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A Shared Experience 2 January 30, 2008
Vision
Rotary’s leaders will impact the future
success of The Rotary Foundation,
keynote speakers Past RI Director Ray
Klinginsmith and Foundation Trustee
Vice Chair Mark Daniel Maloney told
incoming district governors at the
International Assembly.
Klinginsmith opened the sixth plenary
session by highlighting
the concepts of the
Foundation’s Future
Vision Plan.
“The Future Vision
Plan is going to move
us into the
Foundation’s second century of service
in a simpler and streamlined method of
operation,” said Klinginsmith.
The plan aims to
Simplify Foundation programs
and sharpen the focus on
measurability.
Balance program options
between those with global goals
and those with local objectives.
Increase the sense of ownership
among districts and clubs by
transferring more decisions to the
districts.
Governors-elect are the “bidders and
builders” for the new models of the plan,
Klinginsmith said. “It’s an opportunity to
unleash the creativity of Rotarians in
your respective districts.”
Proper stewardship leads to Foundation
success
Maloney reminded governors-elect that
the Foundation’s “outstanding
reputation” is based on the integrity of
Rotarians. When using Foundation
funds, it’s the leader’s duty to ensure
proper stewardship, he said.
“Reporting by Rotarians is the
backbone of stewardship for
humanitarian grants,”
Maloney said. He noted that
concerns
about irregular reporting in
some districts led the Trustees to revise
the grant process and procedures. The
Trustees shortened the time periods for
providing the information needed for
completion of grant applications and
also set minimum reporting standards
for districts.
Proper stewardship is also crucial to the
success of the Foundation’s educational
and PolioPlus programs, Maloney said,
asking incoming governors to be
vigilant. “As district governors, you are
the principal guardians of the
Foundation’s reputation.”