Rotary Minute #1: January 27, 2025
Rotary Minute: The Power of a $26.50 Investment
"Did you know that the Rotary Foundation—one of the most impactful charitable organizations in the world—was started with just $26.50?
 
Rotary Minute #1: January 27, 2025
Rotary Minute: The Power of a $26.50 Investment
"Did you know that the Rotary Foundation—one of the most impactful charitable organizations in the world—was started with just $26.50?
In 1917, Rotary's sixth president, Arch Klumph, had a vision to create an endowment fund dedicated to 'doing good in the world.' That modest contribution, equivalent to about $700 today, was the seed that grew into the Rotary Foundation. Over a century later, this fund has transformed into a powerhouse of global impact, with over $5 billion spent on life-changing projects.
Thanks to Rotarians like you, the Foundation funds initiatives that eradicate polio, provide clean water, support education, grow local economies, and promote peace worldwide. But what’s most incredible is that every contribution—no matter how small—builds a brighter future for communities in need.
So, the next time you think, 'What can my donation really do?' remember that $26.50 once started a global movement. Together, we continue to prove that even the smallest contributions can change the world.
And that’s your Rotary Minute!"
 
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Peter Bosch
District Governor, 2024-2025
E-mail: peter.bosch@rotary6270.org
Phone: 262-893-5400
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