{"id":278,"date":"2026-08-14T03:23:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T03:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter2627.rid3450.org\/?p=278"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:23:07","slug":"foundation-newsletter-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletter2627.rid3450.org\/?p=278","title":{"rendered":"District Rotary Foundation Committee 2026-27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are delighted to welcome the start of the new Rotary year and invite you to join hands with us to create lasting impact. First of all, we would like to introduce our District Rotary Foundation Committee (DRFC) members. If you have any queries regarding specific areas, please feel free to contact the respective team heads or DRFC Chair PDG Wilson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The structure and members of the District Rotary Foundation Committee 2026\/2027 (\u201cDRFC\u201d) are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Chair of DRFC: PDG Wilson Cheng<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Advisors:PDG Jason Chan, PDG HW Fung, and PDG Andy Li<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Finance Coordinator & Deputy Chair of DRFC: CP Angela Chan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Stewardship Sub-committee Chair: AG Dominic Wai<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Resources Sub-committee Chair: CP Sally Ho<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. District Grant Sub-committee Chair: PP Adrian Lau<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Global Grant Sub-committee Chair: PP WT Wong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Other TRF Programs Sub-committee Chair: PP Luke Tsang<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Fundraising Sub-committee Chair: DGE Frank Chan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Mongolia Sub-committee Chair: PAG A Munkhjargal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Macau Sub-committee Chair: PP Elizebete Fong<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Sub-committee Contact Emails:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. TRF Stewardship: trf.stewardship.d3450@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. TRF Global Grant: trf.globalgrant.d3450@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. TRF District Grant: trf.districtgrant.d3450@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. TRF Fundraising: trf.fundraising.d3450@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. TRF Resources: trf.resources.d3450@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. TRF Programs: trf.trfprograms.d3450@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. TRF Finance: trf.finance.d3450@gmail.com<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Club Qualification Requirements<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If clubs would like to participate in Rotary grant programs\u2014namely District Grants, Global Grants, and other TRF programs\u2014they must fulfill the Club Qualification criteria. The requirements are that they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Have sent at least one representative to attend The Grant Management Seminar in the previous Rotary Year (2025\/26).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Have signed and submitted the Memorandum of Understanding and the Financial Management Plan before 30 June 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Completed online applications correctly and fulfilled the Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Set up and maintained a separate bank account specifically for grant funds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        For further details, please contact Stewardship Chair AG Dominic Wai at trf.stewardship.d3450@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        District Grant Application<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If your club would like to apply for a District Grant, please contact District Grant Chair PP Adrian Lau at trf.districtgrant.d3450@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Application Method<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Submit online via JotForm (link available soon). Applications have already been sent to preliminarily qualified clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Deadline: 31 August 2026 at 23:59<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Note: It is strongly recommended that clubs submit applications at least one week prior to the closing date to avoid technical issues or last-minute system congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        District Grant Schedule<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        To assist Rotary Clubs in planning ahead, please note the following key deadlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Deadline (23:59 HK Time)<\/strong><\/td>Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        31 August 2026<\/td>Submission of District Grant applications along with corresponding financial budgets (using a template to be provided)<\/td><\/tr>
        Mid-October 2026 (TBC)<\/td>Notification of conditional grant approval results by the District Grant Sub-committee<\/td><\/tr>
        31 October 2026<\/td>Rotary Clubs must meet the minimum EREY contribution level (USD $100 per member)<\/td><\/tr>
        30 April 2027<\/td>Rotary Clubs must submit their District Grant Individual Project Reports<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Fundraising Target<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        For this Rotary Year, District Governor Jimmy Lau has set a fundraising goal of US$1,000,000 combined across the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, and Endowment Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Rotarians are invited to support this worthy cause to help change lives both locally and globally. Your contribution makes a significant difference to our district\u2014approximately half of your donation to the Annual Fund returns to District 3450 three years later to support future grant projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Top Giving Clubs (as of July 28, 2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. RC of Kowloon West\u2013 US$26,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. RC HK Elements\u2013 US$5,600<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. RC of Tsuen Wan\u2013 US$5,175<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Other Important DRFC Dates<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Please mark your calendars for these upcoming District Rotary Foundation events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Date<\/strong><\/td>Event<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
          24 October 2026<\/td>World Polio Day<\/td><\/tr>
          25 October 2026<\/td>End Polio Walk (Macau)<\/td><\/tr>
          7 November 2026<\/td>Grant Management Seminar *Attendance is required to qualify for grant applications in the next Rotary Year<\/td><\/tr>
          29 November 2026<\/td>End Polio Walk (Hong Kong)<\/td><\/tr>
          4 December 2026<\/td>Intercity Meeting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a fruitful and impactful 2026\/27 Rotary year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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