2013 District 7570 DTTS The Rotary Foundation - the Assistant Governor’s Role District Team Training Seminar Lee Beam, D7570 Annual Giving Chair

What is the #1 job of the Assistant Governor? 2013 District 7570 DTTS Well, your #1 job is to assist Governor Ron.

2013 District 7570 DTTS OK, so what’s your #2 job?

2013 District 7570 DTTS Remind the Club Presidents of what they’re supposed to do next!

2013 District 7570 DTTS “To-do” List for the Rotary Foundation Club Foundation Goal Form is DUE at PETS – this is where the PE’s set their club goal for Annual Fund giving (sustainer money) and PolioPlus. Suggest that your PE’s use the 5-yr history chart of their club’s giving to help determine their goal.

2013 District 7570 DTTS Club Foundation Goal Form Many club Presidents-Elect will be VERY conservative in setting their Foundation goals. They may have had NO involvement with their club’s Foundation giving or goal- setting, and don’t know what their club is capable of giving.

2013 District 7570 DTTS They don’t want to “miss” their goal; so they set a LOW one. You can be the cheerleader to help them set a realistic goal, yet one that might challenge their club and members! Goals can be entered in Rotary Club Central; but please ask them to bring a copy to PETS. Club Foundation Goal Form

2013 District 7570 DTTS “To-do” List for the Rotary Foundation Encourage clubs to send someone to the Grants Training at the District Training Assembly on April 20. Have clubs identify their Foundation chairs on their Club roster in the District database (on/after 07/01).

2013 District 7570 DTTS “To-do” List for the Rotary Foundation Encourage club attendance at the fall Foundation/Grant Management seminars. Remind your clubs that your Area Foundation Advocate will be happy to present club Foundation programs or help the club with Foundation questions.

2013 District 7570 DTTS “To-do” List for the Rotary Foundation November is Rotary Foundation month. Encourage your clubs to schedule a Foundation program (maybe honoring new Paul Harris Fellows). Remind your clubs to properly recognize their sustainers and PHFs throughout the year to thank them for their contributions and encourage them to continue giving!

2013 District 7570 DTTS “To-do” List for the Rotary Foundation Lastly, encourage clubs to make regular Foundation contributions. Clubs who bill sustainer contributions with their dues should remit the Foundation contributions quarterly. Thank the clubs who are striving towards their fund goals, and, when appropriate, challenge them to even exceed their goals.

2013 District 7570 DTTS “To-do” List for the Rotary Foundation And please, work with clubs who aren’t making contributions. You will receive quarterly updates on APF contributions. EVERY club should make their first contribution BEFORE December 31, And ask us for help, anytime!

2013 District 7570 DTTS

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