Rotary encourages funding requests
PRESQUE ISLE – While the Presque Isle Rotary Club’s 63rd annual auction is several months away, Rotarians have already begun planning the event, which raises funds for local charities and non-profit organizations. This year’s auction will be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2.
Area non-profit organizations are invited to submit a request for donations. There are two types of requests – Regular Auction Projects are funded through auction proceeds and typically do not exceed $4,000, while Special Projects are funded through direct community member donations made during the auction and raise funds for larger community projects. The deadline for submitting an application in either category is April 23.
Applications can be downloaded from the club’s Web site: www.PresqueIsleRotary.org. Interested parties can also receive an application from any Presque Isle Rotarian or this year’s auction co-chairs Jeff Pangburn at 540-6878 and Joy Barresi Saucier at 768-4011.
According to Pangburn, auction proceed recipients will be selected based on:
• the benefit to the community;
• total cost of the project, amount of funding requested, and availability of other funding mechanisms;
• sustainability of the organization’s funding model; and
• nature of the request. (Auction proceeds have typically been used for capital spending projects rather than ongoing operating funds).
The Rotary Club maintains the right to accept or reject any and all requests.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about Rotary and its ideals can visit www.PresqueIsleRotary.org or contact any Rotary member.
