District Positions - January 18, 2016

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
District Positions: Grants Subcommittee
 
By Jim Fusco
 
The Rotary Foundation is the vehicle that allows us to do good in the world through district and global grants. Operating procedures and guidance for the Grant Program are defined in the Rotary Foundation Code of Policies, dated January 2016. Specific operating policies and guidance for the Grants Subcommittee are delineated in Section 7.020.2 of the COP.
 
This section is as follows:
 
Purpose
 
The Grants Subcommittee is responsible for promoting and encouraging implementation of district grants, global grants, and participation in the Rotary Peace Centers program. To ensure transparency in all grant transactions, the general secretary will copy both the district Foundation Committee chair and the Grants Subcommittee chair on all standard communication with Rotary clubs in their district that are participating in grants. The governor will be copied on key communication with Rotary clubs in his/her district, including communication regarding approvals and disapprovals.
 
Additional Qualification of Members
 
In appointing members of the Grants Subcommittee, preference should be given to Rotarians who have experience with a Rotary Foundation grant and speak a second language.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
The Grants Subcommittee shall:
  • Serve as a district expert and resource on all Rotary Foundation grants.
  • Create and enforce a district policy that outlines the distribution of grant funds for clubs and the district.
  • Provide input on District Designated Fund distribution.
  • Abide by, follow, enforce, disseminate and educate clubs on the terms and conditions of grant awards for district and global grants.
  • Work with the district Foundation Committee chair to disburse grant funds and to ensure that proper records of grant activity are maintained for reporting purposes.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate grant-management recordkeeping systems.
  • Conduct orientation (at the multi-district level, when possible) for all Rotary Peace fellowship, scholarship, and vocational-training-team recipients before their departure or upon their arrival.
  • Distribute applications to potential Rotary Peace Fellows and select qualified applicants.
 
The Grants Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Foundation Committee, which is currently chaired by Roy Balfour, whose term expires on June 30. District Governors Elect Pat and Skip Doyle have appointed Sanjay Deshpande of the Rotary Club of Wachusett Area to serve as Foundation Chair commencing on July 1. 
 
District Governor Jim Fusco may be reached at jim.fusco2@gmail.com.