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At 11:12AM on 29 October 2012, Shimpei Yasuda wrote: I felt an inportance of peace. It was good studies to me. Thank you.

At 1:50PM on 2 July 2012, Lator Monica wrote: Fellow Rotaractors,dis RY's Theme is mainly 4 us.As we can c,its our slogan,bt now we're not going 2 Fellowship thru Service,but being d Peace ourselves.Rotaractors say no 2 Political Thugs,cultism nd Boko-Haram(Nig.Rotaractors)

At 9:29AM on 27 June 2012, Rtn. Faheem Asghar (Member RC Lahore Sharqi D-3272) wrote: Great Speech, Let us all together join in eradicating POLIO and providing clean drinking water to the needy.

At 10:10AM on 18 June 2012, Ramakrishnan wrote: just heard the full speech Excellent and the Theme is vey apt & relevant. Am sure Rotary Club/Organisation will play a positive role in making the world better

At 10:23AM on 11 May 2012, N.K.Gopinath wrote: "PEACE THROUGH SERVICE", signifies more than what it seems, when just looked at superficially. Deep down, it is a "means of attaining inner peace", which in turn paves the way for eternal Peace in the World, for only if every individual is at peace within, will that manifest as Peace all round. Service is a sure way to achieve inner Peace. Bravo, Pres. Elect Sakuji Tanaka , for having thought of such a meaningful theme.

At 10:06AM on 17 April 2012, Jan Mowbray wrote: If we could get every politician to become a Rotarian, we could have a better world for everyone: collaboration instead of war, more money for the disadvantaged - equitable income, affordable housing, safer drinking water, etc.

At 3:30PM on 26 February 2012, Nitin Dafria RID 3040 wrote: A very nice theme. This is a demand of the present world.

At 10:46AM on 16 February 2012, vistasp kolah wrote: great thought put in words.it is simple as it can be

At 10:43AM on 16 February 2012, Mahmood Ali Khan wrote: What a pithy and excellent expression of the Object of Rotary (Service) in relation to its resultant achievement (Peace).

At 9:40AM on 15 February 2012, PP Rosario "Chary" S. Misa, RC Rizal West, D3830 wrote: Congratulations RIPE Tanaka for a simple and realistic theme during your term. We me in the Philippines when you visited Tuloy sa Don Bosco at Alabang, Muntinlupa, City.

At 9:19AM on 13 February 2012, Washington Munhoz Pinheiro wrote: The Theme - Peace through Service - is profound. Thank you, our RI President Elect Brasil.

At 9:00AM on 7 February 2012, Igwe Nkechinyere Blessing wrote: what a wonderful theme. well done RI

At 11:56AM on 6 February 2012, angela m cumberbatch wrote: Pres angie RT,Club of St Croix-Mid Isle. Congratulations RL President Elect Sakuji tanaka. I love your Theme "Peace through service." Peace is what we need in our Clubs,Districts,Communities,our homes and through out world.

At 8:57AM on 2 February 2012, udoji amedu wrote: A very good theme. Peace is most needed in the present world where poverty, corruption, terrorism, all manners of crisis is in quantum growth daily especially in Africa, Middle East and Asia, not to forget the Drug War and organised crime in South America.

At 11:51AM on 31 January 2012, PDG Koshy Panicker Dist 3211 wrote: Peace throgh Service isa theme very suitable to the present world where conflits and corruption are the key moto

At 11:46AM on 31 January 2012, G. Balasubrahmanyan wrote: Service - International Service in character with the Rotary - is the only practical means of achieving peace through understanding. The Theme - Peace through Service - is profound. Thank you, our RI President Elect Rtn Tanaka! Bala President Rotary Club of Madras Coromandel District 3230

At 8:56AM on 30 January 2012, Abul Kalam Azad wrote: It is a nice theme what, is very much important for the current world.

At 1:30PM on 29 January 2012, Rugyema Augustine wrote: Let Rotary continue to be the instrument of Peace through Service. When people get service, they are happy and peaceful. Thank you Tanaka for the timely theme.

At 1:28PM on 29 January 2012, Charter Pres.Mila R. Demecillo RC Cebu Fort San Pedro wrote: An amazing remarkable theme"One of the best Themes of Rotary" yet simple but it is a BASIC NEEDS to the people of the world. " PEACE THROUGH SERVICE " Congratulation President Tanaka. Looking forward to serve RY 2012-2013 Cheers to all Rotarian's, family and all the people who had touch peoples lives.

At 2:02PM on 27 January 2012, Alice Sedgwick wrote: A perfect theme with so much of our world in turmoil and distress.

At 9:13AM on 27 January 2012, R.Murali,Sec- RC Coimbatore West wrote: Without Peace nothing can be achived.Theme is apt for the present world.

At 11:55AM on 26 January 2012, Onuoha Onyebuchi wrote: Peace is the baseline of all global problems, this is a well thought out theme that touches all of Humanity challenges. Well presented from the heart

At 2:05PM on 24 January 2012, S.MD.RAFI,President Rotary club of Dhone R.I.3160 wrote: so simple, but more meaningful

At 10:57AM on 22 January 2012, PDG Surendra Seth wrote: Simple, sincere and straight from heart...........touching expression !

At 12:48PM on 20 January 2012, Rtn EK Luke, RC Vaikom Club 15959 wrote: "Peace Through Service" - The Aim of Rotary. Excellent. Theme.

At 11:58AM on 19 January 2012, Hermann Weiss wrote: A great speech, a great theme for 2012-2013! Thank you President - elect S.Tanaka

At 9:31AM on 19 January 2012, Rtn Margaret Soo - RWP Fellow Tokyo 2002-04, Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya D3300 wrote: Wonderful - cheers to Mr Tanaka!

At 9:29AM on 19 January 2012, Rtn.PHF.T.Sivakumar, President Elect , RID 3211 wrote: An apt theme what the world now needs through Rotary

At 9:26AM on 19 January 2012, Sue Fitzjohn wrote: An inspirational and aspirational theme for Rotarians the world over.

At 1:02PM on 18 January 2012, Past DRFC Col Krishna G PILLAI RI 3211 wrote: Simple theme . Need of the day but requires hard work to attaain.

At 9:23PM on 17 January 2012, Sendamare Cannane.T wrote: It is Great words and it express Peace and Service to World.Most relevant theme.Now People and World need Peace. We can do Service make Peace in the World.

At 9:23PM on 17 January 2012, DGN John Scherer, D6270 wrote: Brilliant, succinct and powerful!

At 5:07PM on 17 January 2012, Lara Quentrall-Thomas wrote: a remarkable theme .. Simple, to the point yet encapsulating all that we stand for. DG Lara Rotary District 7030

At 2:56PM on 17 January 2012, Manpreet Singh Gandhoke wrote: Truely focouces on Rotary's ultimate aim world peace.

At 11:53AM on 17 January 2012, Dr. I. I. Pattanashetti wrote: A simple and most relevant theme at present

At 11:55AM on 17 January 2012, ARC PDG Zubin Amaria wrote: Good theme, with no different logo and more emphasis on the rotary wheel

At 11:58AM on 17 January 2012, Marinus Willem Evertse wrote: Great!

At 11:59AM on 17 January 2012, PDG Suhail Ahmad wrote: Peace through Service is one of the best themes of Rotary. It truly reflects Rotary's mission and desire to make this world peaceful, liveable and loveable for every human being. May the Year 2012-13 bring Peace, Harmony and Understanding amongst the people and communities of the world.

At 9:21AM on 17 January 2012, PHF Rtn.Atul Agrawal wrote: The perfect thought and vision to meet the challenges of current time and world.Definitely with the time the Peace can be achieved through Service only.

At 9:23AM on 17 January 2012, PDG Ramesh Tiwari R.I. District 3040 wrote: "Peace through Service" excellent, wonderful, heart touching proving Service Above Self.

At 9:28AM on 17 January 2012, Deputy Governor Faridul Alam Newton (Bangladesh-3280) wrote: PEACE through Service: In Rotary, our business is not profit. Our business is peace. Our reward is not money, but the happiness and satisfaction of seeing a better, more peaceful world — one that we have achieved through our own efforts. CONGRATULATIONS RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka for 2012-13 RI theme 'Peace Through Service'.

At 9:40AM on 17 January 2012, Rtn.Subodh Joshi wrote: Great words with great meaning.

At 9:41AM on 17 January 2012, Manikandan, President 2012-13, RC of Karaikudi Heritage wrote: A nice theme which is something we want now.

At 9:15AM on 17 January 2012, Chizurum Akpunonu wrote: Peace is the underlying principle of Rotary. If we serve and provide basic needs to the people of the world, international undersstanding is achieved which promotes peace. Thank you RI President for the wonderful theme.

At 9:15AM on 17 January 2012, Dr.P.Narayana, Vice-Chairman, India National Polio plus Committee wrote: Simple and straight forward and at the same time most relevant theme