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South Asia OfficeResourceA Monthly Newsletter from Rotary International South Asia OfficeOctober 2020Volume XIV, Number 4Message fromHead-South AsiaHighlightsMembership figures as of 01 October 2020Dear District Governor,The month of September brought a mix of sorrow andjoy for Rotary world.We all are shocked at the sudden and untimely demiseof PRID Yash Pal Das. YP, as he was popularly known,was a very active, soft spoken and kind-heartedRotarian.There is a proud moment also when Dr. Tunji Funsho,Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee Chairwas named as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Peoplein the world. Dr. Funsho, who played an essential role inensuring Africa’s certification as wild polio-free in August2020, is the first Rotary member to receive this honor forthe organization’s work to eradicate polio.COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc claiming millions oflives, massively decimating economies and pushingunprecedented humanitarian crises resulting in loss oflivelihoods, burden on the medical infrastructure. Aspeople of action, Rotary members while following socialdistancing and health guidelines, continue to remaincommitted to helping the world recover from economiccrises and work towards community development.Sharing your insights and ideas with others throughdigital tools such as Learning Center, the Rotary VoicesBlog, Rotary Showcase and other social mediaplatforms will go a long way.With warm Rotarians#Variance from 01July 2020 i 14917,979TotalWorldwide** Variance from 01 July 2020 official starting figures.# These are system generated figures. Official month-endmembership statistics would be available by around 10th ofnext month.October 2020RI Exchange Rate for US 1CountryBangladeshIndiaNepalPakistanSri LankaLocal CurrencyBDTINRNPRPKRLKRRate ofExchange8574118166185Changes from last month are shown in blue. Current &previous RI Exchange Rates can be accessed throughwww.rotary.orgForthcoming SAO Holidays26 October – Dussehra16 November – Bhai Dooj30 November – Guru Nanak JayantiRajeev RanjanHead-South Asia1

Club & District Support (CDS)Show how your Interact club takes actionThis is a great opportunity to share how your Interact club members are taking action across the globe, in yourcommunity, and in yourselves in the 2020 Interact Awards.NEW this year: Interact clubs are invited to submit a video, photos, and/or an essay showcasing their club’s serviceprojects or leadership development activities.Submit your nomination by 1 December 2020 for a chance to be named “Best Video,” “Best Photo,” or “Best Essay”and receive funds to support your Interact club’s next project. Comprehensive details available click here"Virtual Travel" around the world with RotaryMany Rotary and Rotaract clubs are holding virtual events and meetings instead of gathering in person. Now is aperfect time to visit! Find a club, see if it is meeting online, and request an online meeting invitation link. Whetheryou are visiting a different club in your hometown or a club halfway across the world, you will meet new peopleand enjoy a new Rotary experience. Get creative with your own meetings and events. If your club is thinkingabout moving club meetings online exclusively or simply offering a virtual option, look at the Meeting Onlinelearning topic (My Rotary login required) for tips on virtual engagement.Service Above Self Award – nomination period open during OctoberRotary’s Service Above Self Award honors Rotarians – and now also Rotaractors – who help others by volunteeringtheir time and talents. Only district governors can nominate candidates for this award, and up to 150 recipientsare selected each year. Entirely online nomination needs to be completed between 1-31 October.Rotary and Toastmasters: New Alliance, New OpportunitiesWatch this inspirational video featuring Past RI president Mark Maloney and Past President of ToastmastersInternational Deepak Menon promoting the Rotary-Toastmasters connection.2

Membership DevelopmentOnline Club MeetingsThe current pandemic has forced us to rethink how we connect with one another. Online and offline platforms arehelping strangers form social connections, which are crucial for our health, especially in a pandemic. In How toMeet New People, Even at a Distance, Dr. Arthur Aron, a psychology professor at Stony Brook University and cocreator of the popular 36 Questions that Lead to Love, says one way to find closeness with strangers is to “doexciting things together” and share a “feeling you have things in common.” Rotary clubs can still provide serviceand connection to members in virtual settings.Design an Inclusive Plan for Your OrganizationRotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, and we’re committed toreflecting the communities we serve by being inclusive of all cultures, experiences, and identities. Throughout2020-21, Rotary will host a webinar series to help members understand and implement diversity, equity, andinclusion principles. But where do you start? To effect real change, we need to create a plan that welcomes allpeople, extends to all activities, and has measurable results. By designing an inclusive plan for your organization,you can ensure that current policies, programs or structures provide equal access and opportunity to those whomay be unintentionally excluded or marginalized.Foundation (TRF)FUND DEVELOPMENT2020-21 Fundraising GoalThe fundraising goal for Rotary Foundation(India) for RY 2020-21 has been finalized as 26.8 million by ourzone and district leaders. Here is the zone-wise, fund-wise breakup of the goal:ZoneAnnualFundPolio PlusEndowmentFundOther Giving4567Zone 4,5,6 & 7 TotalIndia Total 3,784,500 3,550,000 2,045,000 3,065,000 12,444,500 11,794,500 271,500 460,000 118,500 400,000 1,250,000 1,210,000 540,000 755,000 1,200,000 955,000 3,450,000 2,925,000 4,273,500 4,560,000 160,000 2,120,000 11,113,500 10,958,500TotalFundraisingGoal 8,869,500 9,325,000 3,523,500 6,540,000 28,258,000 26,888,0003

2020-21 Zone-wise TRF Contribution Update (interim September)ZoneAnnualFund45671B*IndiaSouth-Asia 315,729 83,601 46,291 119,085 44,097 545,171 608,802PolioPlus EndowmentFundFund 13,680 22,435 18,698 19,639 9,246 61,922 83,698Otherfunds 48,527 574,788 21,862 241,916 0 173,882 43,458 259,517 1,000 63,361 113,847 1,169,261 114,847 1,313,4642020-21 TotalContributionas on 30September(interim) 952,724 369,813 238,871 441,699 117,704 1,890,201 2,120,8112019-20 TotalContribution%as on 30VarianceSeptember(final) 767,57324.1% 446,594 -17.2% 464,264 -48.5% 511,004 -13.6% 71,10365.5% 1,895,036-0.3% 2,260,538-6.2%*Zone-1B figures include only Pakistan & Bangladesh2020-21 AKS MembersZone District DonorRecognition Level5Arch Klumph – Trustees Circle3212PNB Murugadoss2020-21 Major Gifts (August 2020)Major Gift DonorsPNB MurugadossSri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana TrustSuresh JainSunil KejriwalSmriti GoenkaDilip Gopikisan PiramalGift TypeDirected GiftDirected GiftDirected GiftDirected GiftGlobal GrantEndowment -20 Foundation BannersFoundation Banners for Rotary Year 2019-20 and “End Polio Now” Certificates will be shipped to 2020-21 DistrictGovernors by late October to early November from RI World Headquarters for distribution to eligible clubs.List of winning clubs will be included in the shipments to District Governors.PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY – Way to enhance Annual Fund contributionThe Paul Harris Society (PHS) recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who elect tocontribute 1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, Polio Plus Fund, or approved global grants.The Paul Harris Society has more than doubled in size since 2013-14. Society members make up a vitalcommunity of leaders whose contributions account for over 18 percent of the donations to The RotaryFoundation's Annual Fund and over 17 percent of donations to the Foundation overall. This support allows TheRotary Foundation to fund extraordinary projects and activities close to home and around the globe.4

Ways to expand Paul Harris Society within your district: Show how Foundation contributions to the Annual Fund, Polio Plus Fund, or an approved Foundationgrant are transformed into high-impact, sustainable solutions to pressing needs around the world Explain the importance of the society through club and district presentations; encourage members tojoin online by visiting Paul Harris Society page on Rotary.org or by signing in the PHS form Invite prospective members to join during one-on-one meetings Use Foundation reports to identify prospective members based on past giving, thank members whohave fulfilled their annual commitment, and remind those who have not Plan recognition events for Paul Harris Society members or recognize them during other suitableeventsTo download PHS brochure, please click here. For all your queries related to PHS, you may contact HemaGupta at hema.gupta@rotary.org.GRANTSGrants approved during the month of September 2020 for South Asia Region.Rotary GrantsNumber of grantsAmount (USD)District GrantsNilNilGlobal Grants302,426,596Area of FocusBasic Education and LiteracyDisease Prevention and TreatmentCommunity Economic DevelopmentWater Sanitation and HygieneTotalNo. of Global Grants1212630Amount (USD)94,2511,703,924248,021380,4002,426,596With the new Rotary year underway, please find below several grant-related resources that can be helpful toyou: A Guide to Global Grants is for all members who are interested in applying for global grants or developingmore effective and sustainable service projects. This is also a valuable training resource. The Areas of Focus Policy Statements provides details on each of Rotary’s areas of focus. Community Assessment Tools offers tips and resources for clubs as they conduct their communityassessments, a requirement for global grants. The Grant Management Seminar learning plan in Rotary’s Learning Center includes courses on qualifyinga club for Rotary grants, conducting a community assessment, planning an effective project, making yourproject sustainable, managing grant finances, reporting on grants, and more. Districts can opt to replaceor supplement in-person grant management seminars with these online courses and can use LearningCenter reports to track participants’ progress for the purpose of qualifying their clubs. The Lead Your District: Rotary Foundation Committee manual explains the structure and purpose of thecommittee and its subcommittees, as well as the types of Rotary Foundation grants and programs. Rotary grants staff members are available to answer your questions.Here are resources that can help Rotary clubs and districts find partners for global grant projects: Rotary Discussion Groups, a forum where members can exchange project ideas and request help Rotary Action Groups, which are networks of Rotary members and others who are experts in a particularfield and can help clubs and districts with their projects5