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Cupertino Rotary Working on reflecting the Community. Why work to reflect the community?. That’s where your new members will come from That’s where your charitable funding will come from There are many examples of “old white, and male” organizations withering away in Cupertino.
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Why work to reflect the community? That’s where your new members will come from That’s where your charitable funding will come from There are many examples of “old white, and male” organizations withering away in Cupertino
It didn’t happen by accidentIt took: Visionary leadership Outreach on Community projects Outreach on Community Events Outreach through International projects and partnerships Outreach through programs Sensitivity to other cultures
Outreach on Community projects Lunar New Year Unity Parade • Rotary Leadership • Rotary volunteers • Donation to Rotary
Outreach on Community projects Diwali Festival • Rotary Leadership • Rotary volunteers • Rotary booth
Outreach on Community Events – Evolution of a festival- the issues • Changing Community mix • Poor Sponsor Friendliness • No Resource leverage • No City support
What’s the current model • Earth Zone • Cultural Fair • Health and Safety Fair • Business booths • Partnership with the World Journal
Evolution of a fundraising event • Country Elegance • Western Elegance • Eastern Elegance • Global Elegance
Polio plus fundraiser Indian members of the Rotary Club of Cupertino come forward with a proposal: a benefit concert for the eradication of Polio in India.
Results • 1600 attendees • $23,000 raised for Polio Plus • Rotary message delivered through video, slide show and talk by Thariq Thulba, Sri Lanka Partner in service • Future connections opened at Google
Outreach through programs Indian Dance Wine sales in China Indian Economic View Xian Economic development And many more
Final thoughts Tipping point concept-momemtum counts Are you doing things that don’t resonate with other cultures?-songs-prayers -food