Message from Rotary International President

Dear District Conference Guests and Fellow Rotarians,

Binota and I are pleased to extend our greetings and very best wishes to you as you participate in this 2011-12 district conference. We wish we could share in each of the more than 500 conferences around the world this year, but that is just not possible. However, with the able leadership of your governor and the district conference committee, we are confident that this will be a very special and memorable experience for you.

The district conference is a wonderful tradition and a great opportunity to share information and learn about the projects and activities of other Rotarians in your district and around the world. While our clubs are the heart of Rotary, it is at the district conferences where club members can become even more aware of the ways in which Rotary is making the world a better place.

When Binota and I began our life of service through my local Rotary club, we had no idea where our desire to serve would lead us. It is the same for all Rotarians, as none of us knows where service will lead. Rotary has accomplished so much, yet the world needs us more today than ever. I encourage you to renew your dedication to your clubs, your district and Rotary -- to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. At the International Assembly I said, "In order to achieve anything in this world, a person has to use all the resources he can draw on. And the only place to start is with ourselves and within ourselves." As you participate in your district conference I ask you to remember why you chose Rotary and let service to others continue to motivate you.

We wish you an informative, inspirational, fruitful and enjoyable district conference. Best regards,

Kalyan Banerjee President,
Rotary International, 2011-2012

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