-We need to know what we need to accomplish, and how we do it. And how will we add value to the community, to the world?
-We have already committed to supporting an orphanage named the "Angel Foundation for Special Needs Children" in Bangladesh. We have made a $500 commitment.
Aziza Haque:
-It is possible to raise funds through fundraising dinners etc. For the present committed fund for autistic orphans, club members can contribute.
-I can support grant writing, where I have some expertise.
-Webpage Development is important to communicate with people and collect funds.
Mahbub Ahmad:
- The District can allocate up to a maximum of $2000 for any small-scale project equally matching Club funds - once a year - these known as District Grants
- Clubs can raise initial funds where the District can provide matching fund contributions (up to $2,000) for a specific project.
- District must receive a grant application from September 1, 2022.
- Large scale projects are Global Grants and can have a total budget of $30,000 USD. Here the club needs to come up with at least a third.
- To fund any project in Bangladesh there should be a Rotary entity there to implement or monitor.
Ashfaque Salim:
- We can introduce Sunshine Scholarships for poor students.
- Tree Plantation programs can be taken on behalf of the club.
Mahmood Menon:
- Direct money funding gets spent fast and often short-lived
- Sustainability programs for the orphanage is important to create long-lasting change.
- We can provide the children with drawing kits and let them draw pictures which we can bring to the USA and raise funds by selling them.
Final Notes
Mahbub Ahmad:
- People do not write cheques nowadays. Creating a PayPal Account can help to raise funds.
Aziz Ahmad:
Go Fund Me can be a solution as well.
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Meeting ended with a vote of thanks from club President Aziz Ahmad.
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