P-1855

Annual Bike Drive

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Project Description

Country: USA

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Total Budget: $6,000

Area of Focus: Economic and community development

Activity Type: Community Development: General

Summary: Provide bikes and helmets for underprivileged children in San Diego's binational South Bay community


The Rotary Club of Chula Vista respectfully requests matching funds of $3,000 for the district grant in support of the Rotary Club of Chula Vista Bike Drive.

Each year over the holidays, the Chula Vista Rotary Foundation has a unique and life-changing program where bicycles and helmets are distributed to children of all ages, whose families are unable to afford presents. The Rotary Club of Chula Vista Bike Drive was started in 1978 by two Chula Vista Rotarians. The Club had no designated funding, so dedicated Rotarians asked members for individual donations. The first year, the Chula Vista Club donated 25 bikes to children in need. Thanks to the $3,000 District Matching Grant in 2017 we had yet another successful year. At last year's annual bike drive we were able to provide over 275 bikes and helmets. We were also able to provide bigger bikes to older children, which is always a goal but is not always feasible based on funds available. Thank you for your part in helping us reach our goals!

Chula Vista Rotary Club volunteers donated their time to this worthy endeavor and members of Chula Vista Kiwanis, Boy Scouts and friends and families helped assemble the bikes. Something as simple as a bicycle makes for a very special holiday. Without this program, these children would not have the childhood memory so many of us treasure.

Each year there is a need and we hope to continue providing bikes for the community we serve. This year, for the 39th annual Bike Drive, we would like to provide at least 275 bikes and helmets for underprivileged children living in San Diego's South Bay - a truly binational region. We will distribute the bikes and helmets in conjunction with the South Bay Salvation Army in Chula Vista, the Chula Vista Kiwanis Christmas with Santa program, South Bay Community Services, Ronald McDonald House San Diego, South Bay YMCA, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Barnhart Cancer Center and South Bay Boys and Girls Club.

The Rotary Club of Chula Vista Bike Drive impacts over 50 Chula Vista Rotarians and volunteers at partner organizations, more than 275 local children and over 1,000 immediate and extended family members.

Project Timeline: Winter 2017

Number of Rotarians Involved: 15-30 from Chula Vista Rotary Club (for bike assembly and distribution), plus support from other Rotary clubs and community organizations.

Project Contact Person

District: 5340

Rotary Club of: Chula Vista

Primary Contact: Sarah Cantu

Email: sarah.cantu@gmail.com

Project Status

Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.

Project listed for the 2017-18 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

Chula Vista (5340)

1-Aug-17

$3,000

$3,000

$6,000

Total

$3,000

$3,000

$6,000

Project Supporting Documents


[20-Apr-18]
Final Report


[27-Sep-17]
Deposit Info and Webinar training


[26-Apr-18]
Grant Receipts

 

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History Log Entries

1-Aug-17

by Marta Knight

Grant is ready for the Signature process. 2 signatures are required. This needs to be completed before Grant can be reviewed for approval at the District Foundation August meeting. Instructions can be found under Help tab,>Signature process.

1-Aug-17

by Sarah Cantu

System Entry: Creation of project page.

1-Aug-17

by Sarah Cantu

System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.

1-Aug-17

by Sarah Cantu

System Entry: Project signed by Sarah Cantu.

1-Aug-17

System Entry

System Entry: Project signed by Carmen Sandoval.

23-Aug-17

by Marta Knight

District 5340 Rotary Foundation Committee approved $3,000 DDF match for the Grant at the 8-14-17, meeting. Approval contingent upon 1 members from the Club watch District Grant Training Webinar on YouTube. Email sent with link to webinar and instructions for Club President to certify attendance.

23-Aug-17

by Marta Knight

System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.

19-Sep-17

by Marta Knight

District Grant Funds, DDF, have arrived from The Rotary Foundation. Need Club Bank Deposit Information Form uploaded in Documents tab so we can deposit your club DDF. Email sent earlier with detailed instructions and form.

27-Sep-17

by Sarah Cantu

Uploaded deposit info

28-Sep-17

by Marta Knight

Webinar training certificate uploaded.

9-Oct-17

by Judy Gallegos

System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.

12-Mar-18

by Marta Knight

Deadline for closing your grant is April 1, 2018. Complete Final Report on the Description Tab and upload PDF of paid invoices or copies of check(s) on the Document tab.

8-Apr-18

by Marta Knight

Deadline for closing your grant was due on April 1, 2018. Complete Final Report on the Description Tab and upload PDF of paid invoices or copies of check(s) on the Document tab

20-Apr-18

by Sarah Cantu

System Entry: Final Report signed by Sarah Cantu.

24-Apr-18

by Marta Knight

Need paid receipts uploaded on Documents page. Final Report needs to be signed and submitted.

26-Apr-18

by Sarah Cantu

receipts uploaded

27-Apr-18

by Marta Knight

Grant Final Report needs to be signed by President Carmen Sandoval. Email reminder sent again.

27-Apr-18

System Entry

System Entry: Final Report signed by Carmen Sandoval.

28-Apr-18

by Marta Knight

System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.

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