Tanaka is choice for 2012-13 RI president

By Peter Schmidtke
Rotary International News -- 9 August 2010

Sakuji Tanaka, a member of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2012-13. Rotary Images

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Sakuji Tanaka, a member of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2012-13. Tanaka will become the president-nominee on 1 October if there are no challenging candidates.

Tanaka said he would like to see Rotary "continue its vital work as the force to improve our communities."

To do this work, Rotary needs active, involved clubs, he added. "We are fortunate to have our revised RI Strategic Plan to help build strong clubs that are vibrant, action-oriented, and relevant in the changing world."

For 32 years, Tanaka was president of Tanaka Company Ltd., a wholesale firm that went public in 1995 and later merged with other leading wholesalers in Japan. Currently, he serves as vice president of the Yashio City Chamber of Commerce and adviser to Arata Co. Ltd., an animal feed and pet food wholesaler. He also chaired the National Household Papers Distribution Association of Japan for eight years. Tanaka studied business at Nihon Management Daigakuin and Tokyo Management Daigakuin.

A past trustee of The Rotary Foundation, Tanaka chaired the 2009 Birmingham Convention Committee. His other service to Rotary includes RI director, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, district governor, and member of the Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force, the Permanent Fund Committee for Japan, and the Future Vision Committee.

Tanaka established an endowed Rotary Peace Fellowship, and he and his wife, Kyoko, are Paul Harris Fellows, Benefactors of the Permanent Fund, and Major Donors.

He is a recipient of RI’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award.

Tanaka said that eradicating polio will "fulfill the promise we made to children in the world" and that "there is no doubt in my mind that the day of this success will be realized in the near future."

Tanaka and Kyoko have three children and five grandchildren.

The 2010 nominating committee members are John F. Germ, USA (chair); Monty J. Audenart, Canada; Keith Barnard-Jones, England; Peter Bundgaard, Denmark; Frank C. Collins Jr., USA; Rudolf Hörndler, Germany; Jackson San-Lien Hsieh, Taiwan; Umberto Laffi, Italy; Ashok M. Mahajan, India; Gerald A. Meigs, USA; Paul A. Netzel, USA; Samuel A. Okudzeto, Ghana; Kazuhiko Ozawa, Japan; Noraseth Pathmanand, Thailand; Themistocles A.C. Pinho, Brazil; Barry Rassin, Bahamas; and Barry E. Thompson, Australia.

155 Comments:

At 10:31AM on 18 June 2012, Putte gowda RB wrote: Congratulations, we wish you every success. Best wishes from all the members of the Rotary Rotary-Club of Holenarasipura

At 12:42PM on 2 May 2012, Rotn. George Laniyan wrote: At our just concluded DAC of District 9100 in Cotonou, Benin, your theme of Peace through Service was presented to us and your message on Peace was read to us. My heart went out to you as your discourse in a nice and gentle language, positioned peace as the ultimate objective of our service to humanity. What a visionary way to motivate us to work harder! Congratulations and best wishes for the year 2012-2013 President Elect Sakuji Tanaka. God bless.

At 9:58AM on 1 May 2012, Rotn. Juliana wrote: well done RI president. i wish you a successful and peaceful service year.

At 10:32AM on 20 April 2012, Irene Kotze wrote: Congratulations, we wish you every success. Best wishes from all the members of the Rotary E-Club of South Africa D 9270

At 12:21PM on 29 March 2012, C.Marimuthu wrote: Sakuji Tanaka - the name for RI in the year 2012 - 13 We wish u all the best to reach out to the needy people of the world May the world become better by your leadership of the rotary organisation in the year 2012-13

At 2:05PM on 28 March 2012, Rich Burgess wrote: Hello Sakuji! All of us at the Rotary Club of Floral Park-Bellerose, NY, USA wish you every success and pledge our support in the new Rotary Year. Your theme of "Peace Through Service" is excellent! Best regards, Rich Burgess, President

At 10:05AM on 6 February 2012, Barnt-Olof Gottwaldsson, PDG (CDG) 2400, Sweden 04-05 wrote: Warm gratulations from a cold Sweden. Remember You were director the year I was DG and Glenn E. Estess was PRI. Your article in The Rotarian Febr. is excellent and our club, Båstad RC, will follow all the way through!

At 1:09PM on 15 January 2012, Adenekan Adebayo wrote: you are the right man for the year sir, we can't wait to see your dream come to reality.

At 1:09PM on 15 January 2012, Rtn.A M Zachariah Marecar wrote: It is high time that we welcome our president for 2012-13 Tanaka san to lead our great organization to a new height of glory. The world still needs our relentless service for the benefit of mankind.

At 11:26AM on 9 January 2012, Rtn.Nitin Shetti wrote: Warm Greetings. Dear Rtn. Its my Great Pleasure to Congratulate you for Great International President for year 2012.13 in my Presidential Time, From. Me & Rotary Club of Shirol Dist. 3170 Rtn. Nitin Shetti President Elect. 2012.13

At 9:18AM on 27 December 2011, Rtn.Ritushri Sengupta wrote: My heartiest congratulation to you. nd thanks to rotary for giving us a gr8 leader. RITUSHRI SENGUPTA,R.C.GREENCITY MADHYAMGRAM

At 2:14PM on 1 December 2011, Rtn.R.NATARAJAN wrote: OUR BEST WISHES TO Tanaka san from dist 3230 club-vellore north Differently abled people rehabilitation

At 11:18AM on 18 November 2011, TS:Selvaganapathy wrote: I am happy to say that I am the president of rotary club of Karaikal centennial during your presidentialship of rotary international I pray that you will make wonders around the world throw rotary

At 10:26AM on 17 October 2011, Jose A. Sabangan wrote: Congratulations Rtn. Tanaka I'm so proud and happy for you to be the next RI President. I am a president elect for RY 2012-13 of Rotary Club of Binmaley Century, from Pangasina, Philippines. Let us keep in our hearts Rotary's motto "Service Above Self".

At 11:54AM on 10 October 2011, Rtn. Sivasundaram P, RI Dist 2980 wrote: On behalf of Rotary Club of Komarapalayam and RI Dist 2980, We wish wish him very success and achieve his goal during his period. We eagerly awaiting for further proceedings..... Once again hearty wishes......

At 11:02AM on 6 October 2011, Rtn HC Najaraj PE 2012-13 wrote: Japn.is are well known for innovative Congrats and Best Wishes to Rtn. Sakuji Tanaka

At 12:37PM on 5 October 2011, Rtn.H.C.Najaraja PE 2012-13 RC Hassan 3180 wrote: Japnees Wellknown for Innovatie's Expect the same with Congrats and Best Wishes to Rtn. Sakuji Tanaka.contact Ph:9341894249

At 12:25PM on 29 September 2011, DGE Dr. Rakesh Prasad wrote: Please accept our heartiest congratulations on being elected as President, Rotary International for 2012-13. It is really an honor to have another Rotarian from Asian subcontinent being elected as RI President. I am sure under your dynamic leadership Rotary will create a new milestone. I have the honor and privilege of serving as District Governor for RID 3250 during 2012-13. In our continuing efforts to better serve our District, I look forward to your support and guidance.

At 9:30AM on 9 September 2011, chitraramesh wrote: congratulations Rtn sakuji Tanaka san.all the best

At 10:12AM on 6 July 2011, Itr. Md. Mahbub Alam wrote: Congratulation From Interact Club Of Sylhet Surma, With the Best Compliments From- Itr. Md. Mahbub Alam Radif. Past President Interact Club Of Sylhet Surma. Past District Secreatary General Interact District Organization, RID-3280, Bangladesh.

At 9:12AM on 6 June 2011, P.G.Muraleedharan, DGN 2012-13, RID 3211 wrote: Please accept our heartiest congratulations on being elected as President, Rotary International for 2012-13. It is really an honor to have another Rotarian from Asian subcontinent being elected as RI President. I am sure under your dynamic leadership Rotary will reach new heights. I have the honor and privilege of serving as District Governor for RID 3211 during 2012-13. In our continuing efforts to better serve our District, I look forward to your support and guidance.

At 10:53AM on 1 June 2011, Amjad wrote: Please accept heartiest congratulations on being elected as President Rotary International for 2012-13. I am sure under your dynamic leadership Rotary will touch new heights. With heartiest regards Amjad/DG 2011-12/RID 3090

At 9:12AM on 27 May 2011, uttem rc mid town salem 2980 wrote: congrats to mr .sakuji tanaka.. please try to consider this rotary slogan for your period JAPAN= _Just _Aim _Peace _And _Needy

At 9:41AM on 26 May 2011, Manmohan Singh DGN RID 3080 wrote: Respected Sakuji, Please accept my Bouquet of Congratulations. I have honour and previlige to work as District Governor for RID 3080 during 2012-13. Jointly, we shall work to do good in the world.Regards

At 1:14PM on 18 April 2011, Rtn. YOGESH KUMAR GOYAL wrote: Congratulations Tanaka san and wish you all the best. From : Rtn.yogesh goyal, President 2009-2010 Rotary Club Aligarh Lock City, RI Distt 3110 INDIA

At 9:35AM on 11 April 2011, Azzedine KETTANI wrote: Congratulations dear Tanaka and Kyoko and my best wishes for a successful 2012-2013 Rotary Year .I still keep wonderful memories of our time together as RRFC.Azzedine KETTANI,PDG D.9010 Morocco

At 4:29PM on 14 March 2011, Rtn PP Masih Malik Chowdhury RC Motijheel,RID 3280 wrote: Wish Tanaka AS a grandly successful RI president in 2012/2013 RY.Humanity will see new Rotary mission to lead us to a society imbibed with SERVICE ABOVE SELF IS OUR CHERISHED GOAL.Think globally act locally.

At 3:01PM on 4 March 2011, Gil Teixeira wrote: As a member of the Rotary Club of Lisbon, Portugal, District 1960, it is a pleasure to receive the visit of the President of Rotary International, Sakuji Tanaka, for 2012-2013, the next 12th of March, in Lisbon, especially since this is the year that celebrates rotary international convention for the first time in Portugal.

At 11:49AM on 16 February 2011, Pres Errol C. Layacan wrote: Congratulations and Best regards to PP Sakuji Tanaka.. We are very proud of you. In Behalf of Rotary Club Of Morong, District 3800, Philippines, ......Wishing you all the Best.......Pres Errol ayacan

At 9:52AM on 4 February 2011, srikanthchatrapathy wrote: Heartiest Congratulations! These wishes come to you on your Birthday. Its a proud moment for the Asians and Japan that we have a Leader who' Walks his Talk'. With best wishes for a splendid years to come by.. PDG Srikanth Chatrapathy 2006-07.3190.

At 8:45AM on 25 January 2011, Laban N. Okun wrote: Congratulations Rt,Sakuji Tanaka what touches our club in your speach is that the hour for clubs to be vibrunt and action orient to change the world. For Kisumu Winam #9200 Kenya

At 11:04AM on 17 January 2011, Rtn.PHF. PP. B.Lakshmanan wrote: Dear RI President Elect. Sakuji Tanaka Great choice of another Asian from Japan after a long span. Cong'atul'ations Being a member of the Rotary club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan proved your untiring industry, dedicated preservance and devotion and immense service towards excellence. Rtn.PP. B.Lakshmanan RI DIst 3230 India

At 11:34AM on 3 January 2011, Dr. Prasad Punnoose wrote: Heartiest congratulations to you, your club, your district from RC Chalakudy South in District 3201 in Kerala, India. Although a little known small and new club, we have been a vibrant club ever since its formation in 2008. I wish you all blessings from God to lead our great organization during 2012-13. I look forward to developing a strong fellowship with a RC in Japan overcoming the language barrier, may be through a Matching Grant or otherwise. I lived in the US for twenty years and now in India and Rotary for twenty years also. I always look for establishing friendships with Rotarians and Rotary clubs abroad. This year I have helped our club to do Matching Grant in Argentina and Ukraine. I hope to see your year as a year that promotes maximum contacts between RCs in all countries in the world and transcending cultural and lingustic barriers. Once agian congratulations and my sincere prayers for the success of your term in office. Dr. Prasad Punnoose, Pennsylvania House, Kalady, Kerala, India.

At 2:30PM on 21 December 2010, Rtn Adnan S Sherwani (PHF) wrote: Heartiest felicitations to you. . I am confident that under your dynamic leadership and personality, Rotary will cover many more milestones. With very best wishes District 3272 Pakistan

At 9:10AM on 20 December 2010, Joseph Shu-Fu Chang wrote: 田中樣: おめでとうございます!日台ROTARY親善會 could be develped well under your continue to help build strong clubs that are vibrant, action-oriented, and relevant in the changing world. Warmest greetings from RID 3470 and welcome to Taiwan. We are creating Thailnd-Taiwan Inter Community Committee and perform the relative projects.

At 8:38AM on 7 December 2010, Gabriela Bracklo wrote: Dear Rotarian Sakuji Tanaka, our warmest congratulations to you and your family, all members of Rotary Club Yashio and Rotarians in District 2770! おめでとうございます。 All the best for the upcoming New Year of 2011! よいおとしおむかえてください。 Yours truely, Rotarians, international Rotary Foundation Scholars and Alumni living in Southern Bavaria (District 1840) Germany.

At 12:04PM on 29 November 2010, Rtn.Prof. Paulus Bura-Boka wrote: Dear Sir, Sajuki Tanaka Congratulations, wish you all the best diep from my heart, Good healt, strongness & happiness to make the Rotary World help more and more.! My best regards, Yours in Rotary, Prof. Paulus C. Bura - Boka Rtn. Pali R.I.3350

At 9:22AM on 22 November 2010, PP.Rtn.Suresh Ch.Satpathy wrote: Congratulations from Rotary District 3260. It is pleasing to see that you will continue to help build strong clubs that are vibrant, action-oriented, and relevant in the changing world

At 9:07AM on 18 November 2010, K.LOKESH RAJA,SRI PRAKASH VIDYANIKETAN, VISAKHAPATNAM wrote: Respected Sir, I am K.Lokesh Raja, studying XStd., the president of Rotary Interact Club-3020 from Visakhapatnam, A.P., India. I read an article published in Rotary International Magazine stating that your honour elected as President’s nominee for the year 2012-13. On behalf of our Interact club members my heartiest congratulations to you sir. Yours sincerely, K.Lokesh Raja, X class SRI PRAKASH VIDYANIKETAN Rotary Interact Club, RI dist-3020 VISAKHAPATNAM. ANDHRA PRADESH INDIA.

At 9:06AM on 18 November 2010, CHITTURI VASU PRAKASH wrote: Dear Mr. Sakuji Tanaka Sir, I am Rtn.Ch.Vasu Prakash, from Visakhapatnam, A.P., India. I read with a great delight in Rotary International Magazine that your honour elected as President’s nominee for the coming year. Being a member of the Rotary club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan proved your untiring industry, dedicated preservance and devotion and immense service towards excellence. My sincere wishes are with you. I join with your friends and admirers in offering you my heartiest congratulations. May your unremitting endeavour in the Rotary service would go on with undiminishing vigor. Yours sincerely, Rtn. Ch.Vasu Prakash Director, SRI PRAKASH VIDYANIKETAN VISAKHAPATNAM. ANDHRA PRADESH INDIA. PH:09177553333

At 9:04AM on 8 November 2010, Masood Bhalli wrote: Sakuji Tanaka.Our flecitations on your election.We look foraward to your presidentship in year of service.

At 11:46AM on 27 October 2010, Vimal Kishore Rathi wrote: Congratulations to Rtn.Sakuji Tanaka. Great Choice for the year 2012-13. Rtn.Vimal Kishore Rathi, President Elect. RC Vizianagaram Central RI-Dist 3020

At 10:13AM on 22 October 2010, PRAMOD BHARDWAJ wrote: Very happy to see another Rotarian from asian subcontinent being elected as RI President. Our work is being recognised. I would like to heartily congratulate Rtn Sakuji Tanaka for this unique honour-PRAMOD BHARDWAJ DIRECTOR ROTARY CLUB OF ALIGARH LOCK CITY DIST. 3110 INDIA

At 9:06AM on 21 October 2010, merdizon wrote: congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka..More Power and Best Wishes

At 10:12AM on 19 October 2010, IPP Tony Esteban wrote: Congratulations RIPN Sakuji Tanaka. Our club will be supporting you with all our hearts. From the Rotary Club of Cavite District 3810

At 3:18PM on 18 October 2010, Emile Mallentjer wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka. The year of your presidency, I'll be president of RC Antwerp-Park. That year we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the club. I hope you will join us in Antwerp. (Belgium)

At 3:18PM on 18 October 2010, RTN.OLAJDE AJALA wrote: On behalf of members of Rotary Club of Hill-Top, District 9140 Nigeria, we say a big Congratulations to you

At 9:23AM on 18 October 2010, Mauro Bignami wrote: Heartiest congratulations and felicitations on your appointment from R.I. District 2090. I look forward to working with you as part of your team: I'll be governor for Districy 2090 (Abruzzo, Marche, Molise, Umbria and Albania). Mauro

At 9:22AM on 18 October 2010, Tirtha Man Sakya wrote: Cogratulations and Warm Greetings from Ri District 3292 Nepal.

At 9:16AM on 18 October 2010, A.David McDonald wrote: Congratulations on behalf of the Rotary Club Downtown Kingston, Jamaica

At 12:24PM on 14 October 2010, Rtn Dr Sooryanarayana K wrote: Congratulations from RC Puttur East of RID 3180, the club is celebrating 25th year during year year.

At 9:43AM on 13 October 2010, Ifesinachi Okechukwu wrote: Congrtulations sir!

At 4:46PM on 12 October 2010, Terri McGraw wrote: Congratulations!!!Rotarian Sakuji Tanaka Best Wishes from TerriMcGraw-District 5930 Membership Extention Chair

At 10:45AM on 11 October 2010, Rtn Himesh sabhlok wrote: Heartiest Congratulations to Rtn Sakuji Tanaka and we look forward to growth of Rotary under your leadership , wish you all the success Rtn Himesh Sabhlok Distt 3080 India

At 10:44AM on 11 October 2010, Sylvia Whitlock wrote: Congratulations on your appointment. I look forward to working as part of your Governor class in 2012-2013.

At 10:45AM on 8 October 2010, Anjan Mahanta wrote: Congratulations to you..!! RC DoiPrabaht, Thailand D.3360

At 10:45AM on 8 October 2010, PP Chary S. Misa wrote: Congratulations RIPN Sakuji Tanaka. More power and energy during your planning, preparation, and your RY term. Hope you will have time to visit our club projects when you visit the Philippines.

At 11:35AM on 7 October 2010, IPP Rafiqul Alam Hassan wrote: Congratulation to Sakuji Thanaka, being nominated as R I President for 2012-13. On behalf of Rotary club of Dilkusha, RID 3280, Bangladesh best wishes to you.

At 11:33AM on 7 October 2010, PP R.S. Kumar wrote: om My hearty congratulation and best wishes to our RI President Elect Sakuji Tanaka-san, for the year 2012-13 PP R.S. Kumar PHF R.C. of Port Klang, Malaysia Dist 3300 Email: rskumar@pc.jaring.my Mob: 60-12-2879970

At 11:33AM on 7 October 2010, PDG Dato' Haji Mustapha Ma wrote: Heartiest congratulations to R.I.President Nominee Sakuji Tanaka on being officially declared as R.I. President Nominee for Rotary Year 2012-2013. The Chinese say good news are blessed in pairs. At the same time, we received good news that his daughter Etsuko gave birth to a baby girl in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His son-in-law David is a member of our club - The Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja, R.I.District 3300 Malaysia. It is truly double happiness and we share his happiness and bask in the shadow of his glory. Mus

At 8:56AM on 13 September 2010, Rtn.PP.PHF.R.Ganapathy Subramanian wrote: My hearty congratulations and best wishes for RIP Nominee for the year 2012-2013, on behalf of my Club and my RID3212. Rtn.R.Ganapathy Subramanian Past President . RC of Nagercoil Town. R I Dist.3212

At 1:44PM on 8 September 2010, Gift of Life India wrote: Let us pray that there is no challenging.. Japan deserves the leadership being a leading Rotary nation. AC Peter

At 11:30AM on 7 September 2010, Engr. M. Iqbal Qureshi wrote: Dear Rotarian Sakuji Tanaka: Rotary Greetings I am writing on behalf of all the members from Rotary International District 3271 and my self for the selection of your name for President of Rotary International in 2012-13. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on being nominating as Rotary International President for the incoming year 2012-13. We look forward to supporting you and working with you for the incoming year 2012-13 in a very friendly environment. I wish you all the best and good luck. Yours in Rotary Engr. M. Iqbal Qureshi District Governor Elect 2011-12 Rotary International District 3271 (E-mail: engriqbalqureshi@yahoo.com)

At 11:15AM on 7 September 2010, K.A., Abraham DG District 3310 wrote: Congratulations from Rotarians of D3310

At 11:50AM on 1 September 2010, Cresie Page, President wrote: On behalf of the members of Crenshaw Watts Rotary Club District 5280 Congratulations RI President Sakuji Tanaka,we look forward to supporting and working with you in 2012-13

At 9:35AM on 26 August 2010, PDG Lyuben Atanasov DG'2008-2009 D 2482 wrote: Congratulations Tanaka san and wish you all the best

At 10:56AM on 23 August 2010, PDG Danny Low, NSW Australia D9680 wrote: Sakuji Tanaka San and Kyoko and family...congratulations and our best wishes. We look forward to your leadership with dedication and passion for "service above self" and "doing good in our world"

At 5:14PM on 19 August 2010, Randy Brooks, DGN wrote: Congratulations to you on your appointment - I will be in your class of Govenors for 2012-2013. District 5500 is excited about partnering with you, RI and the Rotary Foundation to make your year one we will all remember. Best of Luck!

At 2:02PM on 18 August 2010, Rtn.Teoman Kaynar RI Dis 2430 wrote: Congratulations Tanaka san and wish you all the best.

At 9:17AM on 18 August 2010, J Sampath (Madras Cosmos) wrote: Congratulation Rtn Sakuji Tanaka..Thanks, J Sampath RC of Madras Cosmos, Chennai, India

At 9:16AM on 18 August 2010, Mitsutaka Iida, PP&PE Bangkok-Suriwong, Dist 3350 wrote: Congratulations to Tanaka san. I really hope that we (Bangkok-Suriwong) would have a chance to move forward to achieve our goals with him.

At 9:15AM on 18 August 2010, Rotn. Francis Uwaechi, RI D1130 London wrote: Congraulations Sakuji, after the wonderful convention showcased in Birmingham UK, one couldn't possibly imagine a more prominent role for you in Rotary. The news didn't come entirely as a surprise. Well done!

At 10:53AM on 17 August 2010, Rtn. PP A.S.M. Bashirul Huq wrote: Hearty Congratulations to Rtn. Sakuji Tanaka of Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan, on behalf of all members of Rotary Club of Dhanmondi Dhaka, District 3280 Bangladesh and on my own behalf, on your selection as RI President for Rotary Year 2012-2013.

At 10:49AM on 17 August 2010, Amiya Kumar Mohapatra wrote: Congratulations.

At 3:04PM on 16 August 2010, Rtn. PP Col. Nazmul Alam (Retd.) Rotary Club of Dhaka Midtown, RI District: 3280, Bangladeshy wrote: Congratulations Rtn. Tanaka for such an active philosophy to imbue the Clubs and the Rotarians with a dynamism of service that befits a changing world

At 3:04PM on 16 August 2010, Liz Skinner, PDG, D6490 wrote: Congratulations on becoming the nominee for Rotary International President 2012-13. We had the pleasure of meeting you at our Institute in Indianapolis in 2008 -- under your leadership and dedication to service Rotary will no doubt reach new heights.

At 3:06PM on 16 August 2010, PDG Shakil Ansari wrote: Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Tanaka San and Koyoko San.This is a great choice PDG Shakil Ansari Dist 3272

At 12:03PM on 16 August 2010, PP. Rtn. Kamaljeet Singh Chhabra PHF From RC Wainganga , Balaghat. (MP)DIST 3260 wrote: FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART CONGRATULATIONS TO SAKUJI TANAKA. RIGHT PERSON TO LEAD ROTARY. ALL THE BEST SIR, WE ARE WITH U

At 12:02PM on 16 August 2010, Rtn gopal raj pokhrel wrote: Rc Kathmandu North express best wishes to the aspiring President of RI,we hope that his leadership will bring sustained growth in the Rotary fraternity all over the world...

At 12:02PM on 16 August 2010, Shrihari Kamat wrote: Congratulations from Rotary Club ofIchalkaranji.

At 12:02PM on 16 August 2010, sangkoo yun wrote: Congratulations to Tanaka and Kyoko sama: Delighted to hear of your selection as RI President 2012-13. Having had an opportunity to work with you for the Birmingham Convention, I have a great respect for your dedication and unselfish support for Rotary causes. You shall lead our great organization to the greatest. PDG Sangkoo Yun, D-3650 Seoul, Korea

At 11:13AM on 16 August 2010, Phillip B Bandel, MD wrote: Congratulations from District 5830. As the 12-13 DG, I look forward to serving RI under your leadership to help reach the needs of the world through Rotary as we continue to work for Peace and Health for all the world. May your years be very gratifying. Again, Congratulations! Dr Phil

At 10:34AM on 16 August 2010, Rtn.Md.Masudur Rahman Masud, President Elect (2011-2012) RC of Meghna Narsingdi, RID-3280, Bangladesh. wrote: Congratulations ! Best Wishes to Tanaka choice for 2012-13 RI president.

At 10:25AM on 16 August 2010, SACHIN SHEDBALE wrote: congratulations and best wishes ......from rtn sachin shedbale dist 3170

At 10:21AM on 16 August 2010, D.S.Ravi, Gse leader 2007-08 R.I.Dist 3180 wrote: Dear Sakuji Tanaka San Heartiest Congratulations and best wishes. Antawa Ravi Des

At 10:21AM on 16 August 2010, Rtn Art Zambrano wrote: Congratulations Rtn Sakuji Tanaka & best wishes for Kyoko your Ann, we hope from our end can meet you personally. RC Isulan District 3870. God Bless You!

At 9:56AM on 16 August 2010, pp rolando "perry" r. peralta wrote: congratulations!!! there is no doubt you can do it!!! fr rotary club of plaridel bulacan rid3770 philippines pp perry & spouse belle

At 9:55AM on 16 August 2010, DGN 12-13 Badri, R I Dt 3190 wrote: Konnichiwa. Congratulations! Best Wishes.Rtn Sakuji Tanaka we are with you.

At 9:55AM on 16 August 2010, DGN Lokendra Papalal. RID 3040 wrote: Congratulations to Rtn Sakuji. Tanaka and the Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan and Best of Luck. I look forward to having you as President during my year as governor.Congratulations once again For a Great Choice for the year 2012-13. DGN Lokendra Papalal RID 3040

At 9:54AM on 16 August 2010, RAJKUMAR RAJGARIA,3291 wrote: CONGRATULATION AND BEST WISHES TO RTN SAKUJI TANAKA, IT IS GOOD THAT HE FAVOURS'STRONG CLUB'WHICH IS NEED OF THE HOUR

At 9:53AM on 16 August 2010, Rtn.P.Jagannathan wrote: Dear sir.congrats. In the year ahead under your leadership,. hope for developing quality membership with constructive projects of action oriented

At 9:50AM on 16 August 2010, PDG Pratap Puranik RID 3170 wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka and thanks to nominating Committee for giving yet another excellent Rotarian to led us in 2012-13. He and his wife Kyoko are wonderful passionate persons always taking initiatives for making Communities better and better. The new initiatives that we will see in 2012-13 will become hall mark for the future. Our best wishes to you Sir.

At 9:50AM on 16 August 2010, Carole Tjoa, PDG 7210, New York, USA wrote: Congratulations, Sakuji Tanaka-san! Best wishes to you and your family!

At 9:28AM on 16 August 2010, Aldair Franco - DG 2000-01 D.4770 wrote: On behalf of all rotarians from the central part of Brazil our congratulations for the nomination. We Brazilian had the pleasure to have you here in our Rotary Institute last year. Best wishes.

At 9:28AM on 16 August 2010, Sk. Abdul Hadi, RC Khulna North, RID-3280 wrote: Hearty Congratulations to Rtn.Sakuji Tanaka, from RI Dist 3280, and members of RC of Khulna North.

At 9:28AM on 16 August 2010, PDG Barbara Shayeb-Helou wrote: Congratulations to the committee you selected a very worthy candidate to be our 2012/2013 International Leader. Pres. Elect Tanaka 's resume speaks for itself. He is obviously a man of service to others.

At 9:27AM on 16 August 2010, Rtn AG FARID NEWTON RID 3280 BANGLADESH wrote: CONGRATULATION RIP NONINEE 2012-13 FROM JAPAN. Lets LOVE & ENJOY ROTARY Best regards, Farid Newton Charter President RC AARONG DHAKA BANGLADESH

At 9:27AM on 16 August 2010, RTN CP FARID NEWTON ASSISTANT GOVERNOR RID-3280 BANGLADESH wrote: CONGRATULATION SAKUJIL THANAKA & KYOKO. WE ARE GETTING ANOTHER RIP FROM ASIA. I HOPE ASIAN ROTARY AND RI WILL BE BENIFITED UNDER YOUR LEADERSHIP. LETS LOVE AND ENJOY ROTARY. Best regards. Rtn AG Farid Newton Charter president, Rc AARONG DHAKA

At 9:25AM on 16 August 2010, karam claude wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka

At 9:24AM on 16 August 2010, Jean O'Brien wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka. Over the years we have seen why Rotary is truly international

At 9:24AM on 16 August 2010, Prof. Robert K. Vincent wrote: Congratulations to you, Sakuji Tanaka, who will likely be the RI President when I am DG of District 6600 in NW Ohio, 2012-13. I am a geophysicist interested in helping international water projects and mitigation projects of global warming effects, which are inter-related problems that require peaceful global leadership. Your Friend, Bob Vincent

At 9:23AM on 16 August 2010, Ernesto E. Ibarra wrote: Dear Sakuji:: Congratulations! you are becoming a great President 2012-2013 of Rotary Interantional. I am a rotarian of the Mexico City Rotary Club, the First Rotary Club in our mexican republic, 1921-2010. Sincerely yours, Ernesto E. Ibarra

At 9:22AM on 16 August 2010, DGN 1590 Jan ten Sythoff wrote: So good to learn that Sakuji Tanaka will become the next RI president. An experienced Rotarian and businessman! Congratulations.

At 9:22AM on 16 August 2010, DGN Craig Sherman wrote: As part of your 2012-2013 team, and as the 3rd Governor in our Future Vision Pilot District , I am excited to have the opportunity to support you as we work together to promote the Object of Rotary in our communities.

At 1:58PM on 13 August 2010, Nitin Dafria , RID 3040 wrote: Congratulations ! I am sure under your able leadership ROTARY will reach to new heights by serving the society.

At 9:57AM on 13 August 2010, Dr Eldho T Paul wrote: Congratulations!! Rtn. Sakuji Tanaka. We rotarians from Rotary club of Perumbavoor Central wish you all the very best. Lets join our hands to make this world a better place to live in!!!!

At 9:55AM on 13 August 2010, Rtn Bijay Agrawal mphf wrote: My heartiest Congratulations and Best wishes to Rtn Sakuji Tanaka &Kyoko to be nominated as R.I.President 2012-13from Asian country.I am PP Rtn Bijay Agrawal from R.C.Sambalpur R.I.Dist 3260.I am the Dist Secretary General for the year 2012-13 .under DGN DR A.K.Singh mphf .It will be a great opportunity for me to work with a great ieader like U &our DGN DR A.K.Singh during your year.

At 9:55AM on 13 August 2010, Rtn.Aa.Cha Ashoka Kumara wrote: Congratulations Tanaka. The Nominating committee has selected a right person. ALL THE BEST. PP PHF AA.CHA.ASHOKA KUMARA ROTARY MYSAORE NORTH DISTRICT 3180

At 4:17PM on 12 August 2010, ronald keith wrote: Congratulation dear President of Rotary International for the RY 2012-13 A great hug from Rotary Club Valdivia Ainil

At 1:16PM on 12 August 2010, K.M.Zainul Abedin ( PDG, D3280) wrote: Congratulations. This is the recognition of Asia’s greater commitment to Rotary movement in present days.

At 1:16PM on 12 August 2010, Rtn. Divakara K Nidvannaya,AG Zone V, RID 3180 wrote: Congrats! Hope you will take the RI to highest level.

At 1:15PM on 12 August 2010, DR manohar david district3201 wrote: Our next leader is from Japan and it is great news for Asia as Rotary is making good services in this continent.All best wishes to Rtn Sakuji Tanaka

At 1:15PM on 12 August 2010, PDG M. Jamaluddin (RID-3280), Zone Challenge Coordinator, Zone-6B wrote: Dear Rtn. Sakuji Tanaka, I am indeeded delighted to read the wonderful news about your selection of RI president for 2012-2013 My hearty congratulations to you & Kyoko. It is great news for the Rotarians worlwide that a dedicated & most deserving Rotarian from Asia is being nominated for the highest office of Rotary world for year 2012-13. I hope under your effective & dynamic leadership will benefit the World of Rotary. You will get great support as you have all our respect and we are with you in your endeavour to strengthen Rotary to make the world a better place to live in. I wish you good health, happiness and success.

At 1:14PM on 12 August 2010, Rtn IPP Khondakar Shahidul Hasan phf wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka for serving the Rotary Year 2012- 2013 as RI President. I on behalf of our club and District 3280 wish you and pray to God for your long and peachful life so that on that time you can serve Rotary World. Rtn. IPP Khondakar Shahidul Hasan phf, Rotary Club of Uttara, RID 3280, Bangladesh

At 1:13PM on 12 August 2010, Yogendra M. Pradhan wrote: Hearty Congratulation for being nominated as RI President 2012-13. Look forward to working together and renergize the relation between nepal and Japan. Yogendra M. Pradhan DGN 2012-13, District 3092, NEPAL

At 1:13PM on 12 August 2010, Mike Thorn wrote: Congratulations and look forward to being one of the team. Would be great to have to a jacket that creates an impact rather than a business blazer (sensibly priced)

At 1:13PM on 12 August 2010, Sylvia Whitlock, DGN 5300 USA wrote: Congratulations to a notable Rotarian! I look forward to having you as President during my year as governor.

At 1:10PM on 12 August 2010, Rampur Viswanath, Governor 2011-2012, District 5080 wrote: CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your pasion for Rotary enables you to take Rotary to the next higher level of service. I wish you well! District Governor 2011-2012, District 5080

At 1:07PM on 12 August 2010, PDG Mike Collins wrote: Sakuji: Congratulations and Best wishes! In Rotary Spirit and Service, PDG Mike Collins R I District 6200

At 3:52PM on 11 August 2010, Peter Offer wrote: Dear Sakuji, What wonderful news, having worked with you for two years organising the Birmingham Convention as Vice HOC Chairman. I know that you will be a great leader. Many congratulations and good wishes. Kind regards Peter L. Offer Past RIBI President 2006/2007

At 2:51PM on 11 August 2010, LATEEF ADEKUNLE ADENIRAN wrote: ALL MEMBERS OF ROTARACT CLUB OF EGBE, DIST 9110, NIG. JOIN THE ENTIER WORLD ROTARIANS TO CELEBRATES AN ICON, SAKUJI TANAKA 4 HIS NORMINATION AS R.I PRESIDENT 2012-2013. WE WISH U WELL SIR.

At 2:12PM on 11 August 2010, Rotr. Kunle Adeniran, PP, PDS wrote: Congratulations to a Great Mentor, Sakuji Tanaka. i knew is man of honour with his efforts when he chaired Birminhagm Convention in 2009. I SALUTE UR PASSION 4 SERVICE! ADEKUNLE ADENIRAN PDS, ROTARACT DIST, 9110, NIG.

At 1:55PM on 11 August 2010, ROTN DR. WOLE SOYINKA PHF wrote: I WISH U ALL THE GRACE THAT U NEED TO MOVE THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FORWARD. CHEERS!!! HAPY CELEBRATIONS. ROTN DR. WOLE SOYINKA PHF,R.C EGBE DIST. 9110, NIG

At 12:28PM on 11 August 2010, John Minhinick wrote: On behalf of the 2012-2013 team of Governors in RIBI we offer our sincere congratulations John Minhinick, RIBI President Nominee 2012-2013

At 11:00AM on 11 August 2010, Rtn.PHF. K. Vijayakumar-President-Rotary Club of Tirupur Dollar City wrote: Congratulations! For aGrest Choice for the year 2012-13.

At 12:29PM on 11 August 2010, DGN P G Muraleedharan, DGN (2012-13), RI Dist 3211 wrote: Hearty Congratulations to Rtn.Sakuji Tanaka, from RI Dist 3211, and RC of Thiruvananthapuram Midcity.

At 12:29PM on 11 August 2010, Brenda Cressey wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka san. This is a very exciting time in our Rotary history and we can all look forward to serving alongside a well respected and honorable Rotarian!

At 10:51AM on 11 August 2010, Grahame Lewis DGN District 1110 wrote: Congratulations on your election and all in District 1110 look forward to working with you.

At 9:20AM on 11 August 2010, PDG DEBASISH MITRA D 3291 INDIA wrote: "Sakuji Tanaka - a newborn star from the land of the rising sun shall lead Rotary towards a brighter & glorious future"

At 9:05AM on 11 August 2010, Rtnk.m.mohanraaj wrote: congratulation to sakuji Tanaka Bestwishes from 3202 rotary club of tirupur north persident and members

At 8:31AM on 11 August 2010, Dru Laduke, District 7780 wrote: Congratulations to Mr. Tanaka and the Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan. Your family must be so proud! What an honor to have been chosen to lead. We all agree that building strong clubs is the key to Rotary's second century of success. Best wishes!

At 8:51AM on 11 August 2010, PDG Dinanath Lohia, D-3240 wrote: Heartiest congratulations and best greetings to SAKUJI TANAKA for the right and great choice to be as R.I.President Nominee(2012-13) from R.I.Dist-2770. On behalf of our Dist-3240, congratulations to the members of R.C.Yashio,Saitama,JAPAN and special greetings to "KYOKO". I was lucky to meet him in Birmingham Convention.

At 8:51AM on 11 August 2010, Bala Ram Sapkota (Rtn.) wrote: Congratulations on being selected President for 2012-13 of Rotary International. From: Rotary Club of Dilli Bazar , Kathmandu, Nepal, RI Dist 3292.

At 8:51AM on 11 August 2010, P/P Mark Alan Zober TRF Major Donor (Peace Centers) wrote: Dear RIPN Sakuji Tanaka, Congratulations on your election as RI Presidential Nominee for RY 2012-13. I am particularly thrilled about about appointment as you have made a profound commitment to the Rotary Peace Centers by endowing a fellowship. I believe this is the best investment we can make as Rotarians today - preparing the peace makers of tomorrow assist in resolving conflicts and promoting harmony amongst the peoples of the world. From the Rotary Club of Jerusalem (District 2490) ISRAEL

At 8:52AM on 11 August 2010, Siddhi Bahadur Shakya wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka. After meeting you on May 20 inTokya, I am overwhiled with joy to congratulate you for your success in upholding the image of Rotary as Rotary International President for 2012-13. I am very proud of you. I hope a new milestone will be established in Nepal-Japan Rotary relations.

At 9:06AM on 11 August 2010, PDG Mani Seneviratne wrote: Dear President Nominee Sakuji Tanaka. Congratulations & best wishes from myself & members of the Rotary club of Sunbury, Victoria, Australia

At 9:07AM on 11 August 2010, Lee, Chin-Hsien wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka . Its a proud moment for Janpan. But I am very sorry that nominating committee members of R.I. always neglect the candicate from Taiwan's leader. We never have this kind of honour since R.I. established.May we have this honour in the future. D-3490 PDG E.N.T. Lee

At 2:15PM on 10 August 2010, Jumoke Bamigboye, President R C of Ilorin Nigeria wrote: Cngrats to Rotn Tanaka and to Rotary International for a great choice. I wish the whole world and indeed Africa will be challenged by the transition of leadership in Rotary. Rotary is indeed good.

At 12:54PM on 10 August 2010, Rtn.Adnan S.SHERWANI (PHF) wrote: My sincere and heartiest fekicitations to Rtn.Sakuji Tanaka, on behalf of all Rotarians of District 3272.

At 11:35AM on 10 August 2010, PP Rtn Rajiv Kumar Agrawal, Asst Gov, Dist 3250 wrote: Hail to our new chief,may Rotary achieve greater heights under your dynamic leadership

At 11:29AM on 10 August 2010, PE Eman Lleva wrote: Rotary International once again shows that our organization does not distinguish color nor race. A triumph of a lifetime of achievement in Rotary exemplifies Sakuji Tanaka.Congratulations on his election to the Presidency. Greetings from RC Calamba RID 3820.

At 10:48AM on 10 August 2010, PDG Ramesh Tiwari wrote: Heartiest Congratulations and felicitations from R.I. District 3040. We are sure under your dynamic leadership Rotary shall reach to the new heights of services for the community in need.

At 9:30AM on 10 August 2010, PHF Rtn.Atul agrawal RCAligarh Lock City RID:3110, India wrote: Great choice of another Asian from Japan after a long span. Cong'atul'ations!!!!!!! and All The Best.

At 9:20AM on 10 August 2010, Srikanth M Chatrapathy wrote: Its a proud moment for Asians as we have willing whole hearted giver and a doer in Rotary International President Nominee in Sakuji Tanaka from Japan after 27 years. Heartiest Congratulaitons! Wishing every success.PDG Srikanth Chatrapathy(06-07) RID 3190

At 9:21AM on 10 August 2010, M Khairul Alam wrote: Heartiest Congratulation and wish you all the best. PP M Khairul Alam RC Dilkusha, RID 3280

At 9:21AM on 10 August 2010, Rtn.Manik C. Sharma, RC Bhubaneswar, RID.3260, India wrote: Congratulations and Best of luck !!

At 9:23AM on 10 August 2010, Rtn Mahendra D Sonaje wrote: Congratulations Rtn Sakuji Tanaka brcoming nominee for 2012-13 RI President

At 9:24AM on 10 August 2010, Dilip R Salgaocar wrote: Very happy to see another Rotarian from asian subcontinent being elected as RI President. Our work is being recognised. I would like to heartily congratulate Rtn Tanaka for this unique honour

At 9:26AM on 10 August 2010, Shree Krishna Dahal, Executive Secretary for the Rotary Clubs of Kathmandu since 1985 wrote: Greetings from the land of Mount Everest and the birtplace of Lord Buddha, a developing Asian country (Nepal) nominating as the reputed President of the Rotary International for the RY 2012-13

At 9:27AM on 10 August 2010, DG Marilyn Mercer wrote: Congratulations from Rotary District 9690. It is pleasing to see that you will continue to help build strong clubs that are vibrant, action-oriented, and relevant in the changing world.

At 9:28AM on 10 August 2010, Rtn.PHF.Er.M.AMALAN ASHOK-President-2011-12-R C of DEVAKOTTAI-RI dist-3212 wrote: Dear New president Congrats! to you. Rtn.PHF.Er.M.AMALAN ASHOK-President-2011-12-R C of DEVAKOTTAI-RI dist-3212

At 9:28AM on 10 August 2010, Manikandan, Charter Secretary, RC of Karaikudi Heritage, RID 3212 wrote: Congrats and Best Wishes to Rtn. Tanaka.

At 9:29AM on 10 August 2010, Pondz POTNIS DGE RID 3190 wrote: My heartiest Congratulations and Best wishes from 3600 Rotarians of RI District 3190.,...DGE POTNIS

At 9:30AM on 10 August 2010, Ravishankar Bhooplapur wrote: Congratulations ! For a Great Choice for year 2012-2013 . Ravishankar Bhooplapur Past District Governor 7250 New York USA

At 9:44AM on 10 August 2010, PDG Yogananda,R I Dist 3190 wrote: Congratulations to Sakuji Tanaka san.As rightly said by him,the need of the hour is building strong clubs that are vibrant, action-oriented, and relevant in the changing world.

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