Rotarian on the street

As the 2008 International Assembly winds down, we asked incoming district governors to share their thoughts on the challenges given to them, how they plan to meet these challenges and have a successful year as district governor, and their overall impressions of the International Assembly.

Bette Lewis, District 7620 (Rotary Club of College Park, Maryland, USA)

"The polio challenge stood out to me. I very much look forward to working on it. But the discussions on the expansion of membership were very informative and important."

Zubin Amaria, District 3132 (Rotary Club of Solapur, Maharashtra, India)

"This has been a wonderful experience. I've learned a lot from the speeches, discussion rooms. I plan to succeed in the big dreams that were laid out for us."

Russ Miller, District 6950 (Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Sunrise, Florida, USA)

"You can never be prepared or appreciate the diversity of Rotary. The IA has changed my perspective on how international we really are. I love the theme, Make Dreams Real . The challenges are high, but it has lit a passion in us."

King A. Nelson Esievo, District 9120 (Rotary Club of Samaru, Kaduna State, Nigeria)

"I definitely liked that Rotary reminded us of the promise we made to eradicate polio. My major focus will be to help get more money to the Foundation for PolioPlus. That will also help fulfill the theme's emphasis."

Renée R. Merchant, District 6360 (Rotary Club of Michigan Center-Jackson County East, Michigan, USA)

"It was great that we had a renewal of our polio goal. It's about time we get it done."

Pranesh Jahagirdar, District 3170 (Rotary Club of Bijapur North, Karnataka, India)

"This has been a very challenging assembly. We have a dream, a big dream, and that is to eradicate polio. We must accomplish it."

8 Comments:

At 1:50PM on 15 July 2010, Pratik Gangji wrote: I have made my self in intracting with more and more people.It has improved my standard of living and i am also proud 2 be know as a Rotaractor

At 9:24AM on 28 June 2010, dr.raghvendra chakurkar wrote: the work done by tulay foundation in philippines is really a hallmark for rotary. father rocky has given an example in this field of street children. because future of world is in their hands

At 9:07AM on 11 July 2008, George VLK wrote: This was my 2nd RI convention and as President Elect I attended breakout sessions on Membership and International service. The Wesley Chapel Rotary(noon) is looking forward to a great year with President, Mike Arato-District Governor,Russ Miller and RI President, D.K. Lee with our theme: MAKE DREAMS REAL

At 10:00AM on 1 July 2008, Lynne Wilson wrote: This was my first RI and I was impressed with the diversity and the similarities, all at the same time. What a fabulous organization to contribute my time and resources. President, Wesley Chapel Sunrise, Wesley Chapel, Florida, USA

At 2:47PM on 14 May 2008, PAG DANTATA M NDUS [PHF] wrote: AS ROTARIANS PARTICIPATE IN NIDS THEY SHOULD USE SUCH PREVILAGES AND APPORTUNITIES TO INVITE POTENTIAL ROTARIANS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO ATTEND THEIR FELLOWSHIP THIS WILL ENHANCE OUR MEMBERSHIP GROWTH.

At 11:02AM on 11 March 2008, ADEDIRAN ADEJUWON wrote: PLS ON THE ISSUE OF POLIO IN MY CONUTRY NIGERIA, IT IS GOD THAT CAN SAVE US IN PARTICULAR THE EFFORT OF ROTATRY INTERNATIONAL. WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO AS REGARD THE ERADICATION ASPECT. BUT I HAVE THE FAITH THAT IS IT VERY POSSIBLE, AT THE LAST DISTRICT 9130, NIGERIA PEACE DAY CELEBRATIONS / DTTS IT WAS THE CENTER OF THE DISCUSSION.

At 10:46AM on 28 January 2008, John T. Capps III wrote: The annual transistion from one theme to another, one President to another, one Governor to another is the magic of Rotary in action and respect to serve mankind. From Sharing to Dreaming we can make a difference.

At 8:38AM on 21 January 2008, JOhn Eberhard wrote: DK is a dreamer! - a realistic dreamer! He has captured the spirit of Rotary by encouraging all Rotarians and Rotary Clubs to reach out and care for those less fortunate! Your dreams will be turned into realty when all join your great cause to make our Rotary dream come true. Thank you DK for encouraging all of us to folllow that dream!

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