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TRUSTEE CHAIR’S MESSAGE
This year, become a regular

January marks a fresh start, a time to take The work of The Rotary Foundation, from
stock of what we have achieved and plan for future safe water initiatives to literacy programs, depends
success. on regular giving by our members. One convenient
It is important to remember that we are in solution for many is Rotary Direct, which provides
the middle of a major year for fund development. a simple way to make monthly, quarterly, or annual
The Rotary Foundation has set an ambitious goal contributions. This empowers Rotary to plan
to grow Rotary’s Endowment to $2.025 billion by effectively, respond promptly to urgent needs, and
this year, 2025. This will only be possible through continue transforming lives.
the generous support of every person reading this The Paul Harris Society, which honors those
message. who contribute $1,000 or more annually,
January is also Vocational Service 7R HQUROO LQ also strengthens the Foundation. Paul
Month, when we recognize how vital each 5RWDU\ 'LUHFW Harris Society members, like Klumph
member’s professional calling is to the YLVLW my.rotary. society members and Rotary Direct
work Rotary accomplishes. org/rotarydirect. contributors, embody the spirit of sustained
During the Arch Klumph Society giving.
weekend in October, Gay and I were inspired by the When setting your personal goals for this
diverse vocations represented among some of our year, remember that by supporting The Rotary
most generous supporters. They included teachers, Foundation, you extend your impact worldwide.
engineers, health care professionals, and builders. Every contribution Ñ no matter the size Ñ adds to
Uniting them was a shared commitment to building the momentum driving meaningful change. So, as
a better world through The Rotary Foundation. we enter 2025, let us reaffirm our commitment to
So many of us bring the insight of our
The Rotary Foundation.
PHOTOGRAPH: CARY NORTON The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers others in our great organization, we can truly say
By combining our efforts and our giving with
professions into Rotary through Vocational Service.
that no matter our vocation or location, we are
exemplifies this. These Rotary members use
specialized skills to guide project planning, grant
contributing to a global force for good.
applications, and evaluations, ensuring the projects
Thank you for all you do.
you fund and implement are sustainable and
MARK DANIEL MALONEY
effective.
Foundation trustee chair

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