TWO ROTARY FOUNDATIONS

The Rotary Club of Victoria supports two separate foundations:

• The Rotary Foundation, administered by Rotary International
• The Rotary Club of Victoria B.C. Foundation, administered by our own club

The Rotary Foundation supports international programmes throughout the world and the Rotary Club of Victoria B.C. Foundation supports programmes and charities within our Victoria community.

Both foundations are funded by gifts. The Rotary Foundation is funded by Paul Harris Fellows (named in honour of the Founder of Rotary). To become a Paul Harris Fellow one has to donate U.S. $1,000, either as a single sum or in steps over several years. Alternatively the U.S. $1,000 maybe donated in someone's honour or memory. Over eighty of our club members are Paul Harris Fellows.

The Rotary Club of Victoria B.C. Foundation is funded directly through donations from club members. At the club meeting following his or her birthday the secretary hands the member an envelope. The Sergeant at Arms collects the envelopes, now containing a donation, when the President announces the birthdays. The amounts individual members give are entirely discretionary - they vary between $2.00 and $1,000.00 with the typical donation being around $20.00.

Both foundations are registered charities and receipts for tax purposes are issued.

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