Letter To The Editor, The Virginian-Pilot - 10/5/2011
Re “Donor beware,” front page, Oct. 2: Rotary International is made up of 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs throughout the world. Hampton Roads has more than 30 Rotary clubs. Rotarians form a global network of business, professional and community leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. The Rotary motto is “service above self.”
The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported by voluntary contributions. Rotarians and Rotary clubs contribute approximately $100 million annually to the foundation’s Annual Programs fund. These funds are invested for three years, and the investment earnings are used to cover administrative and fund development costs. After three years, 100 percent of the contributions are used by Rotarians on programs, projects and grants to improve health, support education and alleviate poverty.
Bill Pollard
Chairman
Rotary District 7600 Foundation
Suffolk
About Rotary
Rotary has over 1.2 million men and women members globally in over 32,000 clubs in 168 counties. Rotary volunteers enjoy the camaraderie of a service club that provides humanitarian aid work and service at the local and global levels, as well as excellent opportunities for business networking. The business club encourages Rotarians to maintain high ethical standards in their businesses and lives, and strive to build goodwill and peace in the world.
