Earl Pollock previously presented this article in February’s
issue of the district bulletin, however as donations are not
even coming close to matching past year’s donations I felt
repeating what our Foundations, Optimist International
Foundation in the US, and the Optimist International Foundation
of Canada do for us would be beneficial. Different taxation
laws in our two countries necessitate the two
foundations.
Optimist International Foundation is an integral part of our
great organization. Without the foundation our dues would be a
minimum of $5.00 per member higher. During the year 2004-2005
your foundation gave optimist International $511,428.
- $282,950 for scholarships
- $139,448 for Childhood Cancer
- $76,275 for JOOI
- $10,000 for "The Optimist"
- $2,755 for the International Diplomat Program
Refer to the last issue of The Optimist for an excellent
article on Optimist International Foundation.
Our Pacific Northwest District, one of three International
Districts in OI, and therefore we are responsible for both
Optimist International Foundation, for our American clubs, and
Optimist International Foundation of Canada, for our Canadian
clubs. Different taxation laws in each country necessitate the
two foundations. We in the Pacific Northwest have always been
generous in the past and I’m sure this year will be a banner
year for Governor Dick and our foundations.
OIF and OIFC have several programs to which donations may be
channelled:
| Dime-A-Day |
Presidents Club |
| Outsourcing or Pass Through |
Executive Club |
| Print and Plate Program |
William H. Harrison Society |
Dime-A-Day - an easy program to in which to participate.
Just donate $36.50 to OIF and with just this amount we can go
a long way to meeting our financial commitments to Childhood
Cancer and other programs. If you make a $40.00 donation I will
give you a beautiful medallion with a nice shiny dime in the
middle of the medallion. You’ll never be without a dime.
Pass Through Programs - usually for capital programs.
Must have the approval of OIF or OIFC before commencing. Also
requires a complete accounting of all funds. Does allow clubs
to issue receipts to donors.
Print and Plate program - Through 2006 $250 annually
will qualify for a plate, which will be shipped directly to
donor. $500 annually qualifies for a print, which will be
presented at a quarterly meeting.
Presidents Club - Application required. Three ways to
participate - a $250 gift one time - qualifies for a plate.
$250 through monthly payments - $250 through automatic bank
monthly withdrawals. I would encourage members of this club to
renew their membership for 2006 if you have not done so as yet.
Also I would like to encourage others who have the means to
join this club.
Executive’s Club - at least $1000 annually. Members
receive a plaque on their first year membership and a plate to
add to their plaque.
William H. Harrison Society - named after first OI
President. Requires $10000 over lifetime plus a minimum of
$1000 annually to maintain membership.
Other programs such as Katrina flood relief for New Orleans
area, special endowments, computer cartridge recycle, and
Childhood Cancer outside OI’s program.
We can use more club participation in the Foundations. We have
only about a 30% of our clubs making donations. Even a donation
of $100.00 per club would be most beneficial. Have your club
examine their participation. Every little bit helps.
Club Foundation Representative
As you are probably aware,
Rocky Jackson is our District Foundation Representative. One
of his goals is to have a Foundation Representative
in each club in the district. If your club does not
have one and you would like to know what is involved
you can call Rocky at (208)888-2111 or send
email.
If you would like to let him know who your Club Foundation
Representative is just complete the form below. The information will be
sent directly to him.
Sign Up Foundation Rep
