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| Name |
Title |
| Langlotz,
Angela |
Major Donors/Permanent Fund Chair
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The
Bequest Society
"Doing Good In The World" is the motto of The Rotary
Foundation, which was conceived by Rotarian Arch Klumph. The
Bequest Society was established to recognize our support for the
Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation through bequests - gifts
at death. The Bequest Society's growing membership includes
Rotarians, family members, and friends who have each committed
to give $10,000 or more in their estate plans to The Permanent
Fund of The Rotary Foundation.
Since its inception in 1928, The Rotary Foundation has stayed
true to its original purpose of "doing good in the world."
From its modest beginnings, The Rotary Foundation Permanent Fund
has grown to an endowment of over $200 million, which produces
$4.5 million in interest each year to support The Rotary
Foundation's annual programs.
Today, The Rotary Foundation has an even bigger dream: To
increase the Permanent Fund endowment to $1 billion by the year
2025. The reasons for growing the Permanent Fund are obvious:
With a properly invested endowment, Rotary programs can be sure
of stable funding that isn't tied to the ups and downs of the
economy.
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the Bequest Society Now
Bequest Society Members provide substantial support for The
Rotary Foundation's Permanent Fund, which generates interest in
perpetuity for humanitarian and educational programs such as:
- Polio
Eradication.
- District
Simplified Grants to fund projects in our own region.
- Matching
Grants to support humanitarian projects around the globe.
- Group
Study Exchange (GSE) program.
- Ambassadorial
Scholarships to further international understanding.
- Rotary
World Peace Fellowships.
As
a Bequest Society Member, you will enjoy the benefits of:
- A
Bequest Society Crystal recognizing your commitment to The
Rotary Foundation. Recognition is normally awarded at a
Rotary event of suitable importance, or as you may request.
- A
cloisonné Bequest Society circle pin with diamonds
representing your Bequest Society Level, from One Diamond
($10,000) to Six Diamonds ($1,000,000 and up).
- The
ability to honor your family, a friend, or a relative by
establishing a named fund within the Permanent Fund (bequest
of $25,000 or more).
- Fellowship
with other Society members who share your degree of support
for such an important cause, including:
- An
invitation for you and your guests to our annual gala
dinner (typically held in April in Reno on the Friday
evening before the District Assembly and Leadership
Training Program).
- A
private reception hosted by the District Governor at the
Annual District Conference.
- Fellowship
at other Rotary events throughout the year. (Major
Donors and Paul Harris Society members are also invited
to many of our events).
How
to become a Member of the Bequest Society:
- Simply
submit your
Bequest
Society Membership Card (PDF) to the District 5190
Permanent Fund Chair at any time during the Rotary fiscal
year.
- Then,
send a copy of your will, trust, or life insurance policy to
the Rotary Foundation in the current year (by June 30) to
fulfill your commitment.
For
more information, questions, or to join the Bequest Society,
contact the District 5190 Major Donors/Bequest Society Chair,
Angela Langlotz. Her contact information is at the top of this
web page (login required).
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the Bequest Society Now |
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