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Rotary International President’s June 2012 Message

Rotary International 2012 - 2013 President Sakuji Tanaka — Rotary International 2012 – 2013 President Sakuji Tanaka

My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary,

June is a time to reflect on the Rotary year that has nearly passed, and to look forward to the one that is soon to begin. We look back at what we have accomplished and measure our progress toward the goals we have set for ourselves. In Rotary, we may pause to reflect, but never to rest on our laurels – for as much as we have achieved, we are always aware of how much there is still to do.

The 2011-12 year has been a time of significant progress. Binota and I have been fortunate to have visited different parts of the Rotary world and seen the many ways that Rotarians everywhere Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. In South Sudan, we met with Rotarians who are determined to make a difference despite tremendous challenges. The humanitarian problems in that nation are enormous, and begin with the most basic: At the moment, South Sudan lacks a single functional hospital. I am confident that in the coming year, Rotarians around the world will reach out to our newest Rotary country with the support and help it will need.

In Uganda, I was delighted and heartened to discover how many government ministers and officials are Rotarians, and to see them bringing the ideals of Rotary to life in their service. In Kathmandu, I was overwhelmed as countries of South Asia – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – came together to vow to make the region 100 percent literate by 2017.

In Fiji and Vanuatu in the South Pacific, I was moved by Rotarians who are helping to lower child mortality and provide safe housing. In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, I was delighted by the statement of Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al-Nahayan, minister of higher education and scientific research: “We are looking forward eagerly to Rotary starting its first club here.” And in Valdivia, Chile, as close to the South Pole as Binota and I have been, we were moved by Rotarians’ work with children who have mental disabilities.

But most of all, we found our hearts warmed by the welcome we received all over the world – and by the sight of so many Rotarians living the Rotary ideal, and choosing to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president, and look forward to working together to build Peace Through Service. Visit President’s Monthly Message Page on Rotary International’s Website

WELCOME…to Rotary Club of La Jolla’s NEW website!

Powered by WordPress, the leading content-management system (CMS) and built by Edward A. Sanchez of La Jolla’s own Brass Ring Multimedia, the new website is a great tool with the potential to significantly raise Rotary’s profile on the web, bringing Rotary’s message and mission of “service above self” to a larger audience.

Ryan Sutton's "Bird Rock At Night" image is 2011's winner of La Jolla Historical Society's student photo contest — Ryan Sutton’s “Bird Rock At Night.” 2011’s winner of La Jolla Historical Society’s student photo contest

Additionally, we plan to make this site a much more useful informational point for members of Rotary Club of La Jolla. News of recent events, advanced notice of upcoming activities, comments & commentary from members, better access to current membership information and more will be at your fingertips here on the new improved website.

On an aesthetic note, we’re fortunate and grateful to have some fine images from local photographers which convey the beauty of our La Jolla. Our thanks to Leon Chow of C&H Photo on Fay Avenue and Michael Mishler of La Jolla Historical Society along with the photographers themselves for helping greatly in making the site look great.

Bookmark the site and make a point of checking back from time to time to see what’s new and what’s happening!

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