Rotarian on the street

By Ryan Hyland
Rotary International News - 15 January 2008
Monika Lozinksa-Lee/Rotary Images

We asked district governors-elect, “What does the 2008-09 RI theme, Make Dreams Real, mean to you and your district?”

Ian McGlashan, District 9250 (Rotary Club of Potgietersrus, South Africa)

"We are going outside of the box. The scope of what we can accomplish is wide open. It's wonderful we are focusing on children. The [theme] logo shows so much compassion."

Pablito Parilla, District 3860 (Rotary Club of Matina Davao, Davao City, Philippines)

"It means we are renewing our commitment to children. We should know how to reduce, even eliminate, the child mortality rate."

Rupert Ross, District 7020 (Rotary Club of St. Croix West, Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands)

"It gives our nation the opportunity to focus on impacting children's health. My district will utilize local and national institutions to help accomplish this."

Nayantara Palchoudhuri, District 3291 (Rotary Club of Calcutta-Inner City, West Bengal, India)

"The theme lets us dream for our next generation. It's a wonderful goal."

Janice Teetsell, District 7470 (Rotary Club of South Orange, New Jersey, USA)

"I've been floating on air since the theme was announced. I'm thrilled that we're talking about children. People outside Rotary can identify with this, giving us a great opportunity to help children in our communities, as well as around the world."

14 Comments:

At 11:28AM on 26 February 2009, ISIEKWE, OLISEMEKA wrote: "Make the dream real" is simple. The young do not dream, the old does. The young also get polio, but the old pay for it. Make this dream real, End Polio Now!

At 10:12AM on 17 July 2008, samir kumar saha wrote: Unless we nourish and water the sappling the tree will not grow. Focus on children is the crux of a better world.

At 9:19AM on 2 June 2008, AG Simon M. Aquino wrote: The theme encourages us even further to be creative and committed in creating a better future, especially for those children unfortunately born in impoverished communities.

At 9:07AM on 12 February 2008, George S. Ty, PE, District 3800, Philippines wrote: Our children are the hope of our future generations. Let's give them a chance and reduce the mortality rates and make our dreams a reality.

At 9:24AM on 11 February 2008, Amujo Gbenga Adeyemi wrote: Its great to care for the children this time around to reduce child motality beçause they are our future like my club is know (Hope Of Rotary) they are the Hope of the Nations.

At 3:50PM on 22 January 2008, Samuel J. Hall, PDG, District 7190, USA wrote: If we truely want world peace it starts with our most vulnerable and defenseless resources "Our Children, the Children of the World". What a tremendous Theme. Now lets "Make Dreams Real".

At 8:41AM on 17 January 2008, Sonny Dimaliwat, RC Batasan Hills, D3780, Philippines wrote: It is a result-oriented theme that cares for humanity.

At 11:05AM on 16 January 2008, PDG Bharat Dholakia wrote: very motivating theme. right theme at right time

At 9:16AM on 16 January 2008, DRFCC SANDIE SAN DIEGO, R.I. District 3770, PHILIPPINES wrote: The theme "Make Dreams Real" signifies two things: giving due concern to children by saving them from untimely death due to severe poverty and living conditions; and to give hope to these children to attain their wishes for their future.

At 9:01AM on 16 January 2008, William E. (Bill) Ballou wrote: The only restriction on Rotary has always been our imagination, or the lack of imagination - this theme will help us focus on the many possibilities that are still there. Let's go Rotary!

At 8:32AM on 16 January 2008, Uche Okugo (D9140, RC Asaba) wrote: When you see the statistics of the death of helpless children world wide, you will appreciate why RI is focusing on children for the next Rotary year.

At 8:37AM on 16 January 2008, Hari om Shrestha wrote: Quite a powerful theme. It reminds Rotarians to implement visible projects to make our community a better place for the new generation to live as incorporated in the Object - the Rotary's dream.

At 8:40AM on 16 January 2008, PP Pichet Ruchirat wrote: "It's great to have MAKE DREAMS REAL as our new year theme. The them logo is also impressive with mother and child care as well as Korean synchronized symbol. Two birds with one stone"

At 8:45AM on 16 January 2008, IFTEKHARUL ALAM ( PDG-RID 3280) wrote: The theme enlarges our vision and adds new dynamism. It encourages us to be creative.

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