The third Learning for Life Leadership Course was held March 4th in Chacala with 80 scholarship students from Cambiando Vidas and Los Amigos de Jaltemba. The course was led by Youth Training Specialist, Debbie Walton. This program is made possible through a generous grant from The Rotary Foundation, Rotary Club of Kalispell, Montana.
Photographs courtesy of Mary Rintelman
CLUB ROTARIO BAHIA DE JALTEMBA SOLD OUT DINNER DANCE
The theme to the Jaltemba Bay La Penita Rotary Club’s sold-out third annual fundraiser dinner dance was the Rotary motto, Service Above Self. Money raised from the dinner dance will help fund our club’s commitment to the building of kindergartens; to the remodeling of school classrooms; to the funding of educational and health programs; to the La Penita recycling program and to the Learning For Life leadership program. Our club believes that with the help of other organizations, who are also committed to service above self, our efforts will attain even greater results. During the evenings festivities, individuals from four organizations were recognized for their community and humanitarian service. They were Jim Williams and Esteban Valdivia from Margarita Challenge; Lin Chimes from JBAR; Maruca Dinsmore and Judy Krainc from Cancer de Mama and Carlos Flores from Los Amigos. Folkorico dancing and music by Manuel and His Friends rounded out the Rotary fellowship evening. Thanks to all for your generous support.
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A community without leaders will not be successful, in the present nor in the future. It will always be a victim to those who will lead from outside, private interests directed for the good of the few, at the expense of the security for all.
Jaltemba Bay La Penita Rotary has partnered with Chacala Cambiando Vidas, La Penita Los Amigos and Kalispell Montana Rotary in the implementation of a Rotary International grant called, Learning for Life.
Eighty high school scholarship students, along with their supportive mentors, will participate in an all day leadership event at Marina Chacala’s Beach Club facility on December 4th. Some of the great names in leadership training will be there: Debbie Walton, Eddie Dominquez and Stephanie Arnest, instructing the second in a three phase course.
Some of the focus will be on: self leadership, team work and the empowerment of learning.
Be a part of this day. Mentors, both nationals and foreigners, are needed. It is a fact, the enrichment of the ideas put forward in the leadership training that will be a guiding light for all those that participate. Please contact Susana at susanaescobido@gmail.com for information.
Kinder, as it is called, is not compulsory in Mexico.
No one can dispute however the scientific fact, the cognitive mind is operating at it peak only for the formative years of one to nine. If there is no channeling of information into these eager brains, everyone loses: the child, the community, the world.
Two years ago, Jaltemba Bay La Peñita Rotary Club identified areas in and around La Peñita that either had kinders with a minimum of facilities or just a hut at best.
Even though the Rotary club is small and new, it has heart, vision, organizational skills and knows persons in very important places. It has been able to rally local Mexican and foreigner support, coming together to create safe classrooms/schools that we are all proud of.
Parents and volunteers share the cost of the projects, giving and working side by side. The projects are small, ideal for helping hands, a work party for a couple of hours, some money donated that goes a long way. If after you have worked with parents and others and you have been invited to the opening day ceremony, do not be surprise if you shed a tear or two and be prepared to have darling little children and their parents give you a big hug, straight from the heart!
There are still “work in progress” schools. Come lend a hand, bring your friends and guests. If we all help but one child, would the planet be a more sustainable place. For more information, please contact Susana at the Jaltemba Bay La Peñita Rotary Club, susanaescobido@gmail.com.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK!
Municipal commissioners Rosa Guillermina and Romy Mora were the presenters at the Wednesday morning Jaltemba Bay La Penita Rotary club meeting. Dr. Pimienta is making good on his promise to place a greater emphasis on health. Please come and join workers and volunteers on December 3rd and 4th, as they participate in a huge clean up campaign. The designated areas are from Los Ayala to La Penita. The clean-up will focus on the bay, the beaches and the highway. Divers will work the depths of the bay, while others will clean the beaches while others will concentrate on the highway. Come be a part of making YOUR WORLD a better place. For more information contact English speaking, Romy, at: romy_mora@hotmail.com or call Romy at 322-158-2919. Rosa’s email is lic_rgdj@hotmail.com or phone her at: 311-122-8474.
MAKING THE TIANGIS A CLEANER AND A MORE PLEASING EXPERIENCE
Municipal commissioners, Romy Mora and Rosa Guillermina, are actively getting the word out about the improvement of the popular tiangis open market. One of their stops has been the Jaltemba Bay La Penita Rotary Club’s Wednesday morning meetings. They explained to the local Rotary club that a nearby area, originally designed for parking, has evolved into a squatter’s slum, without the proper health structures. The squatters will be moved to another area which will then make the market a safer, cleaner and more enjoyable experience.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
We have a new municipal administration. They will have an office in your area, how convenient for all! That is the good news. The not so good news, they lack basic office equipment (desks, chairs, file cabinets, supplies, etc). Do not ask “why”. It is what it is. The municipal government is combining offices with the federal DIF organization, both to the betterment of our local area. All of us have an extra table,a chair, or office something to donate. Please contact Romy Mora. She speaks perfect English. Romy, at: romy_mora@hotmail.com or call Romy at 322-158-2919. Rosa’s email is lic_rgdj@hotmail.com or phone her at: 311-122-8474.
Estimados hermanos y hermanas en Rotary:
Para 2011-2012 Rotary se viste de verde, el color de las hojas de los árboles, de la primavera y la renovación vital. Ha llegado la hora de que Rotary “reverdezca”, dejando atrás la grisácea palidez habitual.
En Rotary solo el 11% de nuestros socios tiene menos de 40 años de edad, mientras que el 68% supera los 50 y el 39% tiene más de 60. Es fácil predecir que sucederá dentro de 10, 20 o 30 años si no tomamos medidas decisivas. No basta con la afiliación de socios nuevos. Para revitalizar nuestra querida organización necesitamos socios jóvenes.
¿Pero cómo atraemos a los socios jóvenes, tan distintos de los profesionales jóvenes de hace una o dos generaciones? Hay que buscarlos donde están, y la mayoría está en Internet, Facebook, Twitter, el correo electrónico y los smartphones. Un club sin presencia en Internet para ellos no existe. El sitio web del club es su imagen pública, y ésta tiene que ser atrayente.
Más que nada, hay que volver a poner de relieve la familia de Rotary. Rotary debe ser una gran familia integrada por los rotarios y familiares, y también los rotaractianos, interactianos, estudiantes de Intercambio de Jóvenes, ex becarios de la Fundación y otros allegados. Así que cuando hablamos de conservación, además de los rotarios tenemos que incluir a la familia de Rotary por entero.
A menudo salimos a buscar socios fuera de nuestro círculo y dejamos de lado a nuestra propia generación joven que aguarda nuestro llamado. Debemos descubrir entre esa gente joven a los capaces y entusiastas socios nuevos que llegarán a ser presidentes de club, gobernadores de distrito y los principales dirigentes de RI del mañana.
Tenemos que asegurarnos de que nuestra generación de rotarios no sea la última. Se lo debemos a esa gran familia de Rotary de todos los tiempos. Busquemos dentro de nosotros para abrazar a la gran familia de Rotary, y abrazar también a toda la humanidad.
Kalyan Banerjee
RI President’s Message
Dear brothers and sisters in Rotary:
For 2011-2012 Rotary dresses in green, the color of the leaves of trees, spring and renewal of life. Now is the time for Rotary “turns green,” leaving behind the usual pale gray.
Rotary only 11% of our members are under 40 years of age, while 68% are over 50 and 39% are over 60. It is easy to predict what will happen in 10, 20 or 30 years unless we take decisive action. Is not enough with the affiliation of new members. To revitalize our beloved organization need younger members.
But how do we attract younger members, so different from young professionals to make one or two generations? You have to look where they are, and most are on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, email and smartphones. A club without a web presence for them there. The club website is your public image, and it has to be attractive.
More than anything, is to re-emphasize the family of Rotary. Rotary should be a big family consisting of Rotarians and family, and the Rotaract, Interact, Youth Exchange students, alumni Foundation and other relatives. So when we talk about conservation, as well as Rotarians we have to include the entire family of Rotary.
Often we went looking for partners outside of our circle and we put aside our own young generation that awaits our call. We find among these young people to the capable and enthusiastic new members who will become club presidents, district governors and key leaders of tomorrow RI.
We must ensure that our generation of Rotarians is not the last. We owe this great Rotary family of all time. Let us look within ourselves to embrace the great family of Rotary, and also embrace all humanity.
Kalyan Banerjee
Located in beautiful La Penita-Guayabitos, Nayarit, Mexico
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Jaltemba Bay, District 4150, Mexico
WHO: Invite both US and Canadian Rotarians and spouses of Clubs that have participated already or are considering doing a project in Mexico.
WHEN: Jan.18, 2012, 0700 AM Breakfast Meeting with Rotary Club to Jan. 21 Closing at Rotary Annual Dinner Dance.
WHERE: Centered in La Penita but including the whole area of Jaltemba Bay. The area includes: La Peñita, Rincon de Guayabitos, Los Ayala, Lo de Marcos, Chacala, Platanitos and as far south as Sayulita.
WHY: To gain knowledge of the local Rotary Club, the area of Mexico and promote projects identified by the communities.
VERY IMPORTANT: For this first year a maximum of 24 will be invited to the conference. This is a practical number as the Club membership is usually doubled by “visiting Rotarians” at this time of year and adding another 24 will put a burden on the facilities and Club. Interested Rotarians get in touch with Eddie Domingez, Past President, Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club to reserve a spot now. Administration@rotaryjaltemba.com
WHAT: Program Proposed:
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 07:00 AM Opening greeting at Jaltemba Bay Rotary Meeting.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 08:00 to 10:00 : Meeting at a middle school?
Friday, Jan.20, 2011 09:00 AM until noon
Saturday, Jan 21, 2011 Day at Beach, San Blas Tour, Puerto Vallarta Shopping
Lodging: This is the “high season” for tourism. Beautiful sunny days with a seabreeze!
Area B&B’s and Hotels are being solicited to offer discounts—more to follow.
VERY IMPORTANT: For this first year a maximum of 24 will be invited to the conference. This is a practical number as the Club membership is usually doubled by “visiting Rotarians” at this time of year and adding another 24 will put a burden on the facilities and Club.
Very important that interested Rotarians get in touch with Eddie Domingez, Past President, Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club to reserve a spot now. Administration@rotaryjaltemba.com
18 de enero a 21 de enero 2012
Ubicado en la hermosa Bahía de Jaltemba en La Peñita y Guayabitos, Nayarit, México
Organizado por el Club Rotario de Bahía de Jaltemba, México Distrito 4150
QUIEN: Invitación a los Rotarios de EE.UU. y Canadá y sus cónyuges y los clubes que han participado o están pensando en hacer un proyecto en México.
CUÁNDO: Jan.18, 2012, 0700 a.m. con desayuno de trabajo con el Club Rotario a la clausura en la Cena Baile Anual Rotary el 21 de enero.
DÓNDE: Centrado en La Peñita, pero incluyendo toda el área de la Bahía de Jaltemba. El área incluye: La Peñita, Rincón de Guayabitos, Los Ayala, Lo de Marcos, Chacala, Platanitos hasta Sayulita al sur.
PARA QUÉ: Para dar a conocer sobre el Club Rotario local, el área de México y para promover proyectos identificados por las comunidades.
QUÉ: Programa Propuesto:
Miércoles, 18 de enero 2012
7 a.m. Apertura de felicitación en la Bahía de Jaltemba reunión de Rotary
9 a.m. a 12 mediodía – Tour de “Completo” de proyectos con rotarios locales como guías
12 mediodía hasta las 2 p.m. comida en los restaurantes locales y regresar al Hotel / residencia.
Tarde libre
Cóctel – visitas a hogares de rotarios locales
Cena cada quien por su cuenta.
Jueves, 19 de enero 2012
8 a.m. –10 a.m. Reunión en una escuela secundaria?
“La educación en México” – Mirando hacía el futuro – Esto es lo que el Gobierno cubre – esto es lo que los rotarios pueden hacer para ayudar a nuestra comunidad
Esquema incluye Jaltemba Jalapeño – www.jaltembajalapeno.com “páginas de la Educación”
Ponentes: Representantes de Gobierno y educadores (directores, profesores y Amigos de Jaltemba que toman decisiones sobre reparación y mejora de las escuelas).
Despues del programa de la mañana un visita al Tianguis en La Peñita. Una experiencia cultural muy buena.
Viernes, Jan.20, 2011 09:00 am hasta el mediodía
“Financiamiento de Proyectos”: Gestión y estilo de Entrega de Proyectos del Club Rotario. “Apoyar a nuestros proyectos” – nos aseguraremos de que su dinero está invierta bien y que se informe de manera rápida y completa!
Los presentadores – Comité de Educación, Amigos de Jaltemba, Programa de Becas de Rotary, el cáncer de mama, Limpieza de Playas, reciclaje y otros temas.
Sábado, 21 de enero 2011
Día en la Playa, San Blas turística, Puerto Vallarta Compras
6 pm hasta la medianoche: Cena Baile Anual de Rotary y la clausura de la Conferencia (premios y reconocimientos).
Alojamiento / Hospedaje: Se trata de la “temporada alta” de turismo con días hermosos soleados con brisas del mar!
Zona holtelera y B & B están siendo solicitados para ofrecer descuentos, más informacipon va seguir.
El Comité de Propuestas para Presidente de Rotary International seleccionó a Ron D. Burton, socio del Club Rotario de Norman, Oklahoma (EE.UU.) para ocupar la presidencia de la organización en el año 2013-2014. De no presentarse candidatos contendientes al 1 de octubre, Burton será el presidente propuesto.
En 2007, Burton se jubiló de su cargo de presidente de la University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc. Es miembro del Colegio de Abogados de EE.UU., y sus filiales del Condado de Cleveland y el estado de Oklahoma. Cuenta con las credenciales necesarias para litigar ante el Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos.
“Estamos viviendo épocas muy emocionantes en Rotary”, expresó Burton. “Creo que nos encontramos en una situación ventajosa para aprovechar al máximo nuestros recursos, ahora que vamos a adoptar el Plan Estratégico de RI y el Plan para la Visión Futura. Mi ilusión es que todo rotario tome conciencia de lo que significa realmente ser rotario. No me cabe duda de que lo lograremos con ambos planes”.
Muy activo en su comunidad, Burton fue fundador y presidente de la Norman Public School Foundation y, asimismo, fue fundador y miembro de la directiva de la Norman Community Foundation. Se hizo acreedor del Premio Silver Beaver Award y fue presidente del Last Frontier Council de los Niños Exploradores de Estados Unidos.
Según Burton, el fomento de elevadas normas de ética es uno de los aspectos principales que distingue a Rotary de otras organizaciones.
“Denota la confianza que otros están dispuestos a depositar en nosotros”, dijo. “Casi todos los que pertenecemos a una profesión u ocupación debemos observar un código deontológico. El Servicio a través de la Ocupación complementa tales normas. Es nuestro deber asegurarnos, por todos los medios, de que nuestras acciones sean irreprochables”.
Rotario desde 1979, Burton es vicepresidente del Comité de la Visión Futura e integrante del Grupo de Trabajo para la Erradicación de la Polio. Ha prestado servicio en RI en calidad de director, fiduciario de La Fundación Rotaria, vicepresidente del Consejo de Fiduciarios, moderador de la Asamblea Internacional, asistente del moderador, dirigente de grupo de discusión y gobernador de distrito.
Entre otros cargos, se ha desempeñado además como presidente del Comité de la Convención de Nueva Orleáns de 2011, vicepresidente del Comité Asesor de Inversiones, fiduciario de enlace con el Comité de Servicio a través de la Ocupación, asesor nacional del Fondo Permanente y coordinador regional de La Fundación Rotaria. Fue, además, el edecán del presidente de RI William B. Boyd en el año 2006-2007.
En cuanto a reconocimientos, Burton ha sido condecorado con el Premio Dar de Sí antes de Pensar en Sí de RI, La Citación por Servicios Meritorios y el Premio por Servicios Distinguidos a La Fundación Rotaria, y el Premio Internacional por un Mundo Libre de Polio.
Burton y su esposa Jetta tienen dos hijos y tres nietos.
Integrantes del Comité de Propuestas para Presidente de 2011: John M. Pinson, presidente (EE.UU.); Eric E.L. Adamson (EE.UU.); Lars-Olof Fredriksson (Finlandia); Serge Gouteyron, (Francia); Jerry L. Hall (EE.UU.); Rafael G. Hechanova (Filipinas) Toshio Itabashi (Japón); Michael J. Johns (EE.UU.); Kwang Tae Kim (Corea); David D. Morgan (Gales); Hans J. Müller-Rech (Alemania); M.K. Panduranga Setty ( India); Julio Sorjús (España); Carlos E. Speroni, (Argentina); Robert A. Stuart Jr. (EE.UU.); Yoshimasa Watanabe (Japón) y C. Grant Wilkins, (EE.UU.).
Burton is choice for 2013-14 RI president
Ron D. Burton, a member of the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2013-14. Burton will become the president-nominee on 1 October if there are no challenging candidates.
Burton retired as president of the University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc. in 2007. He is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as the bar associations of Cleveland County and the state of Oklahoma. He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
“This is an exciting time to be a Rotarian,” Burton says. “I believe we are well poised to capitalize on our strengths as we embrace the [RI] Strategic Plan and the Future Vision Plan. My vision is to have every Rotarian appreciate what it means to be a Rotarian. With these two tools, we can make that happen.”
Active in his community, Burton is a founder and past president of the Norman Public School Foundation, and founder and past board member of the Norman Community Foundation. A recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, he is a past vice president of the Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Burton believes that Rotary’s promotion of high ethical standards is one of the qualities that sets it apart from other organizations.
“It assures those dealing with us that we can be trusted,” he says. “Most of us are in a business or profession that already has a code of ethics. Vocational service in Rotary just adds to that responsibility. We have an obligation to go above and beyond to make sure that all our actions are above reproach.”
A Rotarian since 1979, Burton is vice chair of the Future Vision Committee and a member of the Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force for the United States. He has served RI as director; Rotary Foundation trustee and trustee vice chair; International Assembly moderator, assistant moderator, and group discussion leader; and district governor.
His other service to Rotary includes chair of the 2011 New Orleans Convention Committee, vice chair of the Investment Advisory Committee, liaison trustee of the Vocational Service Committee, Permanent Fund national adviser, and regional Rotary Foundation coordinator. He was aide to 2006-07 RI President William B. Boyd.
Burton has received the RI Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service Award, and International Service Award for a Polio-Free World.
Burton and his wife, Jetta, have two children and three grandchildren.
The 2011 nominating committee members are John M. Pinson, USA (chair); Eric E.L. Adamson, USA; Lars-Olof Fredriksson, Finland; Serge Gouteyron, France; Jerry L. Hall, USA; Rafael G. Hechanova, Philippines; Toshio Itabashi, Japan; Michael J. Johns, USA; Kwang Tae Kim, Korea; David D. Morgan, Wales; Hans J. Müller-Rech, Germany; M.K. Panduranga Setty, India; Julio Sorjús, Spain; Carlos E. Speroni, Argentina; Robert A. Stuart Jr., USA; Yoshimasa Watanabe, Japan; and C. Grant Wilkins, USA.
Restaurant Piña Colada
Miércoles, 10 Agosto, 2011
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Avenida Sol Nuevo, Guayabitos, Nayarit 7 Agosto, 2011
Estamos en la época de lluvias, y Guayabitos ha tenido varias inundaciones. Octaviano Figueroa, OCFISA Arquitectos, hará una presentación del problema y posibles soluciones.
We’re in the middle of rainy season, and Guayabitos has already experienced several floodings. Octaviano Figueroa, OCFISA Arquitectos, will give a presentation of the problem and a few possible solutions.
Presidente de Rotary Internacional,
Kalyan Banerjee
Estimados hermanos y hermanas en Rotary:
Un viejo refrán indio dice que si ayudamos a la barca de un vecino a cruzar el río, veremos que la nuestra también ha alcanzado la otra orilla. Así, ayudando a los demás, frecuentemente nos ayudamos también a nosotros mismos. Todos nos afiliamos a Rotary para servir y luego descubrimos la satisfacción que ofrecen la amistad y el compañerismo. En agosto, mes dedicado al desarrollo del cuadro social, debemos enfocar nuestros esfuerzos a difundir el mensaje de Rotary. Al servir sin esconder nuestra calidad de rotarios nos acercaremos a nuestra meta: ser una organización más fuerte y dinámica para las generaciones venideras.
La imagen pública y el aumento del cuadro social van de la mano. Demasiadas personas inteligentes y con una sólida formación no saben qué es Rotary. En múltiples ocasiones hemos oído de comunidades en las que, a pesar de la gran labor de los clubes rotarios, muchas personas desconocen incluso la existencia de dichos clubes. Seguir este camino no representa una alternativa aceptable para nuestra organización.
Servir es el primer paso, pero es nada más que el comienzo. Debemos elevar nuestro perfil utilizando todos los medios a nuestro alcance. Debemos emplear las redes sociales como Twitter o Facebook y tenemos que asegurarnos de que los clubes tengan presencia en Internet. Sin embargo, contar con un sitio web no es suficiente, éste debe estar actualizado, ser atractivo, reflejar la labor del club y sobre todo, ofrecer la posibilidad a los socios en perspectiva de mostrar su interés por la organización una vez hayan tenido la oportunidad de conocernos.
Rotary tiene mucho que ofrecer. Informar a los demás sobre lo maravilloso de nuestra organización y demostrar cómo pueden integrarla en sus vidas es nuestro deber. El servicio requiere tiempo y hoy en día nadie dispone del suficiente. Por eso debemos asegurarnos de no desperdiciar el que le dediquemos a Rotary. Cuando busquemos dentro de nosotros mismos y de nuestros clubes, cuando comprendamos todo lo que somos capaces de hacer y aprovechemos esa energía, elevaremos nuestras comunidades como nunca antes, y como resultado, elevaremos también a Rotary.
Kalyan Banerjee
Presidente, Rotary International
Mensaje del Presidente de La Fundación Rotaria, Bill Boyd
La Fundación Rotaria y el servicio
En los últimos meses, Lorna y yo asistimos a tres Conferencias de Distrito. Los programas de estos eventos incluyeron varias actividades de La Fundación Rotaria, y tuvimos la oportunidad de conocer becarios de Buena Voluntad, becarios de Rotary pro Paz, equipos de IGE y varios representantes de magníficos proyectos en los que los rotarios colaboran hombro a hombro con la Fundación. A través de tales actividades pude apreciar el altísimo nivel de imbricación de nuestra Fundación Rotaria con el servicio rotario.
Después de las conferencias, asistí a la reunión del Comité de la Visión Futura, durante la cual uno de los gerentes generales de RI, quien había probado el sistema de solicitud de Subvenciones Globales, explicó que éste le pareció demasiado complicado. También se habló sobre la definición de la educación básica en el marco de las áreas de interés, posibles alianzas estratégicas y capacitación para distritos no piloto.
Se trataron muchos otros temas, pero menciono éstos para recalcar que durante la fase piloto debemos prestar atención a multitud de asuntos. Todos nos enfrentaremos a dificultades en el proceso que nos llevará a construir la Fundación del mañana y a muchos de ustedes los tres años de la fase piloto les parecerán interminables. Sin embargo, esta transformación nos permitirá servir más eficazmente a la humanidad en el futuro y por eso necesitamos asegurarnos de seguir el camino correcto.
Inmediatamente después asistí a la reunión del Comité de Finanzas y en el transcurso de ésta, fiduciarios y la alta gerencia se pasaron un día y medio finalizando el presupuesto a fin de reducir al máximo los gastos operativos sin afectar la calidad de servicio ofrecido. Nuestra intención es dedicar la mayor cantidad posible de fondos a los programas.
Ésta es nuestra Fundación, y como ven, son numerosas las personas que trabajan en ella con la meta de facilitar al máximo su servicio rotario.
Bill Boyd
Presidente del Consejo de Fiduciarios
La Fundación Rotaria, 2011-2012
Dear brothers and sisters in Rotary:
RI President Kalyan Banerjee
An old Indian proverb says that if we help a neighbor’s boat to cross the river, we see that we also reached the other shore. Thus, helping others, we often help ourselves as well. We all Rotarians to serve and then discover the satisfaction that offer friendship and companionship. In August, the month dedicated to the development of membership, we must focus our efforts to spread the message of Rotary. To serve without hiding our Rotarians as we approach our goal: to be a stronger and more dynamic for future generations.
The public image and increase in membership go hand in hand. Too many intelligent people with a strong background not know what Rotary. On many occasions we have heard from communities where, despite the great work of Rotary clubs, many people do not even know the existence of such clubs. Follow this road is not an acceptable alternative to our organization.
Serving is the first step, but it is only the beginning. We must raise our profile using all means at our disposal. We should use social networks like Twitter or Facebook and we need to ensure that clubs have a presence on the Internet. However, having a website is not enough, it must be updated, be attractive, reflect the work of the club and above all provide the ability for prospective members to show their interest in the organization once they have had the opportunity met.
Rotary has a lot to offer. Inform others about the wonderful thing about our organization and show how they can integrate it into their lives is our duty. The service takes time and today no one has enough. Therefore we must make sure not to waste that we dedicate to Rotary. When you look within ourselves and our clubs, when we understand all that we can do and take advantage of this energy, we will raise our communities as never before and as a result raised to Rotary.
Kalyan Banerjee
President, Rotary International
Message from the President of LFR, Bill Boyd
The Rotary Foundation and the service
In recent months, Lorna and I went to three district conferences. The programs of these events included various activities of the Foundation and had the opportunity to meet Ambassadorial Scholars, Rotary World Peace Scholars, GSE teams and representatives of magnificent projects that Rotarians work together shoulder to shoulder with the Foundation. Through these activities I could appreciate the high level of overlap of our Rotary Foundation Rotary service.
After the conference, I attended the meeting of the Future Vision Committee, during which one of the CEOs of RI, who had tested the system global grant application, said it seemed too complicated. Also discussed the definition of basic education within the areas of interest, possible strategic alliances and training for non-pilot districts.
Many other topics were discussed, but I mention these to emphasize that during the pilot must pay attention to many issues. We all face difficulties in the process we will build the foundation of tomorrow and many of you three years of the pilot phase will seem endless. However, this transformation will allow us to more effectively serve humanity in the future and we need to make sure to follow the right path.
Immediately after the meeting attended by the Finance Committee and in the course of this, trustees and senior management spent a day and a half completing the budget in order to minimize operating costs while maintaining quality of service offered. Our intention is to devote as much funding to programs.
This is our foundation, and as they are numerous people working on it with the goal of facilitating the most of your Rotary service.
Bill Boyd
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
The Rotary Foundation, 2011-2012
