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

Thank you!