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I would like to express my sincere thanks to my fellow Rotarians for giving me this opportunity to lead this prestigious and historical club. We will face challenges but I am sure that together, in the spirit of Rotary, friendship, and and unselfish sharing, we can tackle the tasks ahead and provide meaningful service to the needy... In this, I ask your help.
The Rotary motto of SERVICE ABOVE SELF means more than simply performing service - it also means that we get full satisfaction and joy and a sense of fulfillment in doing so. As we enter our club's 97th year of Rotary service, we are humbly reminded of the many worthwhile projects that our dedicated Rotarians have undertaken in the past.
The Rotary International theme this year is MAKE DREAMS REAL. Every year we have a new focus, which essentially helps all Rotarians around the world to strive towards a common objective. As RI President D K Lee has said, we should "Make Dreams Real" for all of the world's children. As we undertake projects this coming Rotary year, we will keep children in mind. We will also attempt to work together where possible, as far as our four avenues of service are concerned.
Our club is fortunate to have many committed leaders who give their time without hesitation. Thanks to Immediate Past President Peter Tan's efforts, we have inducted many new Rotarians this year into our club. We must help our new Rotarians understand Rotary better and enjoy being a part of it. Let us celebrate Rotary through fellowship, and let us invite committed members to join us and share this with us.
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