Rotarians talk about the new 2009-10 RI theme

Rotary International News -- 20 January 2009

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What do you think of the 2009-10 RI theme, The Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands ?

Emyr Lloyd-Davies
District 1040
(England)

"It will be very relevant to what we are trying to do, and I think the clubs will embrace it."

Sten Liljedahl
District 2400
(Sweden)

"It's perfect. It's general enough that everyone can understand it, because all of the districts have different problems and situations. It's so suitable."

Suresh Chandrasekhar
District 3150
(Andhra Pradesh, India)

"The beauty of the theme is it hits the individual Rotarian. It appeals to every individual Rotarian in every part of the world."

Virgis Kontrimas
District 1460
(Denmark; Lithuania)

"It's a very interesting theme and very easy to translate to each language, because it's clear and simple. It's a good challenge to reach the heart of every Rotarian."

Ron Errett
District 7280
(Pennsylvania, USA)

"I love it. I thought it was wonderful to hear [RI President-elect Kenny] talk about Rotary being all volunteers and [that] you can't command volunteers. The theme reminds everybody these are volunteers and you can’t forget to thank them."

15 Comments:

At 9:27AM on 6 April 2009, Rtn. Ajay S. Mokal RID 3131 wrote: Yes, Dear John Kenny, Great theme, touchy straight to my heart. This theme creates a cautiousness about the resposibility in the mind of every rotarian. Yes; I am resposible for the Future of Rotary, Yes; I am resposible for to keep Environment Healthy, Yes; I am responsible to keep everybody happy and healthy. Yes; it is in my hands. The future of whole universe is in my hands. And this "I" is a global representation of everybody......John Thank you very much!!!

At 10:40AM on 23 March 2009, Hareesz Rasheed wrote: A very appropriate theme. Would any Rotarian, please be able to let me know, what the 4 different colours of hands correspond to.

At 11:51AM on 2 February 2009, Rtn 'Tobi Akiode S.A. (D1130) wrote: Rotary is a club that caters generally for the future of the world. I love rotary. I have lamented so much about the future of this genuine organisation. I have asked questions at various club meetings about why membership reduces in the wake of new knowledge of life hazards combined with the old ones. I have continously asked questions about the widely growing gap between old and new rotarians, old and young members; rotarians, rotaractors and interactors. I write with great joy and hope that this year's theme will answer these questions and provide solutions that will bridge gaps and encourage new members to help touch this future. I believe it will also inspire me and many young members of this family to hold on to the wheel of 'service above self' and steer rotary to a future of many more achievements. Most importantly, the theme will give hope to many people who are trapped in poverty of all kinds in every corners of our world. I will be at the convention for the first time in my life to rekindle the light of rotary in me. I look forward to seeing you there too.

At 4:44PM on 26 January 2009, Rtn.Joseph.T.C.,President,Rc of Adoor Town,Dist.3211 wrote: Beautiful theme and logo,straight to the target and reminding all Rotarians of their responsibilities

At 4:41PM on 26 January 2009, PE.Pradeep Samtani.RC. of Georgetown Guyana.Dist 7030 wrote: Great Theme,Now the Buck STOPS Here,with every Rotarian. No more blame game.Each and every one of us will be responsible for the success and failures.

At 3:09PM on 21 January 2009, Y.S.Prakash,President-R.C.Quilon West End- D3211-India wrote: Good theme, but I think that it would have been more better if it was like "The futore of Rotary is in OUR hands

At 11:13AM on 21 January 2009, Bill Pollard, DG D7600 wrote: The heart of Rotary is found in the clubs and their members. At the end of A Century of Service, the official history of Rotary’s first one hundred years, the author pointed out that “every successful project, every ideal which helped Rotary become the world’s leading service organization came not from the top down but from the grass roots up.”

At 9:25AM on 21 January 2009, Subhro Banerjee, PE RC Calcutta South West RI Dist 3291 wrote: This theme is the need of the time. It addresses young Rotary leaders in one hand, the society at large on the other. This blends with all the four pillars of Rotary service.

At 9:28AM on 21 January 2009, Genevieve Flight wrote: It is a perfect eye catching theme.Rotary needs more people and very importantly young rotarians who will be able to carry on the good service when the older ones are gone.We need to use all avenues,from work, to offices, network groups and other social involvemnts to speak to people about rotary and encourage them to be part of the joy Rotary brings.

At 9:29AM on 21 January 2009, Rtn.Subodh Joshi Dist.3131 wrote: This theme is more demanding & making all Rotarians more alert & responsible to make Rotary's future more bright. Let us be a part of the Rotary's future by contributing in Present.

At 10:17AM on 21 January 2009, FARID NEWTON CP-RC AarongDhaka 3280-73081 wrote: Yes! Finally we got the key of ROTARY. Lets build a better world of PEACE through develop each individual club. Rgds Rtn Farid NEWTON Rotary Club of Aarong Dhaka, Bangladesh

At 10:18AM on 21 January 2009, umesh s chikmath dist 3190 jp nagar bangalore india wrote: good theme

At 10:19AM on 21 January 2009, patrickssebagala wrote: I dearly believe that then RI theme of 2009-10 shall enable we the Rotaracters how to handle our recruitment drive policy - we need to recruit those who know that we are instruments of service above all needs.

At 10:26AM on 21 January 2009, pp rolando perry peralta wrote: it is high time that clubs are recognized as really the source of strenght of our global organization. at the club level all things happen. more power to rotary movement.

At 11:11AM on 21 January 2009, RTN. SYED AZMATULLAH RC: CHENNAI PHOENIX RD: 3230 wrote: At the first instant, it came to my thought whether the future of the Rotary is at stake. But, then, whether said or not, anybody’s future is in his own hands –how he thinks and acts. Therefore, the future of the Rotary is in the hands of the Rotarians who make the Club- how they think and act. The future of the Rotary will be bright as long as the Rotarians do ‘Service above Self’ and ‘They profit most who serve best’.

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