[D9640general] FW: [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 1056

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1. 1927 :  Message from the Trustee chair - August 2010 From: Sunil 


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Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:48 pm (PDT) 


The Rotary Foundation's strength depends on membership, extension, and
contributions 

It is interesting to note that three countries - India, Japan, and the
United States - alone account for 46 percent of the Rotary population
worldwide. Together with Korea and Taiwan, they are among the largest
contributors to The Rotary Foundation. 

This is, of course, of greatest importance to The Rotary Foundation, as the
possibility for it to support various programs is totally dependent on
contributions from Rotarians, clubs, and districts. I am happy that in spite
of the world financial crisis, Rotarians have been very generous and
supported their own Rotary Foundation. This is something that we shall never
forget - The Rotary Foundation belongs to the Rotarians. 

Unfortunately, the membership numbers have been very static for quite a
number of years. Controlling retention is one way to make membership
increase or, at least, not decrease. 

Another is extension. For instance, I feel it is time to seriously study the
possibility of re-entering Cuba and again investigate the possibilities of
expanding into China on a larger scale. I am sure this can happen if we
really try. If we do not, it will never happen. These are just a couple of
examples - there are many more. 

Consequently we can note how membership, extension, and contributions all
are linked together, and it is every Rotarian's responsibility and honor to
work toward these goals as we are Building Communities - Bridging Continents
through Service Above Self. 

Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar 
Foundation Trustee Chair 

Source: www.rotary.org / Courtesy : eFlash_Rotary



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