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Certificate of Appreciation is given to PDG Jose Francisco “Jess” Cifra as a resource speaker on The Rotary Foundation area of focus and foundation funding. Second from the left is DG Manny U. Along.
RI District 3870 holds Foundation seminar discussed through guest speakers Story & Photos By Assistant Governor Larzon G. IRENE JOY B. DAYO Santos of Rotary Club of Metro Kidapawan in Davao and Past ligned on the theme, District Governor Jose Francisco “Light Up Rotary,” the Cifra, respectively. R ot ar y Inte r n at i on a l Endowment and Major District 3870 is continuing its Gifts Adviser and Past District efforts in Governor Rafael lighting up G arc i a I I I a l s o Rotary through discussed among m e mb e r s h ip, participants about s e r v i c e fundraising and and family t he imp or t ance o f R o t a r y, of re c o g n it i on . being set as a He advised that challenge for in fund-raising, this Rotary a person should year. state to the person The Rotary he intend to ask F o u n d a t i o n District Governor Manny Along delivers for on w hat he opening plenary session in front of seminar is one his more than 200 Rotarians in attendance need. Thereafter of the activities to Rotary International District 3870 receiving it, it is seminar held October 18, l i n e d u p f o r Foundation a requirement 2014 in Cagayan de Oro City. 2014-2015. The t h at h e s h o u l d seminar was held October 18, recognize this sponsor, because 2014 at the jam-packed Mallberry once he fails to give recognitions, Suites and Business Hotel, this it is possible that the sponsor city. would not extend contributions Plenar y sessions filled the again. one-day event. District Governor PDG Garcia is an entrepreneur Manuel “Manny” U. Along tackled and chief executive officer of Mega about District Foundation goals Group of Computer Companies and accomplishments in front of and has contributed $ 500,000 to Rotarians and their families. The Rotary Foundation. Topics including The Rotary PAG My r a V. B a l a n d r a , F o u n d a t i o n a r e a o f f o c u s Chairman of District Rotar y and foundation funding, are Foundation Committee, said
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that the seminar is conducted to further elaborate to Rotarians the ideas about the contributions made inside Rotary Foundation. The Rotar y Foundation enables Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace. This is done through funding humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives in terms of but not limited into improvement of health, support of education, and alleviation of poverty. “The Foundation is a vehicle of helping other people in other countries especially to those who are helpless than we are and to make difference in their lives,” she added. One contribution made is the annual giving that is also set to assist less fortunate people in other countries. Balandra also informed that most members do not know that 50% of their annual contributions will come back to them as District Designated Fund, another reason that this seminar is held. This is something that their administration is trying to target, because the district did not enjoy the DDF for the past years. Once acquired, DDF then could be used in foundation activities that the district chooses to support or participate into. The other half of the annual
contribution is credited to World Fund. This is used to finance the worldwide programs available to all Rotary districts, regardless of their specific contributions. PDG Jess Nicdao also made presentation regarding Grant programs a club or district can SEMINAR | Page C1
Endowment and Major Gifts Adviser and PDG Rafael Garcia III tackles on points about fundraising and importance of recognition.
The Rotary Foundation seminar also highlights TRF recognition. It is a way for Rotary to recognize Rotarians and friends for their generous support.
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