About
Rotary District 6970 Foundation
The objective of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is the achievement of world understanding and peace through international humanitarian and educational programs.
The Chair of the District Rotary Foundation Committee coordinates activities of all Foundation subcommittees, the Year 2 Assistant Governors and the Club Foundation Chairs. In addition, the Chair performs the following:
- Coordinate and Design “Foundation” presentations/mini programs to be made by members of the Foundation committee to clubs promoting Foundation Giving and programs.
- Organize, promote, and present Foundation oriented materials at the District Foundation Seminar a/k/a Vibrant Club Seminar, District Team Training Seminar, District Training Assembly and District Conference.
- Track and tabulate Foundation Giving throughout the District and promote/encourage timely submission of funds to The Rotary Foundation and reports to DG and Rotary International.
Emphasizing the Seven Areas of Focus
In order to create the most good with TRF funds there is an emphasis on Seven Areas of Focus. Global Grants must address at least one of these seven areas of focus and district grants are encouraged to consider the same criteria.
You can direct your Annual Fund gift to SHARE, the World Fund, or an area of focus fund.
This website is designed to help our district clubs learn about the new grant system, meet the requirements for qualifying for a grant and then applying for a grant.
Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus
Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention
Supporting peace initiatives, mediation, and conflict resolution efforts around the world.
Disease Prevention and Treatment
Fighting diseases such as polio, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and supporting healthcare access and education.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Providing clean water, sanitation systems, and hygiene education to prevent illness and improve quality of life.
Maternal and Child Health
Improving access to medical services for mothers and children to reduce mortality rates.
Basic Education and Literacy
Supporting education programs, literacy initiatives, and access to learning resources.
Community Economic Development
Strengthening local economies through job training, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
Supporting the Environment
Protecting natural resources and promoting environmental sustainability.
FOUNDATION CHAIR
John Tabor
PDG John Tabor (John.RotaryD6970@gmail.com), Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise
This subcommittee oversees the education of clubs through the Grant Management Seminars as well as overseeing the grant applications process from beginning to end. This subcommittee also assists clubs in the qualification process utilizing the (MOU) Memorandum of Understanding for both District and Global Grants
ENDOWMENTS and MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Hewitt Dupont
Hewitt Dupont
JAGUARS
Cynde Covington
Cynde Covington
GLOBAL GRANTS
Rosemary Takacs
Rosemary Takacs
This subcommittee oversees the education of clubs through the Grant Management Seminars as well as overseeing the Global Grant applications process from beginning to end while assisting in the communication process with The Rotary Foundation.
PEACE FELLOWS CHAIR
Jeff Michelman
PDG Jeff Michelman (Dr.Jeff.RotaryD6970@gmail.com), Rotary Club of Jacksonville-Oceanside
This subcommittee oversees the education of clubs through the Grant Management Seminars as well as overseeing the Global Grant applications process from beginning to end while assisting in the communication process with The Rotary Foundation.
DISTRICT GRANTS
Richard Cooper
PDG Richard Cooper
GLOBAL SCHOLARS CHAIR
Tom Deppe
END POLIO NOW!
Marie Turnbull
Marie Turnbull (marie.rotary6970@gmail.com), Rotary Club of St. Augustine Beach
Since the PolioPlus program’s inception in 1985, more than two billion children have received oral polio vaccine. But Rotary’s work is not done: The disease has not yet been eradicated. This subcommittee works to complete Rotary’s goal of a polio-free world
Foundation.
