Changes you should know about for the new Rotary year

Rotary International News -- 2 July 2012

RI President Sakuji Tanaka will encourage Rotarians to foster Peace Through Service in the 2012-13 Rotary year.

A new Rotary year is set to begin, and with it several programs aimed at helping clubs and districts enhance their projects, share information, and increase membership. In addition, a new group of leaders will take over at the club, district, and international levels.

Sakuji Tanaka, of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Japan, will become Rotary’s 102nd president on 1 July and will encourage Rotarians to foster Peace Through Service. Read a profile of Tanaka from The Rotarian and download his convention speech.

Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, of the Rotary Club of Trenton, Ontario, Canada, will take over as Rotary Foundation trustee chair. Read his biography and download his convention speech.

Other changes include the following:

Beginning 1 July, The Rotary Foundation and the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group will work together to offer resources and consulting services on major water and sanitation projects to several districts through a one-year pilot called the project enhancement process. These optional services will enable grant sponsors to tap into the technical expertise of their fellow Rotarians who are professionals in the field. To learn more, read these FAQs.
In order to focus goal setting at the club and district levels on membership activities, the RI Board has set a membership goal of 1.3 million Rotarians by 30 June 2015. The Board has also approved regional membership plans that were created by committees of Rotary leaders led by the directors in each region. Each plan addresses the region’s unique needs and customs. Districts and clubs are encouraged to use the regional membership plans as a guide in developing goals and strategies that are realistic and achievable and take into consideration historical trends and the opportunities within each region.
RI will be launching Rotary Club Central in an effort to measure the organization’s global impact. The new online tool allows clubs to set and track service, membership, and Foundation contribution goals.
Through Rotary Showcase, Rotarians can share photos of and information about their clubs’ service projects with the Rotary community and their Facebook friends. By indicating funds spent and hours volunteered, clubs and districts will also be helping track Rotary’s global impact.
A new convention website launches later this month, providing the latest news, travel tips, registration, housing information, and more on Rotary’s largest annual gathering. Register now for the 2013 RI Convention in Lisbon, Portugal, 23-26 June. The End Polio Now website will also be redesigned to include infographics, social media campaigns, status reports, and maps.
RI will hold three Rotary Global Peace Forums in 2012-13, each consisting of a two- or three-day program to engage and inspire Rotarians and community leaders. The forums will take place 30 November to 2 December in Berlin, Germany; 25-27 January in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; and 17-18 May in Hiroshima, Japan.
The Council on Legislation will meet in April in Chicago to discuss and enact changes to the RI Constitution, RI Bylaws, and the Standard Rotary Club Constitution. The council meets every three years to review resolutions submitted by clubs, district conferences, the General Council and Conference of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, and the RI Board. The Council comprises more than 500 representatives from every part of the Rotary world.
As the Future Vision pilot enters its final year, Rotary clubs and districts will start preparing for Rotary’s new grant model, which launches 1 July 2013.

The RI Board of Directors will seat eight new directors 1 July, along with RI President-elect Ron D. Burton, of the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA. The new directors for 2012-13 are Ann-Britt Åsebol, of the Rotary Club of Falun-Kopparvågen, Sweden; John B. Boag, of the Rotary Club of Tamworth North, Australia; Jacques di Costanzo, of the Rotary Club of Marseille Phocea, Bouches-du-Rhône, France; Takeshi Matsumiya, of the Rotary Club of Chigasaki-Shonan, Japan; Anne L. Matthews, of the Rotary Club of Columbia East, South Carolina, USA; Gideon Peiper, of the Rotary Club of Ramat Hasharon, Israel; Andy Smallwood, of the Rotary Club of Gulfway-Hobby Airport (Houston), Texas, USA; and Bryn Styles, of the Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia, Ontario, Canada.

The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees will seat five new trustees, including Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of Canonsburg-Houston, Pennsylvania, USA, who has been appointed for a two-year term, replacing Anne L. Matthews, who is joining the RI Board. The others, who will serve four-year terms, include Ray Klinginsmith, of the Rotary Club of Kirksville, Missouri, USA; Michael K. McGovern, of the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA; Samuel F. Owori, of the Rotary Club of Kampala, Uganda; and Julio Sorjús, of the Rotary Club of Barcelona Condal, Spain.

45 Comments:

At 1:24PM on 27 August 2012, Rotn Abiola adesina,Ota,Nigeria wrote: Sometimes,I imagine how this world will have been without ROTARY. It is my prayer that God will inspire and empower our leaders in Rotary and indeed all Rotarians with the grace to do much more as we foster PEACE through our SERVICE to mankind.

At 10:02AM on 24 July 2012, federico d'aniello wrote: every day i become more connvinced that membership in Rotary and value of life and the year of President Tanaka inspired peace among men will be evidence of partecipation in the destiny of the world. Scusate il mio in inglese.

At 10:04AM on 23 July 2012, Rotarian Jill Rehrig, President of the West End Rotary Club,USA wrote: Welcome RI President, Mr. Tanaka, A heart-felt promise is coming your way from our little town, and our little club in the USA. (West End Rotary Club, Gilbert, Pennsylvania) Combining Rotarians caring hearts, with Peace through Service should come quite naturally for us! We hope to impress you this year!

At 12:13PM on 20 July 2012, peace wrote: congratulations our dearest RI president by name Rtn Sakuji Tanaka as you work via peace through service we look forward to welcoming You to Uganda these 1st Aug to 3rd Aug,2012 i hope you enjoy your stay with us, we are lovely people.

At 12:12PM on 20 July 2012, Kiran Lal Shrestha wrote: congratulation to our RI President Rtn. sakuji Tanaka. Peace applies everywhere. Before we start Peace through service. We have to have inner peace first than peace in our family, than only we will achieve peace through service. We all are with you. Rtn.Kiran Lal Shrestha Charted Secretary, P.P. Rotary Club of Pokhara. Dist. 3292 Nepal

At 12:12PM on 20 July 2012, Datta Deshmukh wrote: Wishing you and your team a very happy and successful Rotary year 12-13. We are with you to establish Peace through Service by serving community via focus area of RI. Datta Deshmukh, RC of Nasik-Ambad, RI Dist 3030.

At 3:01PM on 19 July 2012, Rotn. IPP Charles Keshinro wrote: Congratulations to you and your family. I pray that you have all the grace required to successfully lead Rotarians worldwide, fostering Peace through service. I would like to see the R.I. President put on the Priority list-" END POLIO NOW" and do something concrete. Peace.

At 10:52AM on 17 July 2012, Dr.Thomas Vavanikunnel wrote: Congratulatipns to R. I. President Sakuji Thanaka and Team ..Best wishes for a wonderful Rotary year. I am from R.C. Palai, R.I District 3211..

At 10:51AM on 17 July 2012, Rtn.Dr.Shri Ram Singh ,Rotary Club of Lucknow,RID3120 wrote: Congratulations to RI President Rtn. SAKU JI TANAKA, for for selecting "PEACE THROUGH SERVICE".As by Community service one can feel Peace of mind and Happiness. Thus, one may "ENJOY THE JOY OF PEACE THROUGH SERVICE "

At 10:13AM on 16 July 2012, Rtn Vinoba Indran wrote: it is my great pleasure to wish, that may your tenure be the benefit of peace globaly.

At 12:31PM on 13 July 2012, bhojraj kaudel wrote: I wish all the rotary family to have a great success in this Rotary Year Peace through Service

At 9:54AM on 12 July 2012, Ram P Joashi wrote: Congratulation! I am sure, Peace Will Prevail through sincere service we all Rotarians provide.

At 10:03AM on 11 July 2012, Rtn abdullah al shafique, Secretary 2012-2013,RC of Meghna, Narsingdi wrote: Congrats Rtn Sakuji Tanaka as the President Of RI And also congrats to DG of 3280 Dr Istiaque A Zaman (my idol DG), thanks and long live.

At 10:02AM on 11 July 2012, John T Capps wrote: We share our felicity with our 2012-13 Board and Trustees. Looking forward to the Presidential Peace Conferences and the impact local club Presidents can inspire amoung all Rotary members.

At 10:15AM on 10 July 2012, Gwen Durrenberger wrote: The Rotary Club of Cypress-Fairbanks Dist. 5890 & I welcome new RI President Tanaka and new RI Director Andy Smallwood from Dist. 5890 as we proceed to follow the goals of Rotary for the coming year.

At 8:41AM on 10 July 2012, Rtn Divine Ntani wrote: It is with joy that i congratulate Rtn Sakuyi Tanaka as the Rotary International ,s 102nd president. we pray that the good God should grant peace and tranquility in your reign. i wish you a happy rotary year 2012-2013

At 11:31AM on 9 July 2012, Rot. PP Adesanya Abayomi wrote: First, let me congratulate the R.I. President - Rot. Sakuji Tanaka and to also commend the efforts of Rotary International most especially this year theme - Peace through service because some countries need this message. i will tagged it "What a timely message to neutralize the timely bomb set to destroy some countries. Thank you

At 11:31AM on 9 July 2012, Rtn. Ch. Rajeswara Rao, R.C. of Rajahmunddry, Assistant Governor,dist. no.3020, Andhra Pradesh, India wrote: Dear Sakuji Tanaka, goodmorning Sir, I pray the God and wish you and your family good health and continue your service in Rotary for development of PEACE Through service in your rotary life time which should be more than hundred years. This is my wish that membership growth is more important for rotaty international, for that all Rotaray Districts, particularsy in India, China and other countries who are having tremends growth in population, should take care by conducting siminars on Rotary Awareness and importance of our Rotary Orgination. Thank You Sir.

At 11:30AM on 9 July 2012, GUADLUPE SOTO CROCKER wrote: EL CLUB ROTARIO TEOTIHUACAN DE MEXICO, FELICITA SINCERAMENTE A SAKUJI TANAKA POR SU DESIGNACION COMO PRESIDENTE DE RI. 2012-2013. MEXICO MAS QUE NUNCA NECESITA LA PAZ. CONTRIBUIREMOS CON NUESTRO GRANITO DE ARENA PARA CONSEGUIRLA A TRAVEZ DEL SERVICIO. VIVA ROTARY.

At 11:29AM on 9 July 2012, N.Bhaskaran Pillai wrote: It is a matter of concern that RI has scaled down its membership targets to 1.3 million from the earlier target of 1.5 million. We should certainly aim at 1.5 million by 2015. One of the bottlenecks towards the free growth of membership is Rotary's slow process of changing its rules. I am hinting at the CoLs happening at three year intervals. This should change. At least membership rules may be separated from the purview of CoL and left to annual conventions so as to help faster growth of membership. Best wishes for another great year! Bhaskaran Pillai, R.C. of Fort Cochin, India

At 11:28AM on 9 July 2012, Dr M O K Wahedi wrote: Congratulation dear RI President , I wish you a very happy and prosperous rotary year 2012-13, by initiating peace through service. I am the IPP of Rotary club Banani , Dhaka , Bangladesh , District 3280.

At 11:28AM on 9 July 2012, Rtn Dr Babaji Ghewade wrote: Heartiest congratulations to all new directors and trustees. Wish you very happy and successfull Rotary year 2012-13.

At 11:28AM on 9 July 2012, Franco Olivieri wrote: Dear Mr. Sakuyi Tenaka Please accept sincere congratulations from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary club and myself on your appointment as RI President. May you be guided by the highest of Power with your quest of your goal of (World Peace Through Service)

At 11:27AM on 9 July 2012, Terri McGraw wrote: I do care so much for this years motto Peace Through Service !! I am originally from the Philippines , with the history of the world War 2 between Japan and Asia specifically the Philippines we have to work together in order to have The Peace to all mankind ! No matter what we had in the past , we have the vision to make things happen through Peace !! I am with you President Tanaka . I am very proud to be a part and leader of your Vision !!! I am your District Membership Chair of 5930 Zone 21- B . Very proud Rotarian , Congratulations on your year our RI President 2012-2013!!!

At 11:27AM on 9 July 2012, PP Gerard Say wrote: Congratulations and best wishes to our new international leader, Sakuji Tanaka, and his wife, Kyoko, for the 2012-13 Rotary Year. Now that Japan is emerging from the catastrophe that struck it on 11th March last year, it is a wonderful coincidence that, as the nation is experiencing new life and hope, it is providing a wise and experienced leader for all of us in the worldwide Rotary Family so that millions of more people can be assisted. PP Gerard Say Rotary Club of Chatswood Sydney, Australia

At 11:26AM on 9 July 2012, PP Joel Guevarra, Rotary Club of Metro Pasig, District 3800 wrote: I like the emphasis on information sharing, as one of the three program foci this RY..."enhance their projects, share information, and increase membership."

At 11:25AM on 9 July 2012, Terngu Kachina wrote: Peace is what brings stability and atmosphere for development to a nation. ''Peace Through Service '' a theme come timely. Wish the world some substatial form of peace in the world.

At 11:25AM on 9 July 2012, Rtn. M.A.Rahman wrote: New Rotary year will brings peace through service in the world. Wish our New President Rtn. Tanaka a successful President of RI by his dynamic leadership. Long live Rotary International and fellowship worldwide

At 11:05AM on 9 July 2012, Howard Tong wrote: Each year we see a continued focus on the life-changing service we offer our world. With our great leadership and our focus on Peace we are all looking forward to another year where we can all play a small part in making this world a better pace the live.

At 10:47AM on 9 July 2012, Rtn A, Mike Dipeolu, RC Lagos West, Nigeria wrote: Congratulations to our new RI President and his team and I join in urging Rotarians all over the world to serve with commitment to achieve PEACE THROUGH SERVICE especially at this period of various types of unrest and insecurity in many different parts of the world. I wish you a successful year.

At 10:46AM on 9 July 2012, Sk Abdul Hadi, Khulna North, D-3280 wrote: I felicitate with Rtn Sakuji Tanaka as the Rotary International's 102nd President and wish him and the spouse a wonderful year 2012-13. I am Sk Abdul Hadi from Rotary Club of Khulna North, RID-3280. Rotary have many opportunities of running peace focused projects. It is my pleasure to wish a very happy and successful Rotary Year 2012-13. We vow to fulfill the efforts of RI.

At 10:41AM on 9 July 2012, PP Patrick Chin, Rotary Club of Tawau, District 3310. wrote: Congratulation to PP Sakuji Tanaka for taking office as our International President. Guided by the Theme this year may all Rotarians do their best to have a really peaceful world.

At 10:41AM on 9 July 2012, M. Ann Walko wrote: Best wishes to all new officers around the world as we begin our work of Peace through Service. Service Club Officer-Watchung-Warren Club-District 7510

At 10:40AM on 9 July 2012, Trevor Taylor wrote: I would like to wish all the Peace Through Service Team a great year, I am sure you will all do your best for Rotary, and the people of the World!!! As one of the DGE's I am also looking forward to the next year when we also hope to make a difference!!!

At 4:10PM on 6 July 2012, PPDr.Gulshan Rai Makan,RC JABALPUR WEST wrote: HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to Brother Rotarian Sakuji Tanaka

At 11:52AM on 6 July 2012, Winston Bromley wrote: I wanted to wish all my fellow Rotarians the best year ever for our Group. I know we are in for big advancements.

At 11:01AM on 5 July 2012, Onyebuchi onuoha wrote: I am gladdened to be in this Peace Through Service team. I want to congratulate our RIP SAKUJI Tanaka and wish him and the spouse a wonderful year in office. I am looking very much forward to our hosting him in Abuja Nigeria. BUCHY ONUOHA DG RID 9140 NIGERIA

At 11:01AM on 5 July 2012, christian wrote: congratulations our dearest Ri president by name rtn Sakuji Tanaka as you work via peace and fellowship,but we look 4ward in seeing in Nigeria one day!remain blessed my able Ri

At 11:00AM on 5 July 2012, Santhosh Durairaj wrote: I wish all the rotary family to have a great rotaraction. Peace through Service

At 10:59AM on 5 July 2012, muhammad saleem ullah wrote: I am also member of rotary Club Metropolitan Multan Pakistan, I want to do something very special for being member of this club although I am not very rich however I am a practicing advocate, please guide me.

At 10:58AM on 5 July 2012, Rtn Anh Dung(Andy) Do wrote: Dear President Tanaka-san, I am Rtn Andy Do from Rotary Club Jakarta Sentral in Jakarta, Indonesia. First, I wish to congratulate you for your new appointment to the position of President of Rotary International.....I am sure that you will continue the good job of the previous Presidents, but you will also dare to do new and positive changes to the Rotary Organization as well. One of the important change would be at the Board of Directors. In my opinion, if you want Rotary to get 1,3 million or more of members around the world , you have to make the Board more international. You should add Directors from Asia, South America and Central Asia. If not your Board is predominantly US and from Europe and Japan. Tanaka- san, Rotary International MUST be International. Its Board must be diversified to reflect its true nature of being international, and it should not be only among the Industrialized and advanced countries in the world, Wishing you and your family good health and continued success. Warm Regards with Rotarian Greetings. Dr Anh Dung (Andy) Do JAKARTA, INDONESIA.

At 10:47AM on 5 July 2012, andrew nalumenya kirimuttu wrote: we congradulate director sam owori now a trustee member.. we are looking forward to a big, better and bolder year 2012-13

At 12:13PM on 3 July 2012, Rtn Aggrey Kankunda wrote: As we work towards Peace Through Service, D9200 looks forward to hosting RI President Sakuyi in Kampala, Uganda in a month's time. As a district we have many opportunities of running peace focused projects. We look forward to a very successful and peaceful year with you at the helm.

At 9:54AM on 3 July 2012, Rtr Kenneth Gbarabe wrote: I felicitate with Rtn Sakuyi Tanaka as the Rotary International's 102nd President, may your tenure be guided by God for the benefit of peace. As you are set to encourage Rotarian to foster peace through service.

At 9:53AM on 3 July 2012, Manikandan. President 2012-13, Rotary Club of Karaikudi Heritage wrote: It is my pleasure to wish you all a very happy and successful Rotary Year 2012-13. We vow to fulfill the efforts of RI.

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