BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Rotary District 5610 is pleased to announce a pop-up grant oppo rtunity for local clubs.   PURPOSE OF GRANT: The purpose of this grant i s to empower local clubs to retain and grow membership during and after th e COVID-19 pandemic through public image campaigns\, media outreach\, and technology to hold meetings and facilitate outreach and engagement. REQUIR ED GRANT INFO and IDEA  SESSION. Feb. 22nd from 7-8 p.m. CST. Register here: https://forms.gle/h8vJFsbFkGM16h3n8  *Please make sure at least o ne club member is registered and will attend the session before you submit your club's proposal. More than one member may attend. A recording of the session will be emailed afterwards that attendees may share with other cl ub members who weren't able to attend. FINAL PROPOSAL DUE DATE: March 8\, 2021 using this form https://forms.gle/ApLctFrEk3m4V2Kh9 Grant Requirem ents: 1) Proposals seeking technology funds must address a technology need that will connect current or new members to Rotary meetings or events\, o r demonstrate how the technology will better facilitate outreach and engag e club membership in the future. 2) Proposals for public image / Rotary-br anded items will include a description of a public image campaign that wil l raise awareness of Rotary in the community\, and have a direct “call t o action” that connects a potential member with the local club (such as “call this number” or "visit our club website.”) 3) By submitting a proposal\, a club is agreeing to have at least one member attend a 1-hour Zoom call on Monday\, February 22nd at 7pm CST. The grant info and idea se ssion will include specifics on uses of technology and how to conduct a su ccessful public image campaign\, as well as provide a time for you to ask any questions you may have about this opportunity. 4) A club match is not required\; however\, it is preferred that the club provide some funding to assist with the project. 5) Funds may be used to offset expenses for equi pment made by the club for membership and technology since July 1\, 2020. 6) Funds must be used by May 31\, 2021. Maximum award: $2\,500.   7) A fi nal grant report will be due June 15\, 2021.  Don Norton\, M.A. donno rton75@gmail.com DTEND:20210223T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T142013Z DTSTART:20210223T010000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Pop-up Grant and Idea Session-See Details UID:dc853936-8703-410b-b6ea-54ddfb564f21 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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< b>Rotary District 5610 is pleased to announce a pop-up grant opportunity f or local clubs.
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PURPOSE OF GRAN T: \;The purpose of this grant is to empower local clubs to retain and grow membership during and after the COVID-19 pandemic through public image campaigns\, media outreach\, and technology to hold meetings and fa cilitate outreach and engagement.
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\nREQUIRED GRANT INFO an d IDEA  \;SESSION. \;Feb. 22nd from 7-8 p.m. CST. \ ;Register here: \; https://forms.gle/h8vJFsbFkGM16h3n8 \; \;*Please make s ure at least one club member is registered and will attend the session bef ore you submit your club'\;s proposal. More than one member may attend. A recording of the session will be emailed afterwards that attendees may share with other club members who weren'\;t able to attend.
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\nFINAL PROPOSAL DUE DATE: March 8\, 2021 \;using this \; form \;https://for ms.gle/ApLctFrEk3m4V2Kh9
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\nGrant Require ments:
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\n1) Proposals seeking technology funds must addre ss a technology need that will connect current or new members to Rotary me etings or events\, or demonstrate how the technology will better facilitat e outreach and engage club membership in the future.
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\n2) Pro posals for public image / Rotary-branded items will include a description of a public image campaign that will raise awareness of Rotary in the comm unity\, and have a direct &ldquo\;call to action&rdquo\; that connects a p otential member with the local club (such as &ldquo\;call this number&rdqu o\; or "\;visit our club website.&rdquo\;)
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\n3) By submit ting a proposal\, a club is agreeing to have at least one member attend a 1-hour Zoom call on Monday\, February 22nd at 7pm CST. The grant info and idea session will include specifics on uses of technology and how to condu ct a successful public image campaign\, as well as provide a time for you to ask any questions you may have about this opportunity.
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\n4 ) A club match is not required\; however\, it is preferred that the club p rovide some funding to assist with the project.
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\n5) Funds ma y be used to offset expenses for equipment made by the club for membership and technology since July 1\, 2020.
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\n6) Funds must be used by May 31\, 2021. Maximum award: $2\,500.  \;
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\n7) A fina l grant report will be due June 15\, 2021. \;\n
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\nDon Norton\, M.A.

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donnorton75 @gmail.com

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