ELIGIBLE FOR ARIZONA TAX CREDIT CHANGING LIVES BY ASSISTING WITH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Over 25 years ago, some forward thinking Rotarians in Arizona created The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona to take advantage of the tax credit opportunities allowed by the State of Arizona. At the same time, they created an opportunity for Rotarians to fund one of Rotary's Avenues of Service - Vocational Service. Because TRVFA was started by Rotarians, and is run by Rotarians to this day, some mistakenly think that giving is restricted to Rotarians. Just the opposite is true. We need Rotarians to be our advocates with their friends, family, and business associates. Visit our website at trvfa.org to learn more about us, so you can share our story with others. TRVFA was created to give students an opportunity to realize their dreams. Through completion of vocational training, they can look forward to earning a living wage to support themselves and their families.TRVFA grants change lives of vocational grant recipients and their families forever. They move to a higher level of productivity. They take pride in their new occupation. They are better able to contribute to our state's economy. Examples of TRVFA grants are tuition assistance for medical assistant training, assistance in purchasing tools for mechanics and technicians in training, purchase of required safety equipment and clothing for people learning trades. We have made it easy to donate on-line at donate.trvfa.org. Donations to the Vocational Fund are eligible for an Arizona tax credit up to $400 per person, $800 for a joint return. In utilizing your credit you are effectively deciding where to spend some of the income taxes which would otherwise be owed to the state. It is not too late to give and claim a tax credit donation for 2018. It is not too early to give in order to make your 2019 tax credit donation. The time is always perfect to give to make a very tangible difference in the life of someone you may never meet! Proud to serve on the TRVFA Board, PDG Jeanie Morgan |
Over 20 Flagstaff Rotarians and guests recently celebrated the season at a dinner held at the beautiful Flagstaff Ranch Country Club. We enjoyed a fine meal and an evening of merriment while taking in the star filled night sky and mountain views. A white elephant gift exchange featured some thoughtful gifts, including a toilet bowl night light, an emergency lantern, a tool kit, a man purse and many other fun items. In addition, guests each brought canned food for donation to the Flagstaff Family Food Center. Special thanks to Lisa Winborne for delivering the donated food!
Flagstaff Rotarians Partner with the Salvation Army to bring Holiday Cheer to local families
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Welcome our newest member of Flagstaff Rotary, Frank Bourget.
Frank Bourget is the Executive Director of the Northern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross. Based in Flagstaff, AZ, he serves the people of Coconino, Yavapai, Mohave, Apache and Navajo counties. His focus is on recruiting volunteer leaders throughout the five-county area while raising community awareness and funds for the Red Cross in Northern Arizona.
Bourget has over 30 years’ experience in fundraising. In Arizona, he has been the director of development for the Phoenix Symphony, Nature Conservatory, Heard Museum and the Valley of the Sun YMCA. In 2014, he served as vice president of the Planned Giving Roundtable Arizona. In 2005 Frank was President of the Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) where he was recognized as Fund Raising Executive of the Year in 2006.
Frank and his wife have three grown sons and six grandchildren. Welcome to the fellowship of Rotary Frank!
The 2019 Rotary International Convention is June 1 - 5 in Hamburg. A group of Flagstaff Rotarians who plan to attend is forming. Contact Lee Raddatz if you have any questions
Jeremy Baker joins Rotary
Please welcome our newest member Jeremy Baker, pictured here with Membership Chairman Vaughan Winborne. Jeremy and his family recently relocated to Flagstaff with the Salvation Army. Jeremy and his wife are both Captains in the Salvation Army. Jeremy was previously a member of the Rotary Club of Burbank. Jeremy will be formally inducted at our meeting on September 18. Welcome to our Rotary family Jeremy.
