Winds of Change

Ray Klinginsmith, President Rotary International

"What an amazing world!  Advances in technology are happening so quickly that they cause constant changes in our businesses and professions.  Yet about one-third of the world's population is still living at a subsistence level with little change in their lives.  It is a stark contrast and a cause for concern.

Rotary has both a distinguished heritage and a bright future.  My primary task as president is to enhance the vitality and viability of Rotary clubs and to enable them to succeed in the midst of societal changes. This is an important task because it is the clubs that address and alleviate the root problems of society and thereby make the world a better place.

Rotary lives and breathes in our 33,000 clubs, and it is the clubs that improve lives by Building Communities - Bridging Continents.  If we succeed in helping clubs to become Bigger, Better, and Bolder in the next year, then it will be clear that the best days o Rotary are still ahead.  We are fortunate to be Rotarians!  Together, we can make the world a better place!"