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2	Governor’s Remarks
3	State of the District Membership
4	State of the District Foundation Giving
5	Club Recognition Awards The Awards Committee We need a few more members The Presidential Citation The DG Club of Excellence Award Reality check!
6	The Public Relations Grant Tim, Brett, Chair
7	The RI Strategic Plan The Mission The Vision
8	The Mission of Rotary International The Mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, promote high ethical standards, and advance world understanding, good will, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.
9	The Mission of the District District 7750 and its member clubs provide support and leadership to contribute to Rotary International and its vision to be universally recognized for commitment to “Service Above Self” and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace.
10	The Vision of Rotary International The Vision of Rotary International is to be universally recognized for our commitment to Service Above Self , to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace.
11	The Seven Priorities of Rotary International Eradicate Polio Advance recognition and public image of RI Increase Rotary’s capacity to provide service Expand global membership in numbers and quality Emphasize Rotary’s vocational service commitment Optimize leadership talents within RI Implement strategic planning to ensure continuity
12	The District Strategic Plan Priority Statement Eradicate Polio Advance recognition and public image of RI Increase Rotary’s capacity to provide service Expand global membership in numbers and quality Emphasize Rotary’s vocational service commitment Optimize leadership talents within the District Implement strategic planning to ensure continuity
13	The District Strategic Plan The Committee DG Myles Golden, DGR Carol Burdette, DGN George Fletcher. PDG’s Ed Hamilton, Bruce Baker, and Rich Waugh IT CHAIR Terry Weaver Grants Chair Gary Goforth Recorder Ann Golden Facilitator Phil Cook
14	The Rotary Foundation PDG Rich Waugh
15	The Rotary Foundation Mid-year Assembly January 26^th, 2008
16	District 7750 Mid-year Assembly
17	Mission Statement
18	Our Motto “Doing good in the world.”
19	YOUR FOUNDATION TEAM District Foundation Chair: Rich Waugh Annual Giving: Rich Waugh Permanent Fund: Bob McClure Alumni: Don Skinner Scholarships: John Perry GSE: Ken Tucker Grants – Gary Goforth PolioPlus: John Walker Paul Harris Society: Isaac Shaffer
20	Annual Programs Fund Our Checking Account Supports Foundation programs Vital to the Foundation’s role today Contributions earn Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Contributions support Every Rotarian, Every Year initiative
21	HOW ARE WE DOING? Annual Foundation Goal = $300,000 As of Dec. 31, 2007: $123,700 Annual = $111,335 Restricted = $8,615 Permanent = $3,750
22	TOP PER-CAPITA CLUBS Clover ($144) McCormick ($129) Clemson ($121) Greenville – Breakfast ($104) Aiken-Sunrise ($104) Greenville-East ($90) Fort Mill ($90) York ($89) Emerald City ($82) Simpsonville ($70)
23	ZERO CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ANNUAL FUND Abbeville Aiken-South Chester Easley East Spartanburg Electric City Fountain Inn Golden Strip Sunrise Greater Greer Lancaster Pickens Walhalla Westminster
24	PERMANENT FUND Presentation by: Bob McClure District Permanent Fund Chair
25	The Rotary Foundation
26	District Simplified Grants Craig White
27	Humanitarian Grants: District Simplified Grants 2007-2008 by Craig White Member, District Foundation Grants Subcommittee District 7750
28	District Simplified Grants Processed and Paid by district. 20% of proceeds of District Designated Fund Provides for both local and international projects. For 2008-2009 Rotary Year, applications from District 7750 clubs due by September 30, 2008.
29	District Simplified Grants District 7750 2007-2008 Rotary Year $24,062 award DSG #64501 27 applications submitted 16 grants funded
30	DSG Grants 2007-2008 Aiken: Boys/Girls Club Equipment Aiken Sunrise: Dictionaries for 3^rd graders Clemson: Operation School Supplies Easley: Dictionaries for 3^rd graders Electric City: Kenyan school latrine/water project Emerald City/Greenwood: Copier for Literacy Program and Free Medical Clinic
31	DSG Grants 2007-2008 Fair Play: Shelter boxes Greenville Breakfast: Generation Theater Project Greenville East: Hope Academy Scholarships Greenville Evening: GAIHN Transitional Housing Assistance Mauldin: Dictionaries for 3^rd graders
32	DSG Grants 2007-2008 McCormick: Youth Enrichment Program Pickens: Mary’s House privacy fence Seneca Golden Corner: Christmas Shopping Project Twin City: Handicap Facilities Wilson Street Depot Union: Rotary Field Lighting/Scoreboard
33	District Simplified Grant 2008-2009 Plan District 7750 One award of $10,000 will be awarded competitively (based on matching club funds and project worthiness) Remaining funds awarded for $1,000 to $5,000 based on matching club funds.
34	Factors in Considering District Simplified Grant Applications Is the project eligible using the TRF District Simplified Grants Terms and Conditions? Priority for projects involving youth, indigent people, education Club contributions to TRF Prior year compliance with policy
35	If we have more requests than available funds -- Club contributions to TRF Does the club give at least $100 per capita? Does the club promote the EREY concept? Prior year compliance with policy Have all reports and receipts been submitted from prior grants? Are any clubs willing to reduce the grant amount requested?
36	If we still have more requests than available funds -- Prorate the grant amount based on the club per capita giving to TRF. For example, Clubs giving over $200 per capita would receive 100% of request Clubs giving $150-200 per capita would receive 75% of request Clubs giving $100-150 per capita would receive 50% of request
37	Factors in Considering District Simplified Grant Applications Is the project eligible using the TRF District Simplified Grants Terms and Conditions? Priority for projects involving youth, indigent people, education Club contributions to TRF Prior year compliance with policy
38	If we have more requests than available funds -- Club contributions to TRF Does the club give at least $100 per capita? Does the club promote the EREY concept? Prior year compliance with policy Have all reports and receipts been submitted from prior grants? Are any clubs willing to reduce the grant amount requested?
39	If we still have more requests than available funds -- Prorate the grant amount based on the club per capita giving to TRF. For example, Clubs giving over $200 per capita would receive 100% of request Clubs giving $150-200 per capita would receive 75% of request Clubs giving $100-150 per capita would receive 50% of request
40	"Reporting Requirements" Reporting Requirements Progress reports will be required every twelve months for the life of a grant with a final report due within two months of the project’s completion. The requirements for these reports has substantially increased.
41	Ambassadorial Scholars Cindy Youssef
42	Rotary Peace Park/Symposium John Perry
43	Group Study Exchange Ken Tucker
44	CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) PDG Bruce Baker
45	"2008 Grant" 2008 Grant CART at District Conference
46	Rotary Leadership Institute Bert Strange
47	THREE ONE-DAY COURSES REFINE LEADERSHIP SKILLS
48	District Conference Elizabeth Long
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54	Membership PDG Bruce Baker
55	Membership MGM Tools
56	Growing Rotary Mary Chapman
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58	Information Systems Update Terry Weaver
59	D-7750 Technology Update
60	D-7750 Technology Initiative Website: www.rotary7750.org Club and Member Database Club Administration System (RI-CAS)
61	Website: www.rotary7750.org Club listing by City and Meeting Day Resources for Club Leadership District Events, Projects and Publications Links to: Club & Member database (Member Access) RI Website CART Rotaract/Interact Database
62	Club and Member Database Member Contact Information Auto-uploaded to RI District Calendar Online Event Registration (District or Club) Club Officers and Committee Chairs Club-wide Email Distribution Online Monthly Reporting (Attendance, Membership and # Meetings held)
63	Club Administration System (RI-CAS) Club Member Database Club Financials (Integrated w/Member Data) Attendance & Makeup tracking Auto-filing of Club Monthly Reports All Member data updated to 7750 and RI Attendance automatically calculated and reported Available free from www.rotary.org
64	Support? Available by email, same-day response itsupport@rotary7750.com
65	What can I do? Log into Member Access on www.rotary7750.org Validate the completeness of your club members’ contact info Tip: If >90% of member emails are entered, someone has been working it The reverse is also true
66	What can I do? If your club hasn’t explored it yet, have a look at RI-CAS If you’re using either RI-CAS Treasurer or Secretary, implement the other half Explore the District website: www.rotary7750.org Make sure your RI Member Access Login works: www.rotary.org -- Member Access
67	D-7750 Technology Update
68	Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Pam Porter
69	Interact Joel Rexford
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75	Support from Rotary Provides support for conventions Banner, Bell and Gavel Rotary Christmas Party for Home Involvement with club meetings
76	Getting Started Sponsor an Interact Club Form a Committee Appoint a Rotary Club Advisor Find the right SPONSOR!? (Key) Enjoy a tremendous avenue of service
77	How to Get Started Go to the Rotary International and Pull Up Interact (the manual will walk you through it. Call around to another local club that is sponsoring an Interact Club and ask for help Call me: Joel Rexford: (864)833-1686 (home) or 833-0817 ext 146 (Clinton High School) or e-mail me at jrexford@bellsouth.net
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79	Youth Exchange Paula Byrd
80	2008-09 Rotary Year DGE Carol Burdette
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