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Rotary International News -- 12 June 2009

Attendees enjoy the 2008 RI Convention in Los Angeles. Don't miss out on this year's convention, visit the RI Web site for continual coverage. Rotary Images/Alyce Henson

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From 18 to 25 June, get a glimpse of Rotary's international spirit of fellowship and humanitarian service through the online coverage of the RI Convention and preconvention events, including articles, photos, and videos. Also read what Mia Farrow, Jane Goodall, and others say at the plenary sessions and other events.

The convention, which takes place 21-24 June in Birmingham, England, celebrates the accomplishments of the family of Rotary.

Preconvention events begin 18 June and include the Rotary World Peace Symposium, with keynote speaker Desmond Tutu.

New this year, get convention updates on RI's social networking sites. As in the past, special editions of the Weekly Update will be sent out during the convention. Sign up now for this free newsletter.

Key speeches from Rotary leaders and reports from the treasurer and general secretary will be available online during and immediately after the convention.

Be a part of Rotary's biggest event, the RI Convention.

28 Comments:

At 1:26PM on 24 July 2009, Rtn.G.Mariappan wrote: I and Rotary Club of Tirunelveli North, wish to all.

At 1:27PM on 24 July 2009, Mariappan.G wrote: Excellent and Best of luck

At 10:28AM on 26 June 2009, malcolm whittley pdg D1080 wrote: This was our 6th Convention and was right up there along the best. As a member of the RIBI Environment Group I was particularly impressed with the Plea from Dr Jane Goodall. We had sone wonderful inspirational speeces and wonderful Entertainment.

At 10:31AM on 26 June 2009, Bashir wrote: I am a rotarian and I feel excited that I can view what is happening online and I will look foreward to be at this year's convention

At 4:18PM on 24 June 2009, Hugo Pike wrote: A million thanks to the thousands of delegates who took the time to visit the (Rotary) Water-Survival Box Stand in the House of Friendship during the Convention. We look forward to being able to send urgently needed aid to many more countries following natural or man-made disasters - subject to receiving the necessary funding support. Please go to our website www.worldwaterworks.org for further details. Yours in continuing Rotary Service - Hugo Pike, Chairman and PP RC of Chelwood Bridge, D1200, England.

At 9:27AM on 23 June 2009, CHRISTY OPARA ASST GOV wrote: It is a wonderful thing to view all programmes of the convention online. This is new, RI continue to improve and make the world a better place .

At 9:30AM on 23 June 2009, Periyasamy.R wrote: Our best wishes to the Organaising team and Participant Rtns of our 100 th RI CONVENTION. Rtn.R.P. RC OF TIRUPUR EAST. 79178 [100% PHF CLUB] RI DIST-3202

At 9:30AM on 23 June 2009, Rtn. PP A.S.M. Bashirul Huq wrote: Rotary Club of Dhanmondi Dhaka of RI Dist. 3280 Bangladesh wishes the 100th RI Convention a smashing success.

At 10:28AM on 21 June 2009, Mary Ann Martinko wrote: To all those from District 6650, Ohio, who are attending the convention...have a wonderful time and bring us back great services stories we can all aspire to!

At 10:29AM on 21 June 2009, Noel Brackenridge wrote: I am a new rotarian and I feel excited that I can view what is happening online and I will look foreward to be at next year's convention

At 10:29AM on 21 June 2009, Rtn.Satheesh wrote: I and Rotary Club of Tinnevelly, India wish everyone at the 100 Rotary Convention the best time.

At 10:30AM on 21 June 2009, Samuel Musana wrote: Thanks for organizing the RI convention. I should have been there myself to see what takes place during a convention. I however, pledge to ensure that I am one of the first to pay for the Canada RI convention for next year. I wish you all very good deliberations and a good close to the theme MAKE DREAMS REAL as we prepare to have THE FUTURE OF ROTARY IN OUR HANDS. I thank you

At 10:31AM on 21 June 2009, RTN.SOMANAGOUDA BIRADAR R C DANDELI R I DIST. 3170 wrote: Congratulate and thank Rotary International for arranging R I Convention online by sitting in my house with family members i can witness the Birmingham Convention.

At 12:06PM on 18 June 2009, Haque Bin Imtiaz wrote: I hope 100th Convention will be fantastic and memerable.

At 12:08PM on 18 June 2009, sundararajan wrote: Thanks for this useful arrangement. I was feeling about my absence there. But now happy cos I can witness thro online. congrates.

At 12:17PM on 17 June 2009, Israel Newberry wrote: I believe the world will see the need for peace in various levels of society to prevail from the RI Convention.

At 12:18PM on 17 June 2009, Rotr.olumide wrote: hmmmmmmmmmm what a wonderful event how i wish to be there,any way i don"t miss much i will get whats up online.D9110

At 12:18PM on 17 June 2009, Muzzammil wrote: Hello every one. I shall miss all of you because I can not attand the Convention due to some domemtic affairs. Allah bless all of you who does work for mankind.

At 1:01PM on 15 June 2009, D.G. Zubin Amaria wrote: Would be atttending convention and would like to meet a lot of you. However those not attending can see the online coverage dont miss it after all it is the 100th Convention

At 9:41AM on 15 June 2009, MAN MOHAN SINGH wrote: Wii look forward to the pictures too besides the text

At 9:42AM on 15 June 2009, pramod kumar agarwal wrote: i want to see on line the covention

At 9:44AM on 15 June 2009, mariette raaijmakers wrote: i wpould like get the newsletter

At 9:44AM on 15 June 2009, bharat dalal wrote: will loike to see it

At 9:44AM on 15 June 2009, Rot. Tafa Kehinde wrote: I love the effort fo rotarians but more still need to be done,Cheers

At 9:46AM on 15 June 2009, Rtn.PP.PHF.U.V.Kunikullaya. wrote: Eager to know see and experience the Rotary World Body convention on line. Kunikullaya.

At 9:46AM on 15 June 2009, PDG Pratap Puranik 3170 wrote: Congratulations to organizers. This is a great beginning of technology application. If the links for live coverage is repeatedly announced, many that could not make to Birmingham (like me) can have the pleasure of seeing it seating in their homes with family. I had registered for Birmingham, had cancel due to emergency. Now, I can be part of it by live watching!

At 9:49AM on 15 June 2009, Ayoub Mahmoud,Egypt wrote: A daily bulletin available to "all" participants in the 100th convention will surely cover a need by those who need a hard copy in hand. We have enjoyed that in Chicago 2005

At 9:49AM on 15 June 2009, Watson Bradley wrote: yes can i volunteer at the RI Convention?

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