Passing the Baton to 2015-16

 On  Wednesday, July 1, Rotary welcomes new leaders around the world.  KR. “Ravi” Ravindran assumes the presidency of Rotary International, new directors come onto the RI board.  Worldwide, 537 new governors take the helm of their districts, including here in District 5950, where Tim Murphy takes over for Jim Nelson.  And most of our clubs see a similar change in leadership, as new presidents step to the podium to begin their terms.  And at the end of June, 2016, all of these leaders will be saying what most of us 2014-2015 leaders are saying right about now – WHERE DID THE YEAR GO? 

                Yes, it has been a whirlwind year, as they all are.  It has been such a great honor to serve as your District Governor this year, and I know that our club presidents feel the same way about their service as president – a great, even life-changing,  honor.  Most of us have gained renewed appreciation for everything that Rotarians do in the clubs and communities.  And by “communities,” I mean our local communities, but also communities in the far corners of the world who benefit from our service, both hands-on service and financial contributions to important projects improving the lives and futures of many. 

                I would like to use this newsletter as a “wrap up” of activities in Rotary this past year – at the international, district and club levels.