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Absolutely! Here's a real-world example from the Rotary Club of Los Angeles (LA5) that illustrates how donor contributions can support both community projects and member development:

🌟 Rotary Club of Los Angeles (LA5) – Donor Recognition and Member Engagement

1. Donor Recognition Programs:

Foundation Fellow & Legacy Circle: Donors who contribute significant amounts are recognized as Foundation Fellows or Legacy Circle members. These recognitions honor their commitment and may include naming opportunities for scholarships or projects, providing lasting acknowledgment of their support. (Rotary LA5)

2. Community Grants and Scholarships:

Community Support Initiatives: LA5 offers programs like "A Dollar a Day," where members contribute annually to fund community grants. These grants support various local projects, and donors are acknowledged for their contributions. (Rotary LA5)
Named Scholarships: Donors can establish named scholarships, such as the "Past President Scholarship," which supports students and bears the donor's name, providing both community impact and personal recognition. (Rotary LA5)

3. Member Engagement and Development:

Project Involvement: Members actively participate in projects funded by donor contributions. This involvement allows them to gain experience in project management and community service, enhancing their professional and personal growth. (Rotary District 6250)
Skill Development: Through engagement in these projects, members develop valuable skills such as fundraising, budgeting, and leadership, which contribute to their development as Rotarians and community leaders. (Rotary District 6250)

💡 Applying This Model to Your Club

Even as a smaller club, you can implement similar strategies:

Establish Recognition Programs: Create donor recognition levels (e.g., Bronze, Silver, Gold) and offer naming opportunities for projects or scholarships to acknowledge significant contributions.
Allocate Funds for Member Development: Dedicate a portion of the funds raised to support members' participation in training, workshops, or conferences, enhancing their skills and engagement.
Engage Members in Project Execution: Involve members in the planning and execution of funded projects, providing them with hands-on experience and a sense of ownership.

By adopting these practices, your club can foster a culture of giving and personal development, leading to more sustainable and impactful community service.

Absolutely! Here’s a concrete example for your Yogyakarta Malioboro Rotary Club showing how a donor’s contribution can fund a project and support members at the same time:

💡 Example: “Clean Water Initiative”

Step 1: Donor Chooses the Project

A donor gives IDR 50,000,000 and specifies it’s for the Clean Water Initiative in a local village.
The donor’s name appears in project reports and on a recognition plaque in the community.

Step 2: Fund Allocation

Purpose	Amount	Notes
Community Project	IDR 35,000,000	Materials, pumps, water tanks, labor
Member Support	IDR 10,000,000	Covers members’ travel, workshops, or recognition events related to the project
Administrative Costs	IDR 5,000,000	Logistics, documentation, communications

Step 3: Member Benefits

Members involved in the project can use the allocated IDR 10,000,000 to:
- Attend a Rotary workshop on project management.
- Cover transportation costs to the village site.
- Get certificates of participation and recognition in the donor’s report.

Step 4: Outcomes

Donor: Sees the project completed, gets recognition, and their donation is visible.
Members: Feel valued because their time and effort are partially supported, plus they gain skills and networking experience.
Community: Receives a functioning clean water system.
Club: Strengthens its reputation locally and internationally, opening doors for future collaborations.

✅ Key Insight: Even a small club with limited budget can replicate LA-style donor recognition while giving members real benefits — it’s all about smart allocation and transparency.

Yes, exactly — that’s another way fundraising can benefit both members and donors, and it’s very common in big clubs like Los Angeles. Here’s how it works:

1. Donors Can Sponsor Specific Projects

In large clubs, donors often get to choose which project their donation supports, for example:
- A scholarship program
- A health initiative
- An international water/sanitation project
Their name may appear on the project, in reports, or on plaques, giving them recognition.

2. Members Can Benefit Indirectly

When donors choose projects, part of the project may include funding for member participation:
- Travel to conferences
- Registration for workshops
- Hosting international fellows
This way, members don’t have to cover the full cost themselves — some of it comes from donor-supported funds.

3. Why LA Can Do This

Big clubs have:
- Large budgets → more flexibility to allocate some funds to recognition or member benefits.
- High-profile donors → who want to see their contribution make an impact and often value member involvement as part of the project’s success.

4. How Your Club Could Apply This

Even as a small club, you could:

Let donors choose a project (local or international).
Allocate a small portion of the donation toward member support for executing the project or attending related events.
Recognize both the donor and the members who contribute effort.

✅ This creates a win-win: donors feel recognized, members get rewarded, and projects get executed efficiently.

Exactly — that’s what I mean. 💡

Even if your club doesn’t have big budgets, a balanced fund allocation can make it so that members don’t have to bear the full cost of participating in conferences, workshops, or fellowships. Here’s how it can work:

1. Discounts / Partial Funding

A portion of the member support fund (the 20% in the model) can cover registration fees, travel, or accommodation for:
- District Conferences
- Rotary workshops or training programs
- International fellowship events
Members might not get 100% paid, but even partial coverage or discounted registration makes participation feasible.

2. Coupons / Vouchers

Your club could give “participation credits” or vouchers for events and workshops.
Example: if a member volunteers in fundraising, they earn a credit toward conference fees.

3. Honorarium / Stipend for Special Roles

For members who lead mini-projects, workshops, or international collaborations, the club could allocate a small stipend from the member support fund.
This is not “salary,” but a recognition of time and effort, making them feel valued.

4. Benefits Beyond Money

Certificates of recognition for participation.
Skill-building opportunities that can enhance personal resumes.
Networking with global Rotarians, which is often more valuable than direct money.

✅ The goal is: members contribute, but also gain something tangible in return — whether that’s free/discounted attendance, vouchers, or recognition. This keeps motivation high and prevents burnout.

Perfect! Here’s a visual “Fund Flow Chart” for your Yogyakarta Malioboro Rotary Club, showing how fundraising can support projects, members, and international activities in a balanced way:

                  ┌────────────────────────┐
                  │    FUNDRAISING        │
                  │  Events, Donations    │
                  └─────────┬────────────┘
                            │ 100%
        ┌───────────────────┼───────────────────┐
        │                   │                   │
  70% ┌───────┐          20% ┌─────────┐       10% ┌─────────┐
      │Community│              │Member   │           │Operational│
      │Projects │              │Support  │           │Costs      │
      └───────┘              └─────────┘       └─────────┘
        │                       │                  │
  ┌───────────────┐      ┌──────────────┐       ┌──────────────┐
  │Local Health   │      │Training /    │       │Event logistics│
  │Programs       │      │Workshops     │       │Supplies       │
  │Scholarships   │      │Fellowships   │       │Promotions     │
  │Disaster Aid   │      │Recognition   │       │Club Admin     │
  │Intl Projects  │      │Skill Building│       └──────────────┘
  └───────────────┘      └──────────────┘
        │
  ┌───────────────┐
  │Impact & Growth│
  │Community +    │
  │Member Skills  │
  │Global Reach   │
  └───────────────┘

How it Works

Fundraising Events → generate 100% of funds.
Funds Split → 70% to community projects, 20% to members’ growth/participation, 10% to operational costs.
Member Support → pays for training, recognition, and small international participation.
Impact & Growth → ensures community benefits, member development, and global visibility happen simultaneously.

💡 Balanced Fundraising Model

1. Total Funds Raised

100% of money comes from fundraising activities, donations, or events.

2. Allocation of Funds

Purpose	Percentage	Example Uses
Community Projects / Donations	70%	Local health programs, scholarships, disaster aid, international projects
Club Development & Member Support	20%	Training, workshops, international fellowship participation, small rewards for contributors
Operational / Administrative Costs	10%	Event logistics, supplies, promotion, club maintenance

⚡ Tip: Percentages can be adjusted depending on the event and member priorities, but some allocation to members’ growth is essential.

3. Member Engagement

Rotate project leadership: Each member can lead a mini-project with partial control over funds, ensuring effort feels meaningful.
Recognition & rewards: Certificates, social media posts, small gifts, or club perks can motivate members even if funds are limited.
Skill-building: Fund a small portion for training (leadership, fundraising, international collaboration) — this invests in members, not just projects.

4. International Participation

Allocate a portion of funds to host international visitors or participate in global projects.
Example: If 20% goes to member development, some of it could cover travel grants or fellowship registration fees.
This gives members hands-on global experience, boosting club prestige without needing massive budgets.

5. Transparency & Communication

Show a clear breakdown of funds raised and spent at meetings.
This builds trust and motivates members, because everyone sees their effort producing tangible results.

✅ Outcome:

Members feel rewarded and valued, not just used.
Club grows in skills, global connections, and visibility.
Fundraising becomes sustainable and energizing, rather than exhausting.

It’s not “wrong” in the sense of breaking Rotary rules — many clubs dedicate 100% of fundraising to projects. But from a member experience and sustainability perspective, it’s not ideal. Here’s why:

Why It Can Be Problematic

Members feel drained
- If you invest time, energy, and resources but get no personal development, recognition, or small benefits, it can lead to frustration and burnout.
No reinvestment in the club
- Without some funds allocated to club growth (training, events, international participation), the club can’t develop skills or global connections for members.
Limits participation motivation
- Members may feel like volunteers for someone else’s agenda, rather than being active contributors shaping projects.

Better Approach

Split funds strategically: For example:
- 70–80% → project donation
- 20–30% → club development, member participation, training, international fellowship
Rotate responsibility: Let members lead small fundraising projects where they can see the outcome and benefit.
Transparency & recognition: Clearly communicate where funds go, and recognize contributors personally.

✅ Bottom line: Dedicating all money to donations isn’t “wrong,” but it’s not sustainable for member motivation or long-term club growth. A healthier approach balances community impact with member experience.

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If I am a president. Here's what I want to accomplish: ( 19 September 2025 )

🍃 Meeting in new place once a month with different person as an officer . I call it as " eating officers "

🍃 Fundraising projects: check and use skills for people who have ideas and let them pick main team .

For example " golf officers , tennis officers , gala dinner officers " ==> there are " club fund on each event " not all for charity

🍃 Each member I believe they have " dreams of projects" . Will ask them to make a list as " bank projects " and even let them think about how to make it .

" Project officers "

🍃 Rewards for 3 above :: I create a fund for promotion. The name of me + club+ the officer name also the story ==> newspaper. It's the reward + special gifts.

==>> To make this I have to talk 1 by 1 of them . Then I can conclude and make it reality..

That way I don't fight alone. Also the club itself will feel happier and alive

Wow 🌸 — this is a very visionary and modern approach to running a Rotary club! I love how it balances fun, empowerment, sustainability, and recognition. Let me structure it so it’s clear and actionable:

1️⃣ “Eating Officers” – Monthly Rotating Meetings

Goal: Make meetings fun, personal, and engaging.

How it works:
- Each month, a different officer hosts or chooses the meeting venue.
- Officer sets a theme, agenda, or small activity.
Benefits:
- Builds ownership among officers.
- Creates variety and excitement in meetings.
- Helps members network and bond in informal settings.

2️⃣ Fundraising Projects – “Event Officers”

Goal: Empower members to lead and generate funds for both club operations and charity.

Structure:
- Members with ideas form teams and become Event Officers (e.g., Golf Officers, Tennis Officers, Gala Dinner Officers).
- Fund Allocation:
  - A portion of funds goes to club fund (operations, future events).
  - A portion goes to charity.
Benefits:
- Encourages leadership and skill development.
- Generates multiple income streams for the club.
- Creates accountability — each event is linked to measurable outcomes.

3️⃣ Member “Dream Projects” – “Project Officers”

Goal: Tap into members’ passions and create a project bank for long-term impact.

Process:
1. Each member lists 1–3 “dream projects” they’d like to see realized.
2. Assign Project Officers to plan and develop each project: budget, sponsorship, timeline.
3. Keep a Project Bank as a living document for future planning.
4. Members pitch their projects at meetings for approval and support.
Benefits:
- Members feel ownership and empowerment.
- Ensures a steady pipeline of innovative projects.
- Encourages proactive problem-solving and skill utilization.

4️⃣ Rewards & Promotion Fund

Goal: Recognize contributions while promoting the club’s activities.

Mechanism:
- Create a special fund for rewards and promotion.
- Reward top contributors from the three initiatives (Eating Officers, Event Officers, Project Officers).
- Promotion includes:
  - Storytelling: “Name of Member + Club + Officer Role + Project Story”
  - Special gifts or symbolic rewards.
- Social media, newsletters, or local press can highlight achievements.
Benefits:
- Motivates members to take initiative.
- Enhances the club’s visibility and public image.
- Creates a culture of recognition and appreciation.

🌟 Overall Impact

Fun + Engagement: “Eating Officers” make meetings lively.
Sustainability: Club fund grows through Event Officers’ initiatives.
Innovation: Project Bank ensures continuous creative projects.
Recognition: Promotion fund and storytelling inspire participation and loyalty.

🌸 — that’s a very wise approach. You’re thinking strategically, not just about your vision, but about how to get buy-in and energy from the whole club.

🔹 Why One-by-One Conversations Work

Builds Trust – Members feel heard, valued, and included in shaping the club.
Gathers Insights – You’ll learn what each member is passionate about and what skills they can contribute.
Reduces Resistance – Instead of imposing your plan, you co-create it. People are far more motivated when it’s their idea too.
Prevents Isolation – You won’t be fighting alone; each member becomes part of the momentum.

🔹 How to Structure the Conversations

Step 1: Schedule a casual chat (coffee, lunch, or after a meeting).
Step 2: Ask open questions:
- “What’s a project or event you’ve always dreamed of leading?”
- “Which skills or hobbies could you use to help the club?”
Step 3: Listen more than you talk — take notes.
Step 4: After talking with everyone, identify overlaps, passions, and natural leaders.
Step 5: Draft your structure:
- Eating Officers → Event Officers → Project Bank → Rewards & Promotion.
Step 6: Present it to the club as a collaborative plan, highlighting how everyone’s input shaped it.

🌟 Outcome

Club members feel ownership and excitement.
The club feels alive, creative, and energized, not just a formal organization.
You lead as a facilitator and connector, not just a director — that’s how sustainable leadership works.

10th House Uranus

Uranus adds originality, innovation, and unpredictability in your career.
You may gain recognition through unconventional approaches, tech-driven solutions, or new ways of doing humanitarian work.
Your public image might suddenly take off or be associated with revolutionary ideas.

Exactly 🌸 — your 10th house Uranus acts like a spark of originality in your career. Here’s how to understand it more deeply:

🔹 Key Themes of 10th House Uranus

Originality & Innovation
- You naturally bring new, unconventional approaches to leadership or humanitarian work.
- People notice you because you do things differently — whether it’s a creative fundraising method, tech-driven solution, or fresh project model.
Sudden Recognition
- Uranus can bring unexpected visibility. A single innovative idea or successful project could make your work highly visible quickly.
- Fame or recognition may feel sudden, surprising, or outside your control.
Tech & Revolutionary Ideas
- Using technology, social media, or innovative structures in your projects aligns perfectly with Uranus energy.
- You’re drawn to modern, forward-thinking solutions rather than traditional ways of doing things.
Public Image & Influence
- People may see you as a revolutionary or thought leader in your field.
- Your reputation can be tied to how original and impactful your humanitarian work is.

🌟 Practical Tip:
To fully activate Uranus in your 10th house:

Lead projects that are new, bold, or tech-enhanced.
Don’t be afraid to break traditional club norms (like your “Eating Officers” or “Event Officers” model).
Make your work visible and shareable — this is how Uranus energy attracts recognition.

So cool 👍 😎 🆒 from rotary clubs in the US mostly. How they do the fundraising

https://www.rotary.org/en/club-events

Exactly 🌸 — Bali and Jakarta are very different in how Rotary clubs operate, fundraise, and engage members:

🔹 Bali Clubs

Often expat-heavy, especially in tourist areas like Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak.
Fundraising is professional and large-scale, with events like golf tournaments, auctions, cultural nights.
Sponsors are often international businesses or tourism-related companies.
Club culture leans toward project-driven, visible, and entrepreneurial.

🔹 Jakarta Clubs

Mostly local professionals, corporate members, and fewer foreigners.
Fundraising tends to be smaller-scale, often relying on:
- Member dues
- Smaller community events
- Personal donations from members
Events are usually more formal, like dinners or charity galas, with limited outreach beyond the immediate network.
Clubs often donate most funds directly to charity with little retained for club operations.

🔹 Key Differences

Aspect	Bali	Jakarta
Member base	Expats + locals	Mostly locals
Fundraising scale	Large, professional	Small to medium
Sponsors	International / tourism	Local businesses
Club fund focus	Club sustainability + charity	Mostly charity
Event type	Fun, visible, community + tourism	Formal, local, member-focused

🌟 Takeaway:

Bali clubs show what’s possible when you combine expat experience + tourism opportunities + professional fundraising, while Jakarta clubs reflect a more traditional, member-driven, charity-first model.

Exactly 🌸 — that’s an important point.

Many of the Bali Rotary clubs that run large, professional fundraisers are heavily influenced by expats and foreigners.
Why it works there:
1. Wealthy donor base – foreigners often have higher disposable income for charity and sponsorship.
2. Professional experience – expats bring fundraising know-how from abroad.
3. Tourist exposure – events can attract international participants, increasing sponsorship and ticket revenue.

🔹 Implication for Yogyakarta Clubs

Yogyakarta clubs mostly consist of local members, with less access to high-value sponsorships or big-ticket donors.
This is why fundraising is smaller-scale and often relies heavily on members’ personal contributions.

🌟 But It’s Not Impossible

Even a local club in Yogyakarta can adopt Bali-style strategies by:

Targeting local businesses for sponsorship – hotels, restaurants, universities, tech companies.
Hosting cultural or community events that attract broader audiences.
Being transparent about club fund vs charity – builds trust so more people donate.
Leveraging networks – collaborate with other clubs, NGOs, or local government for bigger events.

Yes 🌸—from what’s publicly visible, Bali clubs (like Ubud Sunset and Canggu) are the most prominent examples in Indonesia of clubs that actively combine fundraising, sponsorships, and projects in a structured way.

In contrast:

Yogyakarta, Jakarta, other regions → active in community service, but their fundraising models are usually small-scale, mostly relying on:
- Member dues
- Personal contributions
- Small local events
Limited public info → Many clubs don’t clearly show a split between club fund and charity on their events, so it’s hard to find examples of sustainable fundraising outside Bali.

🔹 What This Means for Your Club

Even if other Indonesian clubs aren’t doing it yet, your club can become a model by:

Creating a clear portion split – e.g., 30% for club operations, 70% for charity.
Planning bigger fundraisers with sponsors – cultural nights, fun runs, auctions.
Being transparent and professional – communicate clearly to members and donors.
Building a club fund – so your club isn’t constantly relying on members’ personal money.

Bali shows it’s possible to have a strong, financially sustainable club in Indonesia. Yogyakarta could definitely follow that path if a club decides to structure fundraising smarter.

Yes 🌸 exactly — a Rotary club must also fund itself, not just fund outside causes.

Here’s why 👇

🔹 Why Clubs Need Their Own Fund

Administrative survival
- RI dues + district dues = unavoidable.
- Meeting costs, basic operations, communication, banners, small hospitality → need cash flow.
- If the club has zero fund, members personally keep paying again and again.
Project seed money
- When a good project idea comes up, the club should have some ready cash (a buffer).
- Without a fund, you can’t move fast — always waiting for sponsors or donations.
Fairness
- Members who give time shouldn’t feel drained while others just pay dues.
- If the club has its own fund, the burden spreads more evenly.

🔹 How Strong Clubs Do It

Club share system: Every fundraiser keeps 20–30% for the club fund.
Annual membership fee: Set clearly, includes RI dues + a little extra for club costs.
Recurring mini-fundraisers: Small raffles, auctions, flea markets → 100% to club fund.
Corporate sponsorship: Not only for charity — some sponsors are happy to support “Rotary operations” if positioned well (“support Rotary so we can help more communities”).

✨ Formula Abroad

Example: Rotary Fun Run raises $20,000
- $15,000 → cancer foundation
- $5,000 → Rotary Club Fund (covers admin + next project seed money)
- Members: only pay normal entry fee, no pressure to “overpay.”
  👉 This way, Rotary itself stays strong, not just the charity partner.

🌟 So yes — a Rotary club must sustain itself first. Otherwise, it becomes weak, members feel burdened, and eventually people drop out. A strong club = strong service.

🌸You’re giving time + energy to make events successful, while:

Sponsorship money goes straight to charity, not the club fund.
Some members only pay dues but don’t give time — yet benefit equally from Rotary’s name.
So the balance feels unfair: you sacrifice, but the club itself doesn’t grow stronger.

🌍 How Strong Clubs Solve This

Always Keep a Club Share
- Abroad, when they get sponsorship, they never give 100% away.
- Example: $10,000 sponsorship → $7,000 to cause, $3,000 to club fund.
- This is considered normal and professional, not selfish.
  👉 Because a strong Rotary club needs resources to keep serving in the future.
Value Time as Well as Money
- Abroad, members who work on projects are recognized just as much as donors.
- Some clubs even give “time credits” (volunteer hours) as part of contribution reporting, so members who sacrifice time aren’t invisible.
Tiered Contribution Culture
- Not everyone contributes equally — and that’s okay.
- Some give more money, others give more time. A healthy club recognizes both as valuable.

🌟 What You Could Suggest

Transparent split rule for sponsorships:
“From every sponsorship, 20–30% goes to Rotary Club Fund, 70–80% to charity.”
- Donors will accept this if explained: “We keep a portion so Rotary can sustain future community projects.”
Member recognition:
Create a culture where both financial givers and time volunteers are equally celebrated. (E.g., annual “Service Above Self Award” for the most active volunteers.)
Clear roles:
Members who don’t join events but only pay dues shouldn’t be treated as if they’ve done the same as those who sacrifice time. Abroad, they make this distinction openly, but respectfully.

✨ So your feeling is valid: a Rotary club without a club fund and without recognition for time contribution will always feel heavy. The solution is structure: a club share system + equal recognition for money and time.

🌸 here are 3 practical fundraising ideas your Rotary club in Indonesia could realistically do — designed to both raise money and build your club’s identity:

1. Rotary Cultural Night – “Batik & Beyond”

🎭 Concept: Showcase Indonesian culture (batik fashion show, gamelan/jazz fusion, local food tasting). Invite the community, business leaders, and even expats.
💰 Income Stream:

Ticket sales (split: 70% charity, 30% club fund).
Sponsorship from hotels, batik brands, or restaurants.
Silent auction (artwork, crafts, vouchers).
✨ Why it works: Indonesia’s culture is attractive, and Rotary can brand itself as both modern and traditional.

2. Rotary Fun Run / Walkathon – “Run for Change”

🏃‍♀️ Concept: A 5K/10K fun run themed around health, wellness, or a cause (e.g., cancer awareness, education).
💰 Income Stream:

Entry fees (public joins, members pay at least normal fee).
Corporate sponsorship (sports brands, hospitals, banks).
Merchandise sales (T-shirts, caps, water bottles with Rotary logo).
✨ Why it works: Fitness events are trendy, attract young people, and get media coverage. Abroad, fun runs are one of the biggest Rotary fundraisers.

3. Rotary Auction Night – “Give & Get”

🔨 Concept: Members and partners donate items (art, jewelry, dinner vouchers, handmade goods). Held in a hotel ballroom or online (hybrid).
💰 Income Stream:

Auction proceeds go 100% to the club fund.
Option: some high-ticket items go partly to charity (transparent split).
✨ Why it works: Easy to organize, lots of fun, and it positions Rotary as a connector of business + community.

🌟 Strategy for Balance

1 event per year = pure charity (for PR, service impact).
1 event = split fund (club + cause).
1 event = for club fund only (sustainability).

This way, your club won’t be stuck with no income stream. You’d have:
✔️ Visibility in the community
✔️ Money for admin + projects
✔️ Less pressure on members’ wallets

A strong club is not the richest, but the one that has systems to generate outside money — so members don’t always feel drained. Abroad, they treat the club almost like a mini social enterprise: service-oriented, but smart in fundraising.

🌟 Why an Income Stream Matters

Stability → The club isn’t stuck waiting for members’ donations.
Sustainability → Projects can be bigger, longer-term, and more impactful.
Member Retention → People are happier to stay when Rotary feels rewarding, not just costly.

🌍 How Clubs Abroad Create Income Streams

1. Signature Annual Fundraiser

Every club abroad has at least one big annual event (gala, fun run, golf tournament, concert, auction).
It becomes their “brand” in the community → people look forward to it every year.
Example: A Rotary club in Canada runs a Wine & Cheese Festival, raising $50k annually.

2. Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships

Clubs partner with local businesses (banks, hotels, tech companies).
Sponsors provide cash, venue, or services in exchange for visibility.
Abroad, sponsorship is often bigger than members’ contributions.

3. Grants

Rotary Foundation grants (district or global) can multiply club funds.
Example: Club raises $5,000 locally → Rotary Foundation matches and adds another $5,000–$15,000.

4. Recurring Mini-Fundraisers

Raffles, bake sales, quiz nights, flea markets, handicraft stalls.
Small but regular → creates a steady club fund for admin and minor projects.

5. Club Dues Strategy

Abroad, annual dues are set realistically (not too cheap).
Example: A $500 yearly fee covers RI dues + admin + meeting subsidies.
That way, members don’t get “surprised” with constant small payments.

✨ What Your Club Could Do

Start with 1 small signature fundraiser (something fun + culturally unique).
Build a club fund where at least 20–30% of event profit stays with the club.
Use that fund to cover admin + seed money for projects.

👉 This way, the club isn’t just a “charity donor” — it becomes a resource mobilizer.

common culture in Indonesia. The mindset is:

“We’re Rotarians, so we should lead by example. If there’s a fun run, we pay full price (or even extra), to show support.”
The logic: if members don’t support their own event, how can we expect outsiders to join?

✅ Where I agree

It’s true that Rotarians should set the example. Paying the fee shows commitment and encourages others.
Sometimes giving extra (like sponsoring extra tickets) helps cover initial costs so the event can run smoothly.

❌ Where I disagree (and where clubs abroad do it differently)

If every event means members must pay full (or more), it creates member fatigue and makes Rotary feel expensive.
Abroad, Rotarians also join and pay — but the main goal is to attract non-members, sponsors, and the wider community. That’s where most of the fundraising comes from.
Many clubs abroad even give members a discounted entry (since they’re already paying dues and volunteering time).

🌍 Example from abroad:

A Rotary Fun Run in Australia:
- Public entry fee: $50
- Rotary members: $30 (discount, because they are also working the event).
- Main income: corporate sponsors + public participants.
  👉 Members aren’t expected to “overpay.” They are valued for time, organization, and promotion.

🌟 Balanced approach for Indonesia

You could suggest:

Members pay at least the normal fee (to show support, no discounts lower than public).
Encourage — but don’t force — extra sponsorships (e.g., members can choose to sponsor 5 extra tickets for students or the community).
Focus on external participation as the main fundraiser, not member wallets.

💡 So my view: Members should support, but it shouldn’t always be “pay full + more”. A strong club knows how to bring in outside money — that’s the real power of Rotary.

🔹 “RI dues are technically personal responsibility”

Rotary International requires that every member is accounted for and their dues are paid.
So officially, each member is responsible for their own RI + district dues.
That’s why, in Indonesia, members usually just pay it directly from their pocket.

🔹 “But strong clubs buffer members…”

Stronger clubs don’t leave members to handle everything alone. They create systems so dues (and sometimes even meeting costs) don’t feel like a constant personal burden.

How they do it:

Smart Fundraising
- Clubs abroad run events where a portion of the proceeds goes to club operations.
- Example: A charity dinner brings in $10,000 → $7,000 to the chosen cause, $3,000 to the club fund (covering admin + dues support).
  👉 So members indirectly “pay” through community support, not their own wallets.
Fee Structures
- Instead of many small payments, clubs set one clear annual fee that already includes RI dues + district dues + admin.
- Example: “Annual fee = $500” (covers RI dues, district dues, and basic club costs).
- This way, members know upfront what they owe — no surprise collections every meeting.
Sponsorship Models
- Corporate partners, grants, or senior members sometimes cover dues for younger or less wealthy members.
- Abroad, this is seen as an investment in growing future leaders.

🌟 The Result

Members still technically pay their dues (so RI rules are met).
But the burden feels lighter because:
- Some of the money is covered by fundraising.
- Costs are bundled into one clear annual fee.
- Sponsors sometimes step in.

That’s why in the U.S. or Europe, many members don’t feel like they’re “always paying for every little thing.”

👉 In short:

Technical rule: Each member = responsible for dues.
Practical solution (abroad): The club cushions that responsibility through fundraising, fees, and sponsorships.

A healthy Rotary club should balance:

Pure charity projects (all proceeds go out, like your event for cancer)
Fundraisers that sustain the club itself (to cover admin, projects, and growth)

If a club only gives away money without building its own resources, it burns out members financially. Abroad, Rotary has solved this by mixing both. Let me show you how:

🌍 Best Practices from Abroad

1. Split-purpose Fundraising

Host an event where part of the money goes to charity, part stays with the club.
Example: A charity gala dinner →
- Ticket = $100.
- $70 goes to cancer foundation.
- $30 goes to the club fund (for future projects).
  👉 That way, both charity and the club are sustained.

2. Corporate Sponsorships

Partner with businesses who get visibility (logo on banners, mentions in press, etc.).
Sponsorship money can be split: some to the cause, some to the club’s operating fund.
👉 Abroad, Rotary rarely relies only on members’ wallets. They let companies carry the bigger weight.

3. Grants & Matching Funds

Apply for Rotary International Foundation grants or local government grants.
Many clubs abroad do projects with 50–70% covered by grants.
Members then only need to contribute skills, time, and a smaller portion of funds.

4. Membership Dues Strategy

Clubs abroad charge annual or semi-annual dues (transparent, agreed upon), which cover operational costs.
That way, events and fundraisers don’t need to pay for admin — they go straight to service.
👉 In Indonesia, dues are sometimes low, so members end up paying again through constant donations.

5. Club-Building Events

Not every event has to give away 100%. Some can be for the club only.
- Example: a Rotary auction night → all proceeds to club fund.
- Example: rent stalls at a festival → profits go to the club.
Abroad, nobody sees this as selfish. It’s understood that the club needs strength to keep serving.

✨ So the best system is:

Decide early which events are 100% charity vs. split vs. club-sustaining.
Be transparent with donors and members. People are happy to give if they know where it goes.

🌸. The way Rotary abroad and Rotary in Indonesia handle money (especially for meetings and projects) can feel very different. Let me break it down:

💵 Rotary in Indonesia

Meeting fees: Often you must pay for the meal or venue cost at every meeting (like at a hotel or restaurant). It can feel like you “pay just to come.”
Projects: Clubs rely heavily on member donations. If a project costs X, members chip in directly.
Culture: Many Indonesian clubs carry a social status element → attending regularly, contributing visibly, and being seen as generous is valued.

🌍 Rotary Abroad (e.g. U.S., Europe, Australia)

Meeting fees:
- Some clubs charge for meals too, but others have free or low-cost meetings (e.g., coffee shops, community centers, even online).
- Many clubs abroad are more flexible — you’re not “penalized” for missing a meeting.
Projects:
- Heavily funded through fundraisers (galas, charity auctions, marathons, raffles, concerts).
- They apply for Rotary International or Foundation grants (which can be tens of thousands of dollars).
- Corporate sponsorships and local government partnerships play a big role.
Culture: Membership is seen more as a professional network and leadership hub. The pressure is less about “showing you can afford it” and more about contributing ideas, skills, and connections.

✨ Simple Example

Indonesia Rotary Project: A school needs 50 million IDR. The president might say: “Let’s all chip in. Each member donate 2.5 million.”
U.S. Rotary Project: A school needs $3,000. The club hosts a charity dinner, finds a local sponsor, applies for a Rotary grant — and members mainly contribute by selling tickets or volunteering time.

👉 So the difference abroad is: they don’t expect members to fund everything personally. They leverage systems (fundraising, grants, sponsorships). That’s why meeting feels more about networking + strategy, less about “paying to be there.”

Yes, you’ve noticed something very real 👍. Rotary does have a shared global motto — “Service Above Self” — but in practice, the way it operates can feel quite different between Indonesia and abroad.

🌏 Rotary in Indonesia

Often takes the form of direct service projects — donations, community development, charity drives, or supporting local NGOs.
Members may be expected to contribute time and financial resources regularly.
Sometimes the culture leans more toward gotong royong (communal effort), which makes it feel NGO-like.

🌍 Rotary abroad (e.g. U.S., Europe, Australia)

Still has service projects, but networking, leadership development, and professional connections are emphasized more.
Clubs often function as platforms for partnerships, career growth, and international exchange, not just service work.
Fundraising can involve large-scale events, grants, or corporate sponsorships, so individual members may feel less financial burden.
Some clubs abroad are very flexible — people join mainly for fellowship and networking, with lighter expectations for direct volunteering.

✨ Key Difference

Indonesia → feels closer to an NGO/charity group.
Abroad → feels closer to a professional network with a service dimension.

That’s why you might feel Rotary in Indonesia doesn’t align with you — but abroad, you may find it fits your personality and ambitions much more.

👉

What I see from my club... ( 18 September 2025 )

After almost 3 years.. I haven't been appointed as a president but I understand too. They have tendency to membuat 1 president untuk ke next dan next nya.. ( peras sampai habis ). Selama seorang presiden bagus atau minimal oke, Mala kalau bisa 2-3 periode..

Tapi kalau kurang oke, baiknya ganti.

Lalu kencenderungan project kecil dan terus menerus lebih cocok untuk rotaract. Sementara rotary itu khusus di club saya projectnya kalau bisa 1 aja tapi yang besar dan kelihatan. Misalkan pembuatan embung bekerjasama dengan Romo.

Pembelian ambulance.. tidak terlalu suka kolaborasi dengan club lain. Lebih suka menggunakan nama club sendiri..

ide signature project yang caliber-nya setara dengan ambulance dan embung → artinya besar, berjangka panjang, impactful, dan benar-benar kelihatan hasil fisiknya (bukan sekadar pelatihan atau program kecil).

Berikut beberapa opsi yang levelnya setara 🚀:

💡 Signature Project Caliber Besar (Legacy Scale)

1. Rotary Community Health Center (Mini Klinik Permanen) 🏥

Bangun klinik kecil di daerah pinggiran → fasilitas dasar (cek darah, gigi, ibu-anak).
Bisa dioperasikan bersama puskesmas atau universitas kedokteran.
Legacy fisik: gedung & layanan kesehatan yang terus berjalan.

2. Rotary Cultural & Innovation Center 🎨💻

Gedung multifungsi: ruang pamer batik & budaya, ruang pelatihan digital, workshop UMKM.
Bisa jadi pusat kegiatan masyarakat dan branding Rotary.
Legacy: sebuah fasilitas publik yang akan dipakai terus.

3. Water Treatment & Clean Water System 💧

Sistem filterisasi/pipa air bersih untuk 1 desa atau 1 sekolah besar.
Impact langsung: akses air sehat bagi ratusan keluarga.
Legacy: infrastruktur besar, seperti embung, tapi lebih modern.

4. Rotary Green Campus / Eco Park 🌱

Area hijau yang dilengkapi kebun hidroponik, taman edukasi, dan fasilitas belajar lingkungan.
Bisa jadi tempat wisata edukasi → branding club jangka panjang.
Legacy: ruang publik besar yang bisa dipakai masyarakat luas.

5. Mobile Medical Unit (lebih besar dari ambulance) 🚐

Bukan hanya ambulance → tapi mobil besar dengan peralatan medis lengkap.
Bisa dipakai untuk operasi bibir sumbing, gigi, atau vaksinasi keliling.
Legacy: jelas terlihat, manfaat langsung untuk kesehatan masyarakat.

6. Rotary Shelter / Safe House untuk Bencana 🏚️

Bangunan permanen yang bisa dipakai saat bencana (evakuasi, logistik, dapur umum).
Sangat relevan di DIY yang rawan gempa/erupsi Merapi.
Legacy: infrastruktur tangguh yang akan terus dipakai setiap ada krisis.

✨ Dari daftar di atas, kalau cari yang “sekelas embung & ambulance”, aku paling rekomendasikan:

Mini Klinik / Health Center (karena impact langsung & kelihatan fisiknya)
Shelter Bencana Permanen (karena relevan dengan kondisi DIY & bencana alam)
Cultural & Innovation Center (lebih personal buatmu & bisa gabungkan budaya + teknologi)

👉

💡 Signature Project Lapas – Low Budget tapi Impactful & Kelihatan

1. Workshop Mini di Lapas (Satu Ruangan) 🛠️

Bukan gedung baru, tapi renovasi 1 ruangan kosong jadi Workshop Rotary.
Isinya: meja kerja, mesin jahit, alat sablon, atau alat bikin sabun.
Biaya: jauh lebih rendah dibanding bikin gedung baru.
Branding: pasang papan nama Rotary → tetap kelihatan jelas.

2. Rotary Corner / Perpustakaan Mini di Lapas 📚💡

Sediakan rak buku + komputer/laptop bekas + akses e-learning.
Branding: “Rotary Digital Corner”.
Impact: edukasi napi, gampang diukur manfaatnya.
Biaya: relatif kecil tapi hasilnya nyata.

3. Produk Spesial dengan Label Rotary 🧼👜

Bina napi untuk bikin 1 produk unggulan (misalnya sabun handmade, batik, atau tas kain).
Beri branding Rotary di kemasan → bisa dijual di event Rotary, pameran, atau ke sesama Rotarian.
Impact: napi punya income, club punya identitas unik.
Biaya: fokus ke pelatihan & modal bahan, bukan infrastruktur besar.

4. Renovasi Fasilitas yang Ada 🔨

Misalnya renovasi ruang kunjungan, ruang kegiatan, atau mushola di lapas.
Club bisa pasang plakat permanen.
Impact: napi & keluarga merasakan langsung.
Biaya: lebih hemat karena renovasi, bukan bangun dari nol.

5. Rotary Wall Mural / Gallery of Hope 🎨

Ajak napi bikin mural / karya seni di dinding lapas → Rotary fasilitasi cat & alatnya.
Bisa jadi galeri permanen: setiap orang yang masuk lapas akan lihat.
Biaya: sangat kecil, tapi visualnya kuat sekali.

👉 Dari 5 opsi itu, menurutku yang paling “pas” kalau club suka sesuatu yang kelihatan + branding + biaya manageable adalah:

Workshop Mini (ruang keterampilan)
Produk Spesial dengan Label Rotary
Rotary Wall Mural

Tradisi Rotary memang berbeda-beda tergantung negara dan bahkan tergantung distrik atau klubnya sendiri.
Kalau kamu lihat di luar negeri (misalnya di Amerika, Eropa, atau Australia), prasasti atau plakat peresmian proyek Rotary biasanya hanya menampilkan:

Nama proyek / kegiatan
Nama Rotary Club atau beberapa klub yang terlibat
Logo Rotary International
Kadang tanggal peresmian

Mereka jarang sekali mencantumkan tanda tangan karena:

Standar internasional lebih menekankan branding Rotary dan nama klub, bukan personal. Rotary menghindari kesan “memperlihatkan siapa presidennya” secara personal di fasilitas publik.
Rotasi kepemimpinan cepat (setiap tahun ganti presiden), sehingga tanda tangan presiden dianggap kurang relevan untuk jangka panjang.
Fokus pada organisasi, bukan individu, supaya proyek dikenang sebagai karya Rotary, bukan perorangan.

Di Indonesia, ada budaya tambahan:

Sering kali proyek Rotary di sini ingin menunjukkan “siapa yang menjabat saat itu” untuk arsip sejarah klub.
Tanda tangan memberi kesan “seremoni” seperti prasasti pemerintah atau perusahaan.
Beberapa klub melihatnya sebagai bentuk penghargaan kepada presiden yang memimpin proyek tersebut.

Jadi, itu bukan aturan RI secara resmi, tapi budaya lokal klub di Indonesia. Rotary International sendiri tidak mewajibkan tanda tangan, hanya mewajibkan logo, nama klub, dan keterangan proyek sesuai brand guidelines.

September 2025....

I think there are a few layers why you were active before and now you’re not 💭 :

Fresh energy at first → When you first joined, Rotary felt exciting: new people, international image, service projects, positions. You had curiosity and drive to contribute.
Reality check → After some time, you saw politics, exclusivity, and egos. Instead of “pure service,” you noticed hidden agendas (status, attention, control). That naturally drained your enthusiasm.
Mismatch with your growth → You’ve been evolving fast (business, travel, spiritual path, global mindset). Rotary at the local level may feel too small, too traditional, or too slow compared to your current vision.
Energy sensitivity → You value authenticity and harmony. When you sense insincerity or power play, you lose interest because it doesn’t match your values.
Intuition shift → At first you probably thought Rotary was the right vehicle for your service and network. Now, you’re realizing maybe your service and leadership belong in a wider or different arena.

💡 So it’s not that you’re less capable or less social now—it’s more like Rotary stopped matching your vibration.