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Meeting 15 November
Launch of "Give a Feed" Christmas Hampers
Image from https://www.absoluteamy.com/2016/11/29/give-a-feed-this-christmas/ from Amy Zempilas' Blog
Give A Feed is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Heirisson, which started in 2011. Our target then was to supply 1,000 families in need with a Foodbank Christmas hamper and with the kind support of many we were able to help our goal of 1,000 families in need.
In 2018 Give A Feed set a goal of providing 2,500 Give A Feed Christmas Hampers to WA Families in need. With overwhelming support from the WA community, we were able to provide 3,033 Give A Feed Hampers to West Australian families so they could celebrate Christmas and not go hungry. This year we again hope to exceed our goal of supporting 2,500 WA families in need. Although this number seems like a lot, it sadly falls short of the number of people who may be going without food on Christmas Day; a figure estimated to currently be more than 94,000 West Australians.
To reach our target we need your generous support. For just $25 you can help us provide a Christmas food hamper to a W.A. family in need this Christmas. With the help of Foodbank WA, we turn your $25 donation into a Give A Feed Christmas Hamper which contains ingredients to provide a festive meal for a family of four. Each Christmas hamper is packed by volunteers and distributed by the Foodbank WA network to West Australian families in need just in time for Christmas so they can enjoy Christmas Day and not go hungry.
You can support Give A Feed by donating personally, Gift A Feed on behalf of someone special as a gift, become a Gold Plate Member or get involved as an Honourable Partner. You can even help by simply sharing this with your social network.
Thank you for your support. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Source: https://www.giveafeed.com.au/about-give-a-feed/
President Allan has written to all Clubs in the District writing:
The Rotary Club of Heirisson has conducted the “Give-a-feed” project for the last 6 years or so in conjunction with FoodBank, City Toyota and Imagination Media.
The project involves the packing and “sale” of 2500 hampers of food that will be distributed to families in need to provide a meal for a family of 4 for Christmas.
“Sales” of hampers are undertaken on line at a cost of $25.00 per hamper which includes food products to a value in excess of $70.00 per hamper.
The hampers are distributed across the state to families in need and our role is to generate the “sale” of hampers, effectively a donation to FoodBank of $25.00 which helps to cover their cost of the hamper’s contents.
The project has successfully reached it’s target of 2,500 hampers, ($65,000.00 raised per annum,) for the last few years.
This year we will be seeking the support of Rotary members to distribute information, (to be provided by RC Heirisson,) to their email contact lists seeking support for the project by a donation to cover the cost of one or more hampers. Further information will be distributed to clubs in the next week or so.
In the interim, clubs are invited to send an interested member/s to our launch and we also invite Rotarians to join in the packing day at FoodBank. Full details of the project will be advised at the launch.
Details of these activities are;
LAUNCH
Date: Friday 15th July 2019
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Stirling Room, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 54 Terrace Rd. Perth. 9On street parking or in Hyatt Car Park.)
Cost: $20.00 full buffet breakfast OR
$15.00 full Continental Breakfast.
RSVP Wednesday 13th November to Allan McLean, Mob 0411 721 851 or Email, almac1@iinet.net.au.
PACKING DAY
Date: Monday 25th November 2019
Time: 7.00am for 7.15am Launch
Where: FoodBank, 23 Abbott Rd, Perth Airport. (Ample on site parking.)
Cost: Nil, coffee and refreshments provided.
RSVP Wednesday 120th November to Allan McLean, Mob 0411 721 851 or Email, almac1@iinet.net.au.
We encourage your participation. Please also refer to the attached flyer for more details of the project.
Regards,
Allan McLean
District Chair, National Youth Science Forum, Rotary D9455
President, Rotary Club of Heirisson
Brass in the Grass 2019 - 5.00 to 8.00 pm 11 December
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We are collaborating with the East Perth Community Group and will be providing – yes you guessed it – a sausage sizzle.
Perth Homelessness We Care get their annual dinner together which will be held 17th December
Lindsey Francis seeking assistance with the Perth Homelessness We Care dinner seeking dontations towards the cost of the Turkey, which comes to $640 required to feed the 350 to 400 homeless as a school has donated the Ham.
I hoped it was a good idea that clubs could chip in a little each. Elizabeth Quay is bumping in the tables and chairs which have been loaned FoC by Reece, one woman is making all the rolls by hand , another is going to make Christmas puddings and chocolate puddings despite being on chemotherapy so I offered before I thought about that some Rotary Clubs would help with the Turkey. If we come in short I will donate the remainder myself, if we come in over in can go towards some more water for them to take away or tins of tuna etc.
Regards
Lindsey
RC Matilda Bay
Please onate directly to Lindsey Francis by contacting her via her email.
Rotary Basics
UNDERSTANDING FOUNDATION RECOGNITION POINTS
What are Foundation recognition points and how can I accumulate them?
Foundation recognition points are awarded to donors who contribute to The Rotary Foundation through the Annual Fund or PolioPlus, or who contribute to sponsorship of a Foundation grant. Donors receive one recognition point for every U.S. dollar contributed to these funds. Contributions to the Endowment Fund are not eligible.
Donors can transfer Foundation recognition points to others to help them qualify as a Paul Harris Fellow or Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Foundation recognition points belong to the original donor until the donor’s death, unless the points are transferred, or until the donor uses them (the surviving spouse of a Major Donor may also use the points).
How do I transfer Foundation recognition points?
A minimum of 100 Foundation recognition points must be transferred at a time, and you must complete and sign the Recognition and Transfer Request. The points may not be transferred from individuals to a club or district.
Individual donors are the only ones authorized to transfer recognition points from their individual account.
Club presidents are the only ones authorized to transfer recognition points from a club account.
District governors are the only ones authorized to transfer recognition points from a district account.
Can Foundation recognition points of deceased Rotarians be transferred?
No. These points expire unless the deceased Rotarian was a Major Donor, in which case, the spouse/partner maintains control of the Foundation recognition points during his or her lifetime.
Can a business or organization become a Paul Harris Fellow?
No. Only individuals can become Paul Harris Fellows. However, businesses and organizations can receive a Certificate of Appreciation for contributions of $1,000 or more, or transfers of 1,000 points or more.
Can a deceased person become a Paul Harris Fellow?
Yes. A donor can recognize a deceased individual by requesting a Memorial Paul Harris Fellow designation.
Do Foundation recognition points count toward Major Donor recognition?
No. Only cumulative personal outright contributions count toward Major Donor recognition
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How are Foundation recognition points tracked?
Your club and district leaders can view the online Club Recognition Summary, which includes the recognition amount, tally of recognition points, current Paul Harris Fellow level, and date that level was achieved.
Through your My Rotary account, you can view your personal contribution history, recognition amount, and available Foundation recognition points. You can request a copy of your Donor History Report from the Foundation at rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org.
On the Club Recognition Summary, what is the difference between recognition amount and available Foundation recognition points?
Recognition amount reflects the total Paul Harris Fellow recognition you have accumulated through your personal contributions plus all recognition points you’ve been given by other individuals, clubs, or districts. Recognition points given to you don’t count toward Major Donor recognition. The maximum amount that can be shown on the Club Recognition Summary report is 9,000; the “+” sign indicates that the actual amount exceeds the 9,000-point maximum.
Available Foundation recognition points reflects points you have accumulated through personal outright giving to the Foundation. All points listed can be transferred to other individuals for Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
Can clubs or districts accumulate Foundation recognition points?
Yes. Clubs can view their recognition points in the Club Recognition Summary.
Districts’ Foundation recognition points are shown in the Donor History Report. Districts may request the report at rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org.
How can I use Foundation recognition points to increase giving to the Foundation?
Matching outright contributions with Foundation recognition points may help your club reach or even surpass its Annual Fund goal, as well as achieve 100% Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
To determine whether your club is close to achieving 100% Paul Harris Fellow status, review the recognition amounts of all Rotarians currently listed as active club members in the Club Recognition Summary.
To determine whether you’re close to achieving your Annual Fund goal, review the Monthly Contribution Report.
