Posted by Marnie MacKay on Oct 18, 2017
Foundation Walk 2017 Report
October 16, 2017
 
Amount raised for the Foundation Walk (APF) = $8805 CDN = $7063 USD
Average per member = $214 USD
Percentage membership donating = 76%
 
NOTES:
 
1. 50% of this money is used by The Rotary Foundation to fund global grants.
2. 50% of the money raised each year comes back to the district for matching grants, vocational training teams, scholarships
3. Our club will be using both district money and global grant money this year for the Ukraine project. This grant money’s effect is to greatly increase the amount of money available for the project.
4. Thanks to all who donated at the time of the Foundation Walk. The cheques were mailed in mid-September.
5. If you wish to help further in the Foundation being able to do humanitarian international work, you can still donate to the Annual Programs Fund;
a. Write a cheque and send it in (in Canadian dollars) to The Rotary Foundation Canada c/o 911600 PO Box 4090 STN A, Toronto, ON M5W 0E9
b. Donate on-line as President John did. c. Arrange for automatic withdrawal from your bank as Bill Wray does. d. Use Canada Helps to direct your funds as Roger and I do.