http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en Rotary International • District 7040 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Governor’s Remarks As your governor, I continue to be impressed with our clubs’ efforts at supporting relief efforts in Haiti. Whether it’s through contributions to ShelterBox, donations to relief organizations or offers of volunteer help, Rotarians are demonstrating their commitment to helping others! Later in the year I ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/335 Governor’s Message During the last few weeks Rotarians have demonstrated their compassion and desire to help others in times of need. Within hours of the earthquake in Haiti, Rotarians around the world were mobilizing to come to the aid of the Haitian people. Within our own District, clubs were discussing how ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/328 Governor’s Message It is my hope that all Rotarians enjoyed a festive holiday session.  May you all enjoy a Happy and Prosperous 2010! Our Rotary year is half complete! During the next few months we will be working busily to complete our yearly programs. Presidents, I look forward to the opportunity ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/323 Governor’s Message The December holidays and the Rotary year midpoint will soon be upon us!  I want to thank all Rotarians for their efforts to date to ensure another successful year of Rotary Service Above Self. As we enjoy the holidays and reflect on the yearly events, we might give consideration ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/318 November is Foundation Month, the month dedicated to reminding members of the key role of our Foundation plays in our organization. The Rotary Foundation is the vehicle through which we support the many goals of Rotary. Whether it be Scholarships, Youth Programs or Grants to fund local or international projects, ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/309 Governor’s Message October is Vocational Service month!  As Rotary International President John Kenny notes “ Vocational Service, in Rotary, means we are committed to honest business and unassailable ethics, and that we are equally committed to using our vocational skills and advantages to help others.” The idea is simple enough-but it ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/299 Governor’s message                                                                                 Two months of the Rotary year are already history! The more clubs I visit, the more impressed I become with the work of the clubs in our District. As I say at meetings: The future of Rotary is in good hands in District 7040! Now that the summer holidays ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/293 Introduction During the month of July I visited 33 clubs in the District. I learned that Rotary is alive and well in District 7040! Whether large or small our clubs are involved in a wide range of projects, internationally and locally. Although our clubs vary greatly in the manner in which ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/284 INTRODUCTION A new and exciting Rotary year begins! I look forward to visiting your club to share my thoughts on the coming year. It will be an opportunity for me to learn about the Rotary activities happening in your area.  Rotary International President Elect John Kenny selected as this theme for ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/241 REMEMBER AS ROTARIANS CHARACTER COUNTS: If you were arrested for kindness, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Here are some other wise words about kindness: “Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away.” – Sir Arthur Helps “You will regret many things in life, but you ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/209