TRF PROGRAMS
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TRF PROGRAMS
Humanitarian Grants Educational
RRFC FACILITATOR
Gianni JandoloZones 12, 13B, & part of 19
TRF Programs Division Staff• Robbyn Tarpy
– Matching Grants Program Officer; RI staff 11 years– BA degree in International Relations, minor in Spanish
• Barbara Wiczek– Rotary Peace Centers Specialist; RI staff 5 years– BA degree in Anthropology, MA in Policy Studies
• Harvey Newcomb III– Division Manager; RI staff 19 years– BA degree in Economics and German Studies
• Jennifer Solomon Willbanks– Alumni Relations Senior Supervisor; RI staff 8 years– BA degree in English and French; MA in French Literature
TRF Programs Agenda
District Simplified Grants
Matching Grants
Rotary Peace Centers
Group Study Exchange
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Alumni Relations
Evolution To Future Vision
2010-13: Majority StillUsing TRF Programs
4/5 of districts not in Future Vision pilot
Non-Pilot
Pilot
2010-13: Business As Usual
“The finish line is in sight, but we are not slowing down.”
2011 RRFC Institute
District Simplified Grants
2011 RRFC Institute
Trends
Alternative to Matching Grants for funding activities in pilot districts
Increase in funding non-humanitarian activities
District Simplified Grant Updates
2011 RRFC Institute
Encourage districts to identify projects the year prior to the funds being available.
Encourage districts to fund projects that meet best practices
Ensure effective changeover of responsibilities and record keeping when leadership changes.
RRFC Support for DSGs
2011 RRFC Institute
Matching GrantsMatching Grants
2011 RRFC Institute
2010-11 World Fund Budget
Disaster Recovery Funds
International Travel
Matching Grant Updates
2011 RRFC Institute
Encourage districts to apply early
Promote use of DDF vs. cash for timely payments and faster processing
Emphasize the importance of timely reporting
RRFC Support for Matching Grants
Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution
Rotary Peace Centers Update
2011-13 Class Ten – 83 new Fellows
Rotary Peace Center Major Gifts Initiative
New Rotary Peace Center Search
2012 Rotary World Peace Symposium
RRFC Support forRotary Peace Centers
Promote the RPC program at zone institutes and district conferences Help identify potential major gifts prospectsEncourage districts to become Peace Builder districtsEncourage Rotarians to subscribe to the Peace Net Newsletter at www.rotary.org
Group Study Exchange
Group Study Exchange Updates
313 GSE teams for 2011-2012
New Funding scenario for 2012-13
Customer Service improvements
Host Itinerary Requirements
RRFC Support for GSE
Submission of predeparture documents
Approval of Host Itineraries
GSE teams with special focus
Alumni participation in orientations
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Ambassadorial Scholarship Updates
410 scholarships awarded for 2011-12
New Resources for Scholars and Rotarians
Travel Itinerary Requirements
Host Counselor Requirements
RRFC Support for Scholarships
Information needed prior to travel:
• Host Counselor and Club assignment
• Submission of travel information by Scholar
Encourage attendance at orientation sessions as is mandatory for all Scholars
Districts should seek Scholars that represent the mission of TRF
Alumni Relations
Alumni Relations Updates
Broader criteria for Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award
Alumni Association of the Year Award and association stipends
Alumni events at future RI conventions
Joint RI/TRF alumni function
RRFC Support for Alumni Relations
Nominate a candidate for the Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award
Encourage alumni associations to participate in award and stipends
Encourage alumni to attend convention events
2011 RRFC Institute
Prepare ahead for District Grant Spending plan (need to talk to president-elects)
Administer increased amount of DDF (20% to 50%)
Align grant projects now within 6 Areas of Focus
Practice implementing larger projects with sustainable components
Evolution into Future Vision
2011 RRFC Institute
Evolution into Future Vision
Plan for more flexibility in GSE-like activities
Think of larger educational and vocational activities within 6 areas of focus
Establish relationships with institutions that provide studies in the areas of focus
Future Vision does not impact Rotary Peace Centers Program
Review
Program Updates
How RRFCs Can Help
Evolution to Future Vision
RRFC FACILITATOR
Gianni JandoloZones 12, 13B, & part of 19
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