Rotarians talk about the new 2010-11 RI theme

Rotary International News -- 19 January 2010

What do you think of the 2010-11 RI theme, Building Communities -- Bridging Continents ?

Charlie Rogers
District 6980 (Florida, USA)
"I like the idea that it’s an action theme. It really encapsulates everything we do as Rotarians, both on a local and international level."

Damodar Patchipala
District 3020 (India)
"It’s wonderful -- very precise and catchy. Back home, I think they will appreciate it."

W. Dale Bailey
District 5340 (California, USA)
"It’s very appropriate given the situation in Haiti. We are going to have a great task ahead of us."

Jeffry Cadorette
District 7450 (Pennsylvania, USA)
"I was impressed with the amount of research and deliberation. He really thought it through. It’s also one of the first in recent memory that applies to non-Rotarians too."

Karen Sekich
District 5450 (Colorado, USA)
"I was so excited, I just went to the RI website and sent all my presidents-elect a theme e-card. Our district works all over the world, so this theme is going to resonate with them."

12 Comments:

At 10:23AM on 24 January 2011, Rtn.PP.Manoj,RID 3201,RC.Vadakkenchery Malabar wrote: Very Beautyfull and good theme for the Rotary year 2011-12

At 8:56AM on 1 June 2010, Anangam Raj Timalsena - Dist 3292 wrote: Hi, I am very much impressed with this Theme and the way our RI President Ray Klinginsmith founded this.

At 3:29PM on 5 March 2010, Jhansi Premanand wrote: Building communities and bridging continents will lead Rotarians as peace makers to achieve a peaceful world..Peace is possible with our actions in our communities around the world reaching the un reached. Wonderful theme to build global unity Hats off for a thoughtful idea.

At 10:32AM on 9 February 2010, K.B. Shahi wrote: I'm very happy to see the RI theme of 2010-11. It's very exciting & inspired me. It gives strength to make one world...peace world......

At 9:53AM on 26 January 2010, Chew Ban Seng, Rotary E-Club of 3310 wrote: Rotary's Identity (as defined by RI President 2010-2011 Ray Klinginsmith): Who were are, and what we are, are best reflected in these four words, "Building Communities - Bridging Continents". As Rotarians, we build the spirit and resources of our local communities and we link and make the world a much better place to live and work. (Note: Paraphased by yours truly... Great stuff!!! BS)

At 9:11AM on 21 January 2010, Kamala Kanta Rath wrote: Wonderful theme for 2010-2011. It also reflects our commitment to world peace.

At 11:43AM on 20 January 2010, R.Mahadevan RI Dist 2980 wrote: The theme for the year 2010-11 will be the Jewel in the Crown of all the themes proclaimed so far.The Four Way test remains a cornerstone of all the actions in Rotary. The Four Words Test ( Building Communities- Bridging Continents) will become the hallmark of Rotary. This theme will transcend generations and international borders.

At 10:41AM on 20 January 2010, Roy I. Casipit District 3820 wrote: thank you for addressing rotary youth programs especially ROTARACT. we do our task ahead of us.

At 9:48AM on 20 January 2010, PDG Devendra V Shastri wrote: RI Theme for the year 2010-11 truly reflects Rotary's strength-Rotary's Internationality in which all Rotarians are united to the cause of Service and Fellowship by looking beyod their communities and continents!

At 10:44AM on 20 January 2010, Girish Mittal wrote: Wonderful theme.....It epitomises what Rotary is already....We have a similar theme in India.."".The world is a family...."

At 10:49AM on 20 January 2010, PDG DEBASISH MITRA D 3291 India wrote: "We first look within - within our own communities & find the needs. Next we look beyond - beyond the borders & see how this world can live as one"

At 11:08AM on 20 January 2010, ODG Dr.Vijendra RID 3150 wrote: Beautiful Theme. We are all one.

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