The Rotary Foundation’s strength depends on membership, extension, and contributions It is interesting to note that three countries – India, Japan, and the United States – alone account for 46 percent of the Rotary population worldwide. Together with Korea and Taiwan, they are among the largest contributors to The Rotary Foundation.
This is, of course, of greatest importance to The Rotary Foundation, as the possibility for it to support various programs is totally dependent on contributions from Rotarians, clubs, and districts. I am happy that in spite of the world financial crisis, Rotarians have been very generous and supported their own Rotary Foundation. This is something that we shall never forget – The Rotary Foundation belongs to the Rotarians.
Unfortunately, the membership numbers have been very static for quite a number of years. Controlling retention is one way to make membership increase or, at least, not decrease. Another is extension. For instance, I feel it is time to seriously study the possibility of reentering Cuba and again investigate the possibilities of expanding into China on a larger scale. I am sure this can happen if we really try. If we do not, it will never happen. These are just a couple of examples – there are many more.
Consequently we can note how membership, extension, and contributions all are linked together, and it is every Rotarian’s responsibility and honor to work toward these goals as we are Building Communities – Bridging Continents through Service Above Self.
This is, of course, of greatest importance to The Rotary Foundation, as the possibility for it to support various programs is totally dependent on contributions from Rotarians, clubs, and districts. I am happy that in spite of the world financial crisis, Rotarians have been very generous and supported their own Rotary Foundation. This is something that we shall never forget – The Rotary Foundation belongs to the Rotarians.
Unfortunately, the membership numbers have been very static for quite a number of years. Controlling retention is one way to make membership increase or, at least, not decrease. Another is extension. For instance, I feel it is time to seriously study the possibility of reentering Cuba and again investigate the possibilities of expanding into China on a larger scale. I am sure this can happen if we really try. If we do not, it will never happen. These are just a couple of examples – there are many more.
Consequently we can note how membership, extension, and contributions all are linked together, and it is every Rotarian’s responsibility and honor to work toward these goals as we are Building Communities – Bridging Continents through Service Above Self.
TRF Chair Carl-Wilhelm
US$200 MILLION DOLLARS CHALLENGE Progress Report
As of 30 June 2010, Rotarians have raised approximately US$141.2 million for the US$200 Million Challenge. These contributions will help Rotary raise US$200 million to match US$355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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