DG Haresh's Farewell Message to the District

 

Well, here we are. Just one month to go for the 2016-2017 Rotary Year. And my last monthly message as District Governor to you.

 

In a blink of an eye, it has come and is almost gone. And what a ride it has been!

From the lead up to the start, with the training, planning, and the official visits, to the recently concluded District Cruise Conference, this has truly been a year I will never forget. And for that, I thank each and every one of you.

 

Going around the District just reinforced my love and passion for Rotary – What it stands for and what it continues to allow us to do, in our communities, and in our world.

 

This year we celebrated 100 years of our Rotary Foundation – from the fight to eradicate Polio; to our 6 areas of focus – to the big celebration this month in Atlanta. Here's to another century of Doing Good In The World.

 

It was the year we celebrated 30 years of women in Rotary – and we have a stronger organisation now because of it.

 

It was the year of change and as we were reminded to Serve Humanity, I challenged each of you this year to BE THE CHANGE.

 

To my District #AllStars Team – each one of you made a difference in your own way – as a change maker. For that I thank you!

 

To my Club leaders – you steered the ship in this very important year of Rotary that saw so many changes and flexibility options allow us to create a new Rotary. And for that I thank you. Hearty Congratulations on all the awards and accolades.

 

To the District Conference, Assembly, and PETS team – You successfully pulled off an amazing user experience for our District 7020 Rotarians and family. The reviews are in, and they’ve loved it. So for your effort and dedication – I thank you.

 

To my family – for putting up with me, for being there for me – I am grateful.

 

I wish Governor-Elect Robert & Rosa all the best as they take over the leadership of this great Rotary District and pledge my support to them and to you all.

 

And finally, as June is Rotary Fellowships Month, I’d like to remind you of al the wonderful fellowships out there that you can join and be a part of – From Sailing, to Golf, to travelling. There’s a Rotary Fellowship for you.

 

As for me, I’m a member of the Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship. So cheers!

 

This is Your Captain. Signing off. https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50041