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Donation Policy
OVERVIEW
The Laconia Rotary Club through the use of its charitable donations is committed to supporting community, educational, cultural, recreational and international activities that subscribed to Rotary ideals as expressed by the Rotary “Four Way Test”. We want to have a significant impact with each of our contributions and to participate in projects, which will give Laconia Rotary Club recognition to help further its community efforts.
GUIDELINES FOR ELIGIBILITY
1. All requests for donations are to be made in writing with sufficient documentation and lead-time, so that the Laconia Rotary Club Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting may act upon the request.
2. A project or organization that is requesting a donation should be located in Laconia or serve Laconia residents. National or statewide organizations must provide a substantial direct benefit to the Laconia community to be considered.
3. Donations or grants are for a single year only. Reapplication is necessary for additional consideration or contributions.
4. Rotary’s contribution should be a major participation i.e. Rotary should be a major sponsor of the project, not 1 of 10 giving $250. Requests for contributions to an annual fund or normal operations should not be considered. (Rotary funds should be raised by members who know what the proceeds are going to be used for.)
5. Requests by private clubs, political causes or organizations whose purpose is to influence legislation or partisan groups are not eligible. Requests by individuals (for participation in beauty pageants, attending a sporting event, or personal advancement conferences) are not eligible.
6. Organizations or projects in which Rotary members are actively involved will be given priority.
7. Each year the Rotary Club will use a portion of its donation for contributions to Rotary International, with emphasis on the matching grant program, or other international programs.
8. The board of Directors of the Laconia Rotary Club may approve any charitable contribution by proper vote, whether or not the contribution complies with this policy. 9. Any non-scholarship donation more than $5,000 or for a multi year commitment, must have a presentation to the club concerning this donation, before the Board can vote on the donation.
Requests should be submitted to Laconia Rotary Club, PO Box 503, Laconia, NH 03247, Attn: Donation Request.Our Board meets on the first Monday of every month to review submissions.
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