Incoming governors talk about 2011-12 RI theme

Rotary International News -- 18 January 2011

R I News spoke with several district governors-elect after the opening plenary session of the 2011 International Assembly, when RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee announced the 2011-12 theme, Reach Within to Embrace Humanity . Here’s what they had to say.

Fred ne Tiabu Tatukila
District 9150 (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
"The theme is very good. It all begins with the heart. It is the heart that communicates to the head and tells us to start doing things and taking action."

Rajendran Sangilimuthu
District 3000 (India)
"It is an excellent theme and, being from India myself, this was a wonderful experience. We are eagerly waiting to start reaching within."

Marco Antonio Colenci
District 4310 (Brazil)
"It’s the best possible theme we could have asked for. We believe in what he said, especially about the importance of family, during his speech. We agree with his values."

Paula J. Matthews
District 7770 (South Carolina, USA)
"We’ve been talking about the family of Rotary and building on our fellowship. Continuity of our work is a huge thing we’ve also been working on. We’re also branding Rotary using Facebook and Twitter. This theme gives me more impetus to work with clubs and get these done."

Mahomed Baboo
District 9220 (Mauritius)
"It is a very deep theme. We’ll announce it this year at our presidents-elect training seminar, where we’ll be talking about our goals: consolidating clubs, ensuring that we’re up to date with the RI Strategic Plan, and promoting fellowship and friendship in our district."

25 Comments:

At 10:16AM on 27 June 2011, mawah mayor wrote: rotary is the highest tin dat hapun 2 me. i lv it and lv dis year theme

At 9:34AM on 27 June 2011, Sumer Agarwal wrote: What an APT Theme! If ALL of Us start reaching within our hearts , the world will be a much better place to live in. The mind may be conniving but if we do things by listening to our heart and inner self, we'll find true love and fellowship. So let us reach within and be instrumental in changing ourselves and embrace our family and the whole humanity so tha there is Universal peace and a World without conflict.

At 9:15AM on 6 June 2011, PDG Arun Kudale wrote: Kalyan Banerjee is the third RI President from India. He has given the theme which is in line with the Indian Philosophy, like his two predecessors from India. It touches the heart and inspires you to do the humanitarian work. One cannot do the best in life and serve the mankind through his chosen fiel of operation, unless it appeals to his own heart. You need to look into yourself, before you serve the needy people in your community. Hats off to Kalyan!

At 8:45AM on 28 January 2011, IPP V.Ramesh wrote: "Reach Within to Embrace Humanity" Excellent theme for Rotarians and Non Rotarians too.It's special to start and reach within the Rotarians around the world.Everything starts from inside.Let us celebrate this theme for the whole Rotary Year 2011-12.

At 10:20AM on 27 January 2011, PP P.Muthusamy wrote: It is right everything is there within heart and starts from there to embrace the community

At 10:24AM on 24 January 2011, Veronica Boodhna-Rosalie President Elect RC of Mahebourg wrote: It 's so an inspiring Theme. All start by ourself , in each and every one, we have something special that we can share with other specially in this actual conjuncture.

At 10:07AM on 24 January 2011, Rajendra Yelnorkar wrote: The theme is high spirited as it reaches to one's innermost existance and motivaes it to focus on one's abilities of philanthropy and doing good around and in far reaching places through Rotary's programmes and activities .

At 10:03AM on 24 January 2011, rose k. imperial wrote: i had the privilege of being introduced to our RIPE kalyan Banarjee in Manila,Phil. recently in the PCRG es keynote speaker on ROTARY CONCERNS .He impressed me as a man of wisdom and with a deep understanding of human suffering. The theme he chose " reach within to embrace humanity" defines his philosophy as an Active Contemplative.The RC of Loyola Heights, D3780,Quezon City,Phil.congratulates our RIPE kalyan Banarjee and our clubs DGE Jess Cifra for an Inspiring and DARING theme. MABUHAY!

At 10:02AM on 24 January 2011, Rajkumar v DGN Dt 3201 wrote: Hats off to Kalyanji for the wonderful theme. Every Rotarian needs to do some soul searching and dig deep inside to give meaning to "Service above self"

At 2:20PM on 21 January 2011, Rasheed K. Siddiqi wrote: "REACH WITHIN TO EMBRACE HUMANITY" .. such an inspiring theme should touch the heart of every Rotarian. Indeed, the RI theme for 2011 - 12 is so apt for all the denizens of today's world. Despite the blessings of the technological advances and economic boon in some parts of the world, especially South Asia where PE Kalyan Banarjee belongs,humanity in many parts of the world is trampled under the feet of tyranical rule, inequitable distribution of resources, human right violations, intolerance, gender, cast, creed biases, and fanatacism. Unless we reach within and listen to the esoteric voice of our conscious we will not be able to make this world a better place to live for the posterity. Kalyan Banarjee belongs to the part of the world where temples, mosques, churches, gurdwaras, and all kind of places of worship are spread all over the country. The shrines of sufi saints in India embrace the humanity without regard to caste , creed or color.

At 9:04AM on 21 January 2011, Johnny Goloyugo wrote: The ever-changing and troubled world requires people to "reach within to embrace humanity." This is the call of the times. Nothing could be more apt than this RY 2011-12 theme. The Rotary spirit lives on.

At 8:51AM on 20 January 2011, rtn pp mphf dr raghvendra chakurkar,dir.pis 3132 wrote: the theme is most appropriate as unless we introspect ourselves we can not understand the pain of others. the drawing indicates 'samudramanthan' which brought 'amrit'from within it which was at the base so' rotary ' is like 'amrita' to this debilated humanity. let us do from ourselves to embrace the humanity. we as rotarians need to devote 'tan -man-dhan ' for this noble cause

At 8:53AM on 20 January 2011, PP Rtn Basappa.A wrote: The theme is excellent and appropriate for this juncture. every Rotarian should reach to EMBRACE THE NEEDY in the world.

At 8:53AM on 20 January 2011, Rtn PP Prof R Panchanadhan wrote: A theme for all - a Rotary theme that would appeal to non-Rotarians as well. Everything starts from within. If an egg is broken from outside a life ends, if an egg breaks from inside a life begins. Great things always begin from inside, So listen to what your heart says. Heart always longs for others, feels for others. So is Rotary. R I Pres-Elect deserves to be congratulated to have given us this theme.

At 8:54AM on 20 January 2011, Chandrashekar wrote: @011-12 R I Theme is spiritual, philosophical, social and unique one. Such a theme could be given only by a leader form India which is the storehouse for values and ideals. My hearty complements to our great leader Kalyanda. Looking forward to serve under his able and dynamic leadership toreach within to embrace humanity.

At 8:54AM on 20 January 2011, Rtr. Dr. Gagan Matta wrote: The theme describes the real need of today's world with a solution. It feels proud that with such kind of thinking Rotary International is working and we are the part of it.

At 2:06PM on 19 January 2011, Rita E. Quizon wrote: I like the theme for I believe that anything that comes from the heart will work out well.

At 8:05AM on 19 January 2011, DR. NIRMAL KUNAWAT wrote: Human can only act with Heart to Hug and embrace humanity The moto is to cover the whole humanity under the Rotary Banner My Salute to Rtn Kalyan Banerjee for his positive wonderful thought from PE RC UDAIPUR (INDIA)

At 8:22AM on 19 January 2011, A P RAMARAJ wrote: Beautyful theme. Today the humetarian life needs such friendship. we jonnd together to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity

At 8:23AM on 19 January 2011, lal bahadur chand, President RC Sainbu Bhainsepati, Nepal wrote: we can do good in the world only by remaining connected with our families through hearts, words and deeds. A sentimental and forceful theme indeed. It will be an opportunity of lifetime to work with this President

At 8:40AM on 19 January 2011, PDG RAJKUMAR RAJGARIA wrote: IF YOU WANT RI ACHIEVE ANYTHING IN THE LIFE,YOU HAVE TO SEARCH ''within" only,RI THEME WILL ANSWER ALL THESE QUESTION

At 8:40AM on 19 January 2011, Krishnamoorthy Dharmarajan wrote: REACH WITHIN TO EMBRACE HUMANITY ! Excellent Theme. Rtn Kocouseph Chittilappilly is considered as one of the most successful businessmen with his Rs 500 crore V-Guard industrial empire. He authored a book, Practical Wisdom . In real life & management, which is an account of practical management techniques from his personal experiences as an entrepreneur. Chittilappilly won many prestigious awards and recognitions like the 'Rashtriya Samman' awarded by the Government of India for the highest tax-payer from Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Finance, "Tourism Man of the Year 2000" by Destination Kerala and "Millennium Businessman of Kerala" by Business Deepika. He is married to Sheila and has two sons Arun Chittilappilly and Mithun Chittilappilly Now he is becoming the Role model to All Rotarians in Rotary Fraternity. He has offered his one kidney to a needy person

At 8:42AM on 19 January 2011, Luiz Felipe wrote: This is my father. I love you

At 11:12AM on 18 January 2011, Manikandan, Charter Secretary, RC of Karaikudi Heritage wrote: Nice Theme. and Nice to hear from DGE Rajendran.

At 11:14AM on 18 January 2011, PRAMOD BHARDWAJ wrote: "It is an excellent theme and, being from India myself, this was a wonderful experience. We are eagerly waiting to start reaching within."

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