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  1. 1273: TRF Chair's March Message From: Sunil K Zachariah 
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  1. 1273: TRF Chair's March Message 
Posted by: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk   sunilkzach 
Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:02 am (PST) 
Working for peace

Luis Vicente Giay 

March 2007

Dear family of Rotary,

The Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict 
resolution represent the educational and peace initiatives to which 
The Rotary Foundation has given priority in the area of educational 
programs. 

The six Rotary Centers for International Studies operate in 
collaboration with seven prestigious universities worldwide. The 
Rotary Foundation sponsors up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellows who 
enroll in a two-year master's degree program at one of the Rotary 
Centers - as many as 10 fellows per center - to focus on 
international relations and the achievement of peace and conflict 
resolution. Each center organizes an annual seminar where the fellows 
present their research and projects concerning peace, goodwill, and 
international understanding. This research is publicized throughout 
the Rotary world and by international media.

These fellowships are financed with donations from the districts, 
individual Rotarians, and the World Fund. The Trustees of The Rotary 
Foundation have approved a plan to raise US$95 million by 30 June 
2015, to establish a fund to ensure financing for the Rotary Centers 
program in perpetuity. 

Today, there are 285 former and current Rotary World Peace Fellows, 
and more than 200 of them will gather 14-16 June for the Rotary World 
Peace Symposium in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. This event, part of the 
annual RI Convention, will focus on academics, with the direct 
participation of Rotarians and peace fellows. This is a unique 
opportunity to observe the amazing progress of the Rotary Centers 
program. The symposium will include excellent speakers and allow 
fellows and Rotarians ample time to interact. I urge you all to 
participate in this meeting. Witnessing the exceptional achievements 
of our fellows firsthand is certain to renew your confidence.

The Rotary Centers represent Rotary's commitment to the cause of 
world peace and understanding by contributing to the formation of the 
next generation of community and world leaders dedicated to 
mediating, preventing, and solving world conflicts, and tackling the 
difficult problems that cause them. Based on what we have achieved 
thus far, we are definitely headed in the right direction.

Sincerely,
Luis Vicente Giay 
Trustee Chair, The Rotary Foundation, 2006-07 

Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary
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