Form990EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-1150
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2017, and ending 06-30-2018
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 411
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code MORGANTOWN, WV26507
D Employer identification number

55-6019487
E Telephone number

(304) 599-2352
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.MORGANTOWNROTARY.COMJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ( 4) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 95,476
Part Ⅰ
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 12,348
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2 83,046
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3  
4 Investment income .................................... 4 82
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 95,476
.
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................ 10 9,044
11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 829
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 73,321
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 83,194
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 12,282
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ................. 19 56,880
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21 69,162
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2019)
Form 990-EZ (2019)
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Part ⅡBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
56,768
22
69,095
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
112
24
67
25Total assets......................
56,880
25
69,162
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
56,880
27
69,162
Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE MISSION OF ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO OTHERS, PROMOTE INTEGRITY, AND ADVANCE WORLD UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH ITS FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE OBJECT OF ROTARY IS TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER THE IDEAL OF SERVICE AS A BASIS OF WORTHY ENTERPRISE AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER: FIRST. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACQUAINTANCE AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE; SECOND. HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS; THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTHINESS OF ALL USEFUL OCCUPATIONS; AND THE DIGNIFYING OF EACH ROTARIAN'S OCCUPATION AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE SOCIETY; THIRD. THE APPLICATION OF THE IDEAL OF SERVICE IN EACH ROTARIAN'S PERSONAL, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY LIFE; FOURTH. THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH A WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONS UNITED IN THE IDEAL OF SERVICE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 IN THE FOLLOWING OF THE MISSION AND OBJECTIVE STATEMENTS, THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN MEETS REGULARLY TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH WORTHWHILE SERVICES. SOME OF THE SERVICES ARE LISTED BELOW: CLAY BATTELLE SCHOLARSHIP - WE ARE A PARTNER IN EDUCATION WITH CLAY BATTELLE HIGH SCHOOL. EACH YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN TO THOSE STUDENTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. LITERACY - EVERY YEAR THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN PROVIDES SOME TYPE OF LITERACY PROGRAM TO THE COMMUNITY. INTERACT - THIS IS A HIGH SCHOOL ROTARY CLUB AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. MIRACLE LEAGUE - ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN SPONSORED A TEAM OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND PROVIDES THEM WITH HATS, SHIRTS AND ANY TYPE OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THEY MIGHT NEED. OUTBOUND STUDENT EXCHANGE - STUDENTS WHO APPLY TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN TO GO ABROAD TO STUDY AND LEARN OTHER CULTURES, OUR CLUB IS A SPONSER FOR THIS PROGRAM. INBOUND STUDENT EXCHANGE - STUDENTS APPLY TO COME TO THE UNITED STATES. MEMBERS OF THE CLUB HOUSE STUDENTS AS WELL AS PROVIDE A MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSE. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - BOYS AND GIRLS STATE - SUPPORTING STUDENTS TO LEARN TO BECOME LEADERS. THEY LEAR INTEGRITY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT. ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - THE CLUB PROVIDED FINANCES FOR STUDENTS TO GO TO THIS TWO-DAY WEEKEND EVENT THAT TEACHES 8TH GRADERS HOW TO BECOME BETTER LEADERS OF TOMORROW. THEY LEARN THE FOUR WAY TEST, BASIC PRINCIPLES, AND INTEGRITY. THE EVENT IS HELD AT JACKSON'S MILL, ALL ROTARIANS ARE INVITED TO VOLUNTEER. THE CURRICULUM IS DEVELOPED BY ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND IMPLEMENTED BY ROTARIANS FROM OUR DISTRICT
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 9,255
29 INTERNATIONAL PROJECT - OPHTHALMOLOGIST - WE DONATE TO THE EYE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA.. PHYSICIANS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES ARE BROUGHT TO THE US TO LEARN A PROCEDURE THAT CAN REVERSE CHILDHOOD BLINDNESS. THESE PHYSICIANS CAN THEN GO BACK TO THEIR OWN COUNTRY TO DO THIS PROCEDURE. GLOBAL DIABETES PROJECT - WE ARE A HOST CLUB FOR A PILOT DIABETES PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. POLIO PLUS - CLUB AND MEBER DONATIONS WERE FORWARDED TO ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL'S INITIATIVE TO ERADICATE POLIO WORLD-WIDE. LINDSAY HEARING AID FUND - THE CLUB HAS ESTABLISHED THE ABOVE FUND WITH THE WVU FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF DR. LINDSAY. THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO FINANCIALLY HELP PATIENTS OF WVU'S SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC RECEIVE HEARING AIDS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 5,740
30 STOP HUNGER NOW - STOP HUNGER NOW IS AN INTERNATIONAL HUNGER RELIEF AGENCY. OUR ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN NOT ONLY PROVIDES MONETARY SUPPORT FOR STOP HUNGER NOW, ONE TIME A YEAR THEY ACTUALLY HELP PACKAGE THE MEALS. EMPTY BOWLS - THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN SUPPORTS THE EMPTY BOWLS PROGRAM. THE EMPTY BOWLS PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TO REDUCE HUNGER INSECURITY. SOUP KITCHEN- ON THE FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, ROTARY PROVIDES A HOT MEAL FOR THE FOLKS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT NEED A HOT MEAL. ROTARY SERVES ANYWHERE BETWEEN 40 TO 60 INDIVIDUALS. SUNDALE SENIOR PICNIC - SUNDALE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT NURSING HOME FACILITY. SUNDALE HAS AN ANNUAL PICNIC AND INVITES SENIORS AND STAFF, AS WELL AS CLUB MEMBERS TO A NICE PICNIC LUNCH. IT IS A WAY TO GIVE BACK TO THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH. RISE AGAINST HUNGER - RISE AGAINST HUNGER IS AN INTERNATIONAL HUNGER RELIEF AGENCY COMMITTED TO END HUNGER. SINCE 1998, THE ORGANIZATION HAS COORDINATED THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND OTHER LIFESAVING AID TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COUNTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE CLUB PROVIDES MONEY AND VOLUNTEER HELP TO PACKAGE THE MEALS
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 4,548
MISC. SPECIAL PROJECTS: STEVE HARRICK'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - EVERY YEAR THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN CONTACTS THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND GETS A LIST OF CHILDREN THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES. ROTARY THEN PROVIDES A HOLIDAY DINNER WITH A SANTA TO HAND OUT GIFTS TO THE CHILDERN. ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN'S PURPOSE IS TO SHOW THESE CHILDREN THAT THERE REALLY IS HOPE IN THE WORLD. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 62,822
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 82,365
Part Ⅳ
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
INDIRA MAJUMDER  
 
PRESIDENT 		000.00 0    
JIM ROBINSON  
 
PRESIDENT EL 		000.00 0    
DONNA TENNANT  
 
SECRETARY 		000.00 2,310    
GEORGE LILLEY  
 
TREASURER 		000.00 2,520    
GEOFFREY GAGE  
 
CLUB DIRECTO 		000.00 0    
JAMES MATUGA  
 
CLUB DIRECTO 		000.00 0    
DAVID RAESE  
 
DIRECTOR 		000.00 0    
DOUGLAS LEECH  
 
DIRECTOR 		000.00 0    
HARRY M GRANDON II  
 
FOUNDATION C 		000.00 0    
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Part Ⅴ
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletGEORGE W LILLEY JR
 Telephone no.bullet (304) 599-2352
Located at bullet173 POPLAR DRMORGANTOWN,WV ZIP + 4bullet26505
Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part Ⅵ
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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Name of the organization
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN
Employer identification number

55-6019487
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PAGE 1, ITEM C ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DUES 5,100 ROTARY DISTRICT DUES 3,015 ROTARY FOUNDATION 929
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 STEVE HARRICKS CHRISTMAS STEVE HARRICKS CHRISTMAS 2,138 CLAY BATTELLE SCHOLORSHIP SHOLARSHIPS 5,000 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 1,000 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FUNDRAISING 8,706 SENIOR PICNIC SENIOR PICNIC 500 SPECIAL PROJECTS RYLA 1,000 AM ACDY OF OPTHAMOLOGISTS 2,000 EMPTY BOWLS 1,000 STOP HUNGER NOW 1,000 LITERACY WORKSHOP 305 POLIO PLUS 1,594 MIRACLE LEAGUE 1,700 EXPENSES PRESIDEN'TS DISCRETIONARY 175 SECRETARY'S STRIPEND 2,310 TREASURE'S STIPEND 2,520 PRESIDENT ELECT EXPENSES 579 DISTRICT GOVERNOR SUPPORT 1,000 MEETING EXPENSE (MEALS) 26,067 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 2,048 OTHER PROJECTS 10,971 50/50 DRAWING PAYOUTS 670 CONTINUING EDUCATION 95 MISCELLANEOUS 898 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 45 TOTAL 73,321
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 KEYBOARD STAND AND CASE 780 780 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 668 713 TOTAL 112 67
FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE MISSION OF ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO OTHERS, PROMOTE INTEGRITY, AND ADVANCE WORLD UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH ITS FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE OBJECT OF ROTARY IS TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER THE IDEAL OF SERVICE AS A BASIS OF WORTHY ENTERPRISE AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER: FIRST. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACQUAINTANCE AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE; SECOND. HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS; THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTHINESS OF ALL USEFUL OCCUPATIONS; AND THE DIGNIFYING OF EACH ROTARIAN'S OCCUPATION AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE SOCIETY; THIRD. THE APPLICATION OF THE IDEAL OF SERVICE IN EACH ROTARIAN'S PERSONAL, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY LIFE; FOURTH. THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH A WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONS UNITED IN THE IDEAL OF SERVICE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 IN THE FOLLOWING OF THE MISSION AND OBJECTIVE STATEMENTS, THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN MEETS REGULARLY TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH WORTHWHILE SERVICES. SOME OF THE SERVICES ARE LISTED BELOW: CLAY BATTELLE SCHOLARSHIP - WE ARE A PARTNER IN EDUCATION WITH CLAY BATTELLE HIGH SCHOOL. EACH YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN TO THOSE STUDENTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. LITERACY - EVERY YEAR THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN PROVIDES SOME TYPE OF LITERACY PROGRAM TO THE COMMUNITY. INTERACT - THIS IS A HIGH SCHOOL ROTARY CLUB AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. MIRACLE LEAGUE - ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN SPONSORED A TEAM OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND PROVIDES THEM WITH HATS, SHIRTS AND ANY TYPE OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THEY MIGHT NEED. OUTBOUND STUDENT EXCHANGE - STUDENTS WHO APPLY TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN TO GO ABROAD TO STUDY AND LEARN OTHER CULTURES, OUR CLUB IS A SPONSER FOR THIS PROGRAM. INBOUND STUDENT EXCHANGE - STUDENTS APPLY TO COME TO THE UNITED STATES. MEMBERS OF THE CLUB HOUSE STUDENTS AS WELL AS PROVIDE A MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSE. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - BOYS AND GIRLS STATE - SUPPORTING STUDENTS TO LEARN TO BECOME LEADERS. THEY LEAR INTEGRITY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT. ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - THE CLUB PROVIDED FINANCES FOR STUDENTS TO GO TO THIS TWO-DAY WEEKEND EVENT THAT TEACHES 8TH GRADERS HOW TO BECOME BETTER LEADERS OF TOMORROW. THEY LEARN THE FOUR WAY TEST, BASIC PRINCIPLES, AND INTEGRITY. THE EVENT IS HELD AT JACKSON'S MILL, ALL ROTARIANS ARE INVITED TO VOLUNTEER. THE CURRICULUM IS DEVELOPED BY ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND IMPLEMENTED BY ROTARIANS FROM OUR DISTRICT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 INTERNATIONAL PROJECT - OPHTHALMOLOGIST - WE DONATE TO THE EYE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA.. PHYSICIANS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES ARE BROUGHT TO THE US TO LEARN A PROCEDURE THAT CAN REVERSE CHILDHOOD BLINDNESS. THESE PHYSICIANS CAN THEN GO BACK TO THEIR OWN COUNTRY TO DO THIS PROCEDURE. GLOBAL DIABETES PROJECT - WE ARE A HOST CLUB FOR A PILOT DIABETES PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. POLIO PLUS - CLUB AND MEBER DONATIONS WERE FORWARDED TO ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL'S INITIATIVE TO ERADICATE POLIO WORLD-WIDE. LINDSAY HEARING AID FUND - THE CLUB HAS ESTABLISHED THE ABOVE FUND WITH THE WVU FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF DR. LINDSAY. THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO FINANCIALLY HELP PATIENTS OF WVU'S SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC RECEIVE HEARING AIDS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 STOP HUNGER NOW - STOP HUNGER NOW IS AN INTERNATIONAL HUNGER RELIEF AGENCY. OUR ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN NOT ONLY PROVIDES MONETARY SUPPORT FOR STOP HUNGER NOW, ONE TIME A YEAR THEY ACTUALLY HELP PACKAGE THE MEALS. EMPTY BOWLS - THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN SUPPORTS THE EMPTY BOWLS PROGRAM. THE EMPTY BOWLS PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TO REDUCE HUNGER INSECURITY. SOUP KITCHEN- ON THE FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, ROTARY PROVIDES A HOT MEAL FOR THE FOLKS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT NEED A HOT MEAL. ROTARY SERVES ANYWHERE BETWEEN 40 TO 60 INDIVIDUALS. SUNDALE SENIOR PICNIC - SUNDALE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT NURSING HOME FACILITY. SUNDALE HAS AN ANNUAL PICNIC AND INVITES SENIORS AND STAFF, AS WELL AS CLUB MEMBERS TO A NICE PICNIC LUNCH. IT IS A WAY TO GIVE BACK TO THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH. RISE AGAINST HUNGER - RISE AGAINST HUNGER IS AN INTERNATIONAL HUNGER RELIEF AGENCY COMMITTED TO END HUNGER. SINCE 1998, THE ORGANIZATION HAS COORDINATED THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND OTHER LIFESAVING AID TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COUNTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE CLUB PROVIDES MONEY AND VOLUNTEER HELP TO PACKAGE THE MEALS
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 MISC. SPECIAL PROJECTS: STEVE HARRICK'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - EVERY YEAR THE ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN CONTACTS THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND GETS A LIST OF CHILDREN THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES. ROTARY THEN PROVIDES A HOLIDAY DINNER WITH A SANTA TO HAND OUT GIFTS TO THE CHILDERN. ROTARY CLUB OF MORGANTOWN'S PURPOSE IS TO SHOW THESE CHILDREN THAT THERE REALLY IS HOPE IN THE WORLD. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


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