District Rotary 7120 MiniPETS District Simplified Grants Presentation

District Rotary 7120 Mini-PETS District Simplified Grants Presentation Doris Marsh, Chairperson

DSG Presentation • District Simplified Committee Members – – – Gaven Hurley- Pittsford Ellen Hughes – Waterloo Norma Madayag-Reilly- Newark Jeff and Diane Krans – Penn Yan Cheryl Olhs – Hilton Kathy Jans-Duffy- Seneca Falls Misty Purdy – Elmira Peter Wallin – Chemung Sunrise Scott Mac. Donell – Clifton Springs Shawn Mc. Connell – Penn Yan Sjored Stoffelsma – Irondequoit Sue Edgett - Greece

DSG Presentation • DSGs Awarded for 2011 -2012 Bath, Chemung Sunrise, Elmira Heights, Greece, Mt. Morris, Nunda, Ontario-Walworth, Penn Yan, Rush-Henrietta, Seneca Falls, Sodus, and Waterloo. • DSG Awards Completed – Chemung Sunrise Rotary Club – Mt. Morris Rotary Club

DSG Presentation • Examples of DSG Grants Awarded in the Past – Playground equipment – home study kits – utility trailer – computers for local library – support for a literacy program-material for ESOL classes – literacy project in community and public schools – provide safety car seats for young families – e-readers

DSG Presentation • • • Community garden School supplies for grades K-6 Park improvement Supplies for library- tables, books, and outdoor movie theatre equipment Tote bags for food cupboard Materials for a nutritional program Books for babies AED equipment Plus many more projects

DSG Presentation • Past three years of awards are posted on our website – www. rotary 7120. org • Club chooses a project to improve their community • Have a partnership with another group/agency within the community

DSG Presentation • How do you apply for a grant? – Attend the Grant Management Seminar Training – Identify and address a community need – Conduct a realistic assessment of available resources – Target a specific goal(s) and measurable results – Build effective networks that strengthen communities – Empower project recipients to be part of the solution – Recognize all contributions as important and necessary

DSG Presentation • Completion of DSG Application – Find application on www. rotary 7120. org – Review Checklist as you complete the application – Have a co-Rotarian proofread your application – Email a copy to Chairperson – Mail a copy to the Chairperson – Complete application by April 1 st allowing for time for any needed feedback on your application – Applications due by April 15 th.

DSG Presentation • Time Frame for Awarding of Grants – All applications are due by April 15 th – no later. – DSG Committee will meet between April 16 th and April 30 th to review the applications. – All participating Rotary Clubs will be notified if they are receiving a grant(s) at the annual conference on May 3 -5 th. Also, check website for listing of awarded grants for the year. – All participating Rotary Clubs not receiving grant(s) will be notified by mail.

DSG Presentation • Six Areas of Focus – Peace and Conflict prevention/resolution – Disease prevention and treatment – Water and sanitation – Maternal and child health – Basic education and literacy – Economic and community development

DSG Presentation • Grants Management Seminar Training Dates – February 12 – February 27 – March 2 – March 9 There will two morning sessions and two evening sessions. Check with your Club President to confirm times. Locations to be determined.

DSG Presentation • Thank you for time and coming to our District Rotary Mini-PETS Presentations