Transcript Gundaker PowerPoint - Rotary District 7450

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What’s “Gundaker”?
District 7450 Charitable Foundation
Named in honor of Guy Gundaker
 District Foundation founder
 Charter Member – Philadelphia Rotary
 Club President – Philadelphia Rotary – 1914-17
 Rotary International President – 1923-24 !
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What is the Gundaker Foundation?
A Charitable Foundation – donations are tax
deductible if you qualify
Provides matching grants for Club projects within
Rotary District 7450
One of very few Rotary District charitable
foundations worldwide
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Gundaker Foundation Structure
Executive Committee:
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and
Sargeant-at-Arms, plus the Committee Chairpersons
and ex officio members
Ex-officio Members:
District Governor (DG), Immediate Past District
Governor (IPDG), and the District Governor-Elect (DGE)
Club Representatives:
Each Club has a designated Gundaker “Director” who
represents the club at the Gundaker meetings
Meetings:
Directors meet first Monday of each month.
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Funding
Gundaker Foundation has distributed over
$2 million since inception
80% of all funds distributed by Gundaker remain
within our District.
Each D7450 Club donates a minimum of
$10/member/year
Club members are encouraged to donate annually.
Suggested: $75/member/year
Recognition Level – “Gundaker Fellow” = $1,000
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Distribution of Funds for 2014-15
Total Funding =
31%
31%
12%
12%
14%
Undergraduate Grants
Graduate Grants
Club Assistance – National Projects
Club Assistance – International Projects
Youth Exchange
% based upon latest budget
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Local Grants
Grants are “matching”- Club must provide at least the
amount requested from the Foundation
Maximum awards: $1,000 per project
Grant applications accepted on a “rolling" basis.
Grants awards must be “brick and mortar” projects:
- purchasing supplies/equipment, renovation,
construction, etc.
- NOT for operating expenses (e.g. salaries)
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EXAMPLES - Local Grants
Homes Weatherization (NE Sunrisers)
“Operation Warm” Winter Coats (Upper Darby)
Senior Citizen Computers (Paoli Malvern)
Waterway Clean-up (Levittown)
Autistic Children Services (Exton Frazer)
Literary Project (Phoenixville)
School Dictionaries (Chester)
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International Grants
Grants are “matching”- Club must provide at least the
amount requested from the Foundation
Maximum awards: $1,000 per project
Grant applications accepted on a “rolling" basis.
Grants awards must be “brick and mortar” projects:
- purchasing supplies/equipment, renovation,
construction, etc.
- NOT for operating expenses (e.g. salaries)
Oversight from a Rotary Club in the project’s country is
strongly encouraged.
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EXAMPLES – International Grants
Van in Guiana (Abington at Edge Hill &
Newtown Square)
Mosquito Netting in Africa (North Philadelphia)
Rotaplast (several Clubs)
Shelter Box (Coatesville)
Scholarships for School for the Deaf in
Argentina (Greater West Chester Sunrise)
Water Project (Shady Brook)
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Approval Process for Local and
International Grants
Proposal submitted to Committee
Committee presents the project for “first
reading” at the Gundaker Foundation meeting –
directors pose questions or request additional
information, as needed.
Committee presents the project for “second
reading” at a subsequent meeting and presents
motion for approval vote.
The process usually takes two months.
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Scholarships - Undergraduate Grants
Full-time junior and senior level undergraduate studies in colleges and
universities (first apply as sophomores)
Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000
Recipients submit all application materials to a local club – Must receive
Club endorsement
Renewable - may be selected again for an additional award
Qualifications:
- High academic achievement (3.0 GPA minimum)
- Record of leadership in school, community, etc.
- Involvement in Service to others
- Financial need - optional
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Scholarships - Undergraduate Grants
Must be full-time students.
Only two (2) sponsored applications from each Club.
Applications due …
- January 15: applicant to sponsoring Clubs
- February 15: Club to Undergraduate Grants Committee
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Scholarships - Graduate Grants
One-year Graduate Grants for post-baccalaureate studies in
graduate and professional schools.
Residents of District 7450 or enrolled in an institution
located within the District.
Must enroll in a graduate program during the fall term of
the following academic year as a new or continuing student.
Applications due …
- February 14: applicant to sponsoring Clubs
- March 17: Club to Graduate Grants Committee
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Scholarships - Graduate Grants
Only two (2) sponsored applications from each
Club.
Club endorsement implies they have conducted a
selection process before forwarding the
application to the Committee.
Applications submitted via email in Microsoft
Word or PDF format.
All elements of the application must be included;
incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Youth Exchange
A study-abroad opportunity for young people
Spend from a few weeks to a full year as an
international student hosted by local Rotary Clubs.
Requirements:
- Ages 15–19
- Demonstrated leadership in school & community
- Flexibility and willingness to try new things
- Open to cultural differences
- Can serve as an ambassador for their own country
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Youth Exchange
The Gundaker Foundation sponsors activities
for the Youth Exchange Program inbound
participants from other countries hosted by
District 7450 .
We also provide scholarships for outbound
students who have financial need.
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Questions….
Thoughts….
Feedback….
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