Rotary District 6820
July 1, 2012
It is truly an honor and privilege to serve Rotary District
6820 as the 2012-2013 District Governor.
I’m excited about the opportunities that await us as we go into the new Rotary
year. We are fortunate to have had the
leadership that we have had in the past.
Most recently, I would like to extend my thanks to our now Past District
Governor, Bob Graves for his dynamic leadership during this past year. Bob is not only a great mentor but he was
always there when I needed him along the way.
I'm confident that he will continue to be a valuable resource for our
district in the years ahead. I know you
join with me in thanking him and Carole for their service.
Our district is in great shape and we have a number of
strong, district-wide, supported projects that we will continue to build on
during the year ahead. Many clubs
throughout our district are supporting projects like the Malawi water-well
project, the Dictionary project, and the Between the Lions reading
program.
I'm proud to report that we are moving forward with the
selection and preparation of our upcoming Group Study Exchange team, to New South Wales, Australia, in October 2012. Let me thank Hal
Morgan, Vicksburg Club, and his capable committee for their
efforts
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka’s theme for
2012-2013, is “Peace Through Service”.
He believes that our 4-Way Test fits into this theme and that this is
not just a motto but a way of life. By
putting other’s needs before our desires, he believes that this is how we can
build a more peaceful world.
I would like to see us think BIG during the year ahead. We have a talented District leadership team and
44 great clubs. I believe we can
accomplish some amazing things during the year ahead. In order to do this, we will need every
member's help. I would like to see us
focus on the following:
- Promote
Polio Plus
- Increase
Membership by 5%
- Grow Contributions
to The Rotary Foundation by 15%
- Prepare
Clubs and District for Implementation of Future Vision
- Increase
Rotary Awareness
- Club
participation in local and international projects
I was reminded of a couple of things at a recent Rotary Zone
meeting. Only 20%of all Rotarians have
ever invited a guest to a meeting and only about that same percentage has given
to the Rotary Foundation. I’m confident
that we can do better.
Let's keep in mind that our efforts are for the less
fortunate and we have the opportunity to change the world in a positive way. I would like to encourage you and your club
to consider how we can do more good in our communities and around the
world. This will only happen if we are
intentional about what we want to accomplish and that we repeat our efforts on
a consistent basis.
God has blessed us with a great deal. Let's take those many talents and resources and
help those that are in need. We can
truly make a difference if we try.
I look forward to visiting with your club in the near
future.
"Peace Through Service"
Danny Williams
District Governor, 2012-2013
Rotary International, District 6820