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<DT>1. <A class=ygrp-subj href="mhtml:mid://00000003/#1"><FONT face=Georgia
color=#1e66ae>1446: Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation’s
future</FONT></A> From: Sunil K Zachariah
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<DT>2. <A class=ygrp-subj href="mhtml:mid://00000003/#2"><FONT face=Georgia
color=#1e66ae>1447: Fight continues for district governor and polio
survivor</FONT></A> From: Sunil K Zachariah </DT></DL></DIV>
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name=1><FONT color=#1e66ae size=2>1446: Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen
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<H4 class=last><FONT size=2>Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:36 pm (PST)
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<DIV class=ygrp-content>Clear vision, proper ethics strengthen Foundation's
future<BR><BR>By Ryan Hyland <BR><BR>Rotary Foundation Trustee Vice Chair Mark
Daniel Maloney spoke about <BR>stewardship and proper reporting on Foundation
programs during the <BR>sixth plenary session at the 2008 International
Assembly. Rotary's <BR>leaders will impact the future success of The Rotary
Foundation, <BR>keynote speakers Past RI Director Ray Klinginsmith and
Foundation <BR>Trustee Vice Chair Mark Daniel Maloney told incoming district
<BR>governors at the International Assembly. <BR><BR>Klinginsmith opened the
sixth plenary session by highlighting the <BR>concepts of the Foundation's
Future Vision Plan . <BR><BR>"The Future Vision Plan is going to move us into
the Foundation's <BR>second century of service in a simpler and streamlined
method of <BR>operation," said Klinginsmith. <BR><BR>The plan aims to
<BR><BR>Simplify Foundation programs and sharpen the focus on measurability.
<BR>Balance program options between those with global goals and those <BR>with
local objectives. </DIV>
<DIV class=ygrp-content><BR>Increase the sense of ownership among districts and
clubs by <BR>transferring more decisions to the districts. <BR>Governors-elect
are the "bidders and builders" for the new models of <BR>the plan, Klinginsmith
said. "It's an opportunity to unleash the <BR>creativity of Rotarians in your
respective districts." <BR><BR>Proper stewardship leads to Foundation success
<BR><BR>Maloney reminded governors-elect that the Foundation's "outstanding
<BR>reputation" is based on the integrity of Rotarians. When using
<BR>Foundation funds, it's the leader's duty to ensure proper <BR>stewardship,
he said. <BR><BR>"Reporting by Rotarians is the backbone of stewardship for
<BR>humanitarian grants," Maloney said. He noted that concerns about
<BR>irregular reporting in some districts led the Trustees to revise the
<BR>grant process and procedures. The Trustees shortened the time periods
<BR>for providing the information needed for completion of grant
<BR>applications and also set minimum reporting standards for districts.
<BR><BR>Proper stewardship is also crucial to the success of the Foundation's
<BR>educational and PolioPlus programs, Maloney said, asking incoming
<BR>governors to be vigilant. "As district governors, you are the <BR>principal
guardians of the Foundation's reputation." <BR><BR>Rotary International News
<BR>Source: Courtesy:eFlash_<WBR>Rotary<BR><BR></DIV>
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name=2><FONT color=#1e66ae>1447: Fight continues for district governor and polio
survivor </FONT></A></DIV></DIV>
<H4 class=last><FONT size=2>Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:56 pm (PST)
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<DIV class=ygrp-content>Fight continues for district governor and polio
survivor<BR><BR>By Ryan Hyland<BR><BR>Polio survivor and District 1980 Governor
Urs Herzog, of Switzerland, <BR>attends the 2008 International Assembly. His
goal is to energize <BR>Rotarians back home for the fight to eradicate polio. To
physician <BR>and polio survivor Urs Herzog, polio is personal.<BR><BR>The
current governor of District 1980 (Switzerland) is at the <BR>International
Assembly in San Diego this week preparing to serve a <BR>second term, after the
district governor-elect became unable to <BR>serve. Herzog said he would like
nothing more than to see Rotary help <BR>eradicate polio. The announcement of
Rotary's US$100 Million <BR>Challenge during a plenary session on Wednesday
reinforced his <BR>commitment to ending the disease. "I want all the members in
my <BR>district involved in this challenge."<BR><BR>He has already anchored a
multidistrict PolioPlus Partners <BR>fundraising campaign in Switzerland. In
partnership with districts <BR>1990 (Switzerland) and 2000 (Switzerland and
Liechtenstein)<WBR>, Herzog <BR>plans to raise more than $90,000 during the next
six months for <BR>immunizations in India. He has asked each Swiss Rotarian and
<BR>Rotaractor to donate at least $10 to the campaign.<BR><BR>Herzog admits that
the goals set by RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee <BR>and The Rotary Foundation
are challenging but important. "We are <BR>planting the seeds to finally
eradicate polio." <BR><BR>When he returns home from San Diego, Herzog
anticipates his clubs <BR>will be more energized than before. "We have a great
opportunity to <BR>do something very special," he said. "And I believe Swiss
Rotarians <BR>will give a 100 percent effort." <BR><BR>Source: Rotary
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