The Centennial Clock
Project began as a modest proposal to give a lasting gift to the community in
celebration of Rotary International's 100th
Year.
Initially, the
project envisioned a clock that might cost $15,000 but that was quickly upgraded
to a new guestimate of $25,000. Utilimately, the project was refined and
expanded so that the budget increased to just over $66,000.
In the end,
we raised $74,309 for the project. After all construction and other costs,
we had $5,719 left for a maintenance fund, now held by Rotary Charities. The
Rotary Club annually adds $500 to the fund.
As of 2008, we have
approximately $7,200 in the fund, to be used as needed in the future
for repairs or refurbishments. The Club will annually make further
additions to the fund, assuring adequate resources to maintain the
clock in pristine condition. The City of San Marino is responsible for site
maintenance and the Club is responsible for the Clock maintenance.
The
Fundraising Committee was headed by Dennis Kneier and Gene Orlowsky with members
Bill Steele and Emile Bayle serving as Honorary Fundraising Chairmen.
Rotary
Club Centennial Clock Budget Detail
Campaign
Fundraising
Campaign
Matrix
Fund
Development - Final Letter revised
Fund
Development - Letter re plaque
Fund
Development - Letter to Rotary -
Follow up
Fund
Development - Letter to Rotary - Pledges Follow up
Centennial Clock
- Plaque
Clock plaque
Photo
Rotary
Donor Plaque Order Form
Donor Party
Invitation
Thank You
Letter to Organizations
Thank You
Letter
