UPDATE #8
During the past 56 days, 216 Rotarians representing 38 clubs (both are new highs) have pledged a total of $122,798 to the match. In keeping with DG Jeff's campaign to Be Better Than Our Best, we need to raise another $46,900 over the next 4 weeks to surpass our previous high water mark.
Significantly, 152 of our 216 contributors (70%) have either become a first-time Paul Harris Fellow (35) or reached a new Paul Harris Fellow level (117) by virtue of their contribution and its match. Congratulations!
Leader Board (as of September 25):
Continuing our trend over the past 5 weeks, two more clubs (Bastrop County in 7th place and Harker Heights in 25th place) have joined the Leader Board.
Every club with a minimum contribution amount of $1,000 is included on the Leader Board.
- 1st place: Georgetown with 32 donors and a contribution amount of $23,843
- 2nd place: Temple with 18 donors and a contribution amount of $13,500.
- 3rd place: Killeen Heights with 15 donors and a contribution amount of $11,100.
- 4th place: Marble Falls with 15 donors and a contribution amount of $9,664.
- 5th place: Austin with 11 donors and a contribution amount of $4,810.
- 6th place: Waco with 9 donors and a contribution amount of $4,348
- 7th place: Bastrop County with 3 donors and a contribution amount of $4,200.
- 8th place: Temple-South with 6 donors and a contribution amount of $4,160
- 9th place: Corsicana with 6 donors and a contribution amount of $3,962.
- 10th place: Northwest Austin with 8 donors and a contribution amount of $3,805.
- 11th place (tie): Pflugerville with 7 donors and a contribution amount of $3,250.
If you're one of the 216 who has already contributed, thank you so very much for your generous contribution. If you haven't contributed yet, please consider doing so. It's your annual contribution to this fund that ensures District 5870 has the wherewithal to fund community DAP Grants, career and technology scholarships, district service projects and international humanitarian grants. None of this would be possible without your generous support.
As a refresher, here's how the match works:
Using Rotary Foundation Recognition Points, we will match your $250 to $500 cash contribution to the Annual Fund-SHARE on a 1-to-1 basis for any active Rotarian or Rotaractor in District 5870 who is not yet a Paul Harris Fellow +8.
Please note:
- These matches are limited to one per donor and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The match may end early if we exhaust the match pool prior to October 31.
- Match requests received after 5 pm October 31, 2026 will not be accepted.
Here’s how it works:
1. Before making an eligible contribution, please contact me via email at richkaye@hot.rr.com and let us know how much you intend to contribute.
2. Send your contribution directly to TRF using either The Rotary Foundation Contribution Form (123-en) or going on-line at my.rotary.org/en/donate. A copy of the Foundation Contribution Form is attached to this email. If you elect to contribute online, be sure to sign into My Rotary before doing so. Once the contribution appears on your record, we will submit the match.
There are a few exceptions. Please note that this program will not match:
1. Contributions from anyone who is already a PHF+8 or higher at the time the contribution is made.
2. Contributions made to any fund other than the Annual Fund-Share (i.e. PolioPlus, Disaster Response, Endowment Fund, Rotary Peace Centers, and Global Grants). While these contributions are both appreciated and important, they fall outside the parameters of this program.
3. Foundation Recognition Point transfers.
If applicable, please provide me with the mailing address to which you want your recognition pin mailed.
Respectfully,
Rich Kaye
Past District Governor, 2013-14
Chair, District Annual Fund Subcommittee
254-291-4890 (Cell)
