THE ROTARY FOUNDATION TRAINING DAY

Today we attended a Rotary Foundation training day for the Foundation committee and hosted by Tony Fryer.  Topics covered included:

·      The “Big Picture” of TRF.  What are the funds held at TRF, how are they funded and invested , how are they used, what belongs to us (9940). 

·      The “Local Picture” of TRF.  What is the District Designated Fund (DDF), where does the income come from, how is it managed, what does it fund, management of club pledges and reporting.  

·      The Future Vision Plan basics (FVP 101).  What are the changes brought about by being a Pilot District – how does it compare/relate to the “traditional/current” Foundation programmes/activities. 

·      FVP District Grants.  What’s available in 2011/12 and how do clubs get their hands on the cash.  How much can they ask for, how much do they have to contribute, what can grants be used for, what can’t grants be used for, how are funds managed by District and by clubs.    

·      FVP Global Grants.  What is possible, what are the basic rules regarding areas of focus, sustainability, minimum and maximum funding limits, partnerships, financial stewardship  

·      Vocational and Peace and Peace Conflict Resolution Scholarships.  What are they, when and where can they be taken up, how are they funded, application requirements, when is the next round due, selection process, partnership requirements with other FVP Pilot districts  

·      PolioPlus and Polio Awareness.  Where are we at with PolioPlus, Where is NZ at with Polio awareness immunisation.  What is planned this year to educate and promote on both these issues.  How can local clubs and clusters assist.   

·      TRF Promotion and Fundraising.  How can we keep TRF awareness, activities, and concerns in the sight of clubs and Rotarians during the 2011/12 year. Tools available from RI and TRF.  How can we share and develop ideas with and between clubs and clusters in TRF fundraising activities, and the promotion of EREY.   

·      Vocational Study Exchange.  Plans for 2012/13.  Outbound team possible focuses, selection process - inbound team from 5370,  how can clubs become a partner in the 2012/13 programme and share the hosting fun.   

The intention is to now put together a presentation that the committee can  take to clubs to increase awareness of The Foundation.

Participants listening intently!

Here Margaret Emerre is running
the session on Vocational and
Peace and Peace Conflict Resolution
 Scholarships