[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 769

[Garry Krischock]

 Messages In This Digest (3 Messages) 
  1. 1460: RI President's February Message From: Sunil K Zachariah 
  2. 1461: TRF Chair's Feb message From: Sunil K Zachariah 
  3. 1462: Presentation on Theme 2008-09 From: Sunil K Zachariah 
Messages 
  1. 1460: RI President's February Message 
Sun Feb 3, 2008 4:32 am (PST) 

February 2008 

In the last few weeks, as I considered what I might write on this 
page, I thought again and again of the words widely attributed to the 
American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Peace cannot be achieved through 
violence; it can only be attained through understanding."

In Rotary, we work toward peace through understanding, and we work to 
build understanding through service. In our travels throughout the 
Rotary world, Joan and I have seen very vividly the kinds of projects 
that genuinely create understanding and bring people together. Most 
often, they're the projects that involve both Rotarians and 
beneficiaries. They're the projects that allow everyone to work with 
each other toward a common goal and to share in the pride and benefit 
of a job well done.

When we come together in friendship with the people we wish to help; 
when we communicate goals, needs, and expectations clearly; when we 
approach our work with a spirit of cooperation, not charity - this is 
when we truly build understanding. This is how we begin a process of 
change that will endure far longer than our involvement in any one 
project.

In the years since Rotary International chose to take on the goal of 
global polio eradication, we've seen again and again how working 
toward a common objective can bring people together. We've seen an 
unprecedented level of international collaboration as governments and 
agencies around the world have built new channels of communication 
and cooperation. And we've seen how the openness and trust that were 
developed through this effort have endured, allowing for other 
projects, more cooperation, and greater understanding among nations.

Rotary will never be able to solve all the world's problems or meet 
all its needs. What we can do, and what we try our best to do, is to 
help where and how we can - and, through our service, to bring people 
together in peace to help each other.

All of Rotary's projects, no matter how small, have the potential to 
build understanding and bring peace. As we enter World Understanding 
Month, I ask all of you to remember that every project has a twofold 
purpose: meeting its practical objective and building goodwill and 
friendship. If we plan and serve well, we'll also build lasting 
bridges to a better future. As Rotarians, we truly believe that peace 
is possible.

Wilfrid J. (Wilf) Wilkinson 
President, Rotary International 

Source: The Rotarian 
Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary


  2. 1461: TRF Chair's Feb message 
Sun Feb 3, 2008 4:37 am (PST) 

February 2008 
Chair's message: A network of peacemakers 


Dear family of Rotary, 

For many years, Rotarians dreamed of building a university devoted to 
promoting peace. The bricks and mortar part of that dream proved 
impossible, but Rotarians weren't swayed from their mission. Instead, 
they developed the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace 
and conflict resolution - what I believe has become a virtual 
university that unites the program's students and graduates through 
the Internet.

When current and past Rotary World Peace Fellows gathered at a 
symposium in Salt Lake City in June, many met in person for the first 
time. But despite having attended universities around the globe, a 
number of them had already become friends and colleagues via e-mail, 
blogs, and Web pages. Their Rotary World Peace Fellowships had 
brought them together and greatly expanded their contacts among 
fellow peacemakers. Like students at any university, they took and 
are continuing to take the opportunity to learn from each other and 
to collectively solve conflict.

Our peace fellows have shown us that we don't need a building with 
lecture halls and desks to achieve our dream. They're also proving 
that an attachment to a program can be as strong as a connection to a 
place. In Salt Lake City, two of our graduates made pledges of 
financial support to help ensure the continuation of a program they 
believe to be so valuable.

Today, about 225 graduates of Rotary peace programs are working to 
address the causes and results of conflict. Each year, 50 more will 
join them in their efforts, and the network created by our virtual 
peace university will continue to expand.

Robert S. Scott 
Trustee Chair, The Rotary Foundation, 2007-08 

Source: R I Website
Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary


3. 1462: Presentation on Theme 2008-09 
 Sun Feb 3, 2008 5:46 pm (PST) 
Dear eFlash_Rotarians,

eFlash_Rotary is famous for its annual presentation on R I theme. 
Presentation on DK Lee Theme and Agenda for 2008-09, based on speeches 
made at the 2008 International Institute held recently at San Diago is 
now ready.

Rotarians who wish to receive the presentation may kindly send an email 
request to sunilkzach at vsnl.com

Kindly indicate your name, name of your club and country in such 
requests.

Best regards,
Sunil K Zachariah
Editor
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