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RI President-elect Glenn Estess Sr. unveiled the 2004-05 theme
"Celebrate Rotary" at the International Assembly in Anaheim, California, USA, on 16
February. He explained to 529 incoming district governors gathered at this important training
meeting that the new theme was inspired by the desire to celebrate in the Centennial year the
ideals that Rotary's founders stood for and that over the years have influenced generations of
Rotarians to do good throughout the world.
"We are now approaching the 100th anniversary of their action — a simple meeting between four businessmen," the RI president-elect remarked in the 20-minute address announcing the centennial year theme and program. "And when we celebrate all of the wonderful things that have happened as a result of that action, I will be asking all Rotarians to join me as we embrace our theme in 2004-05 and Celebrate Rotary."
In the address, President-elect Estess outlined the 2004-05 presidential emphases: water management, health concerns, literacy, and the family of Rotary. The emphases address major social or development issues facing billions of people on earth.
He also announced three major goals for the coming year: moving forward on PolioPlus; significantly increasing membership; and reaching US$100 or more per Rotarian in giving — Every Rotarian, Every Year — to the Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.
"I am asking each of you to be an instrument for peace and take the Every Rotarian, Every Year message to your heart and to your Rotary clubs," said the president-elect. "Every Rotarian, Every Year is based on the idea of taking a positive action."
All the three goals will be enhanced by the publicity and excitement generated by the centennial activities, especially twin clubs and centennial projects carried out by Rotary clubs, he said.
Later in the day, RI President Jonathan Majiyagbe elaborated on the 2004-05 presidential emphases by enumerating some of the related initiatives that Rotarians can adopt to celebrate 100 years of outstanding service.
"Our first hundred years will stand as an inspiring record of men and women of all races, religions, nationalities and political creeds who have made significant contributions to creating a more peaceful world," he said. "It will be your privilege to lead Rotarians into our next century — a century in which we will Lend a Hand and Celebrate Rotary with even greater fellowship and countless acts of service."
During their ongoing training at the Assembly, the 2004-05 class of district governors will listen to more addresses and participate in plenary and breakout sessions designed to prepare them for the historic mission of leading Rotary into a second century of service.
Source: Rotary International Web Exclusive News - 28.02.2004
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