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ROTARY ZONES 25 & 29 FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 474676954 · $336K rev · infrastructure · advocacy · www.zones25b-29.org
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ROTARY ZONES 25 & 29 FOUNDATION supports Rotary International's initiatives and programs within its designated zones. It focuses on promoting Rotary's public image, membership growth, and participation in global causes such as polio eradication, peacebuilding, and community service projects. The foundation also facilitates disaster relief efforts and celebrates the contributions of women and young professionals within Rotary.

activities · 33

what they do

direct service · 14
  • Community Service and Outreach Events Community Service Event Coordination
    Organizes and participates in various community service and outreach events, including creating a Rose Parade float, distributing food, blankets, and toys to families, providing bicycles and helmets to students, hosting Santa Claus parades, and participating in events like the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
  • Community engagement and public events Community Breakfast & Food Events
    Organizes and participates in public events including parades (e.g., Rotary Santa Claus Parade, Rose Parade float), walks (e.g., Walk to End Alzheimer’s), and awareness campaigns to promote Rotary’s mission and community involvement.
  • Distribution of essential goods and services to underserved communities Emergency Supply Distribution
    Conducts direct service activities such as food, blanket, toy, and bicycle distributions to families and children in need through local club partnerships and community programs.
  • Distribution of food, blankets, and toys to underserved families Emergency Supply Distribution
    Conducted direct aid efforts in which members of the Rotary Club of Del Rio distributed essential goods including food, blankets, and toys to families in two Colonias.
  • Leads global grants focused on addressing eating disorders, environmental issues, and providing equipment to hospitals and public schools.
  • Implementation of global grant projects Global Grant Implementation and Advocacy
    Leads global grant initiatives focused on critical areas including eating disorders, environmental issues, and the provision of medical and educational equipment to hospitals and public schools.
  • Implementation of global grants in health, environment, and education Global Grant Implementation and Advocacy
    Executed 5 global grants targeting eating disorders, environmental issues, and the provision of equipment to hospitals and public schools, demonstrating a focus on international humanitarian projects.
  • Organization of community parades and public events Community Festival & Event Organization
    Hosted annual public events such as the 33rd Rotary Santa Claus Parade by clubs in Port Arthur, Fort William, and Lakehead, and created a Rose Parade float through collaborative volunteer efforts.
  • Polio Eradication Program
    Works through the PolioPlus program to fight polio, contributing to a reduction of polio cases by over 99.9% since 1988.
  • Polio eradication through PolioPlus program
    Has led sustained efforts for over three decades via the PolioPlus program, contributing to a reduction of global polio cases by more than 99.9% since 1988 through vaccination and disease surveillance initiatives.
  • Polio eradication through the PolioPlus program
    Supported the global PolioPlus initiative for over 30 years, contributing to a reduction of polio cases by more than 99.9% since 1988 through vaccination and disease surveillance efforts.
  • Promotion of women's participation and visibility in Rotary Gender Pay Gap Awareness Campaigns
    Organized the "Women in Rotary in Action" campaign during International Women's Day, encouraging female Rotarians to share photos in Rotary attire to celebrate and highlight their service contributions.
  • Provision of bicycles and safety gear to schoolchildren Bicycle Redistribution and Repair Access
    Partnered with Tykes.Need.Bikes to deliver 60 new bicycles and safety helmets to students at League City Elementary School through the League City Rotary Club.
  • Women in Rotary visibility campaign Gender Pay Gap Awareness Campaigns
    Organized the "Women in Rotary in Action" campaign during International Women's Day, encouraging female Rotarians to share photos in Rotary attire to celebrate and amplify women's contributions to service.
advocacy · 2
  • Advocacy and fundraising for global humanitarian initiatives Global Grant Implementation and Advocacy
    Raised awareness and hundreds of millions of dollars for international causes including disease eradication, education, peace, and clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
  • Fundraising and advocacy for global humanitarian initiatives Global Grant Implementation and Advocacy
    Raised awareness and hundreds of millions of dollars for global causes including disease eradication, education, peace, and clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) through advocacy and outreach.
capacity building · 17
  • Club and district capacity strengthening Rotary Club Development & Grant Support
    Supports Rotary clubs and districts through leadership development, goal-setting assistance, best practice sharing, and connecting leaders with resources and Rotarians to enhance humanitarian service and program participation.
  • Development and delivery of One Summit training materials Hybrid Meeting Training Development
    Designed 150-minute One Summit sessions—divided into five segments—for in-person, virtual, or hybrid delivery, and provided supporting resources including webinars, videos, and materials featuring Rotary leadership.
  • Development and dissemination of educational technology Student Technology Access Programs
    Created the “Aula Inteligente®” model that equipped over 120,000 public elementary school classrooms in Mexico and collaborated with INTEL® to develop the “Classmate®” student laptop, selling over 200,000 units across Latin America.
  • Provides support to Rotary districts and clubs to help them identify and achieve their Foundation goals, strengthen clubs, increase humanitarian service, and enhance public image and awareness.
  • Educational Technology Development Student Technology Access Programs
    Develops and implements educational technology models, including the “Aula Inteligente®” which equipped over 120,000 classrooms in Mexico, and collaborated on the "Classmate®" student laptop, selling over 200,000 units in Latin America.
  • Educational technology innovation and deployment Student Technology Access Programs
    Developed the “Aula Inteligente®” model to equip over 120,000 public school classrooms in Mexico and partnered with INTEL® to create the “Classmate®” student laptop, selling over 200,000 units across Latin America.
  • Facilitation of knowledge sharing and leadership connections Rotary Club Development & Grant Support
    Promotes best practices across clubs and districts and connects leaders with Rotarians using innovative approaches to improve participation in Foundation programs and humanitarian service.
  • Hybrid Meeting Training and Resources Hybrid Meeting Training Development
    Develops and shares comprehensive training materials, conducts hybrid training meetings, and publishes supporting resources (videos, slide decks, documents, buying guides) to support the expansion of hybrid meetings.
  • Hybrid meeting training and resource development Hybrid Meeting Training Development
    Developed and delivered training on hybrid meeting practices, including a one-hour model session, and published supporting materials such as videos, slide decks, documents, and a buying guide to support club adaptability.
  • One Summit Materials and Training
    Provides access to webinars, videos, and designed materials for the One Summit, a 150-minute session that can be presented in-person, virtually, or as a hybrid session.
  • One Summit program materials and training Hybrid Meeting Training Development
    Designs and disseminates comprehensive One Summit materials for a 150-minute session, including video content, slide decks, and promotional tools by Rotary leaders, to guide clubs in strategic planning and engagement.
  • Promotion of Best Practices and Networking District-Level Rotary Support and Coordination
    Promotes best practices from clubs and districts and connects leaders with Rotarians to improve Foundation program participation and service.
  • Public Service Announcement (PSA) Campaign Guidance Rotary Club Development & Grant Support
    Shares information and tools to help clubs successfully roll out Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaigns using Rotary International’s resources.
  • Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign support Rotary Club Development & Grant Support
    Shares guidance and resources to help clubs successfully implement Public Service Announcement campaigns using Rotary International’s tools and outreach strategies.
  • Support for Rotary clubs and districts in goal achievement Rotary Club Development & Grant Support
    Provides ongoing support to districts and clubs in identifying and achieving their Foundation goals, including leadership development and public image enhancement.
  • Support for public service announcement (PSA) campaigns Rotary Club Development & Grant Support
    Shared guidance and resources from Rotary International on how to successfully launch and run PSA campaigns, enabling clubs to amplify their public outreach.
  • Training and resources for hybrid meeting implementation Hybrid Meeting Training Development
    Developed and shared comprehensive training materials, conducted a model hybrid training session, and published videos, slide decks, documents, and a buying guide to support clubs in adopting effective hybrid meeting practices.
strategies · 25

how they think

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named programs · 18

what they call their work

Burnet County Flood Relief
Fundraising and support efforts by Rotary Clubs for individuals and families impacted by devastating floods.
Crutches 4 Africa
A District Grant project led by Stillwater Sunrise Rotary to collect and ship mobility devices to individuals in Africa.
Disaster Relief for Kerrville, TX
Fundraising and support efforts by Rotary District 5840 for the Kerrville community devastated by historic flooding.
Holiday Hope
Service projects by Rotary Clubs, such as the Del Rio and Acuña clubs, to distribute food, blankets, and toys to families in need during the holiday season.
Interact Clubs
Youth service clubs for young leaders focused on service projects and raising awareness for global causes.
International Peace Summit
A global event where Rotary Districts showcase projects related to peacebuilding.
Intersection to Care
A program by the Rotary Club of Community Action Against Human Trafficking to reintegrate women incarcerated in the Shawnee County Jail into the community.
Membership Master Vault Series
Webinar series focused on attracting young professionals and igniting membership growth within Rotary clubs.
Peace Poles Installation
A project by the Rotary Club of Rock Island to dedicate and install Peace Poles in various locations.
PolioPlus program
A global initiative to eradicate polio through immunization efforts and public awareness campaigns.
Public Image Audit Workshop
A hands-on training for District Public Image Chairs to evaluate club websites and social media for brand compliance and engagement.
Rotary Rose Parade float
Participation in the Rose Parade to represent the spirit of “Unite for Good” and showcase Rotary's service and community involvement.
Rotary Santa Claus Parade
An annual community tradition hosted by Rotary Clubs to bring festive cheer and connection.
Tykes.Need.Bikes partnership
A partnership with the League City Rotary Club to provide new bicycles and safety helmets to students at League City Elementary School.
Virtual Connection Hour
Webinars and online events focusing on topics like the impact of women in Rotary, public image, and membership strategies.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Participation by Rotary District 5840 in the annual walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research.
Women in Rotary in Action campaign
A campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day and the contributions of women in Rotary across Region 36 - Zones 25B & 29 by sharing photos and stories.
Zapatos, Inc. partnership
A partnership with Rotary District 5840 to provide new shoes, backpacks, and school supplies to children.
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Demetress Hall Partner — Serves as the Rotary Coordinator for Zone 25B & 29.
  • District 5950 Partner — Developed comprehensive hybrid meeting training materials used by the Region 36 Hybrid Meetings Team.
  • Districts 5960 and 6690 Partner — Contributed content for the "Going Hybrid Set Up and Tips" guide.
  • INTEL® Partner — Collaborated to develop the "Classmate®" student laptop for Latin American education markets.
  • League City Rotary Club Partner — Partnered with Tykes.Need.Bikes to provide bicycles and helmets to students.
  • Region 36 Hybrid Meetings Team Partner — Collaborates on expanding hybrid meetings and disseminating training resources.
  • Rotary Club of Acuña Partner — Partnered with the Rotary Club of Del Rio to bring comfort and joy to families.
  • Rotary Club of Del Rio Partner — Collaborated to distribute food, blankets, and toys to families in Colonias.
  • Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland Network — Jennifer Jones, a trustee of the foundation, is a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario.
  • Rotary International Government — The Rotary Zones 25 & 29 Foundation is affiliated with Rotary International, whose president-elect nominates trustees.
  • Rotary International Partner — Provides ready-to-use tools and resources for Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaigns.
  • Rotary International Partner — Uses Rotary International's ready-to-use tools and resources for Public Service Announcement campaigns.
  • Rotary clubs Partner — Encourages Rotary clubs to participate in World Immunization Week by raising awareness and educating communities.
  • Rotary districts Partner — Provides resources to Rotary districts to support immunization awareness efforts.
  • Terry Weaver Partner — Developed the "Hybrid Technical Considerations" guide for Zones 33 and 34, shared as a resource.
  • The Rotary Foundation Partner — The heart of Rotary's impact, celebrated and promoted by the organization.
  • Tykes.Need.Bikes Partner — Partnered with the League City Rotary Club to provide bicycles and helmets to students.