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November 2014

WhiteHouse Honors

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Fundraising Appeal for Ebola

Great Partnership

2- November 2014 Quest Edition 4

GovErnor Dr. JuAn F. ortEGA • editorial

Dear Fellow Rotarians, After four months into the Rotary year, I have been fortunate to interact with hundreds of Rotarians within our District. By October 1, I had visited all 46 clubs in the District and met the greatest people anyone can meet. I have been privileged to participate in all kind of Rotary events including club meetings, United Nations Peace Day celebrations, Rotary Leadership Institutes, Foundation Seminars, Polio Proclamation Days, presentations to local officials to promote our vocational service traffic safety project and many more.Every event is memorable and different in many ways, yet all of them make the world a better place: The International Peace Day celebration by the Wellington Rotary Club, Oktoberfest by the Vero Beach area clubs to raise funds to support the eradication of Polio, a moonshiner’s ball to support the local charities in the City of Palm Bay, the World Polio Day celebration by the Rotary clubs in the City of Boca Raton. All these events highlight Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self and complement the initiatives supported by The Rotary Foundation.The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating

polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Strong financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that we make the very most of your contribution. Through the SHARE system, contributions to The Rotary Foundation are transformed into grants that fund local and international humanitarian projects, scholarships, and activities, such as vocational training teams. At the end of every Rotary year, contributions directed to the Annual Fund-SHARE from all Rotary clubs in the district are divided between the World Fund and the District Designated Fund (DDF). At the end of three years, our district can use the DDF to pay for Foundation, club, and district projects that our clubs and others in the district choose. Our District allocates half of our DDF to fund district grants. The remaining DDF is allocated for global grants or donated to PolioPlus and the Rotary Peace Centers.District grants fund smaller, short-term activities that address needs in our community and communities worldwide. Each Rotary district gets to choose which projects it will fund with these grants. Global grants support large international activities that have sustainable, measurable outcomes in one or more of our areas of focus. Rotarians create their

own projects and carry them out. We are currently taking and reviewing Global Grant applications.Rotary unites leaders from continents, cultures and occupations to exchange ideas and take action to meet the needs of communities around the world. Rotary’s more than 34,000 clubs undertake service initiatives to overcome challenges facing their local communities and partner with clubs from around the world to help improve international communities. I look forward to working with the District Foundation team and your clubs to develop grants to make our communities and the world a better place for the generations to come.Last but not least, I would like to recognize the generous support to the Rotary Foundation in the year 2013-2014 by the top three per-capita giving clubs to the Annual Fund in our district: 1. Jupiter-Tequesta Rotary Club, 2. Boca Raton Sunset Rotary Club, and 3.Vero Beach Sunrise Rotary Club. Thank you for your continuous support to the District and to The Rotary Foundation.

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November - Rotary Foundation Month

Sat Nov 01, 14 09:00A

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District 6930 Foundation, Membership and Public Image Seminar (click to view a list of registrants)

District 6930 Foundation, Membership and Public Image

Seminar Mandatory Grant Seminar:

One Representative per club must be present to be qualified

Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 9:00 -

12:00 PM Tentative at:

Keiser University 2085 Vista Parkway

West Palm Beach, FL 33411 <MAP>

Who Should Attend: Membership and

foundation chairs and all interested Rotarians.

Coffee and light refreshments available beginning at 8:30 AM

Sat Nov 01, 14 12:00P



Council on Legislation Instructional Event

Keiser University, 2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach

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College of Governors

Pete's Place located at 1750 North Jog Road West Palm Beach, FL 33411 http://www.petesplace1.com/menu.html

Tue Nov 18, 14 thru

Sun Nov 23, 14 08:00A



RI Zones 33-34

Rotary Institute 2014 for Zones 33-34 in Asheville, NC

Rotary Zones 33-34 Institute 2014

To register for the Institute, click the "Register NOW"link in the third (3rd) column to your left. if you click the link to REGISTER NOW, and nothing happens...hold down the [CONTROL] key while clicking on the link. This will temporarily deactivate your pop-up blocker and allow the registration window to open.

Rotary Institute 2014 at the Omni Grove Park Inn

November 18-23, 2014

Note: The DGEs and DGNs start training onTuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2014 at 2:30 pm, and the DGs begin meeting onWednesday afternoon, Nov. 19, 2014 at 2:30 pm. www.RIZones33-34.org

Wed Nov 19, 14 05:30P

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RI Zones 33-34

PRE-Event Rotary Institute 2014, dinner w/ RIPE

PRE-Event for Rotary Institute 2014 meet RI President-Elect K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran

Pre-Event for Rotary Institute 2014

Wednesday, November 19

ALL Rotarians and spouses/partners from Zone 33 or 34 WELCOME!

To register for this pre-Event dinner RIPE, click the "Register NOW"link in the third (3rd) column to your left. if you click the link to REGISTER NOW, and nothing happens...hold down the [CONTROL] key while clicking on the link. This will temporarily deactivate your pop-up blocker and allow the registration window to open. Pre-Event DINNER for Rotary Institute 2014 at the Renaissance Hotel November 19, 2014 (5:30 PM reception, 7:00 PM dinner) Renaissance Hotel – November 18, 19, 20, 2014 - $108 plus tax. Following is the link to make reservations directly with the hotel. Book your group rate: ROTARY ZONE >> Special rate closes October 18, 2014

Sun Nov 30, 14 12:00P Edit Form

Last Day to RSVP for RYLA - Questions? Email [email protected]

For us to organize a successful program, we are asking for club COMMITMENTS by November 30, 2014. Please remember this is a first come first serve basis. The cost is $420.00 per student which covers the cost of the hotel, food, t-shirts, backpacks, binders, pins and our speakers for the weekend. The amount had to be increased this year due to the increase costs at the hotel. Once we hear back from you, we will ask our District Treasurer to invoice your Club for the number of delegates you will be sending. You will need to send in your payment by January 31, 2015 to reserve your delegate spots for the weekend. Last year a number of clubs waited too long and there were no more spaces left for their students. So please get back to us as soon as possible to reserve your spots. Thanks so very much for all you do and for helping out these well deserving students.

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White house honoRs RotaRy Women oF action

Senior Rotary leaders gathered Tuesday at the White House to honor 10 women for their service projects, at an event attended by members of U.S. President Barack Obama’s senior staff. The Rotary members presented their projects in the hopes of creating new inroads for government partnerships and support.

• Read more about Rotary’s Women of Action

• Read “A Day at the White House With Rotary”

• RI Director Julia D. Phelps blogs about the event


RotaRy seRVice connections

October 2014 To: 2014-15 District Governors 2014-15 Club Presidents Cc: RI Directors Rotary Coordinators Dear Rotarian Ortega: I am writing to provide you with some important information about changes to the 2014-15 Presidential Citation. RI President Gary C.K. Huang has made a few changes to the “Light Up the Family of Rotary” section of the citation to make these goals more attainable for clubs. The specific changes are as follows: • For the “Best Class” Club President’s Challenge, points will be earned if either the club president or club president-elect registers to attend the São Paulo convention.• Points can be earned if the club sponsors a new Rotaract club or Interact club or if it continues to sponsor one of these groups.• Points can also be earned if the club sponsors a new Rotary Community Corps or if it continues to sponsor an RCC.• Clubs only need to score a minimum of 30 points in this section of the citation, instead of 40 as originally written. The updated 2014-15 Presidential Citation form is available on the RI website, here. As a reminder, club presidents should submit their clubs’ completed forms to their district governors no later than 31 March 2015. Please do not send your forms to RI, as they will not be processed. District governors will have the ability to report the names of their districts’ qualifying clubs online through My Rotary between 1 March and 15 April 2015. We will provide detailed instructions to district governors as we draw closer to 1 March. Thank you for your participation in this award. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding these changes. Best Regards,azka asifCoordinator, Rotary Service Connections


2013-2014 Giving to the Rotary FoundationAt the end of each Rotary year, annual Fund-shaRe contributions from all of the Rotary clubs in the district are divided between the World Fund and the District Designated Fund (DDF). The Rotary Foundation uses the World Fund portion to pay for the Foundation activities that are available to all Rotary clubs. Districts use the DDF portion to participate in Foundation grants and activities that each club and others in the district choose.Our contributions will be used to fund local and international service projects, scholarships, and vocational training teams. Our contributions help us strengthen peace efforts, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, grow local economies, save mothers and children, and fight disease.

top three Per capita in annual Fund Giving

Top Three Per Capita in Annual Fund Giving banners are presented to the top three per capita giving clubs in each district in the world. In the 2013-2014 Rotary year in our District, Jupiter-Tequesta was the No.1 Club in per capita giving to the Annual Fund followed closely by Boca Raton Sunset and Vero Beach Sunrise. The Jupiter-tequesta Rotary club contribution to the annual fund was $443.04 per capita, the Boca Raton sunset Rotary club was $431.17 and the Vero Beach sunrise Rotary club contribution was $419.01.

Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)

Every Rotarian, Every Year Club recognitions are presented to clubs that achieve a minimum $100 per capita with all dues-paying members contributing some amount to the Annual Fund. In the 2013-2014 Rotary year, twelve clubs in our district achieved the EREY certification, those clubs are:

• Jupiter-Tequesta• Vero Beach Sunrise• Downtown Boca Raton• Hobe Sound/Port Salerno• Orchid Island• Palm Beach/Flagler• Port St. Lucie• Port St. Lucie Sunset• Royal Palm Beach• Suntree• The Northern Palm Beaches

100% Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Clubs

100% Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Club recognitions are presented to clubs in which every dues-paying member personally gives $100 or more to the Annual Fund. In the 2013-2014 Rotary year, five clubs in our district achieved the 100% Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member certification, those clubs are:

• Cocoa• Hobe Sound/Port Salerno• Orchid Island• Palm Beach/Flagler• Port St. Lucie Sunset


End Polio Now: Make History TodayOver $21,415 were donated by clubs in our district to help Rotary’s initiative to eradicate polio. These contributions were matched 2:1 by the Bills and Melinda Gates Foundation for a total contribution to the fight against polio of $64,245! In the 2013-2014 Rotary year, seven clubs in our district achieve the End Polio Now: Make History Today certification, those clubs are:

• Melbourne $5,400.00• Boca Raton $5,295.00• Boca Raton Central $2,850.00• Royal Palm Beach $2,500.00• Delray Beach $2,200.00• Cocoa Beach Daybreak $1,650.00• Vero Beach Oceanside $1,520.001



We are proud to announce that the Boca Raton West, in partnership with the Niteroi/Brazil Rotary club have delivered almost 300 wheelchairs to be given to the local population in Brazil for free.

Douglas Heizer, founding member of Boca Raton West, started this project several years ago. We do not have any government assistance/funds! This is all done with partnerships between US and Brazilian entities, such as Joni & Friends, Wall Mart, local churches, community members and of course, the Rotary Organization.

Delivering these wheelchairs in Brazil is only possible thanks to the hard efforts and dedication of Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Niteroi/RJ. Specially Laura Americo and Euardo Luback. Eduardo handles customs and Laura handles local distribution.

Over the year we have delivered over 1,500 wheelchairs to a very deserving population in Brazil. Congratulations to everyone!

See more pictures: http://rotaryclubbocawest.com/cadeiras-de-rodas-entregue-gratuitamente-no-brasil/

GReat PaRteRshiPROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON WEST (UNITED STATES)

AND ROTARY CLUB NITERÓI LESTE (BRAZIL)


the West Palm Beach Rotary club’s Dictionary Project Fosters academic success for 2,400 students at 20 schools

In September 2014, over 50 members of the West Palm Beach Rotary Club delivered 2,400 dictionaries to third graders at 20 schools. This is our 10th year participating in the Dictionary Project. To date, the Club contributed over $200,000 to provide free dictionaries to students. The dictionaries help students attain success in reading, speech, and writing. For many students this is the first book they ever owned. Frequently, students use these dictionaries from third grade to high school graduation. These unique dictionaries have detailed reference information on many topics. Also, the dictionaries have “The Longest Word in the English Language,” (a protein) which contains 1,909 letters. The variety of information in the dictionary is always a source of fun and fascination for the students.

Receiving the dictionaries from Rotary members is beneficial to both the Rotarians and the students. For example, students meet caring adults who buy these dictionaries and then present them personally. Also, the Rotarians take time to meet with the students and have lively discussions. Overall, the Dictionary Project is a heart-warming experience for Rotarians and the participating students! 2nd Annual Dictionary Contest – The Dictionary Contest encourages and offers rewards to students who received the dictionaries. They can write essays about two topics; (1) “Rotary’s 4 Way Test” or (2) How their dictionaries will help them. The Club will select three winning essays. Students submitting the winning essays receive a monetary prize. Also, we give gift cards for classroom supplies to the sponsoring teachers of the three student winners.

Rotarians with Principal Dr. Moneek Scott-McTier and Happy Students at Pleasant City Elementary School in West Palm Beach



FIRST “BRITESIDE” DELIVERY

IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. Takes Right Turns Seriously

Cape Canaveral, FL, October 6, 2014– Rotary District 6930’s “Project Briteside” is designed to provide cities, towns, and businesses with signpost reflectors that emphasize traffic device directions so as to improve their visibility and effectiveness.

IAP’s Safety Director, Bill Smith, accepted the “Briteside” from Cocoa Beach Daybreak Rotary Club’s President, Richard White, and Secretary Fred Martin at a short ceremony during the company’s monthly safety meeting this morning.

“Britesides” are five-inch-wide, six foot long reflectors with the traffic direction in a contrasting color: black on white, black on yellow, or white on red. They fasten to the front of the post under the regular traffic sign. “Right Turn Only” appears on IAP’s “Briteside,” which will be placed at the south exit from their Cape Canaveral campus. Several accidents occur there each year, usually involving drivers trying to turn left out of this driveway.“Britesides” conform to the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices and are approved by the Florida Department of Transportation.Cocoa Beach Daybreak Rotary Club was dubbed: “The Little Club that Does” by its Area Assistant Governor. Daybreak is very active in the community as befits a service club and supports a water, sanitation, and hygiene project in the mountains of Honduras as well. They meet at Roberto’s Little Havana Restaurant, 26 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach, every Tuesday morning after 7:00 AM.# # #If you would like more information about the free “Britesides,” especially if you need them, please contact Fred Martin at 321-453-5635 or email at [email protected] photo below was taken by Gerald P. Jordan for IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.

Shown are Bill Smith, Fred Martin, and Richard White

Contact Fred Martin

Telephone 321-453-5635

Cell 321-960-3968

Email [email protected]

Website Cocoabeachchamber.com


Governor Visit to Jupiter high school Courtesy of “PDG Bill Bean, M.D.”


WWII MERCHANT MARINE VETFirst things first...welcome back! This means either you have spent the summer here and have just been without your wonderful Islander newspaper for the past few months, or perhaps you are just returning from elsewherefor your annual escape from cooler climes. In any event, we are glad to reunite and get back to business! If you are already a member of the Rotary Club of Singer Island, you are already looking forward to a season ofgreat lunches and fine camaraderie. If you are not a member, consider joining us. Rotary does great things. With Rotary membership comes pride and purpose.

This month, Rotary would like to dedicate this space to a wonderful Rotarian, neighbor and friend. Our club is honored to include among its ranks many former military servicemen who served valiantly and with the great dedication that affords us the freedoms we cherish today. But what does it take to achieve the status of Three-Star General? You will agree: it indeed takes an exceptional individual. George Sylvester graduated in the top 10% of his class from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. As a determined young man in 1945, he followed his dream of attending West Point after convincing a Congressman from South Philadelphia to recommend him. As an alternate candidate, his was a late admission to the school, requiring even more motivation and effort to succeed. And succeed he did. About 1200 cadets entered West Point with George; only 575 graduated. Competitive by nature, George was determined to achieve a career in the U.S. military. And that was where he was able to pursue his “calling” for 32 years. After graduating into the newly-created Air Force, he received training in such diverse locations as Texas and Montana, Libya and Morocco. As a fighter pilot, he completed 67 combat missions over North Vietnam, as well as commanding a squadron of F-4 Phantoms based at Danang. The young officer was responsible for some 24 planes, 60 pilots and over 100 enlisted men. Away from combat, George returned to school to continue his education, achieving a Masters Degree in Political Science and International Relations from Georgetown University. Returning to his Alma Mater, he taughtcadets at West Point for 4 years. George will tell you he had the privilege of leading many of this country›s finest young men and women in our Armed Forces. Relating to the technical aspects of George›s career, his capstone assignment was commanding the Aeronautical Systems Division at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH which was responsible for fielding many new weapon systems that include the stealth fighter, cruise missiles and precision guided munitions or “smart bombs.” At one point, he had eight Generals working on major systems under his command. Certainly a highlight in this remarkable career, from 1964 to 1966, George was the Military Assistant to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. This position, filled only by one representative from the Air Force and one from the Army, provided George a «ringside seat on history,» an honor he deserved afforded by a government and country he served so well. After retirement in 1981, George worked with the aerospace industry as an independent management consult for 16 years, then he and his beautiful wife Elaine settled into the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia into a 67-acre farm where, among other things, they raised llamas. But after wintering here for 27 years, they decided to make Palm Beach Shores their full-time home in 2009. Here, George is an active member of the local community: past president of Singer Island Rotary, nature walk leader at MacArthur Beach State Park, disaster relief volunteer for the Red Cross, and Elder at Faith Lutheran Church in North Palm Beach. A renaissance man, indeed. How would it feel to join the likes of George Sylvester to serve not just country, but the world? That is the essence of Rotary. Attend one of our meetings at the beautiful Sailfish Marina every Friday at noon to meet great people, have fun, and learn about this wonderful organization. Or call George for more information at 848-1444. The good Lt. General will be glad to share our mission!

Gail GoldRotary Club of Singer IslandAn article from The Islander, a local paper



the West Palm Beach Rotary club awards $1,000 Grants to 20 Principals

On September 23, 2014, the West Palm Beach Rotary Club gave $1,000 grants to 20 principals from elementary schools. Also, the Principals were honored at a luncheon held at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. This was the 16th year that our Principal Grants Program helped high-need elementary schools in our service area. At the luncheon, the Principals shared how their previous years’ grants benefitted the students in numerous ways. For example, the grants were used to provide these students with a plethora of items and services; i.e. academic incentives, eyeglasses, uniforms, and fulfilling students’ emergency needs.

This year Chuck Shaw, Chairman and Jennifer Prior Brown, Esq., School Board Member for District 4 from the Palm Beach County School Board and Keith Oswald, Area Superintendent, Area 5 attended the event, see attached Principal’s Grants Luncheon picture.

List of Participating Principals

1. Belvedere Elementary Principal Diane Mahar2. Berkshire Elementary Principal Maria Bishop3. Egret Lake Elementary Principal Christine Rick4. Gold Coast Elementary Principal Timothy Abrams5. Grassy Waters Elementary Principal Jennifer Galindo6. Hope-Centennial Elementary Principal Awilda Tomas-Andres7. Meadow Park Elementary Principal Pamela Arnette8. Melaleuca Elementary Principal Deborah Maupin9. Northboro Elementary Principal Gayle Harper10. Northmore Elementary Principal Vonda Daniels11. Palmetto Elementary Principal Gladys Harris12. Pine Jog Elementary Principal Craig Sommer13. Pleasant City Elementary Principal Moneek Scott-McTier, Ed.D.14. Roosevelt Elementary Principal Sharonda Alleyne15. Seminole Trails Elementary Principal Judith Garrard16. South Olive Elementary Principal Sharon Hench17. U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary Principal Adrienne Howard18. West Gate Elementary Principal Patricia Ordonez-Feliciano, Ph.D.19. Westward Elementary Principal Bobbie Brooks20. Wynnebrook Elementary Principal Jeffrey Pegg


Dr. Gelb Serves as a leader in his role of Assistant Dean for Baccalaureate Pro-grams, Co-Director of Cardiology and a Clinical Professor of Biomedical Science


District 7620 Disaster Relief Committee

RotaryOctober 22, 2014

FunDRaisinG aPPeaL for eBoLaDisaster aid usa Partners with District 7620's Disaster Relief committee and ima World healthto provide needed emergency ebola Personal Protection equipment (PPe) in Liberia.

Disaster Aid USA: A domestic and international disaster relief charity, a Rotary project, run by Rotarians, throughout the U.S. has joined with District 7620's Disaster Relief Committee and IMA World Health(non-profit) to raise desperatelyneeded funds to educate and provide the Liberiahealth workers in Nimba, Bong and Lofa counties withpersonalprotectionequipment(PPE)to protect them as they assist the Ebola patients.DA USA, District 7620 Disaster Relief Committee and IMA's local partner in Liberia is the ChristianHealth Association of Liberia (CHAL, a non-profit) made up of 45 member institutions comprisingchurches, faith- based schools and health facilities in Liberia.

Ebola is a deadly disease, with a case fatality rate of up to 90%. Ebola is highly contagious and spreadsthrough body fluids and close human contact. The incubation period is between two to twenty-one days. The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Ministries of Health in Guinea, SierraLeone, Liberia, and Nigeria announced a cumulative total of 8,997 cases and 4,493 deaths in four countriesacross West Africa. The current report for Liberia is 4,249 cases and 2,458 deaths (as of 10/12/14).

This is the worst recorded outbreak of its kind. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this crisis a global health emergency. The WHO’s declaration is an acknowledgement that the situation iscritical and could worsen without rapid global response. Liberia’s President announced a 90-day state ofemergency. On August 14, 2014, the U.S. Government flew in some doses of the new ZMapp drug, used forcure of the Ebola. The drug has not yet undergone clinical testing and so is being administered based onpatient voluntary consent. However, stigma has kept many family members from accessing care for theirsick relatives further increasing the spread of the virus.

Given this emergency situation it is critical that CHAL, with our financial help, be able to provide healthworkers with personal protection equipment (PPE) for Ebola management at eighteen health facilities inNimba, Bong and Lofa counties to efficiently manage health care service delivery for Ebola. To ensure thathealth workers have the necessary equipment to care for and treat Ebola patients, CHAL will undertake the following for each of the 18 hospitals in above three counties:

1 Kit per health facility – For use during activities, outdoor, disinfection of contaminated areas, objects andcloth, dealing with dead bodies and burials. Each Kit contains the following items.

Coveralls XL-10, Coveralls L-10, Coveralls M-10, Gum boots size 42-3, Gum boots size 43-3, Gum bootssize 44-3, Boot covers-100, Heavy duty gloves-30 pairs, Heavy duty aprons-10, Body bags-10,Goggles-15, Spray anti-fog-5, Hand spray-1, WHO tape rool-1.

All people in the world deserve to lead healthy lives. When a disaster strikes like this Ebola Virus itbecomes our responsibility as fellow humans to look into it and open our hearts and provide the aid neededto end the pain, suffering and death.

To make a credit card donation, please visit DAUSA's website; www.disasteraidusa.com or by mail;Disaster Aid USA, 9817 Lanham Severn Road Lanham, MD 20706 (earmarked Liberia)

Disaster Aid USA has 501(c)3 tax status and all donations are fully tax deductible.

For additional information or questions: Bob Grill (410) 956-7344, President, Disaster Aid USAKenneth Larry Agee (337) 515.4076 Executive Director, Disaster Aid USAPaul Mahata: (301) 275-9730, Chairman, District 7620 Disaster Relief Committee



This information is not intended to give legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisors to determine the specific rules applicable to you or contact the IRS directly. (http://www.irs.gov or 1-800-829-5500)

What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and does my club need to apply for one? An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a nine-digit number used by the IRS to identify an entity. All Rotary clubs in the US and US territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands) need to apply for an EIN when they charter. To find out more, visit How to Apply for an EIN and Instructions for Form SS-4 at www.irs.gov. Please note that RI’s Group Exemption Number (GEN) 0573 must be included on the form in order for your club to be tax-exempt under RI’s Group Exemption.

What should my club do when we receive our EIN from the IRS?Your club should send a copy of the notice from the IRS confirming your EIN to their Club and District Support Representative (CDS). It is also necessary to include a positive confirmation that your club wishes to be included in RI’s 501(c)(4) Group Exemption ruling.

Why is it important for my club to send its EIN to RI? RI enters your club’s EIN into its database and annually confirms with the IRS all clubs included under RI’s 501(c)(4) Group Exemption ruling. There are many forms of tax ID numbers (both state and federal) that a club may have in its records. A copy of the official IRS letter will help ensure RI reports the correct nine-digit number to the IRS.

What is the official naming convention for Rotary clubs according to the IRS?RI will report your club’s name as the Rotary Club of Community, State. To confirm the club name registered with the IRS, please contact them directly at 877-829-5500.

Can my club use RI’s EIN when applying for a bank account or filing? No. Each EIN is specifically assigned to a single entity or club. Your club must use its own EIN when applying for a bank account or annually filing its taxes.

What do the terms 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) mean? 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) are federal tax classifications for organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 501(a). Charitable organizations are exempt under section 501(c)(3) and social welfare organizations under 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under RI’s Group Exemption ruling, Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs are entitled to 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status. For more information about these tax classifications, please visit Life Cycle of an Exempt Organization at www.irs.gov.

Are contributions to my club considered charitable contributions for individuals? Contributions to clubs are generally not tax deductible as charitable contributions. Contributions to any club charitable fund that is tax-exempt under Sec-tion 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code may be tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Membership dues may be deductible for some Rotarians as business expenses.

Can my club or club foundation use The Rotary Foundation’s EIN to receive charitable contributions?No. Each EIN is assigned to a specific entity. The club or club foundation itself must meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code in order to receive charitable contributions.

Can my club or club foundation obtain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under The Rotary Foundation?No. The Rotary Foundation does not currently have a group exemption under which clubs or club foundations can obtain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Clubs must work directly with the IRS to apply for this exemption on their own.The Rotary Foundation (TRF) operates a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) that provides similar benefits to a club foundation. Any club interested in forming a foundation or having trouble managing an existing foundation should review the opportunities available through TRF DAF at www.rotary.org/plannedgiving.

My club obtained 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Do we need to report this to RI?Yes. Your club should submit to your CDS rep a copy of the IRS notice confirming its tax-exempt status. RI will then remove your club and EIN from our group exemption ruling.

Does my club need to file an annual information form with the IRS?Yes. While Rotary clubs and districts are exempt from paying federal income tax, the law requires all Rotary clubs and districts file an annual information return (Form 990, 990-EZ) or submit an annual electronic notice (990-N). The version a club files is dependent upon its gross receipts for the year. For more information about this requirement and to find out which form to file, please see IRS Publication 4839 at www.irs.gov.

What is the deadline to file an annual information form to the IRS?These forms are due every year by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of your tax year. For clubs following RI’s tax year ending on 30 June, the deadline to file is 15 November.Where can my club find more information about Form 990-N (e-Postcard)?Please refer to Exempt Organizations Annual Reporting Requirements - Annual Electronic Notice (Form 990-N): Frequently Asked Questions and Answers at www.irs.gov.

Where can my club find more information about Form 990-N (e-Postcard)? Please refer to Exempt Organizations Annual Reporting Requirements - Annual Electronic Notice (Form 990-N): Frequently Asked Questions and An-swers at www.irs.gov.

My club received notice from the IRS that our tax-exempt status was automatically revoked for failure to file for three consecutive years. What does this mean and what do we do?According to IRS regulations, an organization whose tax-exempt status has been automatically revoked must apply to have its tax-exempt status reinstated, even if it was not originally required to file an application for exemption. To check your club’s tax-exempt status, visit Exempt Organizations Select Check

at www.irs.gov. For more information about the consequences of revocation and how to apply for reinstatement, please see Automatic Exemption Revocation for Non-Filing: Frequently Asked Questions at www.irs.gov. For any further questions, please contact the IRS directly at 877-829-5500.

This information is not intended to give legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisors to determine the specific rules applicable to you or contact the IRS directly. (http://www.irs.gov or 1-800-829-5500)

What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and does my club need to apply for one? An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a nine-digit number used by the IRS to identify an entity. All Rotary clubs in the US and US territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands) need to apply for an EIN when they charter. To find out more, visit How to Apply for an EIN and Instructions for Form SS-4 at www.irs.gov.Please note that RI’s Group Exemption Number (GEN) 0573 must be included on the form in order for your club to be tax-exempt under RI’s Group Exemption.

What should my club do when we receive our EIN from the IRSYour club should send a copy of the notice from the IRS confirming your EIN to their Club and District Support Representative (CDS). It is also necessary to include a positive confirmation that your club wishes to be included in RI’s 501(c)(4) Group Exemption ruling.

Why is it important for my club to send its EIN to RI? RI enters your club’s EIN into its database and annually confirms with the IRS all clubs included under RI’s 501(c)(4) Group Exemption ruling. There are many forms of tax ID numbers (both state and federal) that a club may have in its records. A copy of the official IRS letter will help ensure RI reports the correct nine-digit number to the IRS.

What is the official naming convention for Rotary clubs according to the IRS?RI will report your club’s name as the Rotary Club of Community, State. To confirm the club name registered with the IRS, please contact them directly at 877-829-5500.

Can my club use RI’s EIN when applying for a bank account or filing? No. Each EIN is specifically assigned to a single entity or club. Your club must use its own EIN when applying for a bank account or annually filing its taxes.

What do the terms 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) mean? 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) are federal tax classifications for organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 501(a). Charitable organizations are exempt under section 501(c)(3) and social welfare organizations under 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under RI’s Group Exemption ruling, Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs are entitled to 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status. For more information about these tax classifications, please visit Life Cycle of an Exempt Organization at www.irs.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions US Rotary Clubs and the IRS






Good afternoon, Below is a link regarding a Rotar-ian who is paddling a kayak from Maine to Guatemala to raise funds and awareness for Safe Passage, an innovative program in Guatemala that has been supported by Rotary since its inception 15 years ago. She will be paddling through the District in March/April and perhaps some clubs would be interested in sup-porting or hosting Deb.

www.safepassage.org/

Kayak The Ft. Pierce Rotary Club of which I am a member is consider-ing support, and to be clear I am submitting this item of interest to you as a Rotarian and not on behalf of the Club, yet. My best to you,Bob calhounExecutive DirectorSt. Lucie Habitat for Humanity702 South 6th St.Ft. Pierce, FL 34950772-464-1117772-618-0838, cell


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WALK THE RED CARPET!Clear your calendars as Hollywood comes to Vero Beach at a gala featuring guest speaker Stephen Humphrey Bogart, son of the legendary Hollywood giants Lauren Bacall and Hum-phrey Bogart. This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Vero Beach. The event will be held at Oak Harbor in Vero Beach on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person. In addition to Mr. Bogart’s reflections about his iconic parents, there will be a silent auction and dancing to the sounds of the Ed Shanaphy Band. Paparazzi will greet you as you walk the red carpet into an unforgettable evening of glamour and glitz. Attire is semi-formal with black tie optional.Proceeds from Rotary Hollywood Gala will benefit local charities through the Rotary Club of Vero Beach Foundation.For more information about sponsorships, go to www.rotaryvero.com. To purchase tickets, please go to www.verogala.com. VIP tables and limited sponsorships available.

The Boynton Beach/Lantana YMCA Interact Club had a great meeting today to celebrate Vocational Service month! Mr. Ralph Esposito, a former Rotary Youth Exchange Student and UPS Airline Captain, was the guest speaker. The students built their own model airplanes and flew them, and Ralph also dem-onstrated flying a drone! It was a fun day for all! Also in attendance were District Gover-nor Juan Ortega, Past President Gay Voss, and Area Governor Debbie Donnelly McLay. Looking forward to our next meeting!


My name is angelica Blakely and i will be at your service as Public image Chair in our district. as part of rotary’s new strategy we are trying to strengthen our image so that everyone will understand what rotary stands for, how we’re different, and why it matters.i encourage all Public image Chairs for each club to download from rotary Brand Center the Messaging Guidelines Brochure, subtitled the Voice, and Visual rotary Guidelines, to share with club members. in this brochure you will find powerful tools to do “What we need to do”, which is to tell our great story in a way that ensures our actions and supports our words. and if your club doesn’t have Public image Chairs please ask your president to appoint someone. one of the best ways to bring our story to life is to simply tell about it. With this in mind we will have a space in the district newsletter called “telling You Story”. it will be a forum for individuals to tell about the day they became a true rotarian. Submissions will need to be no more than 400 words and, if possible, should include the author’s picture. Stories like these can inspire others and help to con-nect people to one another.Please, ask your P.I chair to send them to me at: [email protected]

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Dear rotary President and rotarians,

My name is dini Heizer from rotary Club

Boca raton West, and i am the person in charge of the

district Newsletter 2014-2015!

i would like to give you space for your club to send

photos, or talk about events, services, or

anything you want as long as you can send it to us!

Please, send to: [email protected]

i’ll be waiting for you!

thank you!

Dini Heizer


Documents

Rotary International - District 6930 - 004 Quest Magazine - November 2014