Continuity of emphases key to Rotary's success
By
Antoinette Tuscano
Wilkinson's choice of emphases follows the lead of Boyd and other
recent presidents who worked to create a consistent focus over the
last few years. This trend helps clubs continue their work in areas
important to Rotary from year to year.
"These basic needs have been at the forefront for Rotary's efforts
for several years now, and I hope that will continue," Wilkinson
told an audience of district governors-elect at the 2007
International Assembly in
Boyd agreed saying, "These are areas that build on each other, with
each being a prerequisite for the next."
In addition, placing emphasis on the family of Rotary — which
includes Rotaractors, Youth Exchange students, and Rotary World
Peace Fellows — helps ensure Rotary's viability, so clubs can
continue to do service projects, said Wilkinson.
During his worldwide travels as president this year, Boyd said he
has seen repeatedly how all types of projects in the areas of
literacy, water management, health and hunger, and the family of
Rotary have "opened up a world of possibilities for their
beneficiaries… Everywhere, we saw the truth of President-elect Wilf
Wilkinson's theme,
Rotary Shares."
By continuing to focus on these areas over time, Rotary clubs can
maximize the impact of their service projects, Boyd said.
"Emphases definitely help our clubs to focus," said Bill Pettus, of
the Rotary Club of Jackson Hole Supper,
"The continuity with last year allows us to build on what we
started, and continue that focus into this year and into the
future," said Mary E. Martin, a member of the Rotary Club of North
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.
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President William B. Boyd has announced at the 2007 International
Assembly that his successor, President-elect Wilfrid J. Wilkinson,
will continue to emphasize four key service areas — literacy, water
management, health and hunger, and the family of Rotary.