Klinginsmith reveals 2010-11 presidential emphases

At 10:11AM on 16 July 2010, Rtn.PHF.Devadas T.K wrote: In recent times, I found more of youngsters joining rotary organization.It is very good sign and something that is very much necessary also.We must appreciate these youngsters for the amount of time they devote to rotary activities.They are all just settling or even starting to settle in their areas of business. their families are very young.Their children are mostly school going or even infants at home. Personally they have a lot of planning and financial management to do both on the family and business front. In spite of this the contribution that they make to rotary is something that should really be appreciated and acknowledged. So, Welcome younsters

At 12:48PM on 14 July 2010, Manikandan, Charter Secretary, RC of Karaikudi Heritage, RID 3212 wrote: Thank you and Wishes.

At 12:16PM on 28 June 2010, Rtn. RASIK BOTHARA,ROTARY CLUB OF NASIK EAST,INDIA wrote: the theam is best suited to the today world wheae everybady is trying to outdo other, the theam of building relation and bridging development of huminaty for better world in futer.

At 11:42AM on 26 May 2010, Rtr Aanton Mookherjee, DRR 2010-11, RID 3291 wrote: I am a Rotaractor for the last 10 years and have experienced the importance of youth in the future of Rotary. I have also been an Interactor, a RYLArian and a Group Study Exchange Team member. I appreciate the focus of RIP Ray Klinginsmith on youth and young adults. And it is a welcome news that youth is now an avenue of service for Rotary. But the changing world requires newer policies for youth participation. With so much emphasis on virtual reality (primarily internet), along with the existing educational demand and career pressures, time is the biggest challenge for youth. Rotary has to find ways to communicate and attract this e-generation youth. Policies need to be advanced. Offerings have to be re-shaped. The future is right here. The time is right now!

At 1:01PM on 21 May 2010, Marco Kappenberger wrote: President Elect Ray's emphasis on the young is the best Rotary can do for the future of humankind. Polio eradication, Community development, Better education, Mom and child health, Clean wager, Preventing and curing disease, as well as any activity connected with Preserve Planet Earth is the best we can invest our resources and energies in. We look forward to the PE's Ray's year ! YIR, Marco Kappenberger Rotary E-Club of Latinoamérica, District 4200

At 9:14AM on 21 May 2010, Marco Kappenberger wrote: President Elect Ray's emphasis on the young is the best Rotary can do for the future of humankind. Polio eradication, Community development, Better education, Mom and child health, Clean wager, Preventing and curing disease, as well as any activity connected with Preserve Planet Earth is the best we can invest our resources and energies in. We look forward to the PE's Ray's year ! YIR, Marco Kappenberger Rotary E-Club of Latinoamérica, District 4200

At 12:35PM on 20 May 2010, Marco Kappenberger wrote: Our dear PE Ray, receive the best wishes for a great year ! The Rotary World looks forward to your leadership. Isn't the world but one country and humankind its citizens ?! Thus, let's build the global community and make RI really global by making it really accessible for Clubs and Rotarians from the economically least developed world also !!! PE Rey, do please undertake to improve Rotary International (RI) by contributing for it to really become more international, by also decentralising it, daring to attract to Rotary the huge savings and improvements in the quality of RI by decentralizing it and using optimally the RI offices around the world, letting them do what they can do better than in Evanston. Telecommunications are sufficent and always improving, so that now it is possible, and RI should really take the opportunity for his improvement !!! I'll be happy to know your opinion and to share more details, and meanwhile yours and Judie's are the best wishes for a very great year to you both and all of Rotary on its unavoidable advance towards its objective. Respectfully, humbly and gratefully yours, Marco Kappenberger Rotary E-Club of Latinoamérica, District 4200

At 10:21AM on 19 April 2010, PP Rosario "Chary" S. Misa wrote: I will make sure that our Rotary Club of Loyola Heights forthcoming Planning Session will give emphases and focus to R.I. Pres.ElectRay Klinginsmith emphases. Some of the projects are ongoing with us and will continue and put focus onPolio Eradication campaign.

At 9:58AM on 1 March 2010, arvind thosar wrote: I need to have to know what R.I. really wants me as a co director of 'world peace and conflict resolution ' from dist' 3131 to convey to the rotarians ? How about inner conflicts of ALL rtns? Isn't it also part of the world conflict....so also.... how about inner peace ? Isn't it also part of the world peace ? Rtn Arvind. R.C. of Pune Shaniwarwada. Dist 3131

At 9:15AM on 5 February 2010, PP Rolando "Perry" R. Peralta wrote: Well said. Now, let us ALL buckle down to work. fr Rotary Club of Plaridel Bulacan RID 3770 Philippines

At 9:23AM on 3 February 2010, Ravindra Salunke DGN 2012-13 RI dist 3132 wrote: Congratulations to RIPE Ray for focussing on youth. Water and sanitation are key areas of health improvement in my continent. Ray has given right direction to Rotary.

At 11:54AM on 26 January 2010, FARIDA YESMIN wrote: Thank u very much for your information so, I am interesteded participation in you rotary club. I am a President/CEOs, carequeenBussines Women's Net work. Thanks. Sincerely, Farida Yesmin

At 11:56AM on 26 January 2010, Tony M. Orcena wrote: The most important element in this world is the individual. He is the core of the existence of our family and ultimately the community. As we build the best of ourselves, the best of our family, so we build our community that is an integral part of the entire continental world we live in. The four words that our RIPE express and punch with the message are truly reflective of the elements that pursue the course to world understanding, peace and the binding love and respect, the most universal language that connect humanity as one. Bridging continents is an ambitious attempt if looked into from the outside. But capturing the importance and respect of each and every Rotarian will suddenly connect the continental families into one. One aspiration, one thrust, one objective, one spirit and united we become to in our ultimate pursuit to happiness in life. I offer my efforts, thoughts and worth contributing elements to your success that will redound to the success of every individual Rotarian and non-Rotarian as well cascading to the benefit of the entire world. From: PP Tony M. Orcena Assistant GML Editor RID 3820

At 10:02AM on 25 January 2010, PDG Pratap Puranik (3170) wrote: Ray has put Rotary’s more than Century’s work in nut shell. Congratulations for an motivating and inspiring theme. Now, we will see more INVISIBLE BRIDGES of friendship.

At 9:22AM on 22 January 2010, PDG RAJKUMAR RAJGARIA wrote: It is a theme with extraordinory vision.Your future Vision plan in six areas along with polio are need of an hour throughout world.Rotarians of 3291 are with you in your endeavour

At 9:30AM on 22 January 2010, Rtn.R.Thiyagarajan wrote: Congratulations to the RI President Elect. Rtn. Ray Klinginsmith for the timely theme that would help to make the planet earth liveable when the problems in the focus areas are solved by keeping an eye on climate change.

At 9:31AM on 22 January 2010, Prabhat K Rohatgi, PDG, RC Calcutta,India wrote: While PolioPlus program was understandably a 'must', RIPE Ray has made a commendable choice "to reach out to youth and young adults". Today's coming generation is facing a world of anxiety and confusion, and badly in nedd of our support. As for the six areas of focus for emphases in the comung year, he has picked out those which affect the world at large, and the developing countries more so. It looks 2010-2011 is going to be another exciting year for Rotarians worldwide "buildingcommunities - bridging continents"

At 9:14AM on 21 January 2010, Lea Recomite wrote: Congatulations RI Pres.-Elect Ray Klinginsmith. The 2010-2011 theme reinforces and furthers the "internationality" of Rotary

At 9:13AM on 21 January 2010, Joan Carig wrote: A very timely theme that would make the world unite for peace, prevent sickness, promote health, sanitation, and education that would build a better future of the children in the world. PE JOAN CARIG, RC FORT BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY RI3830 PHILIPPINES

At 12:58PM on 20 January 2010, Prof. G.S.L. Devra wrote: The new theme of Rotary international declared by RI President-elect Ray Klinginsmith in his address at district governors-elect gathering is, “Building Communities -- Bridging Continents”, and it is certainly going to bring Rotarians of the world together with a new approach for the cause of serving the people living in different geographical setups and environments. I congratulate the President Elect for accelerating the idea of change and accepting the challenges spurting from the economic and social processing of the post market economy and post modernism period. It is well said that, “Rotary is unity without uniformity,” however, geography of the earth is a reality and moreover to it bringing uniformity in geography through the efforts of cultural and social cohesiveness is greater necessity. Rotary has sound service programs for the welfare of the humankind. President Elect has rightly said , “That unity of purpose makes us the best organization in the world. We are indeed fortunate to be Rotarians.” We, again, can look forward for the speedy service growth under the new dimensions and leadership. Jai Rotary. Rtn. Prof. G. S. L. Devra ( RC Kota North, Zone XXI, RID 3050)

At 9:47AM on 20 January 2010, Pradeep K. Shrestha wrote: The presidential emphasisi area are quite relevant to the present scenario of the developing nations Like Nepal; facing economic challenge, health problem,peace and stability,conflict, water sanitation .My hats up for the President for taking righful steps to take Rotary forward for better Earth to live and service to humanities.

At 9:46AM on 20 January 2010, GARSHILL wrote: EXCELLENT THEM BY RI PRESIDENT RAY KLINGINSMITH. BY THIS THEM WORLD WILL BE TOO SMALL, AND ROTARY WILL BECOME TOO BIG ROTARIAN FROM 3060 SURAT RIVER SIDE

At 9:48AM on 20 January 2010, Dr Gordon Cheyne wrote: Let's hope we see a bit more than lip-service on the topic of maternal and child health. There are 300 million women with no access to family planning, which UNICEF refers to as "the most cost-effective means of reducing poverty." Family planning also reduces maternal and child mortality, and the incidence of unsafe abortion and venereal disease. Can we give those needy women "the fifth freedom" - the freedom from unwanted fertility?

At 9:49AM on 20 January 2010, Rotn. Adebukola Bello wrote: It really is a Catchy Phrase. Although it goes beyond the surface, it captures the ESSENCE of what Rotary stands for.... I believe 2010/2011 will be a worthwhile year. President Elect RC Magodo. RI Dist. 9110, Nigeria

At 9:52AM on 20 January 2010, Manuel David wrote: Our Best Wishes to RIPE Ray Klinginsmith for a successful Rotary Year 2010-2011. Be assured of our commitment to undertake your emphases for year 2010-2011. PE Manuel 'Manny' David Rotary Club of Makati-Buendia RI District 3830

At 9:53AM on 20 January 2010, Ruperto B. Esteban Sr. wrote: Vivid, yet meaningful and workable. As one of the presidents-elect Incoming President Ray can count on me and the Rotary club of Angat (Bulacan, Philippines-D 3770)

At 10:42AM on 20 January 2010, Rtn.Ashok Shetty wrote: lovely R I new theme,wish RI president Ray Klinginsmith very best for his successful tenure.Rtn. Ashok Shetty RC Borivli,Mumbai,prez elect 2010-11

At 10:43AM on 20 January 2010, Dr. Rakesh Malhotra wrote: Congratulations to RI President Ray Klinginsmith for an appropriate and inspirational theme for 2010-11. The thrust areas chosen are most apt and reflect the Ri president's far-sighted vision. I am sure 2010-11 is going to be a great year for Rotary. Dr Rakesh Malhotra PE Rotary Club Delhi Central, Distt 3010, India

At 10:44AM on 20 January 2010, SK Pahariya President Elect RC Jaipur India wrote: Yes, we should Build the Bridges of friendship and Break the walls of hatred.

At 10:48AM on 20 January 2010, Sampathkumar Iyengar wrote: A Pertinent and a relevant theme with a clear focus on the future of Rotary, Rtn.Sampathkumar Iyengar President 2009-10. RI Dist. 3190

At 10:50AM on 20 January 2010, Bharathi Chandrasherkar wrote: R I President elect Ray Kinglinsmith has given a meaningful theme and a list of emphases. Our club will focus activities on these emphases during our club's siver jubilee year 2010-2011 R C Shimoga North 3180

At 10:51AM on 20 January 2010, PP A.Ashok Kumar RI Dist.3211 wrote: RI Theme is truly challenging

At 11:05AM on 20 January 2010, Irfan Mohammad Khan Distt 3100 - Asstt. Governor 2010 - 11 wrote: The year of Ray Klinginsmith has began with never heard of before - bang. The Rotarian members are very energised, moreso the non - rotarian friends are enthusiastic of playing a good role in Rotary. A very very big resource that was lying un-tapped untill now. Sure, the vision "Building Communities - Birdging Continents" as charted out by Ray would be a fantastic focus for the year 2010 - 11. It is an ordinary man's hope and vision to leave in peace and harmony with each other and across the borders.

At 11:06AM on 20 January 2010, CHEW Ban Seng, Charter President, Rotary E-Club of 3310 wrote: "outreach to youth and young adults" -- I am really glad to read this!! Youth are 100% of our future! :-) District 3310 is doing a prototype Advanced RYLA (ARYLA) which is held on 19-21 March 2010 @ ITE College East Campus, Singapore. Unlike RYLA, ARYLA is "a program for youth by youth". Here, they plan and organise all activities with Rotarians acting as resource and mentors. Interested? Send me an email to eclub3310@gmail.com. Btw, PP Edmund Chew and I are working through YMCA to do "Conversational English for foreigners" to help them integrate into Singapore's community. It has received good support from Chinese nationals working here as they seek to improve their English which is a working language here in Singapore. This experience can be duplicate elsewhere where there is a similar need... :-)

At 11:07AM on 20 January 2010, Rtn.PHF.Er.M.AMALAN ASHOK-RC of DEVAKOTTAI-RI dist-3212 wrote: Thank you RI president RAY KLINGINSMITH for your successful tenure. On behalf of RI DIST -3212-INDIA,We are always with you to BUILDING COMMUNITIES-BRIDGING CONTINENT .Keep it up. Thank you for your great theme.

At 11:09AM on 20 January 2010, Dr.Jayant Kulkarni wrote: The RI theme reflects the depth of Ray's experience & his awareness of the capabilities of Rotarians.

At 11:09AM on 20 January 2010, Kishabhau Gosbole wrote: Here is theme that really goes well with current activities of Clubs, Districts , TRF and RI and more intently by Rotarians. The focus areas though historical are still most important. Best wishes to President 2010-11

At 11:10AM on 20 January 2010, kumaresan wrote: Interesting Theme.It gives support and encouragement for the work we are doing. Rtn.G.Kumaresan DRFC 3202

At 11:10AM on 20 January 2010, Rtn. Rick Jayson Tatlonghari wrote: New Theme is awesome. You’ll really feel that you are not alone in doing goodness in our community and good works will be bridge not only in nearby clubs or districts but in “continents”. Ad astra per aspera. – RC Bay, Distrcit 3820, Philippines

At 11:12AM on 20 January 2010, Charlie Cogan wrote: Bravo! First we have to finish this year strong, but it's great to know where we're headed in the year to come. It's nice to have the team approach to Rotary leadership,` where present and future leaders all work together and no one is a "past" leader because there's always another challenge out there somewhere and another job to be done.

At 12:39PM on 19 January 2010, RTN.Narayan Krishna Kharel wrote: Many thanks For the New theme and our best wishes to RI president RAY KLINGINSMITH for his successful tenure. Our District is highly concerned on the RI thrust areas. we are always with you. RTN. Narayan Krishna Kharel RC Kathmandu Club Service Director(2010/11) Ri dist 3292, Nepal