Aug 19th, 2009 by Stewart Martin
You’ve probably heard that TRF (The Rotary Foundation) matching grant funds are about 30% of what was expected. With far fewer dollars, Rotarians here and worldwide are acting much faster than in years past. The TRF matching funds might run out any month, or week, without notice.
Here’s the status of DDF (District funds) approximately mid-August, 2009 (a few days ago):
Applied as MG (matching grants): 15 applications received.
MG Funds used from DDF: $75,995
Remaining unused, $66,812
Applied as DSG (simplified grants): 14 applications received.
DSG Funds used from DDF: $15,682
Remaining unused, $27,750
More applications are sure to come. If your project application isn’t ready – maybe now is the time to join hands with a Club that is ready. You can join their project, get it funded, approved by D5100 … and on to TRF. Otherwise, your funds maybe cooling their heels for an unknown period of time. If you’re close, get your grant together and forwarded to D5100 Grants Subcommittee Chair Dennis Wickham pronto.
Stew Martin (from info by Christine Huot) Aug 19, 2009
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May 13th, 2009 by Stewart Martin
Dear fellow Rotarians,
Next year’s funding from The Rotary Foundation is reduced by 70% for the 2009-2010 year, to $9.5 million (down from about $32 million). There will be a sharp focus on the first come, first served timing of grants that get through the District and TRF approval process. These changes are due to the extraordinary losses in the financial markets, and are carefully planned by the TRF Trustees to keep the Foundation financially strong for many years to come.
Other highlights:
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Mar 23rd, 2009 by Stewart Martin
Welcome to the newest WCS web page for D5100 – and one that doesn’t require a webmaster! That’s right, just like World Community Service activity in our clubs, this website is a grass-roots effort by Rotarians to provide you
WCS Committee Apr '08, Make Humanitarian Grants Happen
current and useful information. It has been prepared by your District 5100 WCS Committee volunteers, at the instigation of Stewart Martin and Warren Banks.
As you check back from time to time, you’ll find new material added – tips, spreadsheets, forms and checklists, FAQ’s, and links (some go deep into Rotary.org, where you want – to easily get in and out). Pretty cool, eh?
If you’re a Rotarian in District 5100 and new to WCS – please join in the fun! Every Club is encouraged to participate in at least one project each year. This is one of the most rewarding experiences a Rotarian can have. Indeed, most of us think it will change your entire perspective about Rotary and its good work; maybe even change your life.
If you know about WCS and would like to contribute to this website, click on the Contact Us page, and send a comment – or email Warren or Stewart with the text, photos or whatever you’d like to post. Keep in mind, there are some constraints on content, due to the caliber and protocols of Rotary; and there is an editor to bring consistency to the site; so don’t bristle when the “blue pencil” is applied. 
Warren Banks, Chair – RC Portland and
Stewart Martin, Deputy Chair – RC Seaside
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