THE ROTARY CLUB OF BUFFALO: A social enterprise that delivers social change. The Rotary Club of Buffalo is made up of committed neighbors, community and business leaders dedicated to making Western New York a better place to live since 1911. It s amazing what we can accomplish when hearts and minds work together. Since 1989 the club has awarded grants of more than $1.8 million to a range of local community organizations. We create opportunities. As a member of the Buffalo Rotary, the original social network, you ll have opportunities to keep informed on current events, community issues, and business trends through lunches each Thursday with dynamic and inspiring speakers. Network and make lasting friendships with our area s leading business and professional people. What do our members say? This is my opportunity to build a brighter future for our community s children and youth. -Nora Eberl, joined 2011 As a member of the Rotary Club of Buffalo, I m creating a better community where people can live, work, and play. -Paul Marzello, joined 1984 Connecting with our community and each other will always be a driving force behind the Rotary Club of Buffalo. -Katharine Smith, joined 2011 Please send your application and profile by email or mail. By email: Heatherc@buffalorotary.org By mail: Rotary Club of Buffalo Attn: Heather Culverwell 701 Seneca St. Suite 218 Buffalo, NY 14210 Additional questions, contact: Executive Director Heather Culverwell at 716-854-3397
BUFFALO ROTARY COMMITTEE INFORMATION Fundraising responsible for running several different fundraisers throughout the year such as: rubber duck derby, Queen of Hearts drawing, Craft Beer and Wines of the World tasting event, trivia contest, among others. Each of these fundraisers have subcommittees that require help. You could assist with ticket sales, sponsorships, or silent auction, for example. Enchanted Evening this committee sets up 3 to 4 evening social events each year. Our enchanted evenings take place at different locations (we try to stay within the city of Buffalo). Involves booking the event, setting up catering, setting up bar, getting liquor license (when applicable) and insurance certificate. Community Grants responsible for vetting every request that comes to the club for a grant (large or small dollar amounts, local or international organizations). Committee members are given a grant proposal and then meet with the requester s contact at their location to validate the legitimacy of the grant request. There is a very well developed guideline for making grant decisions. Membership responsible for creating a Rotary member profile that assists our members in recommending new members; mentors new members and assists them in become acclimated and involved in the club. Committee also works on member retention and reaches out to those members who seem to be missing lunch meetings. Programs responsible for reaching out to the community to book the weekly speaker. Public Relations/Social Media responsible for press releases, inviting media to attend specific events. Updates social media: posts to club s Facebook page and Twitter account. Creates club marketing materials. Service Fund Drive sets up fund drive asking our members to support the club by monetarily contributing to the Buffalo Rotary Foundation. This money helps fund the club s grants as well as other worthy community causes. Vocational Services responsible for member-to-member interaction, such as Service Above Self Day (hands-on community service project), the club s tradeshow (when members showcase their businesses), round table lunch meeting (where members get to know each other), social networking events (new member open houses and recruitment; casual networking member events) and offsite meetings (visiting local companies and learning more about them). Youth Services responsible for Youth Exchange (includes WNY high school students who attend school in a foreign country and students from abroad who attend high school locally for one year). Handles the Lorraine mentoring program (Buffalo elementary students who are mentored by Rotary member who act as a big sister or brother). Other programs include working with Interact (high school students who do community projects), Slapshot and RYLA (two different annual events where high school and college-age students learn about leadership skills in a retreat setting).
Individual Membership Application Name of Individual Name of Organization Organization Address City, State, Zip Phone / Fax Number Member Email Address Position in Organization & How Long Activities/memberships/boards which would enhance consideration as a Rotarian (civic, social, community, organizations; use additional paper if needed) How do you hope to contribute to Rotary (use additional paper if needed) Individual Membership Payment Information: Annual Dues (billed quarterly): $500 Weekly Meal Fee (billed quarterly): $20 per meeting Applicant Certification: I understand that it will be my duty, if elected, to exemplify the Object of Rotary in all my daily contacts and activities and to abide by the constitution and bylaws of the club. I agree to pay the initiation fee, annual dues and meal fee in accordance with the bylaws of the club. I hereby give permission to the club to publish my name and proposed classification to its members. Applicant s Name (please print) X Signature/Date
corporate Membership Application Name of Organization Organization Address City, State, Zip Phone / Fax Number Primary Member/Title Secondary Member/Title Alternate Member/Title Primary Member Email Address Secondary Member Email Address Alternate Member Email Address Activities/memberships/boards which would enhance consideration as a Rotarian (civic, social, community, organizations; use additional paper if needed) How do you hope to contribute to Rotary (use additional paper if needed) Corporate Membership Payment Information: Annual Dues (billed quarterly): $935 (up to 3 corporate members) Annual Dues (billed quarterly): $1,245 (4 corporate members) Weekly Meal Fee (billed quarterly): $20 per meeting At least one (1) Weekly Meal Fee is required; Additional Weekly Meal Fees are optional Applicant Certification: I understand that it will be my duty, if elected, to exemplify the Object of Rotary in all my daily contacts and activities and to abide by the constitution and bylaws of the club. I agree to pay the initiation fee, annual dues and meal fee in accordance with the bylaws of the club. I hereby give permissions to the club to publish my name and proposed classification to its members. Applicant s Name (please print) X Signature/Date
Member Profile Please complete this form and return to the Rotary office. This information is used in conjunction with your membership application and for introductions and reference for club publications and activities. Please type or print neatly. Return completed forms to Rotary Club of Buffalo, 701 Seneca Street, Suite # 218, Buffalo NY 14210. Name in full Nickname for your badge? Business/Company name Business address City Zip code Position with firm Length of time with company Business phone Fax Email Residence address Phone Circle one: I prefer to receive Rotary mail and/or emails at WORK HOME Birth date (month, day and year) Birthplace Name and place of highest educational institution from which you graduated Degree earned Date Trace your career from above to present Member of what other clubs, social organizations, boards, trade associations, etc. Partner s name Children (names and ages) Chief hobbies, sports, or personal interests? Your expectations of Buffalo Rotary Your committee choices: 1. 2. 3.
2016 COMMUNITY GRANTS $39,258 Gateway-Longview... $8,500 Leather bedbug/parasite proof furniture for 11 rooms WNY Physically Challenged Youth Sports... $7,080 Adaptive hockey sleds and equipment Olmstead Center for Sight... $5,498 Electronic entrance and handicap accessible restroom doors SABAH... $4,500 47 pairs adaptive skates for children Salvation Army... $4,455 Convection oven to serve homeless and needy population Big Brothers, Big Sisters... $3,600 BAK tablets for afterschool programs Girls on the Run... $2,775 Inflatable finish line & mile markers for girls 5K races Peace of the City... $2,250 Kindle Readers for their Literacy for All program New Directions Youth & Family Services... $600 Car seats for use when staff transport children for visits 7% Girls on the Run 9% Big Brothers, Big Sisters 11% Salvation Army 6% Peace of the City 2% New Directions Youth & Family Services 22% Gateway-Longview 18% WNY Physically Challenged Youth Sports 11% SABAH 14% Olmstead Center for Sight INTERNATIONAL GRANTS $15,000 Rotary Foundation Global Grant... $10,000 CT scanner for Rotary Ambala Cancer Hospital in Ambala, India St. Catharines Downtown Rotary... $3,000 Construction of school in Nkumba, Uganda Buffalo Sunrise Rotary... $2,000 Construction of water wells in Tanzania, East Africa
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BUFFALO is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change in Western New York. Since 1989 the club has awarded grants of more than $1.9 million to Buffalo Niagara nonprofit organizations. 112 MEMBERS *CLUB MEMBERS AS OF 01/17/2017 2017 CLUB ACTIVITIES Club data, numbers, statistics, graphs as of January 2017. 701 Seneca, Ste 218 l Buffalo, NY 14210 716-854-3397 www.buffalonyrotary.org SERVICE FUND DRIVE 2015-2016 total $39,203 ROTARY CLUB OF BUFFALO: POSITIVE ACTION Rotary Rink Salvation Army Read to Succeed Buffalo Frank Lloyd Wright Boat House Young Audiences of WNY Willie Hutch Jones Programs Olmsted Parks Conservancy Read to Succeed, and many more ROTARY: WORLDWIDE EFFECTIVE IMPACT We direct our efforts in six areas to enhance our local and global impact. Our most successful, sustainable projects and activities are in: Promoting peace Fighting disease Providing clean water Saving mothers and children Supporting education Growing local economies CHECK US OUT! Lunch meetings: each Thursday @Templeton Landing, Buffalo 12:15 1:30 PM
Corporate Membership Benefits 2017 Under Buffalo Rotary s new program our corporate members are entitled to some exciting additional benefits. Corporate member can choose from a selection of speakers to sponsor the program Buffalo Rotary president will thank corporate member for sponsoring the program Corporate member s ad will run in the COG in the weeks leading up to sponsored program Corporate member will receive mention on club s social media Corporate member can supply marketing material for the tables at the sponsored club luncheon meeting Corporate member s signage will be displayed at the sponsored club luncheon meeting 701 Seneca, Suite 218 l Buffalo, NY 14210 l 716-854-3397 l www.buffalonyrotary.org the rotary Club of Buffalo is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change in Western New York. Since 1989 the club has awarded grants of more than $1.9 million to Buffalo Niagara nonprofit organizations.
Introductory Rotary Membership 2017 This exclusive Buffalo Rotary Club membership program is available to all new members, regardless of age or type of employment. The prospective member would be required to fill out a membership application, and would be assigned a sponsor. The trial membership would be voted on by the board, but they wouldn t be formally introduced as a new member until payment of dues and initiation fee. Introductory member will only pay for lunches during the first 3 months of their participation in the Rotary Club of Buffalo Introductory member does not pay dues until the end of the 3 month period 701 Seneca, Suite 218 l Buffalo, NY 14210 l 716-854-3397 l www.buffalonyrotary.org the rotary Club of Buffalo is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change in Western New York. Since 1989 the club has awarded grants of more than $1.9 million to Buffalo Niagara nonprofit organizations.
ROTARY CLUB OF BUFFALO is made up of committed neighbors, community and business leaders dedicated to making Western New York a better place to live since 1911. It s amazing what we can accomplish when hearts and minds work together. Since 1989 the club has awarded grants of more than $1.8 million to a range of local organizations. Join leaders. Exchange ideas. Take action.
LUNCH MEETINGS ARE EVERY THURSDAY 12:15 1:30PM @TEMPLETON LANDING 2 TEMPLETON TERRACE BUFFALO, NY 14202 OFFICE: 701 Seneca Street Suite 218 l Buffalo, NY 14210 716-854-3397 www.buffalonyrotary.org GIVE ME A CALL IF YOU RE INTERESTED!