Month: February 2013

District 5950 held the first of several Grants Management Seminars on Saturday, February 16. This is the final training before Rotary International implements the new grant application and funding structure that we’ve come to know as Future Vision. On July 1, 2013, the program will simply be The Rotary Foundation (TRF) grants management program. Past District Governor Sandy Schley has led the Future Vision transition and will continue to chair the District 5950 grants program.

The purpose of the new grants structure is to:
• Enlarge RI grant projects
• Reduce the overall number of grants
• Curb RI’s administrative costs from overseeing a myriad of small international grant projects.

Sample Global Grant Application (formerly Int’l Grants):
$10,000 contributed by a club or group of clubs (e.g., Area 4 clubs)
$10,000 District 5950 match
$15,000 RI match (100% match of District + 50% of club funds)
$35,000 minimum grant under new structure

All clubs are required to send at least one representative to the grants management training. Rogers will have good resources for future applications because Lee Ashfeld, Floyd Ingersoll and Chuck Christian are all participating in training. As the District 5950 CFO, Lee will be auditor of the District 5950 Rotary Foundation.

From 2010 through January 2013, District 5950 has funded international projects at a value of $2,446,000 that represents club, District 5950, TRF and possible third party matches.

In the ongoing Pictionary battle of the sexes, Rogers Rotary women regained the title at Chat ‘n Chug 2013.

On Friday, April 19, 2013, Rotarians from across our District will unite
to honor the intelligent, incredible work of our Clubs building peace through service at home and abroad.

The annual conference is the premier event for all Rotarians, not only club leaders, to gather and celebrate. Debuting in 2013 is the first-ever, one-day, fun-day conference bringing you an action-packed day of Rotary-sized proportion. Please save the date and tell your Rotary friends to oblige. We are already excited to see you there, for a celebration is not the same without the whole.   

When: Friday, April 19, 2013  (complete schedule coming) 

Where: Hotel Sofitel, Bloomington, MN

Who: ALL 5950 Rotarians – This is not exclusive to Club leadership. 

Time: Plan to spend the day and evening! 

The annual conference is a day that promises action, recognition, inspiration and renewed Rotary appreciation. In just one day, you’ll experience: 

• Club recognition and awards 
• Notable speakers and awesome networking
• A  forum for learning more about district 5950 and Rotary Int’l
• Meaningful breakout sessions and a creative service project
• International evening showcase featuring a dance expose’, walking night market, and international cuisine  
• And so much more! 

Register at www.register5950.com to get the early bird rate of $125 for
the full day of meals and programming.

Note: Many of the day’s events are FREE. To see meal prices, fill out the registration form’s required name and email fields, then click Select Options at the bottom. After deciding what you want to attend, go back and fully complete the registration form.

Rogers Rotary hosts the GSE Team from India from May 14^th-17^th. 

President Lenny has invited anyone interested in hearing firsthand about District 5950’s hosting plans to join him at the Planning Session on Saturday, February 23 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tim Buck and Jack Hines have already volunteered to host GSE Team members. The club needs to provide one or two more host homes for those days. We also need volunteers who can drive the team members to local activities or business tours during our assigned days.