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The foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary "to do good in the world." It has grown from an initial contribution of US $26.50 to more than US $1 billion. It has one of the largest and most prestigious international fellowship programs in the world.
Effective July 2009, the Rotary Foundation previously ended funding for the Cultural and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships as well as Rotary Grants for University Teachers. [ 67 ] Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) is a program that offers scholarships to international college students to study in the state of Georgia.
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) is an Australian non-profit public company controlled the Australian division of Rotary International. [1] [2] Its purpose is: “Within the areas of focus of Rotary International, to enhance support services to Australian Rotarians and Rotary Clubs to assist disadvantaged communities and individuals with humanitarian aid projects.” [2]
W. B. George (1899–1972), Governor of District 250 of Rotary International for 1956–57, president of the Kemptville Rotary Club and the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association [7] [8] Sir Nigel Gresley , Locomotive designer and engineer, founder of Rotary Club of Doncaster, Britain [ 9 ]
Rockefeller Foundation; Rotary Foundation; Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; Royal London Society for Blind People; Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The first Round Table was established in Norwich, England in 1927 by Louis Marchesi, a young member of the Norwich Rotary Club. Marchesi envisioned a gathering place for young businessmen where they exchange ideas, learn from each other's experiences, and contribute collectively to the civic life of Norwich.
Clubs raise and donate money to a huge variety of charities. Helena Foster, who was the President in 1969–70, proposed that "Inner Wheel Day" should be celebrated on 10 January each year on the day that the original Manchester group adopted the name of "Inner Wheel" in 1924.
Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children (2002-2004), Reaching Overseas with Medical Aid for Children (2004-2007) Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children ( ROMAC ) is a charity which provides treatment in Australia and New Zealand for children from developing countries in the Oceania region in the form of life-giving or dignity-restoring ...