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OUR FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER (#73)</span></font><font size=4><span
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</span></font><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:
Arial'>JANUARY 11 2009</span></font><font size=4><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><br>
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style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:midnightblue'><a
href="http://www.rotaryfirst100.org/foundation/newsletter/index.htm"
target="_blank">http://www.rotaryfirst100.org/foundation/newsletter/index.htm</a></span></font></u><font
size=4><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><br>
</span></font><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:
Arial'>Please click on the NEW JANUARY 11 2009 issue.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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Dear Rotary Colleagues:<br>
<br>
Another year has begun and there seems to be an atmosphere of gloom and
despondency everywhere. Rotary’s programs and services are needed more than
ever as we face this worldwide financial crisis.<br>
<br>
In this issue, RI Secretary Ed Futa gives us the latest news update on the
economic impact on The Foundation. RI/TRF is taking all possible steps to
ensure that Rotary remains financially strong in this difficult economic
environment. Even in times of economic recession, Rotary leaders continue to
encourage increased givi ng to our Foundation and there are some useful tips
for all of us on pages 5-8.<br>
<br>
You can also read an inspirational story from one of our Ambassadorial Scholars
– Taylor Lynn Chase (Colorado USA D-5470) - as she tells us of her time spent
in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Russia</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
I am especially delighted to publish the experiences of this remarkable young
person and warmly invite other scholars/fellows to tell us their story. This is
why Chairman of the Foundation Trustees, PRIP Jonathan Majiyagbe said recently:
“If the general public were aware of half of the good work our Rotary
Foundation does, I’m convinced we would be inundated with contributions and
prospective members.”<br>
<br>
Past RI President Frank Devlyn, a member of Rotary Global History Fellowship,
outlines his thoughts on Rotary’s best kept secret - the Rotary Fellowships and
Rotarian Action Groups. RAGs will play a pivotal role in the new Future Vision
of the Rotary Foundation – their expertise and dedication to good causes will
help transform The Foundation into a relevant, sustainable Foundation, fit for
its purpose " ... to good in the world". …And that is why we
unashamedly publicize and promote RAGs in these newsletters.<br>
<br>
At this time of year we begin the process of renewal as we plan for 2009/10
beginning with the International Assembly in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">San Diego</st1:place></st1:City>. Whatever you are doing right
now and whatever role you will play in 2009/10, remember that we can defeat the
foes=2 0of understanding through FAITH, LOVE and COURAGE.<br>
<br>
I am deeply indebted to my predecessor Dr. Eddie Blender for his guidance and
sage advice over many years. You will not be surprised to know that he is still
heavily involved in assembling this publication to which we are all grateful.
Eddie is a true friend, both to me and to you, the readers – from all of us –
THANK YOU Eddie!<br>
<br>
Our next issue - February 2009 - will appear immediately following the
International Assembly in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">San Diego</st1:place></st1:City>.<br>
<br>
In Rotary Service,<br>
<br>
Calum<br>
<br>
Calum Thomson,<br>
Editor, Our Foundation Newsletter<br>
RGHF Chair: 06/07<br>
DRFC (District 1020) 2007-10 <br>
<u><font color=mediumblue><span style='color:mediumblue'><a
href="mailto:calthomson@aol.com">calthomson@aol.com</a></span></font></u></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Then
please click on the NEW JANUARY 11 2009 issue.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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Please pass this FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER onward to Rotary colleagues in your
clubs, district s and zones <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><br>
NEW</span></b> from February 2009 - The new Email address for RGHF features is <u><font
color=midnightblue><span style='color:midnightblue'><a
href="mailto:features@rghf.org">features@rghf.org</a></span></font></u> -please
update your address book in order to receive our weekly features.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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