Video: Lee asks Rotarians to ‘Make Dreams Real’

At 8:52AM on 16 January 2008, Dr Ho Loon Shin wrote: I welcome this mode of disseminating information with video; hope to see more in this website. Well done.

At 8:48AM on 16 January 2008, PDG Bharath-Dist 3160 wrote: A Great Theme. Giving emphasis on Children will be highly beneficial to the community.

At 8:48AM on 16 January 2008, anaju2121@yahoo.com wrote: YES. . . FROM THE THEME: "ROTARY SHARES" TO THIS THEME: "MAKE DREAMS REAL" ROTARIANS ARE STRENGTHENED AND ENCOURAGED TO BE MORE ACTIVE IN IN ROTARY ACTIVITIES IN LINE WITH THE OBJECT OF ROTARY. THIS YEAR, WE CAN MAKE DREAMS REAL ON WHAT WE HAVE SHARED IN THE PAST.

At 8:42AM on 16 January 2008, Rtn Lata subraidu wrote: A very apt theme,these are the main concerns of south asia, and we rotarians will definitely works to make dreams real of our children. Rtn Lata Subraidu Dist 3140

At 8:41AM on 16 January 2008, samuel lydia wrote: I want to say you're diong a great job out there 'u're wonderful'.From Nigeria, my school is not on RI list as a rotaract club in Nig. why! what do we do? ROTARACT IS GOOD.

At 8:34AM on 16 January 2008, Rotarian Paul Agbroko wrote: Great innovation. Kudos to RVM for adequately capturing the unveiling of the 2008/2009 theme by the RI President Elect.

At 8:31AM on 16 January 2008, rtn.jk.das wrote: excelleant theme. all talk no action symbolises hollow dreams. lets come forward and start filling some substance to these dreams and thus make others dreams come true.

At 11:07AM on 16 January 2008, Bakulesh Pandya wrote: Lofty Theme......all put in a nut shell . I wish Pres.Elect Lee succeeds in implementing his Dream!

At 11:49AM on 16 January 2008, Alonso Campoi (PDG 06/07-D.4510) wrote: Congratulation PE D.K.Lee, new theme always fill rotarian full of hopes, let's make real the Dream of Rotary, 2008/09 under your lidership will be wonderful

At 1:11PM on 16 January 2008, PDG Dr Mahesh Kotbagi wrote: Every human on earth Dreams looking at childrens Eyes. RIPE Lee you made the real Dream to fulfill the same. Inocent Theme for inocent Children. Great Words.

At 2:42PM on 16 January 2008, PDG Peter H. Peters wrote: Congratulations on advancing a powerful theme for a membership who are dedicated to 'doing good in the world'.

At 8:44AM on 17 January 2008, CP Jude M. Lingan wrote: UNIQUE and VERY POWERFUL!!! i pray every Rotarian acts on this vision.

At 8:43AM on 17 January 2008, PDG TIKKU D 3020 wrote: Targetting the children of the world- This is the best dream that Rotary could think of and am confident that all Rotarians will rise in making the Dream of President Elect Lee a reality.

At 8:42AM on 17 January 2008, Hans Henrik Knudsen wrote: Congratulation to PE Lee. A great theme, which will inspire the rotarian all over the world.

At 8:38AM on 17 January 2008, Vice DRR Belal Al Ayoubi wrote: The theme of 2008-2009 is truly what we need focus on in our long journey of changing for the better! Let's all unite to make next year a pride to all of us. From Lebanon... all the support!

At 9:15AM on 17 January 2008, siva wrote: TRUELY A WONDERFUL AND MEANINGFUL THEME. 'MAKE DREAMS REAL' MOTIVATES ROTARIANS WITH COMMITED PERFORMANCE.

At 8:38AM on 18 January 2008, PP Robin Arumugam wrote: The theme of 2008-2009 is truly what Rotary means to the people it focuses on what Rotary had and will continue to do. It would be a great year for Rotary when every Rotarian make that dream come true. Rotary Club of Kinta, D3300

At 8:36AM on 18 January 2008, Dr.Babu India 3150 wrote: Wonderful theme .Time to make the world know that we make dreams real.

At 9:51AM on 18 January 2008, PP TONY. C EGBUNONU wrote: You cannot achieve and accomplish great GOALS without "REAL DREAMS". The 2008 R.I THEME - " MAKE DREAMS REAL" is apt and timely to wit Dong Kurn Lee and all Rotarians of the World are set for more affirmative Rotary action and accomplishments. Rotary Club of MarylandEnugu D9140.

At 2:51PM on 18 January 2008, VPAsif Hussain wrote: Dreams, real dreams are made to be realized and there is a glimmer of hope as we cement our unfinished dreams like polio in our part of the world.Well done RI President-Elect

At 8:58AM on 21 January 2008, PDG Arun Parikh wrote: When you get up in the morning, You have two choices Goback to sleep & continue Dreaming or Wake up & make those Dreams Real...It is Challenge & Choice is YOUR's

At 8:55AM on 21 January 2008, PDG Linda Bradley wrote: A wonderful theme. We need dreams to create a reality. Wow - the reality of a world of healthy children. In time, healthy children create a world of peace.

At 8:50AM on 21 January 2008, CP NOLI K. REYES of ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN LEMERY, DISTRICT 3820 LEMERY, BATANGAS 4209 PHILIPPINES wrote: CONGRATS. TO R.I. Pres. Elect Dong....His "DREAMS MAKE REAL" is a great objective for a Rotarian to do in every communities especialy the dipressed ones and the children living on it....

At 8:47AM on 21 January 2008, UMAPRAASAD DATTA PP RC EAST CALCUTTA wrote: Wonderful and appropriate theme of date, which got life through crisp deliberation. Thanks RI for providing opportunity to view the video clip.

At 8:46AM on 21 January 2008, Rtn. IJEOMA OKORO, incomimng Preident, Rotary Club Of Port Harcourt, Nigeria wrote: This is exceedingly amazing and inspiring to me. As an in- coming President of my Club, i couldn't have asked for a better Theme, this is a tonic that will awaken all that i have always dreamt of as a Rotarian!

At 8:45AM on 21 January 2008, PDG Rosie D Go,Dist 3810, Manila, Philippines wrote: "a dream come true" with RIPE Dong Kurn vision to all Rotarian

At 8:35AM on 21 January 2008, Rtn,C.D.DEVARAJ. P.E.08=09 ROTARY BANGALORE J.P.NAGAR ,KARNATAKA INDIA District, 3190 wrote: Unportunate Children Born With Bad Dreams ,08=09 Theme will change bad Dreams to Good DREAMS .in leadership of Rtn D.K.Lee , R.I.President, 08-09 Rtn,C.D.DEVARAJ, Rotary BANGALORE j J.P.NAGAR

At 8:34AM on 21 January 2008, Rotr.Aborisade Olaoluwa RC.of Jos Shere Hills CB D9120NG,Jos City. wrote: What a nice inspiration.Rotarians and family of Rotary members are urge to make service to humanity which is the main "DREAMS"of us all coming together "REAL".And to help the Coming generation to realise their dreams and be a better Rotarians tommorrow. Rotary should pay serious attention to the family of Rotary as this will ensure contonuity in the SELFLESS SERVICE. WISH U THE BEST IN 2008 -09 RI YR.

At 8:34AM on 22 January 2008, PDG Bob Richards D9810 wrote: Congratulations RIPE Dong Kurn Lee on a wonderful theme, to Make Dreams Real and your emphasis to help the children of the world.

At 8:32AM on 22 January 2008, Rtn.Er.Kunwar Vyomesh , President, RC Midtown,Varanasi ; District 3120 wrote: RI PE DK Lee deserves a tremendous support from Rotarians of all the Nations for such an encouraging and motivating theme for the coming year. Really,it is a great theme-"Make dreams real" . This transmutation of dreams into reality will be a fantastic thing to watch throughout the year 2008-09. Wishing all the best to all my Rotarian friends both known and unknown. .............

At 8:31AM on 22 January 2008, Rtn "Tusu" Tusubira wrote: A theme worthy of Rotary. A New Challenge that at the same time continues the undercurrent of the maintained areas of emphasis by pointing the spotlight at the future of humanity: the children. We shall rise to the challenge. I certainly will

At 8:20AM on 23 January 2008, Rtn.R.Murugan, pres(2008-09),ROTARY COIMBATORE MILLENNIUM, RI DIST-3200 wrote: "A POWERFUL THEME WHICH IS THE WISH OF ALL TO MAKE THEIR DREAMS A REALITY" MY HEARTY GREETINGS RI PRES-2008-09 WE ARE WITH U

At 8:19AM on 23 January 2008, DG Basil Dsouza Dist 3170 wrote: Theme 2008-09 is most appropriate,because children need our attention.Let us realise dreams in all possible ways.

At 3:22PM on 23 January 2008, DGSC Durgesh Haritay, RID 3170 wrote: RIPE D.K. Lee has given us a very thoughtful theme for 2008-09. This world will be a little better place to live only if our dreams manifest and the need of the hour is to MAKE DREAMS REAL.

At 8:38AM on 24 January 2008, Rtn.Teoman KAYNAR, Pres(2008-09), Samsun KARADENİZ RC, RI DIST-2430 wrote: Thank you RIPE D.K.Lee for this wonderful theme. We are ready to make dreams real.

At 11:09AM on 28 January 2008, PE Vilma E. Atienza wrote: RI PE DK Lee, Children are our future making their dreams real means nourishment of their minds, body and soul. Lets start through giving the best to them the Rotary Way. Congratulations and thank you from District 3810, Manila, Philippines.

At 10:39AM on 28 January 2008, Dr. Shahid Kamal Malik wrote: Healthy Children are Healthy future of a Healty Planet. Let us all work under the leadership of RI president Dong Kurn Lee a great leader with a great theme. Let us make this world a Polio Free Children World. Dr. Shahid Kamal Malik PE Rotary Club Lahore, Premier Club of Pakistan

At 10:33AM on 28 January 2008, PDG Danny Low wrote: Congratulations to RI President Elect DK Lee. Let us continue to Rotary Shares and Make Dreams Real! especially for all the children of our world. D9680 NSW Australia

At 10:29AM on 28 January 2008, Dr. Gaurish Padukone, RC Bhatkal, RI Dist 3170 wrote: Aspiring to Make Dreams Real is a basic human instinct. All we Rotarians need to do is put a little extra sincerity , dedication and commitment t o help realize it for the club and community and the world shall be a better place to live for everyone.

At 12:08PM on 28 January 2008, Dr.. Honora Norton, RI District 5510 AG, Scottsdale, AZ U.S.A. wrote: Thank you RI PE D.K. Lee for your "Make Dreams Real" 2008-09 theme and goal to take care of our children - our future! Yes, so much can be done to make children healthy! Rotarians can do it!

At 9:15AM on 28 January 2008, PDG Bharat Dholakia wrote: Timely motivating theme

At 9:03AM on 28 January 2008, RTN.DR.SANJUKTA DAS JT.SECY.R.C.OF CUTTACK GREENFIELD DIST.3260 wrote: 'ROTARY THEME 2008-09OF RI PRESIDENT ELLECT "MAKE DREAMS REAL"IS ATI MMELY MESSAGE FOR THE ROTARIANS TO WORK FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY CHILDREN.

At 8:56AM on 29 January 2008, RTN. ROLLY MABALOT OF SAN FABIAN, DISTRICT 3790 wrote: "ROTARY THEME "MAKE DREAMS REAL" IS MY COMPANY VISION SINCE YEAR 2000. I HOPE IT WORKS ALSO THIS YEAR OF PRESIDENT ELECT LEE FOR 2008-2009.

At 10:20AM on 29 January 2008, Rtn.Manohar Jadhav of RI Dist.3170 wrote: Rotary theme for the year 2008-09 "MAKE DREAMS REAL" Rotary shares to make dreams into reality and reality into action.

At 8:47AM on 30 January 2008, Kanwal Midha Dist 3250 wrote: "Make Dreams Real" is a very practical theme and should be adhered to not only in Rotary but also in our daily life while dealing with children.

At 9:00AM on 31 January 2008, PE Percy P. Salamera RC University district Dist. 3780 QC wrote: congratulations in advance to RIPE DK LEE, The theme for 2008-09 rotary year will give us focus on our projects and programs for children.

At 10:41AM on 4 February 2008, Abiola Adesina(Ota 9110) wrote: What a real theme! Dreams are worthless without the EFFORTS and COMMITMENTS to turn them to reality.Good one to gear us up.

At 10:25AM on 4 February 2008, Rtn. Shrihari Kamat Sec. elect 2009-10 RC of Ichalkaranji wrote: This is the great theme 'LEAD THE WAY THROUGH ROTARY SHARES TO MAKE DREAM REAL'.

At 9:21AM on 4 February 2008, PE Megs Lunn wrote: Congratulations - Pres Elect Dong Kum Lee. The new Rotary Theme 08-09 has demonstrated concern for children, the logo "Mother and Child" is just but fitting for the theme. As we shares Rotary all over the world, we are at the same time making dreams real for the children who are deprived of the meaning of a true good life. My team is looking forward to be working with you, together, we make dreams real! Cheers and congratulations once again. See you soon! RC Kalibo, Phils

At 10:22AM on 4 February 2008, Donald Gaminitillake wrote: I have already commenced a MG project called "Literacy for innocent children in prison" - Colombo Sri Lanka Rotary Club of Colombo Central a Matching Grant 63504 with GÖTEBORG – HOVÅS ROTARY CLUB Sweden This will go on for 3 years throughout your year. Donald Gaminitillake President elect 2008/2009 District 3220

At 9:48AM on 7 February 2008, Rtn.Krishna Sagar Rao wrote: I would request , video download links , so that we can download the videos from the site. Its important to have Rotary promotional video for new membership development.

At 9:21AM on 7 February 2008, Rotr Dansu-Daniel Felix(omoku 9140) wrote: This is a real divine revelation to the world at large'MAKE DREAMS REAL' is quit a challenge to service.

At 10:38AM on 11 February 2008, Betty McClure DGE 1140 wrote: To be at RI Assembly and hear DK announce his theme ' Make Dreams Real' was inspiring and moving: we know this will be another fantastic Rotary year with DK at the helm ! Thank you.

At 10:30AM on 11 February 2008, manoj goyal wrote: make dreams real, theme is really a challenge for polio eradication from the world, its a right time to achieve the goal.

At 10:18AM on 11 February 2008, Rotr. Onwukeme Tonia of district 9140 wrote: Indeed this is a tonic that will strengthen all the rotractors woldwide.Kudos to the R.I Pres. Elect Lee Dong.ROTA-IMSU precisely.

At 9:51AM on 12 February 2008, George S. Ty, PE, Rotary Club of Marikina, R.I District 3800, Philippines wrote: An inspiring great theme for all the Rotarians all over the world. Let us focus for the welfare of our present and future children. We can do it, and let's do it now.

At 11:30AM on 12 February 2008, George S. Ty, PE, Rotary Club of Marikina, R.I District 3800, Philippines wrote: An inspiring great theme for all the Rotarians all over the world. Let us focus for the welfare of our present and future children. We can do it, and let's do it now.

At 2:38PM on 13 February 2008, Asif Abdul Husain/Rotary Club .Karachi Downtown.Pakistan Dist.3270 wrote: RI President-Elect has life more meaningful to the underprivileged through Rotary.PE can count on our support.

At 10:16AM on 18 February 2008, Wilson Jacob C wrote: Dreams are innovations and innovations translated to deed is the upkeep of the society.Excellent theme for 2008 -2009 - President Elect Rotary - Cochin City

At 9:28AM on 18 February 2008, S. Subramony, wrote: Excellent and apt theme for 2008-09, focussing on the welfare of children of the present and future. Rtn. S. Subramony, Tvpm Midcity, 3210

At 8:27AM on 21 February 2008, Steven Schafer wrote: An embed code would be very helpful. Please look at http://www.jupiterrotary.com and see how we're using video embeds.

At 8:30AM on 27 February 2008, PDG Nirmal Singhvi - 3050 wrote: The Theme will motivate Rotarians to envisage Good programs by Rotary

At 8:51AM on 27 February 2008, Suzanne Martinez wrote: Informative and timely. Thank you for this avenue of communication. Children are our future, we must extend all efforts to better our future.

At 9:21AM on 3 March 2008, 'Wunmi Oyewole wrote: This is a very thoughtful 'THEME". for those of us who are fairly new in Rotary but have experienced situations which are beyond our imaginations.The impossibles become possible in the ROTARY WORLD.So the THEME is apt at this time and season. PE 'Wunmi Oyewole RC Agege 9110 Nig.

At 8:54AM on 10 March 2008, Steve 'Al' Feather wrote: As incoming president of our club I was inspired to hear RI President-Elect Dong Kurn Lee's video presentation. This theme will surely inspire Rotarians to make this a better world for our children and our future. I'm looking forward to our up-coming year!!!!!

At 8:50AM on 10 March 2008, Rtn. Manoj Kumar Jain PHF, District Chairman Greetings Committee 2009-10, Member : RC Dimapur, Nagaland, India, RI District 3240 wrote: Excellent Theme. I am really motivated.

At 8:28AM on 11 March 2008, PE Jon Hart, RC Sint Maarten-Mid Isle, District 7020 wrote: ROTARY is Making Dreams Real for so many children. RI President-Elect Dong Kurn Lee can count on Full Rotarians' Support in making this World an even Better Place for Our Children.

At 8:09AM on 11 March 2008, ROTR. ONUOHA EMMANUEL C. wrote: I am Rotr. Onuoha Emmanuel c. the incoming president of Rotaract club of imo stste polytechnic umuagwo ohaji,Owerri Imo state NIgeria. Really i was inspired by the dideo presentation of the RI president elect ,,That is to say that,it is time for rotaractors to make there dreams come through by puting smiles on frowning faces.

At 11:46AM on 11 March 2008, Rtn.JAGDISH KHATRI from Rotary Allahabad, India Dist. 3120 wrote: Congratulations to RI PE D K Lee for a very relevant theme 'Make Dreams Real'. It is lack of belief in our dreams that is the biggest hinderance in achieving our goals. it is time Rotarrians take up this challenge to instill this belief in the minds of people. Personally, I would like to contribute. I have prepared a highly motivating talk on the RI Theme and would love to make presentations at various RI Conferences.

At 9:20AM on 17 March 2008, Pres. Trinidad Paula N. Tabimina- RC Iligan Maria Cristina Dist. 3870 wrote: After watching & listing this video I was inspired to work and MAKE DREAMS REAL to the children especially in our depressed areas in the Philippines. CONGRATULATIONS and MORE POWER RI PE DONG JURN LEE!!!

At 9:19AM on 17 March 2008, Mark Zober wrote: Shalom from RC Jerusalem district 2490. As Chair of the Rotarian Editors and Publishers fellowship, I am thrilled to see this wonderful communications tool made available to Rotarians worldwide.... Kudos to the Communications Department of RI for this major resource! I encourage all bulletin editors and webmasters to make the URLs to these Rotary videos available to your membership...what a wonderful way to get the RI message in a most enjoyable and cost effective manner. Please do consider joining our fellowship for Rotarian bulletin editors and webmasters. Contact me for futher informaiton at rotarymark@gmail.com. Also, those of you coming to the RI Convention in LA please plan to visit our fellowship booth #245 in the House of Friendship and the RI workshop for editors and webmasters on Monday June 16 frm 2 to 3 PM. YIR, Mark Zober Chair Rotarian Editors and Publishers RY 2007-08

At 1:09PM on 25 March 2008, DR GOPALAKRISHNA wrote: ELECT PRESIDENT DKLEE S THEME IS REALLY INSPIRING AND MAKING POOR CHILDRENS DREAM REAL IS GODS WORK.CONGRATULATION!

At 8:11AM on 3 April 2008, moris muhindo wrote: hello i welcome the theme of the year its really good join us rotaractors for a partenship, am from rotaract club of makarere university in kampala uganda,africa

At 2:33PM on 10 April 2008, INTR.STAR AMASSOUMO wrote: It generate a great joy in my heart to to see my self been a president this rotary year to MAEK DREAMS REAL.

At 9:16AM on 15 April 2008, PDG Victoria Nanette Garcia- D3850 (2004-05) wrote: Congratulations to Rotary International President Elect D K Lee for a heartwarming and inspiring Rotary Theme "MAKE DREAMS REAL " for RY 2008-09. Children are our future and we Rotarians can do so much to make dreams real for them so that this world can be a better place to live in. Let us Celebrate Rotary and Make Dreams Real. Mabuhay !!!

At 8:37AM on 29 April 2008, Rtr.Uruakpa Cajetano van Luciano wrote: No real and good DREAMS inspire and propel us into taking actions.Thanks to R.I. President Elect for the apt and timely theme for the Rotary Year 2008/2009.Our actions shall be geared towards providing glimmers of hope for the pride of our future;children,especially the less privileged ones.Kudos to R.I. for this cutting-edge technology that has enabled easy,timely and cost-effective communication.Let us remember:''Excellent Dreams Beget Excellent Actions" ! Rtr.Uruakpa CJ van Luciano, President Elect, Rotaract Club of Imo State University,Owerri. District 9140 Nigeria.