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At 9:25AM on 13 February 2012, jacqueline morris wrote: Congratulations to RI President Elect Kalyan Banerjee The Rotat\rion is really excercising the four L. to live, to learn, to love and to leave a legacy behind morris

At 10:25AM on 25 July 2011, Rtn. Prof. M.Nesamony,Secretary, RC of Nagercoio Town, Dist. 3212 wrote: Wow! What a wonderful theme! The more I think about it the more I find in the Theme statement. If the world and Rotarians in particular can practise it there will be no social barriers,no misery, no starvation,no poverty.There will be love,peace,prosperity and international understanding.It needs the full heart to give expression to this lofty theme.

At 9:48AM on 25 July 2011, Rt. PP. PHF. Prof.M. Nesamony,Secretary,Cub ID:C000073620 wrote: Wow! What a wonderful theme.The more I think about it ,the more I draw out of it. If only we could translate it into action the world will surely be a much, much better place to live in.

At 10:40AM on 22 June 2011, Odubela Abiola paul wrote: Thank you and every one out-there as you intend to make humanitarian service as your business. Love from, Rotaract club of ijebu-Ife, District 9110 Nigeria

At 9:28AM on 20 June 2011, Joseph Waring wrote: The speech hit the spot. I think if we all as Rotarians embraced this theme we could accomplish many of our goals not only for the rotary year but even long term goals.

At 10:53AM on 1 June 2011, Rtn. Faheem Asghar (RFSM) wrote: Congratulations! Inspiring Speech. We all together will work hard for the Rotary cause. I am fortunate to be Member National Polio Plus RID 3272 during RI President Elect's year.

At 11:37AM on 13 May 2011, Zeenat Bayat wrote: A brilliant speech! Motivating and inspiring. It felt like it was straight from the heart. Congratulations and best wishes to RI President Elect Banerjee from the members of the Rotary Club of Karachi Sunset Millennium, District 3271, Pakistan.

At 10:37AM on 24 February 2011, B.L.Anand Rao wrote: My hearty congratulations to RI President elect Kalyan for his wonderful presentation of R.I.Theme "Reach within to embrace Humanity"during RI Institute at SanDiego.I feel it a great previlege to lead my District 3160 as its Governor when Kalyan will be a leader as RI President.

At 1:47PM on 23 February 2011, Sanjay Ray, Secretary, Rotary Club of Calcutta Jadavpur wrote: It is a great feeling to have you at the helm of affairs and we are thankful to you for coming down to Calcutta to the launch of “Saving Little Hearts” to facilitate 5000 heart surgeries for less privileged children held today.

At 10:10AM on 3 February 2011, Asif Hussain wrote: Having met RI PresElect Bannerjee Some years back in Karachi; I have noticed the fire has just gone stronger to make this world a better place by reaching out.

At 10:10AM on 31 January 2011, ASSTT Gov Elect Dr vinod goyal Psychiatrist wrote: first time i have heard a speech which motivates people from within ... rather than focusing outside .... a true rotarian spirit .... a country without border ... a man with unlimited challenges PP Rtn Dr Vinod Goyal R C Nadiad 3060 Home district of RIPE Kalyan bhai

At 10:08AM on 27 January 2011, I. I. Pattanashetti wrote: Inspiring Initiative and implementation speech of R.I. President-elect Kalyan Banerjee, which enlightened the minds of Rotarians

At 10:07AM on 27 January 2011, V. Sahaya Arul Jothie wrote: “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity” is the marvelous theme which our founder has proposed for us for the forthcoming Rotary year through our RI President-elect Kalyan Bannerjee. I feel that ‘Reach Within’ implies ‘look within and know oneself’ and also ‘look within and understand Rotary’. It echoes Socrates’ dictum: ‘Know thy own self’ and also reflects the quintessence of Indian philosophy which talks about the correlation between the human soul (microcosm) and the larger universe (macrocosm). It is the time for us to meditate upon the fundamentals of our Rotary. Understanding our own inner self and the deep significance of our organization’s objectives and values will naturally usher and lead us to embrace humanity. This theme entails that Rotarians around the world should realize themselves, raise themselves, transcend all barriers and reach out to the world in order to help mankind. Rtn. PHF. VS. Arul Jothie President Elect 2011-2012

At 10:40AM on 26 January 2011, Rotractor Olugbodi Oluwatosin (IPP) wrote: I believe Rotary is all about service and that which it has being in execution right from inception. Carry on ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, i am a dedicated Rotaractor who will never mind any extent to go for preaching the gospel of this NOBLE club.

At 10:42AM on 24 January 2011, shrenik shah, vapi wrote: Very apt theme Kalyanbhai!! Bcoz d sole purpose of human xistence is 2 kindle a lite in darkness of fellow human's lives.KB'sutmost devotion2 our area's socio-economic-medico n educational issues spanning 3dcades by itself grants u d rite of spking on a issue so dear to u. May the FORCE be with K&B. Why Vapi, all of Gujarat &India is proud of U.

At 10:42AM on 24 January 2011, Raju B. J.Sheth wrote: Congratulations to our RI President - Elect , Rtn Kalyan for a wonderful speech and even more wonderful Theme . Best Wishes from Rotary Club of Dar-es-salaam Oysterbay ( District 9200)

At 10:41AM on 24 January 2011, Neshad Asllani wrote: The strength to do good in the world is within ourselves. Thank you RIPE Kalyan Bnerjee for showing the path. Neshad Asllani, RC Peja

At 10:39AM on 24 January 2011, Rtn. J.J.Manuel wrote: Congratulaion to our very own RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee who has given us a meaning full theme for the year 2011-2012. Anything that is done from one innerself will always be bring happiness to self and everyone. Hets off to Kalyan for a great theme.

At 10:37AM on 24 January 2011, Dr Bernadette Pushpaangaeli, President Elect, RC Suva Peninsula Sunset, District 9920 wrote: Appropriately highlighted by the President- Elect RI the theme for the coming year can not have been more timely. In inspiring fellow Rotarians it helps us to be honest and do really what needs to be done rather than do things to please each other in our confort zones. Wow indeed

At 10:28AM on 24 January 2011, arun tandon wrote: Brilliant thoughts reflected in your speech for accomplishing anything in this world.Now what is to be learnt is how to" reach within" .This would require practice of spiritual & para-psychological processes.

At 10:27AM on 24 January 2011, Alexander Manuel, RC of Nagercoil Central wrote: A theme that has reached the soul & heart of every Rotarian. A relevant & down-to-earth theme.

At 10:26AM on 24 January 2011, Rtn.PP CA Satyanarayan Chobe, Rotary Club of NIgdi-Pune, Maharashtra, India wrote: In response to the Appeal made by Rtn. Pres. Elect Kalyan Banerjee, tor suggest the RI Theme for 2011-12, I had Emailed about 12 Themes , and one of them was "VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM ". I was very curious to know the unveiling of the RI Theme for 2011-12 by Rtn. Kalyan in the INTL. Assembly. The Theme now declared is Excellent and in five words, Rtn Kalyan had inspired all of us , specially Rotarians from India, a lot to introspect and activate our best of efforts in terms of TAN , MAN and DHAN for the upliftment of our underpriviledged brothers and sisters of our family, community and the whole World at large. As our Indian Value System embark on us is to first take care of our own family and then our neighbours and the community. Finally , we all Rotarians have pledged ourselves to EMBRACE HUMANITY at large.

At 10:25AM on 24 January 2011, Pradeep K.Shrestha wrote: very motivating theme speech,it inspire you to be a rotarian by heart. Pradeep K. Shrestha,President Elect, RC Rajdhani, District 3292, Nepal

At 10:14AM on 24 January 2011, Rotr oyedemi oyejide wrote: Congratulation to the RI President Rtn kalyan bannerjee. Am a member of rotary club Tai Solarin University of education, ijebu ode. DSRT 9110

At 10:06AM on 24 January 2011, PP Rosario "Chary" S. Misa, RC Loyola Hts., D3780 wrote: Very nice theme which is a good practice for every Rotarian to embrace humanity.

At 10:01AM on 24 January 2011, Rotn. S. 'Lekan Bakare (President-Elect, Rotary Club of Egbeda, District 9110, Nigeria) wrote: A very apt statement and theme. A man's good deed comes from within; to reach inside first brings out the best humanitarian service from a Rotarian. The theme is a great challenge to every Rotarian. Apt theme indeed. Congrats to our President-Elect.

At 10:54AM on 21 January 2011, Bert Vorstenbosch wrote: very uplifting speech,Great theme,I am proud to be a rotarian.

At 9:10AM on 21 January 2011, Rtn. .pp.S.Narasimha Prasad, RC shimoga north RI dist. 3180 wrote: Thought provoking , needs few seconds to digest and understand the true meaning of theme, i had the pleasure of recieving his appreciation when rtn. kalyan visited shimoga for my master of cermony and his advice to our club members to name the building as KALYAN and not KALYAN BANERJEE HALL , our indian culture of vasudiva kutumkakam has been aptly described in the theme. all the very best.

At 9:08AM on 21 January 2011, Flor Henedina A. Lelis wrote: Wow! It's about time to look at our very own self. Everything we do points back to each one of us - for we cannot give what we do not have. Nicely thought of. Hope this motivates our rotary family to do a bit of introspection inorder to reach others. Well said!

At 9:08AM on 21 January 2011, Abdulsalam, Mohammed Sagir wrote: what an inspiring and articulate theme, at an appropriate time, i wish u a ssuccesful year. am a member of the Rotary Club of lokoja distrtict 9125, nigeria

At 9:06AM on 21 January 2011, VIRENDRA KHANNA wrote: An heart touching theme. To reach within means to introspect and in introspection one finds only wellbeing of humanity. Long live this approach for generations to come.

At 2:44PM on 20 January 2011, Mousie Skews wrote: Congratulations to our RI President Elect for 2011/12 Rotary year Kalyan Banerjee,a very meaningful Theme and agreed with his comments that once a Rotarian find their inner strength, they can accomplish great things in their communities and around the world. All the best in your year. Mousie (Elisapeta) Skews A/G Elect 2011/2012 District 9920 Rotary Club of Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS

At 10:48AM on 20 January 2011, IPP Yakubu O Musa, RC Auchi Metro, AG Elect Zone 14, D 9140 wrote: Congratulations to our indefatigable RI President-Elect kalyan Banerjee for the choice of this years theme 2011-2012.

At 8:17AM on 20 January 2011, Khurram Ajmal wrote: Congratulations to the RI President. Theme is indeed the need of the day. Good luck.

At 8:43AM on 20 January 2011, RTN PP MURALI R RAO wrote: A very apt theme for the present day world where in ( people have forgetten there very own identity) - Rtn Kalyan Bannerjee has put it so clear unless you realize and put it to your heart you cannot do service to humanity .well done Kalyan wish you god speed.

At 8:48AM on 20 January 2011, chimezie chukwuka, RC Lagos West,President Elect wrote: There are no words for me to describe how purposeful and meaningful it was. To me,he was right on the theme, it will give me more insight on how to find strength within me and to accomplish great things as a club president. " I am so thrilled to be a club president with this great RI PRESIDENT.

At 8:53AM on 20 January 2011, PDG Rajaram R.I. Dist.3000 wrote: Interesting and inspiring. Pres. Elect Kalyan is very sincere about his mission. Hope 2011-12 will be a very meaningfull year.

At 3:22PM on 19 January 2011, Bryan Cooke DG 5440 wrote: An inspiring speech with a timely theme and an attractive logo. Kalyan has been a Rotary role model since the Earthquake in Bhuj, Gujarat and hopefully during his year the world will be free of Polio!

At 2:57PM on 19 January 2011, Eduardo Jorge M. Queiroz wrote: Congratulations to RI President Elect Kalyan Banerjee. His theme touches deeply the human being. All the process to motivate ando to construct peace in the World starts inside the proper person.

At 2:46PM on 19 January 2011, Jan ten Sijthoff wrote: Indeed, an impressive presentation and a theme which is very relevant nowadays.

At 8:12AM on 19 January 2011, Neena Singh wrote: A very meaningful and unique theme - RI President Elect Kalyan Banerjee is a visionary and a great human being. I am fortunate to be President Elect of my club Rotary Club of Chandigarh ( Distt 3080) during his year as President of Rotary International.

At 8:22AM on 19 January 2011, DGN SUDHIR KHANNA, R.I. Distt. 3100 wrote: Congratulaion to our RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee who provid us a meaning full theme for the year 2011-2012.

At 8:24AM on 19 January 2011, Manikandan, Charter Secretary, RC of Karaikudi Heritage wrote: Very Inspiring Speech. Very Proud of you. It is not only a theme speech but an inspiring speech to every Rotarian.