Rotary Serving Humanity, President Elect

Rotary International Assembly recently held the presidents elect training in San Diego, California.  A time to hear about the visions, speakers and social events for the coming rotary year serving 2016-2017.  The highlight for all president elects to gear up and prepare for their rotary year!  Seattle, Jesse Tam blog rotary in the community and help others.

 The theme for 2016-2017 announced by RI President-elect John F Germ.      

"Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, believed that serving humanity is “the most worthwhile thing a person can do,” RI President-elect John F. Germ said, and that being a part of Rotary is a “great opportunity” to make that happen.

Germ unveiled the 2016-17 presidential theme, Rotary Serving Humanity, to incoming district governors on 18 January at the International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA.

“I believe everyone recognizes the opportunity to serve Rotary for what it truly is: not a small opportunity, but a great one; an opportunity of a lifetime to change the world for the better, forever through Rotary’s service to humanity,” said Germ.

Rotary members around the globe are serving humanity by providing clean water to underdeveloped communities, promoting peace in conflict areas, and strengthening communities through basic education and literacy. But none more important than our work to eradicate polio worldwide, he said.

After a historic year in which transmission of the wild polio virus was stopped in Nigeria and all of Africa, Germ said we are closer than ever to ending polio...."  http://bit.ly/1PmezZr

Leadership Camp RYLA

Sharing rotary Jesse Tam. Rotary offers youths in high school to join and participate in RYLA. Rotarians in Rotary Districts 5180 and 5190 present this superb educational experience and retreat. Camp RYLA, is a Youth Leadership Training Camp for next year’s High School Seniors and tomorrow’s leaders. 

Young men and women spend a week in a challenging program of discussions, inspirational addresses, leadership training and social activities designed to enhance personal development, leadership skills and good citizenship. Attendance is by scholarship only. All winners are selected and funded by their local Rotary Clubs. 

You will also have the opportunity to participate in a character building program provided by the Grizzly Creek Ranch which focuses on leadership, effective communication, trust and cooperation. The adventure and shared insights, you will gain an increased sense of confidence in yourselves and in your team.  

The facility is near Portola, California, Grizzly Creek Ranch is approximately 130 miles east of Sacramento and 40 miles west of Reno.Camps areone week and serves students in northern Nevada and northeastern California. https://jessewa28.wordpress.com/

Camp 2016 Dates:

Week 1  –  June 19 – 24C
Week 2  –  June 26 – July 1
Week 3   – July 10 – 15