International Assembly resources available

Inform your club or district about the Rotary year ahead by using speeches, news articles, photos, and video from the 2008 International Assembly, the annual training event for district governors-elect.

See the assembly

• Photo CD Set -- Don't miss anything. See all of the photos available from the International Assembly, even the ones that weren't on www.rotary.org . 
• Video: Lee asks Rotarians to ‘ Make Dreams Real ’ -- Watch as Rotary International President-elect Dong Kurn Lee announces the 2008-09 RI theme at Rotary International Assembly.
• View International Assembly Web photos -- See what district governors-elect and other attendees were doing at the assembly.

Read the speeches

By reading through the 2008 International Assembly speech book  or the 2008 IA Speech DVD Set, experience the same RI leaders’ speeches that inspired and informed incoming governors at the assembly.

In addition, read the daily coverage from the International Assembly as it was happening from 14 to 19 January.

• Make Dreams Real – Read about why RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee selected Make Dreams Real as his theme for Rotary year 2008-09.
• Emphases key to Lee’s lofty challenge
• Foundation looks to the future with new goals
• Rotarian on the street – Read what district governors-elect said when asked, “What does the 2008-09 RI theme, Make Dreams Real , mean to you and your district?”
• Scott announces Rotary's US$100 Million Challenge -- Foundation Trustee Chair Robert S. Scott tells the future district leaders that Rotary US$100 Million Challenge is a priority. 
• Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation’s future -- Rotary’s leaders will impact the future success of The Rotary Foundation, said keynote speakers Past RI Director Ray Klinginsmith and Foundation Trustee Vice Chair Mark Daniel Maloney. 
• The promise of today’s Rotary Foundation -- Foundation Trustee Chair Robert S. Scott discusses the 2007-08 Foundation goals. 
• Rotarian on the street -- Incoming district governors share their thoughts on the challenges given to them. 
• Fight continues for district governor and polio survivor   
• Understanding will make difference in ending world poverty -- A Rotarian's fight against poverty.
• International Assembly prepares incoming district leaders for challenges – Read a wrap-up of the 2008 International Assembly.

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