STEWARDSHIP IN ROTARY FOUNDATION The Rotary Foundation of Rotary snot only rust for Peace but lsoa trust for FATTH. The Rotary Foundation has reached a pinnacle of glorious achievements solely because of the Trust and support of Rotarians workdwide. is thi ith of Rotarians nthe goals of The Rotary Foundation that newer areas of action ae being developed. If Rotarians ae sincere in their continued support, we can achieve the almost impossible. We ma, at times, ail but f sincerity s the hallmark of our support, flue can be condone Rotary is posed to be more relevant, mre effective and more useful. This can only be achieved ifwe are sincere i our action and our support. Every year, the collection of The Rotary Foundation increasing. In spite of recessions, wars, conflicts and calamities, The Rotary. Foundation s growing healthy Ths is manly because we have been successful In spreading awareness of he goals of The Rotary Foundation, Rotarians and others who support The Rotary Foundation, have trust n The Rotary Foundation that ts goals ae achievable, noble and worthwile, Iti thi trust tha results in Rotarians contributing frequently to Th Rotary Foundation. tis this rust that should be harnessed into a force that wil penevate al Rotary familles and promote beter support. Trusts always two way travel If Rotarians trust The Rotary Foundation to accomplish what spels out to do The Rotary Foundation has trust inthe Rotarians who are wedded tothe ideals of Peace. Stewardship critical to the success of the Foundation, Our stewardship of Foundation resources directly mpacs th reputation of the Foundation among Rotarians and the general public As stewards of The Rotary Foundation, Rotarans are responsible to doners to use donations appropriately. donor who understands that funds ar used in an appropriate and responsible manner is more likey to give to the Foundation again to support projects Fortunately, our Rotary Foundation enjoys sella reputation. There are many Rotarians who do not have clear understanding of the specific programmes and projects sponsored by the Foundation, yet these Rotarians stil contribute to the Foundation because they recognize that the Foundation is accomplishing good i the world effectively and eficenty. Some events in the recent past have however cast a shadow over th functioning of few clubs which were classified as delinquent. because of their poor track record in stewardship Rotary Clubs must demonstrate tha they are worthy of support rom The Rotary Foundation. The decision of the Trustees to stop funding delinquent cubis greatly tobe welcomed. Its the positive responses from those of us who believe nthe importance of stewardship that made the Trustees take such decisions Stewardship in Rotary Is FAITH B TRUST. Letall the Rotarians tighten thei els rollup the iceves arse and act. ts nour Interest todo so. DONO. ASHOK MAHAJAN TRUSTEE THE ROTARY FOUDATION (2009-13) DIRECTOR - ROTARY INTERNATIONAL (2007-05)