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Incoming district governors join hands to sing during the closing plenary session of the International Assembly. Rotary Images/Alyce Henson

T he International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, gives incoming district leaders valuable information and an opportunity to build friendships that prepare them for the challenges of their upcoming Rotary year -- from eradicating polio to learning how to take the RI Strategic Plan to the club level.

At this year's assembly, President-elect Ray Klinginsmith announced the 2010-11 RI theme, Building Communities -- Bridging Continents ( see related story ).

See a collection of images from this annual training event above, and use them in your Rotary publications. Find more free photos on Rotary Images .

21 Comments:

At 10:44AM on 8 March 2010, Ritika Langer wrote: I am very proud of my mother Dr. Nalini Langer DGE 3040 for being a part of the Rotary convention. Her dedication and conviction towards Rotary is unmatchable.

At 4:35PM on 26 January 2010, shirish guntakal 3160 wrote: need of the hour, very apt and very innovative

At 9:52AM on 26 January 2010, Bert Olson wrote: Great Theme-President Elect Ray. We will enjoy your "Cowboy Logic" here in District 5610

At 11:17AM on 25 January 2010, PDG Aswini Kar wrote: In the new RI Theme RIPE Klinginsmith fulfills two objectives: the first to explain Rotary to non-Rotarians, and the second to validate our work for Rotarians. It reflect's Klinginsmith's willingness to accept change. He has encouraged district governors-elect to reexamine traditional procedures that were no longer best practices and to begin new traditions where appropriate. He has asked Rotarians to Build Communities better and to Bridge the gap between people of different Continents. He has tried to give the message to bring the people of the world closer.

At 11:30AM on 25 January 2010, Rtn.M.Ramachandran wrote: I appreciate the relvant theme choosen for the forthcoming year.It wil take the public image of rotary to further heights. Rtn.M.Ramachandran,GGR(3202) RC Bekal Fort

At 11:35AM on 25 January 2010, José Henrique Rodrigues Machado wrote: MUITO BOM O LEMA DE 2010-11! VERY GOOD THE THEME 2010- 11!

At 10:42AM on 25 January 2010, quazi raquibul islam wrote: This is a true slogan to united the people worldwide.

At 10:41AM on 25 January 2010, Rtn Atul Gargav DGN 2011-12,RID 3040 wrote: Best wisheses to RIPR Elect. Ray K;inginsmith and team for the coming great year..DGE Rtn Dr.Nalini Langer ji,we are eagerly waiting for you back to RID3040 with new energy and ideas for rotarians of RID3040.

At 9:56AM on 25 January 2010, Rtn Mohan wrote: Bringing more visiblity to the good work of Rotary to non-Rotarians through the theme is very thoughtful. Rtn Mohan Kumar- President Elect- Rotary Bangalore Peenya, RI Dist 3190

At 9:55AM on 25 January 2010, RTN.R.SURESH KUMAR wrote: What a fantastic THEME. We are sure, we will BUILD & BRIDGE Humanity with the guidance of our DGE. Rtn.J.K.

At 9:25AM on 25 January 2010, CDG 3050 JOY Patel INDIA wrote: congrateDear RIPE, GLOBLE THEME,similar to1982-83 &1999-2000,Goahead.BESTLUCK,

At 9:30AM on 22 January 2010, Dr Devendra Paliwal president RC nanded wrote: Hope This RI theme will bridge people affected with Terrorism in Indian subcontinent and people will live fearlessly

At 9:30AM on 22 January 2010, PDG Kawal Bedi R.I.Distt. 3080 wrote: It appears that The Whole World has converged in The Theme given by President Ray. After all, the business of a Rotarian is full time involvment in Building Communities and Bridging The Continents

At 11:07AM on 22 January 2010, M.R.Rajeev wrote: BUILD AND BRIDGE.SUPER.....SUPER FOR ROTARY.

At 12:54PM on 21 January 2010, Rtn. Sanjay Tembe wrote: The theme given by RI president elect Rtn. Ray Klinginsmith very truly depicts true spirit of Rotary. At this point world peace & prosperity can be achieved only by commitment of every citizen of this earth to building communities & building bridges. Let us all try to reach this message to everyone in our community around us.

At 9:16AM on 21 January 2010, RTN DR VINAYKUMAR PAI RAIKAR wrote: Hope this theme will help break down the barriers of racism, caste bias, religion bias. Let us live up to this theme and build One World, One Religion -- The religion of Mankind with compassion and love.

At 9:12AM on 21 January 2010, PDG RAJKUMAR RAJGARIA wrote: It is well thought of THEME, because it required globally at the moment and Rotary can play a major role toprove to the world that 'WE MAKE THE WORLD'

At 9:12AM on 21 January 2010, Rtn. PP. PHF. M.J. Baptist wrote: Especially as a Citizen of Kanyakumari I am very much impressed to the selection of such a wonderful theme "To Build & Bridge the Word..

At 9:52AM on 20 January 2010, RajKumar Bhutoria wrote: President Ray's theme truely reflects the commitment of Rotay to bring togather the communities and continue to foster peace and prosperity in the world as also to let " not so previleged" also have some share and benefit of the achievement of menkind.

At 9:53AM on 20 January 2010, Georgiana Ngeri-Nwagha wrote: I commend RI President-elect, Klinginsmith for aptly describing what Rotarians do best in the theme for the next Rotary year: Building Communities - Bridging Continents. As an incoming Club President, I commit myself to ensuring that my Club's programmes and activies will do justice to this theme.

At 10:42AM on 20 January 2010, PP Zahiruddin Khan wrote: Well its a very thought out theme and the need of the hour. Best of luck RI Pres-elect Ray Klinginsmith. We at RC Rawalpindi Central and in Distt. 3270 all look forward to the new year.

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