The Rotary FoundationGernot Runschke, the District 6290 Foundation Chair, started the presentation by reminding us that the foundation is “the engine that drives Rotary”. This is because the project money provided by the foundation amplifies the efforts of Rotarians. MissionThe Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty. The three areas of the foundation that most Rotarians will interact with are: - The Annual Fund. This is where donations are invested for 3 years, and then the principal is returned to each district. Our district splits this money between local and global project grants.
- Polio Plus. This provides funding for our efforts to eradicate diseases.
- Endowment. Only the interest from this fund is used for projects. The endowment exceeded $2 billion in principle this summer.
Gernot mentioned that our district is also establishing an endowment to fund projects.
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The HHOP-sponsored work trip to install a library in a Honduran public school is scheduled for June 21-28/2026. The official Chispa Project sign-up link is now active. So far, I have 5 students saying they want to go, one student's parents, and me for a total of 8 so far.