DISCURSOS - Rotary International

est way to invest their money is in a polio-free future. They know that when they give to their
Foundation, their charitable contribution does just what we aim for as Rotarians — it does the
most good it can.
But many Rotarians don’t have the same understanding when it comes to the Foundation’s Permanent
Fund and Annual Fund. We are still falling far short of our goal of Every Rotarian, Every
Year. This isn’t happening because our Foundation isn’t doing enough good work; it’s happening
because not enough people know about the good work that we do.
As district governors and district Foundation chairs, it’s your job to change this. Make sure that
Rotarians in your district know what their gifts to the Permanent Fund and the Annual Fund do —
and why it is so very important to keep both those funds strong.
In Rotary, every job is valuable. Every job is important. But in the year ahead, all of you here today
will have a special role to play in determining Rotary’s success — and not just in 2013-14 but in
all the years to follow. It is a tremendous responsibility, and I know that you will rise to this
challenge.
My friends, I wish you all a wonderful day of hard work and broadening vision, and a wonderful
year of Rotary service — helping Rotarians to Engage Rotary, Change Lives through our Rotary
Foundation.
Thank you.
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