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Changes you should know about for the new Rotary year

 
Rotary International News -- 29 June 2011 
 
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The Changemaker Award will recognize clubs that make an extraordinary impact through their work in the Avenues of Service.

A new Rotary year is set to begin, and with it several programs aimed at supporting and strengthening clubs and districts. In addition, a fresh slate of leaders will take over at the club, district, and international level.  

Kalyan Banerjee, of the Rotary Club of Vapi, Gujarat, India, will become Rotary's 101st president, and the third from India, on 1 July. Read a profile of Banerjee from The Rotarian. William B. Boyd, of the Rotary Club of Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand, will take over as Rotary Foundation trustee chair. 

John Hewko will become Rotary International’s 12th general secretary on 1 July. He has said his priorities include improving Rotarians’ connections with the Secretariat and increasing awareness about what the Secretariat can offer. Download Hewko's speech from the 2011 RI Convention. 

Other changes include: 

  • Four pilot programs will begin 1 July, designed to improve recruitment and retention, allow for flexibility in club operations and structure, and give clubs an opportunity to explore new and innovative ways to promote member diversity -- all goals of the RI Strategic Plan. For each of three pilot programs – corporate member, associate member, and innovative and flexible Rotary club -- 200 clubs have been selected to participate, and about 125 will take part in a satellite club pilot program. Learn more.
  • The Changemaker Award will accompany the Presidential Citation during the 2011-12 Rotary year. The award will encourage Rotarians to focus on change and will recognize clubs that make an extraordinary impact through their work in the Avenues of Service. Learn more.
  • The World Community Service and Rotary Volunteers programs will be phased out as of 30 June, replaced by a new model designed to expand the resources available to clubs for connecting and partnering with one another. The RI Board approved a shift to a resource and support model for RI programs to reinforce the priorities and goals of the RI Strategic Plan.
  • Efforts to enhance Rotary’s public image will be undertaken by 49 Rotary public image coordinators (RPICs) working in partnership with their zone’s RI director, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, Rotary coordinator, and district governors. RPICs, who are selected by the RI president or Rotary Foundation trustee chair, have professional expertise in public relations, journalism, or communications and will help support the RI Strategic Plan by conveying effective public relations practices to district leaders.
  • The Rotarian magazine launches its digital edition with the July issue. Subscribers can now choose to receive either the print or digital edition, or both. This would be a good time to buy a subscription for your Interact or Rotaract club, to inspire them with Rotary’s breadth. Learn more.
  • Rotary clubs’ annual per capita dues to Rotary International will increase to US$51 in 2011-12. The 2010 Council on Legislation also set dues at $52 for 2012-13 and $53 for 2013-14.

The RI Board of Directors will seat nine new directors 1 July, along with RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka, of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan. The new directors for 2011-13 are: José Antonio F. Antiório, of the Rotary Club of Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil; Kenneth R. Boyd, of the Rotary Club of Kerman, California, USA; Yash Pal Das, of the Rotary Club of Ambala, Haryana, India; Elizabeth S. Demaray, of the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA; Allan O. Jagger, of the Rotary Club of Elland, West Yorkshire, England; Paul Knyff, of the Rotary Club of Weesp (Vechtstreek-Noord), The Netherlands; Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India; Juin Park, of the Rotary Club of Suncheon, Jeonranam, Korea; and Kenneth M. Schuppert Jr., of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA.

61 Comments:
At 9:22AM on 29 July 2011, golden blessing wrote: oh rotary is good lets keep changing the game
At 9:47AM on 25 July 2011, Rtn.PDG.K.S.Pillai wrote: The theme 'Reach within to embrace Humanity' sums up essentially the basic tenets of Indian philosophy ! No real change is possible unless you change within yourself ! Kalyanji has brought out this real need for change from within quite eloquently ! We should be able embrace humanity quite warmly and quite closely once this change is made possible . This will create a silent yet significant impact on the service focus of Rotary !This theme will initiate a new thought process in Rotary ! Congrats Kalyanji !
At 4:27PM on 20 July 2011, Rtn Hussain S. Sheriff wrote: Congratulations RI President, i see the desire for innovation during this year- change maker- may we succeed in this quest under tour teams able leadership. Thank you. Rtn. Hussain Sheriff RC Yenagoa D9140 Nigeria
At 10:44AM on 15 July 2011, Rita Aggarwal, Rotary Club of Nagpur, dist 3030. wrote: Heartiest congratulations to Rtn. Kalyan Bannerjee and Rtn Ann Binota for making us proud! I wish the Rotary a great year ahead with your leadership. The theme "Reach within to embrace humanity" is very appropiate and dear to an Indian spiritualist like me! Being a follower of Swami Vivekananda I appeal to all Rotarians to "look within to set high examples of good and meaningful leadership" I always remember his words that "I worship that God whom people call 'Man'.
At 1:40PM on 12 July 2011, Jeffrey A. Reiss wrote: Congratulations to all the new RI Officers and Team Members...Bangkok will be an exciting and rewarding destination for fellowship, connection and growth...see you all at the Rotary Peace Pole and Monument in Bangkok. YIR Jeffrey Reiss- Peace Ambassador www.rotarypeacecities.info
At 12:18PM on 11 July 2011, Emily Francona wrote: I must agree with Greg above: too often district leaders focus their attention on larger clubs and forget the many smaller clubs who are often the real core of a district. Granted, smaller clubs are often inconveniently more remote or more difficult to reach and volunteer district leaders' time is precious. However, neglect of smaller clubs may also signal simple oversight or just a value (of clubs) judgement.
At 12:09PM on 11 July 2011, Jhansi Premanand wrote: Dear Kalyanji and Binota,We are proud of you. Wish you the best of Rotary year 2011-12.
At 12:09PM on 11 July 2011, Lani D. Diaz wrote: I congratulate all the rotarian in the world most especially the officers who contribute their talent, time and treasure.May the Lord Almighty showers more graces and give us strenght to do our task, hand in hand that may leds a difference in the community.
At 12:09PM on 11 July 2011, Pradeep kumar Shrestha wrote: Hearty congratulation to all RI Officials, it is a encouraging step to install changemaker award, my best wishes to all rotarians of the world. Pradeep K. Shrestha President 2011-12 Rotary club of Rajdhani Dist.3292
At 12:08PM on 11 July 2011, Ethelbert Onuoha wrote: indeed Rotary is good! i welcome the CHANGE MAKER by the R I President. I encourange all club officers to look for positve changes.
At 12:05PM on 11 July 2011, Narayan Krishna Kharel wrote: Congratulation to RIP RTN. Kalyan DA and His team of Rotary International and wish for successful tenure. We Rotarian From Nepal are always with you. Rtn. Narayan krishna Kharel Vocational Service Director Rotary club of Kathmandu RI dist 3292
At 12:04PM on 11 July 2011, Rtn. Capt (Rtd) Sayeed A. Chaudhury wrote: Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Banerjee & his team! Only wish there were more than one lady director. Lets hope there will be 30% ladies sooner rather than later.
At 2:14PM on 8 July 2011, Dr. Sanjeev Garg wrote: Congratulations to RI President Rtn. Kalyaan Banerjee & team,all the Rotarians for New Rotary year 2011-12, so come forward to Reach within to embrace humanity & do service above self and feel proud to be a Rotarian. Thank you.
At 3:58PM on 8 July 2011, Rtn.Atul Agrawal (RID:3110; India) wrote: After a span of 20 years it's again Indian flag which will fly on Rotary HQ for one year. Congrats! to RIP Rtn.Kalyan Banerjeeji and his team for making India proud once again. I hope you will Rotary to new heights.
At 10:18AM on 6 July 2011, Rot. Stephen Ampadu wrote: Rotary is doing and better with each coming year and i am very proud to be a member of this family. These new changes promises a lot but lets not forget rotaractors and interactors. Happy new year to all as we reach within and embrace humanity
At 10:14AM on 6 July 2011, Dr B.K.Jha wrote: We welcome the new RI Board with new initiative and wish them a great success. Rtn Dr B.K.Jha, PHF,R C Triveni (Proposed) RI District 3250
At 10:11AM on 6 July 2011, K.Ravindrakumar wrote: RIP Kalyan Banerjee"s emphasis on change is a welcome move.I find more and more grey hair at the Rotary meetings these days.If Rotary were to survive another 100 years,it's imperative that we find acceptance among the youth.We should bring about a change in our Rotary which will attract the youngsters.From K.Ravindrakumar,Chair,District Grants,Dist.3000,India
At 10:11AM on 6 July 2011, Graham Southern PDG wrote: I agree with Kathleen regarding one women on the RI Board We have all heard about JOBS FOR THE BOYS. It will probably take 80 years to get 1/3rd of women on to the RI Board.
At 2:32PM on 5 July 2011, Kathleen Schatzberg wrote: Rotary International Board needs to reflect the membership. Twenty-four years after Rotary first admitted women, it is a scandal that only one woman serves on the board now, and she is only the second woman to serve on the Board, the first one having gone off the Board last year in Montreal. Kathleen Schatzberg, IPP Rotary Club of Hyannis
At 10:47AM on 5 July 2011, Rotr. Emmanuel Chinonso D. wrote: Congratulation to IP President and other officer, i wish the best tenure in office and pray God to help u to actually inspire the club to actualise the theme for the year
At 10:46AM on 5 July 2011, DR GAUTAM JAHAGIRDAR RIDIST 3160 RC GULBARGA NORTH wrote: HOPE THE NEW INITIATIVES MAKES GOOD CHANGE IN THE WORLD OF ROTARY
At 10:45AM on 5 July 2011, rot. kehinde ige wrote: we at rotary club of ijapo district 9125, nigeria welcomes all rotarians worldwide to the new rotary year. we congratulate all rotary officers at international, district and club levels.we wish everybody a wonderful rotary year as we all reach within to embrace humanity.
At 10:45AM on 5 July 2011, Richard Nelson Rotary Club of Chemainus BC wrote: Encouragement of the smaller clubs is an esssential position for the District level to take. Good luck to all in the coming year.
At 10:43AM on 5 July 2011, Rotaractor charles nwosisi.k. wrote: So happy to witness this rotary year.Bravo to the President rotaract club of Owerri Community Based and other rotaract clubs in Imozone. Kudos also to the District Governor district 9140 Rtn Yinka Babalola on his installation
At 10:39AM on 5 July 2011, Chimezie Udechukwu wrote: Its a great joy to be part of this Rotary. As we join on 101th President Kaylan Benerjee to reflect on the theme for this year, the Rotary Family is being encourage to transfer the love of self to our neighbours. I mean its more like the biblical injunction "'love your neighbour as yourself'. I wish al members of the Family of a Rotary a fun filled and service oriented year! Vive le Vive le Rotary
At 10:37AM on 5 July 2011, Rtn. ANAND SHARMA wrote: HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO ALL THE ROTARY OFFICERS... Rotary Club of Bareilly VISHAL (RID-3110)
At 10:36AM on 5 July 2011, Oyedele, Abdulazeez wrote: President sir,this is a beautifull plan,i can see a great success at the end of this rotary year. And as for we rotaractors,we ar ready also to embrace humanity so don't forget us in your plans. Thanks...LONG LIVE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL.....Rotr Oyedele, Abdulazeez frm Rotaract club of Ilorin CB,RI D9125 Nigeria.
At 10:36AM on 5 July 2011, sanjeev agarwal sameer wrote: Hertiest congratulation to RI President and alll the directors
At 10:36AM on 5 July 2011, Emma Okas Wike wrote: Good change for the growth of Rotary Internation. Congras. to all the officers and wishing them a successful tenure as we REACH WITHIN and EMBRACE HUMANITY.
At 10:35AM on 5 July 2011, Virginia Major wrote: I join other Rotarians to welcome you all to yet another year which promises to be great for us, our families, our communities and humanity. i have faith that with all the ideas and efforts at recruitment and retention, the total number of Rotarians will markedly increase .Good luck friends as we look inwards to embrace humanity
At 10:34AM on 5 July 2011, Virginia D. Halili wrote: Congratulations to All Rotary Officers, RY 2011-2012. Let's " Reach Within to Embrace Humanity". Good Luck to All Rotarians!
At 10:34AM on 5 July 2011, Saibyasachi Barua (Elin) wrote: CONGRATULATIONS AND WISHES TO ALL THE ROTARY OFFICERS.
At 10:31AM on 5 July 2011, Rtn.PAG.G.Vijayakumar,RC Quilon Mid City,Dt-3211 wrote: We pray that RIP Kalyan and his team will gracefully REACH WITHIN TO EMBRACE HUMANITY-May the ALMIGHTY SHOWERS BLESSINGS on KALYAN
At 10:27AM on 5 July 2011, Charles H Pierce, MD, PhD wrote: Congratulations President Banerjee on a great start. Your innovative ideas to move Rotary forward are welcome indeed. I also give a tip-of-the-hat to all the incoming officers and District Governors. Lets all be a part of moving Rotary to the next level.
At 10:25AM on 5 July 2011, RTNJosianneFleming-Artsen wrote: A new Rotarian Year with high Expectations and Energy to make a Difference as we Serve above Self while Reaching within to Embrace Humanity...Congratulations Rotarians aound the world!
At 10:24AM on 5 July 2011, Rtn.Mahmood Ali Khan,Dhaka wrote: Rotary responds to the needs for changes and infallibly exhibited its dynamism for growth and usefulness for the Rotarians and millions of beneficiaries of its projects and programs round the globe. Looking forward to yet another year of achievement,service and friendship..
At 10:24AM on 5 July 2011, william.j wrote: Hearty wishes for the office bearers to achieve the challenges of the new rotary year,
At 10:24AM on 5 July 2011, nataraj mukherjee wrote: welcom evergreen energetic president.
At 10:23AM on 5 July 2011, Otasowie P.R.I. Omigie wrote: Rotary has survived for over 100 years. This is because of its ability to adapt to change in an ever changing world. The recent changes in service delivery will certainly further strengthen Rotary outreach to humanity.
At 10:23AM on 5 July 2011, Rtn. Sanjay Upasani/ IPP RC Pune East wrote: I wish all the incoming leaders an successful, eventful, and enjoyable year 2011-12. I am sure if we look within ourselves, we will find the everlasting source of happiness through love and humanity.
At 10:20AM on 5 July 2011, Graeme wrote: Congratulations to new leaders. Our club Toronto Sunrise in NSW Australia is pleased to have selected and looks forward to piloting the Innvovative and flexible club concept
At 10:09AM on 5 July 2011, Harane Sanjay wrote: Gr8 thinking with planned year we all Rotarian from Rot club of Solapur ( RID 3132 ) are appreciating your views & confirm good work
At 10:08AM on 5 July 2011, Rajan Dalal wrote: Wishing a very dynamic year to all the leaders. Let us achieve new heights in all the fields with a change. Good Luck.
At 10:08AM on 5 July 2011, meyyappan Rc Rasipuram President wrote: Best wishes for the success to the new Rotary officers 2011-2012
At 10:04AM on 5 July 2011, Ged Heatherington RI District 1280 wrote: Kalyan - Sincerest best wishes for your Presidential year. Enjoy Rotary the world over.
At 10:01AM on 5 July 2011, Rtn.Surinder Thapar wrote: As the president of rotary club of delhi 2011-12 (INDIA) chartered18thJan.1939 very innovative ideas .will definitly try to adopt few programmes as membership goal and annual programme fund.
At 1:51PM on 1 July 2011, Rotr.Adesoye Adeoluwa wrote: The President and entire members of RC,University of Ado Ekiti,D9125 Zone M heartly welcomes all Interactors,Rotaractors and Rotarians to the new Rotary year hoping that we all have a hitch free tenure greased with the smiles of the Almighty. We pray that the changes in the Rotary services will gracefully REACH WITHIN TO EMBRACE HUMANITY.
At 1:21PM on 1 July 2011, Yogesh Goel wrote: Great Going!!! Sounds exciting and we look forward for a great year ahead.
At 12:05PM on 1 July 2011, Lalit Agarwal wrote: GREAT GOING ROTARY, IAM PROUD OF BEING A ROTARIAN
At 9:38AM on 1 July 2011, Dr Diptibala Patnaik wrote: Wonderful Idea of stress on Change makers. Yes one can make it possible . Effort to Give every abandoned and orphaned child a caring and loving family.
At 9:38AM on 1 July 2011, Rtn Major Mujib Aftab wrote: Heartiest congratulations to all incoming leaders of the Rotary. Wish you a smooth sailing during the year and best of luck. We look forward to a strong fellowship.
At 9:37AM on 1 July 2011, Rotr. Adaramola Kayode F:kay. wrote: Our President, firstly, i will like to welcome all Intaractors, Rotaractors & Rotarians to this new Rotary year. (Reach within to Embrace Humanity). Mr president, this a nice development just keep the flag flying. Pls, don't forget we Rotaractors.. Thanks.. From: Rotr. Adaramola kayode F:kay. From Rotaract club of Oscotech. District 9125 Nigeria..
At 9:36AM on 1 July 2011, Christian wrote: Its good that Rotary is thinking of certain relevant changes.One of the issues that needs to be worked on is the visibility of the Club at local level and this has to do with our relationship with the media.We also need to work on the new generational concept to have lots of Rotaract clubs in our various countries.
At 9:36AM on 1 July 2011, MANIKANDAN, Charter Secretary, RC Karaikudi Heritage, RID 3212 wrote: HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS AND WISHES TO ALL THE ROTARY OFFICERS.
At 9:35AM on 1 July 2011, Kenan J. Kern PDG wrote: Best wishes on the new Rotary year.
At 3:37PM on 30 June 2011, Emilian Damian Popovici wrote: Good luck to all Rotary officers !
At 12:18PM on 30 June 2011, Duru Charles Chinedu wrote: My President, these changes are good for the growth and sustainability of RI worldwide
At 9:33AM on 30 June 2011, Intr uduak godwin wrote: I greti u,my Ri president 4 ur new rotary theme,i comment on it dat is a woundful theme.bt try &carry interactors up please .4r uduak godwin,from delta zone.nig.4 information pls cal+2307038464518 .interact club of niger mix senior secondary sch,asaba delta nigeria.
At 9:33AM on 30 June 2011, RTN PRAKASH CHANGLANI wrote: wel-come new year of rotary by organising good / need based projects at rotary club/district/international levels,by our new leaders,supported by past leaders n members
At 9:30AM on 30 June 2011, Amit Tapadia wrote: Forwarded
At 9:23AM on 30 June 2011, Greg Powell wrote: Great ideas to improve retention and develop recruitement but Rotary at the District level needs to support their smaller clubs rather than attending Change Overs at only the larger, more prestigious clubs in their districts. Every Rotarian should count !!

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