Some members seem to be confused about when to write a check to the Club or to Foundation so here is a little tutorial
The Club's Foundation (Rotary Club of Westerly Foundation) is the vehicle for all fundraiser events and major donations. So donations for the Charitable/Scholarship Dinner or the Golf Tournament should be made payable to the Rotary Club of Westerly Foundation. After discussion this past Monday, I've determined that all fundraising activities, including the Jonnycake Center Pasta Dinner, should be processed through RCoW Foundation. Thus, all such donations are fully tax deductible.
The Club is responsible for collecting dues, happy/sad dollars, Every Rotarian Every Year donations going to Rotary Foundation (Int'l), and any other "pass-through" donations. An example of a "pass through" is Every Rotarian Every Year - if you write a check to the Club that is intended for Rotary Foundation, the funds are processed through the Club's checking account and sent to RF-Int'l. Checks should be made payable to Rotary Club of Westerly.
One more thing, please do not confuse Rotary Club of Westerly Foundation with Rotary International Foundation. RI's Foundation receives EREY (Annual Fund), Polio Plus Donations and these funds support Rotary International programs all over the world. The Club's Foundation supports all our programs.
