International Service
District 5170 International Service Collaboration and Training Meetings
Upcoming Meetings and Training
All Clubs and Club members interested in a 'tips' workshop for reviewing other Clubs' Global Grants, please make the time to attend the District International Service Collaborative Session this coming Thursday, 8/20 4 to 5:30 pm. We'll have a chance to show how different members and Clubs approach their review. Just come ready to take notes and engage! We'll then have a chance to put our knowledge to the test, reviewing and discussing some great Global Grant proposals for your consideration! Here's the high level agenda for the meeting, just to peak your interest:
All Clubs and Club members interested in a 'tips' workshop for reviewing other Clubs' Global Grants, please make the time to attend the District International Service Collaborative Session this coming Thursday, 8/20 4 to 5:30 pm. We'll have a chance to show how different members and Clubs approach their review. Just come ready to take notes and engage! We'll then have a chance to put our knowledge to the test, reviewing and discussing some great Global Grant proposals for your consideration! Here's the high level agenda for the meeting, just to peak your interest:
| Aug | Thurs | 8/20/2026 | 4 to 5:30 pm Pacific | Administrative: 9/19 Collaborative Impact Summit - SIGN UP! Funding Someone Else's Global Grant: what should we look for? how do we make a decision? You have only so much DDF in your Club's gDDF pocket -- how can you make the most of it? Fundraising Pitches Zambia VTT RHD Zimbabwe WASH Anyone Else? Travel Guatemala Wheelchairs (TriValley Evening) Uganda Rotary Travel (D5230) Project Fairs |
Mauri & Friends ALL |
Next meetings:
Thursday 8/20 District International Service Collaboration 4 to 5:30 pm Pacific
Saturday 8/22 Overview of International Service and District Grants Training 9 to 10:30 am Pacific
DO NOT MISS THE SAT 8/22 TRAINING SESSION!!
Experienced, New, & Contemplating Grant Champions please join for an interactive discussion!
Experienced, New, & Contemplating Grant Champions please join for an interactive discussion!
- DDF - what is it and why do we care?
- District Grants and Global Grants: a side-by-side compare and contrast
- District Grant Training: everything you need to know to submit one
As always - door and email open for you all! Any suggestions and new members for us to collaborate with most welcome!!
Same Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87159379199?pwd=PlVIbeegi9npsWNGCAwn2XB6YedlOi.1
Meeting ID: 871 5937 9199
Passcode: IS5170
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Mauri Okamoto-Kearney
District 5170 International Chair 2025-2028
Rotary Club of Cupertino
mauriokearney@gmail.com
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