Hello my 7640 family,
It's the season of giving. In November we were thankful for all our blessings. Now it's our chance to BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD! There are many families in our district in need of help. Rotary is well known for its generosity and now we have the opportunity to confirm that belief. Many clubs have already started plans to give assistance to the indigent in their areas. Other clubs have teamed up with wonderful and caring organizations such as The Food Bank of South Jersey, The Salvation Army, Volunteers of America, The Cathedral Kitchen, The Unforgotten Haven, Red Cross, Angels of God and many others. What I've learned in my visits to our clubs is how caring they all are and they all believe in the concept of SERVICE ABOVE SELF. Our district is exceptional in its generosity!
We must also remember there are people all over the world in grave need of assistance. If you are financially capable of giving to The Foundation this would be a wonderful time. Not only are you helping people in need but you also get a tax deduction. The Annual Fund is the primary source of funding for all Foundation activities. Support our efforts year round by making a recurring gift. You choose how often and how much you want to give—it's a simple and secure way to make a big impact.
A monthly, quarterly, or annual gift option is available for all online contributions. If you prefer, you may return the completed Rotary Direct enrollment form or enroll by phone at +1-866-976-8279.
To update your existing recurring giving contributions, please email or call +1-866-976-8279. For security reasons, changes to your credit card information should be made by phone.
You can direct your Annual Fund contributions to SHARE, the World Fund, or one of Rotary's areas of focus funds, and all contributions are spent wisely on quality Rotary projects.
Annual Fund contributions that are directed to the Foundation's six areas of focus are credited toward a club's annual giving goal and per capital giving calculations. However, they are not included in a district's SHARE calculation and do not increase the amount of your District Designated Fund.
Another thing I'd like everyone to consider:
Here are a few dates to remember:
1/7/16 PrePETS. Lucien’s Manor, Berlin
1/16/16 Midyear Assembly. Cumberland Community College. 8am-3pm. $20 pp
1/31/16. Dining with Rotary Chefs. Lucien's, Berlin, NJ
Date to be announced. Be a Gift to the World Dinner. Lucien’s Manor. We will honor those who have received Paul Harris Fellowships since 4/6/15, Paul Harris Society, Major Donors, Benefactors, & Arch Klumph Society. $60 per individual, $110 per couple or $500 per table of 10. Speaker will be RI President Ravi Ravindran. Info & registration soon on District Website
5/13/16-5/15/16. DISTRICT CONFERENCE. Grand Hotel, Cape May, NJ
Please everyone have wonderful holidays. So what am I doing for the holidays? I'm going to join Garden State Club at the Anna Sample Homeless Shelter and be with some beautiful children. People say I look good in red…
I look forward to hearing from our clubs. Please keep me updated on any projects you have coming up and I will include them in my newsletter. If you would like my help with something email me at . Have a great winter!!
Dave Zelley 7640 District Governor 2015-2016