Monthly Archives: October 2011

Future Vision: Foundation in a Time of Change

Posted on October 30, 2011 by John Borst

Editor’s Note: The following is the text of a speech given at the R.I. convention in New Orleans Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar, Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair 2010-11 Around 2005, it became apparent that the Trustees would have no choice but to change … Continue reading →

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The Winds of Change

Posted on October 19, 2011 by John Borst

Editor’s note: The following speech has been given at a number of 2010-2011 District Conferences in Australia. by Stuart Heal, Rotary International Director Before we talk change we must recognise one size does not fit all. Clubs and Rotarians must … Continue reading →

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R. I. President Encourages Rotarians to Visit Bankok Convention in May 2012

Posted on October 16, 2011 by John Borst

by Kalyan Banerjee, President Rotary International In the pages of this month’s magazine, you will be introduced to the marvelous city of Bangkok, Thailand, which will play host to our 2012 Rotary International Convention. Please consider this my personal invitation … Continue reading →

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Rotary shall live or die with “Membership”!

Posted on October 15, 2011 by John Borst

Editor’ Note: Some time ago I ask past District Governor Doug Mortin to write a commentary on “membership”.  As a result of my personal crisis this past summer I lost track of Doug’s piece and am only now catching up. … Continue reading →

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E-commerce and Rotary

Posted on October 15, 2011 by John Borst

By John Borst “I don’t have any cash!” That is the refrain I heard repeatedly as I sat in our local IGA selling “Turkey Shoot” raffle tickets, one of the Dryden Rotary Clubs many annual fundraising activities. What if I … Continue reading →

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The Power of One

Posted on October 14, 2011 by John Borst

Editor’s note: the following address was given at the 2010-2011 District 5550 Conference on June 11, 2011 in Dauphin, Manitoba. by Peter Peters It is a special honour to speak at your District Conference Governor Harvey and I am humbled … Continue reading →

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