. It emphasizes assessing initiatives and involving staff at all levels to build an agile organization that meets changing user needs.
You start w/ a vision or you wind up w/ surprises and nothing. This slide share will guide you in casting vision and pursuing it to finish. Detailed processes is exciting and pleasurable.
nextPub, A Specification of IDEAllianceIDEAlliance
The document discusses the future of publishing and introduces nextPubTM specifications to simplify multi-channel content delivery. NextPubTM builds on existing standards like PRISM XML and ePub and employs emerging technologies to define best practices for publishers to efficiently deliver magazines across platforms from a single XML source file. Major publishers are involved to develop nextPubTM which will standardize encoding, formatting, packaging and transformations to display content digitally. Participation is encouraged to help shape emerging standards and technologies.
A presentation used to introduce a personal vision casting activity titled, "I won't stop until..." Used for professional development with teachers or in the classroom with students.
More information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mYzRBNVPYBY3bPfKGrgtIYYdL6EJj7RJmWLRz4uPlHc/edit
Medins (MMMEDINS) Multimedia Laboratory Meeting in GranadaJ R
El documento presenta una propuesta de exhibición local en el Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales Comunitarios del Albayzín de Granada durante 2 semanas. Incluye entrevistas con artesanos del barrio como pasteleros, ceramistas, barristas y otros que mantienen vivas las tradiciones. También describe eventos como la festividad de San Miguel con juegos y talleres para niños, así como la romería en honor a San Miguel. Finalmente, presenta a la plaza Larga como el centro neurálgico del barrio con diferentes usos a lo
Augmenting the human body has always been the dream. From divine blessings and hereditary abilities in the classical age, to machines and cyborg bodies in modern times. We constantly bump into our physical and mental limitations and dream of surpassing them.
If you take the augmentation of humans to the logical extreme, being able to directly communicate with the brain is going to be key. And once that is possible, it will be almost immediately connected to a network. Allowing for vast amounts of data to be exchanged. However we simply do not know yet how this would influence the individual and if this technology would potentially eradicate individual persona in lieu of an ‘average’ persona.
Augmenting the human body is becoming increasingly more common.
Augmentation is usually technical, but doesn’t need to be electronically (e.g. glasses).
Finding a way to communicate with the body is key to derive information and feed information. Current social and cultural structures can be put under a lot of stress because of it.
The document outlines Living Hope's vision for the future, which is to be a Spirit-filled church that loves God and has a passion for reaching the lost. The vision is based on biblical principles of loving God and others, making disciples of all nations, and being witnesses to the ends of the earth through the power of the Holy Spirit. The church aims to care more about those outside the building and commit itself to the greatest evangelism through relying on God's Spirit, not its own power.
This document outlines plans for Team USA to launch a new promotion and build their business. It introduces the leadership council and casts the vision for building the MLM story of Team USA. Goals are set to enroll new distributors and customers through a $40 promotion and upgrade strategy. Marketing strategies and business drivers are covered. Qualifications, promotions, rewards and recognition programs are defined. A schedule of training calls and marathon sessions is provided to transition behaviors and produce results. An open discussion and commitments from the council are facilitated.
Startrek Vision- Getting There Wes Iet Event 7 Oct 2011 Final.PptxMuna Hamdi
The document discusses a vision for "seamless travel" through intelligent mobility systems. It proposes a roadmap to achieve truly integrated, sustainable, and autonomous multimodal transportation. Key points include the need for multidisciplinary research to identify enabling technologies, harmonization between public and private sectors, and attributes of intelligent systems like being integrated, dependable, sustainable, and able to influence behavior change. The goal is to change how all stakeholders think about transportation planning and policy.
Virtual reality is the next step: don't look at others, experience others. Understand situations from a personal point of view. It's to be the ultimate form of empathy.
In conclusion:
● People want to watch (empathise)
● People want to share (confirmation)
● People want to be recognised (achievements)
● Enabling people to use cameras makes them record ANYTHING.
● Seeing what others do leads to imitation & flattery.
● Allowing content to express themselves, allows them to assert themselves through these expressions.
This is why life logging and live streaming are popular.
Vision on the Future | Nancy Rademaker, MicrosoftExploreDynCRM
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is inmiddels een decennium beschikbaar voor klanten en heeft een enorme impuls gegeven aan de inzet en het gebruik van CRM binnen organisaties en bedrijven. Tijdens deze sessie deelt Microsoft haar visie op de toekomst van Microsoft Dynamics CRM, bespreekt hoe de rol van CRM verandert in het ‘tijdperk van de Nieuwe Klant’ en wat dat betekent voor verkoop, marketing en zorg voor klanten. Aan de hand van een live demonstratie worden de mogelijkheden van nieuwe versies uit de roadmap getoond. U vertrekt met een frisse blik op de mogelijkheden van Microsoft Dynamics CRM en hoe het u kan helpen bij het benaderen van de Nieuwe Klant.
This document discusses the importance of vision casting, which is communicating a clear picture of the future through emotionally compelling words in order to motivate action. It emphasizes that effective vision casting requires developing a God-given vision, understanding your audience, and communicating your vision from the heart in a way that connects with listeners. Without clear vision casting from leaders, there could be negative consequences for an organization.
The Collective Vision of Publishing Innovators - Steve Paxhia, The Gilbane GroupBookNet Canada
From BookNet Canada's Tech Forum 2009 - Using real-world examples gathered by The Gilbane Group’s recent survey of leaders in the media sector, Steve Paxhia will give a foundation to the day’s events by identifying important trends, and evolving business models, best practices for integrating social media and user-generated content, and examining the impact of emerging devices and delivery methods on the creation process.
The Regional Development Updates (RDU) is the regular quarterly publication of RDC XII and NEDA XII containing development updates, news, reports and other relevant information on various activities of the Council, Local Government Units, Regional Line Agencies, State Universities and Colleges and Private Sector in the region.
This document summarizes the airport master plan for Skylark Field in Killeen, TX. It outlines the project team conducting the master plan, components of the plan including forecasts, facility requirements, and alternatives. It describes public involvement including open houses. The preferred alternatives include maintaining the status quo for airside and focusing landside redevelopment on three areas. The financial plan projects funding sources through 2035 and shows the plan achieving a positive fund balance by 2019 through landside redevelopment in phase I. Next steps include city approval, TxDOT/FAA review, and council adoption of the completed master plan.
Creating organizational vision takes place in phases and requires laying a solid foundation. In Phase 1, the visionary takes ownership of the vision by developing it based on their values and purpose. They then build a team that shares their passion for the vision by clearly communicating the vision, mission, and strategy. This ensures the team fully understands the goal and how to accomplish it before casting the vision more widely.
If you have some experience with global grants and a firm
grasp on the basics, this session is for you. Learn how to
take the next steps toward developing a quality global grant
project, including conducting needs assessments and
making sure your project aligns with the areas of focus goals.
If you have some experience with global grants and a firm
grasp on the basics, this session is for you. Learn how to
take the next steps toward developing a quality global grant
project, including conducting needs assessments and
making sure your project aligns with the areas of focus goals.
The document summarizes a district Rotary Foundation seminar about the transition to Rotary's Future Vision plan. The seminar objectives were to explain the need for changes under Future Vision, provide an update on Future Vision, and describe how clubs can obtain qualification for Future Vision grants. Key aspects of Future Vision covered in the seminar include simplifying programs and processes, focusing efforts in areas like peace, water, and education, and changing the grant model to include district grants, global grants, and packaged grants. Clubs are required to complete a Memorandum of Understanding and attend training to qualify for Future Vision grants.
AASHE 2013 Green Fund Implementation Guide by Campus Green Fund CollaborativeMieko Ozeki
presented at AASHE 2013 by the Campus Green Fund Collaborative:
McKenzie Beverage, Butler University
Karen Blaney, University of Texas at Austin
Kevin Ordean, Northern Arizona University
Mieko A Ozeki, University of Vermont
Katherine Walsh, UC Berkeley
Lilith Wyatt, McGill University
Rotary Community Corps: Community Solutions for Community ChallengesRotary International
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of non-Rotarians who share our commitment to service. RCC members plan and carry out projects in their communities and support local Rotary club projects. Nearly 8,700 RCCs in 90 countries are working to develop future leaders and conducting effective service. You will learn about the role of RCCs in community development, how to establish an RCC, and how to partner with RCCs on projects.
The Association for the Development of Pakistan (ADP) is a volunteer-driven, engaged venture philanthropy organization that works with promising nonprofits and funds carefully selected development projects across Pakistan.
This is our first board presentation and YTD update that we want to share with all our stakeholders.
http://developpakistan.org
This document provides information about packaged grants available through The Rotary Foundation's Future Vision Plan. It discusses strategic partnerships that have been established with organizations like Aga Khan University, Mercy Ships, Oikocredit, and UNESCO-IHE to fund pre-designed global grant projects in areas like health, education, economic development, and water/sanitation. It provides details on applying for two packaged grant opportunities - one through Oikocredit to develop local entrepreneurs, and one for scholarships through the UNESCO-IHE partnership. Clubs must submit proposals for packaged grants that are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
RI/USAID International H2O Collaboration - Partnering for SuccessRotary International
The Rotary International-USAID International H2O Collaboration is a partnership between Rotary and the U.S. Agency for International Development that supports lasting, positive change to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. Rotarians will discuss successes and challenges in their work with this major international development agency in Ghana, Uganda, and Madagascar. You’ll hear some of the lessons learned in the partnership planning and design phase and learn about opportunities for advocacy and innovation in service.
Introducing the RotaryGlobalRun4Water, a fundraiser for Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs planned for the week of September 30th, 2012 with the goal or raising awareness and funds for clean water and sanitation. We hope you are inspired to join us. Sign up and learn more at http://www.rotaryglobalrun4water.org
Rotary hopes to enhance long-term relationships with Rotary Peace Fellows by encouraging partnerships on peacebuilding and conflict prevention projects, including those funded by Rotary global grants. Peace fellows can gain a better sense of how to partner with Rotary clubs and districts by understanding how grant projects are initiated and funded. The purpose is for peace fellows to learn about this topic from Rotary staff and other peace fellows.
Rotary's Areas of Focus include Peace and Conflict Prevention, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water and Sanitation, Maternal and Child Health, Basic Education and Literacy, and Economic and Community Development. The document provides examples of projects and needs in each area, as well as suggestions for what individuals and clubs can do to get involved. It also summarizes Rotary's Future Vision plan, which streamlined grant types and focused resources on larger, more sustainable projects aligned with the six areas of focus.
Get inspired to lead your club to greatness in 2016-17.
Network with your class of incoming presidents, learn
from leaders who have been in your shoes, and hear about
initiatives to boost membership. Get inspiration from past
and current leaders and get motivated for the year ahead.
Bring your phones, tablets, or laptops and follow along
as we explore crowdsourcing on My Rotary. In this
interactive session, we will share examples of how
clubs are using Rotary Ideas to request partners, funds,
volunteers, and materials and maximize exposure for
service projects. We will focus on how you can draw
support from both the Rotary family and the general
public by utilizing both Rotary social tools and social
media.
Environmental stewards program and River Restoration Program - Michael Rendon...rshimoda2014
The health of American rivers is essential to the communities and environments that depend on the beneficial ecosystem services provided. Historic impacts from mining, dams, and a variety of land use practices have left many river environments and riverside communities with a legacy of polluted waterways, erosion, and habitat degradation. With an increasing need to address river health it is essential to engage young adults in this work to conserve and preserve these resources for the future. Through emerging opportunities, young adults can learn skills, gain understanding, and physically work to restore and protect river systems. Programs- like those of the Southwest Conservation Corps- are working with partners to engage this population in various ways, providing much needed job training and education through stewardship.
Michael Rendon will present on Southwest Conservation Corp’s Environmental Stewards program, highlighting past successes and engagement models for DOI Bureaus and non-profits interested in obtaining a Steward. Showcased will be Inyo County’s work on the Lower Owens River Project, along with a Sturgeon habitat restoration project with the USGS Great Lakes Science Center that was nominated for the 2013 Secretary of the Interior Partners in Conservation Award.
Mike Wight will discuss collaborative work with corps programs and partnerships furthering multi-year, watershed-length habitat restoration initiatives on major tributaries in the Colorado River Basin. Word crews and interns provide much of the hands-on restoration implementation within these initiatives after completing comprehensive training.
In all three of these programs, participants foster a respect for river systems while gaining valuable work experience and building resumes for future conservation careers.
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This session is an opportunity for alumni and Rotarians
to network, make new connections, and share ideas for
collaboration between Rotarians and the family of Rotary.
Learn how to strengthen alumni relations efforts to support
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Rotary Club Bloemendaal member Diederik Tak Labrijn discusses Jobrotary, a Rotary International program that supports jobseekers. Jobrotary brings about a change in mindset regarding older jobseekers. It aims to eliminate social isolation among jobseekers and offers a network of knowledge and experience since employment centers lack capacity for higher educated individuals. Jobrotary is organized through a foundation and secretary with 29 regional coordinators and club coordinators/coaches in 121 Rotary Clubs supporting over 530 people through intake, CV coaching, and providing a sounding board to find new directions. Since 2009, Jobrotary has helped over 40 jobseekers.
1) The document discusses water and sanitation as one of Rotary International's six key focus areas and why it is so important for development, peace, disease prevention, maternal and child health, and education.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. Why Plan?
• Preparing for The Rotary Foundation
centennial
• Immense growth
• Relevance in philanthropic world
• Evolving organization
• Rotarian feedback
• Sustainability, significance, simplification
3. Rotary Foundation Motto & Mission
To enable Rotarians to advance
world understanding, goodwill,
and peace through the
improvement of health, the
support of education, and the
alleviation of poverty
Endorsed by 2007 Council on Legislation
Doing Good in the World
4. Future Vision Plan Goals
• Simplify programs and processes
• Focus Rotarian service efforts to increase
global impact
• Support global and local efforts
• Increase sense of ownership at the district
and club levels
• Enhance Rotary’s public image
5. Areas of Focus
• Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
• Disease Prevention and Treatment
• Water and Sanitation
• Maternal and Child Health
• Basic Education and Literacy
• Economic and Community Development
7. District Grants
• Educational and humanitarian activities
consistent with the mission
• Single “block” grant awarded annually
• Smaller activities and projects
• Fund both local or
international activities
• Local decision making with
broad guidelines
8. • Exchange of mixed professional
vocational training teams with another
district
• International travel for local doctor to
volunteer at a clinic
• Scholarship for student to attend local or
international university
• Art supplies to assist youth after-school
program
District Grants: Sample Activities
9. Global Grants
• Long-term projects
• Larger grant awards
• Sustainable outcomes
• Alignment with areas of focus
• World Fund match
• Two options: club- and
district-developed and
packaged
10. • Safe drinking water, sanitation, and
hygiene education project
• Scholarship for student to study water
engineering
• Malaria project to distribute bed nets and
malaria treatments
• Vocational training team to participate in
workshop and learn teaching methods to
address illiteracy
Global Grants: Sample Activities
11. District Collaboration during Pilot
• District grant activities
• District Simplified Grant activities
• Ambassadorial Scholars
• GSE team visits
13. Qualification
• Clubs and districts must be qualified to
receive Rotary Foundation funds
• Ensures proper legal, financial, and
stewardship controls of grants
• Qualification process is simple
• Districts will be trained to qualify their
clubs
14. • RI website (www.rotary.org)
– Future Vision Pilot News
– Future Vision e-learning modules
– Grant terms and conditions
• Future Vision Pilot Operations staff
Staff contact sheet is posted on RI website
• District leadership
DGE, DRFC, grants subcommittee members
Resources
15. 1. Simplifies the grant-making process
2. Supports Rotarian-identified needs within
communities
3. Involves clubs, not just districts
4. Offers more options for scholarships
5. Uses an online application process
Top 5 Things to Know about Future Vision
During the course of this presentation, the following topics will be addressed:
provide some background on the plan; why and how it was developed
overview of the new grant model
describe how pilot and non-pilot districts can collaborate during the 3 year pilot
highlight the resources available to Rotarians
As the Trustees began to prepare for The Rotary Foundation’s centennial in 2017, it became apparent that the organization needed to pay attention to the delivery of services. We have seen an immense growth in the work of The Rotary Foundation, particularly in the area of humanitarian grants. The Matching Grants program began in 1965. In the first 35 years of the program, that is from 1965 until 2000, the first 10,000 Matching Grants were awarded. It only took four more years to award the second 10,000 Matching Grants. The Rotary Foundation became a victim of its own success! The Foundation was not designed to support this kind of exponential growth, and the Trustees knew that they would have to do something.
So the Trustees saw this as an opportunity to ensure that the Foundation would remain relevant in the philanthropic world and meet the needs of Rotarians in this evolving organization.
The Trustees and Board felt that we needed to take actions to be sustainable and significant in our projects, and we needed to simplify the programs of the Foundation as much as possible. In February 2005, based on feedback from Rotarians worldwide, the Future Vision Plan of The Rotary Foundation was initiated by the Trustees. This is our strategic plan for the future.
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Early in the process, the Trustees adopted the motto, mission statement and priorities of the Future Vision Plan, which were approved and endorsed by the Rotary International Board of Directors and the 2007 Council on Legislation. The motto for the Rotary Foundation is “Doing good in the world,” the famous words of past president Arch Klumph from 1917.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace, through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Based upon the principle areas of the mission statement the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation and the Board of Directors of Rotary International have approved six areas of focus for The Rotary Foundation in the future.
Based on feedback from thousands of Rotarians around the world who participated in surveys and focus groups, the Future Vision Plan was developed with the following goals:
Simplify programs and processes
Focus Rotarian service efforts to increase global impact
Support global and local efforts
Increase a sense of ownership at the district and club levels
Enhance Rotary’s public image
To test this new plan, the Foundation is running a 3-year pilot which includes participation from 100 of 530 Rotary districts. During the pilot, the Foundation will be working to evaluate the Future Vision plan and make adjustments as necessary before full world roll-out in 2013-14.
The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation have identified six areas of focus for the new grant structure. These areas reflect critical humanitarian issues and needs that Rotarians are already addressing worldwide. They will align Rotary with other international development efforts and will strategically further the Foundation's mission. Each of the areas has specific goals associated with the area.
The Trustees have committed to these areas of focus for at least nine years. In fact, the Trustees are encouraging nonpilot clubs and districts to focus their current Foundation program activity in these six areas even before the Future Vision Plan is rolled out to the entire Rotary world.
To simplify the grant-making process, the Future Vision Plan offers only two types of grants: Rotary Foundation District Grants and Rotary Foundation Global Grants. The new grant model of the Future Vision Plan optimizes contributions to our Foundation by helping clubs and districts use Foundation funds for greater impact, greater flexibility, and greater sustainability.
Rotary Foundation District Grants support the overall mission of The Rotary Foundation, but do not necessarily tie to the six areas of focus, thereby allowing a broad range of choices for clubs and districts. The district can apply annually for one District Grant – a “block grant” so to speak – for up to 50% of its available District Designated Funds for that Rotary Year - after reviewing requests from its Rotarians and clubs. The district will then issue the money and report to its clubs how all the funds were utilized. The Foundation itself will require very minimal reporting, thanks to the advance planning done by clubs and districts before the funds are requested. This will enable districts to close out their grants quickly. District grants are intended to support smaller activities and projects both locally and internationally.
The first district grant was awarded to District 3330 in Thailand. The district plans to use the funds to support a variety of projects, including buying books, computers, and sports equipment for schools; providing clean water for students; and adding patient beds at a hospital.
Here are some additional examples of ways in which districts can use their district grant funds:
Organize an exchange of mixed profession vocational training teams with another district
Support international travel for local doctor to volunteer at a clinic
Provide a scholarship for student to attend local or international university
Donate art supplies to assist youth after-school program
The first district grant was awarded to District 3330 in Thailand. The district plans to use the funds to support a variety of projects, including buying books, computers, and sports equipment for schools; providing clean water for students; and adding patient beds at a hospital.
The other type of grant -- Rotary Foundation Global Grants – will fund projects and activities that are sustainable and measurable and relate to the goals of the areas of focus. In order to support these goals, global grants will provide larger awards for projects and activities with a minimum World Fund award of $15,000, resulting in a total project cost of US$30,000 and above.
Clubs and districts may develop their own global grant projects or they can choose from a menu of packaged global grants that the Foundation will develop in conjunction with its strategic partners. While the initial “menu” will be small, it will grow throughout pilot.
As long as they relate to the goals of an area of focus, global grants provide freedom from programmatic rules, and include a World Fund match, making them a more flexible and economical option for scholarships. In addition, clubs can partner together to develop holistic projects that incorporate humanitarian and educational activities in the same grant, again, as long as it relates to the areas of focus.
The first global grant was approved to support a dengue fever eradication project in Indonesia. The Rotary Clubs of Solo Kartini, Indonesia (D3400) and Westport, Connecticut, USA (D7980) will work together to install white ceramic tile on water storage tubs and train community members on how to interrupt the life cycle of mosquitoes, thereby reducing the rate of dengue infection.
Here are some additional examples of possible global grants. While reviewing the examples of global grant activities it is helpful to keep in mind that global grants need to address an area of focus and emphasize sustainability and measurability in the project design.
Provide a community with safe drinking water (borehole) and sanitation (toilet block), with hygiene education and a maintenance plan
Send a scholar abroad to enroll in a water engineering or public health degree program
Distribute insecticide treated bed nets, malaria treatments and provide instruction on the prevention of malaria in a malaria endemic region
Send vocational training team abroad to participate in workshop and learn teaching methods to address illiteracy
The first global grant was approved to support a dengue fever eradication project in Indonesia. The Rotary Clubs of Solo Kartini, Indonesia (D3400) and Westport, Connecticut, USA (D7980) will work together to install white ceramic tile on water storage tubs and train community members on how to interrupt the life cycle of mosquitoes, thereby reducing the rate of dengue infection.
Many clubs and districts have had questions about partnerships with between pilot and nonpilot districts. Ideally, the Foundation encourages pilot districts to work primarily within the new grant model as much as possible during the three years of the pilot. Similarly, nonpilot districts are encouraged to work primarily in the traditional grant model during the pilot. If pilot and nonpilot districts are working together extensively, the Foundation will lose some of its ability to test the new grant model.
However, the Foundation understands that districts have longstanding relationships that they don’t want to put on hold during the pilot. Districts do have some options for working together.
Pilot districts may use their district grant funds in all districts worldwide. In the same way, nonpilot districts may use their District Simplified Grant funds to support projects in all districts. In addition, nonpilot districts can send scholars and GSE teams to all districts, regardless of their participation in the pilot.
More information about partnership opportunities is available on the RI website.
Throughout the pilot, all Rotary districts may continue to participate in PolioPlus and the Rotary Peace Centers.
To participate in this new grant-structure, districts and clubs must be qualified by The Rotary Foundation. The Foundation has designed a simple process for districts to complete before applying for their first year’s district and global grants. Qualification will be renewable every three years. Clubs who wish to participate in global grants will also need to be qualified by their districts. We’re not talking about a complicated process; we’re talking about each district in the world meeting a certain minimum standard in terms of agreement of the clubs to participate, in terms of training district leaders, and having the established committees and processes in place to ensure the effective implementation of projects and activities of The Rotary Foundation.
There are many reference materials to assist pilot clubs and districts in being successful in this new grant structure. Here are the top three resources to turn to for information, assistance and guidance.
All of the most current and up to date Future Vision training materials are available on the RI website.
On the Web site you can sign up to receive Future Vision Pilot News. This is a monthly e-newsletter that helps pilot clubs and districts prepare and plan for the pilot’s implementation by connecting you to new online Future Vision resources and information and reminding you of upcoming Future Vision pilot deadlines.
Future Vision e-learning modules provide the opportunity for independent learning in an engaging format.
The Terms and Conditions for Rotary Foundation District Grants and Global Grants provides the framework and guidelines of both types of grants and the pilot.
New information and documents will be added regularly.
If you can’t find the information you are looking for there, please contact the Future Vision Pilot Operations staff member associated with your district. The staff contact sheet is posted on the RI website.
Your district leadership is there to help guide you through the process of preparing, and planning for your service projects.
In closing, I would like to highlight the top five things every Rotarian should know about the Future Vision Plan.
1) Future Vision simplifies the grant-making process and directs resources to high-impact projects with sustainable outcomes that will command public recognition. The plan will enable the Foundation to respond effectively and strategically to the world’s most urgent needs.
2) Future Vision supports Rotarian-identified needs within communities. It represents a philosophical shift away from a program-focused model. The new grant-making model is more flexible and has fewer restrictions, allowing for greater Rotarian innovation.
3) Future Vision is not just for districts. Club- and district-developed global grants offer clubs great flexibility in designing new projects and activities. Packaged global grants will also be available to clubs to carry out projects. Clubs can also work with their districts to take advantage of district grant funds.
4) Future Vision is great for scholarships and offers many options for funding scholars. Clubs and districts can fund students locally and abroad, fund degree programs, and allow students to choose their schools. The shortened timetable for applications will enable Rotarians to better meet scholars’ financial needs.
5) Future Vision uses an online application process. This takes advantage of current technology and eliminates the need for paper applications. Rotarians will be able to submit grant information and signatures electronically, greatly reducing application processing times.
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If you have any questions, additional information and details are available through The Rotary Foundation at the website noted on the screen. Additionally, specific questions about the details of the plan can be sent to futurevision@rotary.org. Feedback regarding the Future Vision Plan can be sent to fvfeedback@rotary.org.
The Trustees believe the Future Vision Plan simplifies Foundation programs and administration, aligns outcomes with the mission of the Foundation, increases ownership at the local level, and provides necessary funding and resources to achieve the goals of our Foundation. Our mission is to enable Rotarians to improve health, support education and alleviate poverty. That’s what we are trying to do with the Future Vision Plan.
With the Future Vision Plan, The Rotary Foundation stands at a moment of unprecedented change and unequalled opportunity. And that change and opportunity will come because of your efforts and the efforts of Rotarians around the world to help improve our Foundation. Thank you very much.