[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 572

Fri Jun 2 18:09:07 EST 2006

There are 3 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

   1.  1166: Rotarians reach out to assist after earthquake    
         From: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk
   2.  1167: June Message from TRF Chair    
         From: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk
   3.  1168: President's June Message    
         From: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk

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Message: 1 
   Date: Thu Jun 1, 2006 8:03 am (PDT) 
   From: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk  
Subject: 1166: Rotarians reach out to assist after earthquake 

Rotarians reach out to assist after earthquake

Dear Rotarians : 

We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent earthquake in 
Indonesia. We are touched by the commitment of Rotarians to assist 
the communities affected by this disaster, which has taken the lives 
of more than 5,000 people and left thousands homeless. 

RI's International Service Programs section is continuing to provide 
information regarding club and district relief efforts on the RI Web 
site (www.rotary.org/programs/wcs/disaster/reliefefforts.html). 
Additional club and district relief efforts will be posted on the Web 
site as they are reported to RI. Please continue to check the Web 
site regularly regarding opportunities to assist those affected by 
the disaster. Rotarians wishing to contribute funds, donated goods, 
or both, directly to club and district relief projects may visit the 
Web site for opportunities to work with Rotarians in the affected 
areas. 

As always, we encourage you to work with organizations such as UNICEF 
and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent 
Societies, Doctors Without Borders and grassroots Rotary projects, 
ShelterBox and Aquabox, to meet the immediate needs of victims 
affected by the disaster. 

Thank you for your continued commitment to helping those in need and 
in demonstrating Service Above Self.

Sincerely, 

Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar
RI President 

Frank Devlyn, Trustee Chairman
The Rotary Foundation 

Courtesy:eFlash_Rotary

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Message: 2 
   Date: Thu Jun 1, 2006 8:08 am (PDT) 
   From: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk  
Subject: 1167: June Message from TRF Chair 

Thinking, talent, time, treasure

  Frank Devlyn    

June 2006

Dear Amigos, 

Before the 2005-06 Rotary year ends, we have an excellent chance to 
secure a significant milestone for The Rotary Foundation: the 
celebration of our one millionth Paul Harris Fellow. An achievement 
of this magnitude is possible only because Rotarians like you give of 
what many call the four Ts — your thinking, talent, time, and 
treasure. 

Thinking
Hope for the less fortunate begins when we start thinking about the 
positive changes we can make in others' lives. In essence, we Create 
Awareness and Take Action to address needs worldwide. 

Talent 
When Rotarians give of their talent and expertise to develop projects 
that build stronger communities, we transform the lives of millions 
of people, both locally and internationally. We are called to Service 
Above Self. 

Time 
When Rotarians devote their time to volunteer in the spirit of 
reaching out to others who need our help, we simply make the world a 
better place. We encompass the Object of Rotary. 

Treasure 
When Rotarians generously give of their treasure to support programs 
that educate, comfort, feed, heal, relieve thirst, shelter, and 
advance world understanding and peace, we find meaningful and lasting 
solutions to global problems. We are The Rotary Foundation. 

When you take the four Ts to heart and contribute to our Foundation, 
you make a life-changing difference for many others. You also inspire 
your fellow Rotarians to follow your example. 

In just a few short weeks, the 2005-06 Rotary year will end and 
Rotary's first year into its second century of service will be 
history. We have a unique opportunity to leave an indelible mark on 
Rotary's history, if we can achieve the one millionth Paul Harris 
Fellow by 30 June. Your help is needed to accomplish this goal and to 
reach our annual giving goal of US$105 million. 

For your contributions and your Paul Harris Fellow to count in this 
Rotary year, please note the following deadlines: 

Contributions sent by mail must be postmarked by 30 June and received 
at The Rotary Foundation by 7 July. 

Online contributions must be completed by midnight Central Time on 30 
June. 
Contributions sent by wire must be completed by midnight Central Time 
on 30 June and received at The Rotary Foundation by 7 July. 
Any contributions given after 30 June or received after 7 July will 
automatically be counted in the 2006-07 Rotary year. Club presidents, 
secretaries, treasurers, and Foundation chairs should be aware of 
these year-end giving guidelines and send in contributions early. 

Let's work to make 2005-06 a year to remember for The Rotary 
Foundation. Thank you for lending us your thinking, talent, time, and 
treasure! Together, we can — and will — make a positive difference in 
the world. 

Your friend and amigo in Mexico City, 

Frank J. Devlyn 

The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, 2005-06
Rotary International President, 2000-01 

Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary

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Message: 3 
   Date: Thu Jun 1, 2006 8:21 am (PDT) 
   From: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk  
Subject: 1168: President's June Message 

President's Message  

June 2006 
The Rotarian 

Dear fellow Rotarians,

At the International Assembly in San Diego in February, Past RI 
President and Rotary Foundation Trustee Bhichai Rattakul gave an 
excellent speech on leadership and motivation, highlighting courage 
and daring.

This year, the RI Board of Directors has shown great courage and 
daring. In spite of possible legislation in Russia that would make it 
difficult for Rotary clubs to organize, the Board decided to form the 
first Rotary district in that country. The opening of China for 
extension and the chartering of the two provisional clubs in Beijing 
and Shanghai are further examples of courage and daring, as are the 
decisions to go back to Cuba and to open Kosovo and Vietnam to Rotary 
clubs.

However, leadership is much more than courage and daring. It is the 
ability to think outside the box. For example, club presidents 
sometimes have to accept majority decisions that may not be personal 
favorites. District governors sometimes need to accept decisions that 
are not popular in their own clubs because they are in the best 
interest of the district. The Board has a particularly heavy burden: 
Even though each director is elected from two zones, it is vital that 
the director looks for what is best for Rotary International, not 
just the two zones. A director has the right to speak for two zones 
in the boardroom, but when it comes to decisions, the organization's 
interests must be considered. As president, I too have had to accept 
many decisions that might not have been my cup of tea. That has been 
vital for the growth of our organization.

There are many schools of leadership in the world today. One approach 
I favor is leadership by objectives. Together with a group of 
managers, the leader decides on objectives; then, individually, each 
member works toward the mutually agreed objectives. Another 
leadership technique I favor is delegation. Delegation of 
responsibilities shows confidence in one's 
colleagues. After delegation, managers can follow up on work as it 
proceeds.

A good leader must look beyond personal interest or aversion. One 
must separate the business side of one's life from the personal side 
in order to achieve good results in both areas.

Leadership and motivation are extremely important in Rotary. Success 
is often based on courage and daring. Thanks for those words, Past 
President Bhichai!

Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar
President, Rotary International

Courtesy:eFlash_Rotary

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