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president's message
Dear fellow Ralarians,
For Vocational Service Month, I am dressed in the kurta pajama
typically worn by Indian men on formal occasions. Of course, the
clothes themselves do not make me Indian. Rotary is rich in its cultural
diversity, and it is useful for Rotarians to be aware of cultural differences
in order to conduct business, as well as carry out the ideal of service.
For example, in some countries, including India, shaking one's heaJ
from side to side may mean yes. To many Westerners, the same gesture
signifies disagreement.
In whatever way Rotarians carry out their business, what is uppermost in their minds is not so much thi?
business transaction itself, but making sure the needs and circumstances of ail involved are fairly considered
This month, I urge all Rotarians to contribute to society through their businesses and professions. You can
do so by providing job opportunities for young people, especially the disadvantaged and the disablec.
Lere! a Hand
Consider sponsoring a career information conference as part of that effort.
Another way is to organize a district-level event to recognize Rotarians who have contributed to ther
communities through their jobs and encourage others to do the same. For example, a restaurant proprieto'
who was recognized by his club for giving food to the poor inspired his district to set up a food bank.
You can also focus on vocational service by encouraging Rotarians to join Rotary Fellowships, man-
of which are based on occupations; promoting membership growth in open classifications; and launch ■
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11 President
Jonathan
Majiyagbe
ing a vocational information series in which dub members start each meeting with a five-minute tall
about their jobs.
But however creative or innovative you are about vocational service, it is equally important to share witf
your local business community our venerable Four-Way Test. I know of Rotarians in Africa who have ever
circulated copies of The Four-Way Test among members of their national parliament. Likewise, a framer.
copy of the Declaration for Rotarians in Businesses and Professions on your office wall can help inform the
public of the high ethical business standards practiced and promoted by Rotarians.
And let us not forget the Rotary Volunteers program, which provides additional opportunities fo
Rotarians to use their expertise in medicine, agriculture, technology, and other professions to helf
individuals and families around the world,
So as we prepare to celebrate our centennial, let us use vocational service to Lend a Hand to al
communities in need, at home and abroad. As the German poet Goethe tells us: "Treat people as ii
they are what they ought to be, and you will help them to become what they are capable of being."
Jonathan Majiyagbs
President, Rotary International
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2003
v0l. 1 as
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DEPARTMENTS
G Your letters
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Up front
• Warrick Dunn, Nancy Lopez
receive club's annual service
award for athletes.
FEATURES
• Rotarian covers war as an
38 Assignment Baghdad
Beth Payne, the first U.S. consul
to postwar Iraq, knows Rotary can
be a positive force in troubled times.
IN
BY CHRISTINA KENT
FOCUS
44
In it for the long term
Youth Exchange students perform
23 Destination Osaka
Learn the latest on the host city
community service in South Africa.
for the 2004 Rl Convention,
BY ANTHONY G. CRAINE
scheduled events, and more.
26 Castles and
Osaka will charm you with its
ancient ambiance and modern
attractions, by beth reiber
31
1
President's message
4
Editor's page
10 Health watch
Learning the ropes
Never been to an Rl Convention?
Here's a primer for first-timers.
Laughter as medicine.
20 Tech trends
Free software: A tempting
BY CARY SILVER
alternative.
34 On to Osaka
An invitation to the 2004
22
to everyday people.
Organization Committee
THE
ROTAKIAN
•
Life trends
Reality TV brings fleeting fame
Rl Convention from Host
Chairmen Masaomi Kondo.
OCTOBER
12
Field reports
• A Nebraska, USA, club brings the
family of Rotary concept to life.
-Indian Rotarians provide
vocational scholarships for
needy students.
• Rotary Foundation funds
computer training program
in Vietnam.
COLUMNS
Ferris wheels
embedded journalist.
G4
2003
Parting shot
42 Rotary world press
News from Rotary Down Under,
Rotary (Great Britain and Ireland),
and others.
4B Member notes
• A Century of Service: An excerpt
from Rotary's forthcoming
centennial history book.
• Highlights of two Presidential
Celebrations.
. Announcing Clubmate software
for Rotary clubs.
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NATIONAL fOURIST ORGANIZATION
The Baghdad skyline, dominated by the farmer
Saddam Tower and Al Salam Palace of Saddam,
provides the daily backdrop for Rotarian Beth Paym .
the first U.S. consul to postwar Iraq (page 33).
OCTOBER
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Vince Aversano
Managing editor
"Baghdad Here I Come!'1 That's what blared from the
subject Held of a just-received e-mail when I logged
on to my computer on Monday morning, 2 June.
ExoEutivB edilur
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A definite attention-grabber, it was
Payne hopes that Rotary might one
Fernando Estrada
Senior regional magazine
from Beth Payne, a U.S. State Depart
day return to Iraq. That will take time,
ment official and a member of the
naturally, and the Rl Extension to
Candy Isaac
Rotary Club of Washington, D.C. She
Muslim Countries Subcommittee will
Administrative assistant
was informing a very large group of
continue to closely monitor the situa
friends and acquaintances that she
tion there.
Cynthia Edbrooke
Editorial assistant
Sandra Haag
was, indeed, on her way to Baghdad
In her e-mail, Payne went on to
to assume the duties of the first U.S.
describe the secured hotel where she'll
consul to postwar Iraq. Keep in mind this
live for the time being. Noting that the
was a scant few weeks after "decisive
place is surrounded by two military units,
combat operations," as the generals say,
she quipped: "Bye-bye privacy, and hello
had ceased with the collapse of Saddam
MREs (Meals, Ready-to-Eat, the current
Hussein's regime.
military field chow) and who knows
Given the circumstances, Payne's com
coordinalor
what else!"
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water), feel free to send me care pack
Payne's Rotary club had tipped us off
ages. The mail takes a while to get to
that she was Baghdad bound, so we had
Baghdad these days, even though it's
already arranged for Washington-based
the military post office, but I imagine
freelance writer Christina Kent to inter
that opening a letter or even better - a
view her about her new job and her
box - will be a huge treat!"
Rotary experiences, which included a
A few days later, just before she left
very active prior membership in the
Washington, Payne fired off one last
Rotary Club of Kigali-Virunga during her
goodbye to us at the magazine: "I'm
stint as U.S. consul to Rwanda. Her story
very excited to take on this assignment,
begins on page 38. "Well, if that wasn't
and hopefully we'll have a Baghdad
<i dream interview, I don't know what
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level? They are doing so much so well at
no women directors?
local and district levels.
[ strongly support the goals that RI
President Jonathan Majiyagbe has set for
2003-04. However, I must take exception
Jim Hagerty, Rotarian
Melbourne, Fla., USA
to one of his statements in the article
RI Bylaws spell out the nomination and
'although the number of female business
election procedure for directors in Article XII.
and professional leaders continues to
The bylaws are available on the RI Web site
(www.rotary.org) and in flfo.fi/Manual of
Procedure. To further clarify, RI President
Jonathan Majiyagbe, who moved the motion
to admit women during the 1989 Council
grow at a rapid pace, women remain
He goes on to say "it is now up to Rotar
ians at the club level to actively seek out
and invite qualified women to become
members." With all due respect, I submit
that women also are "woefully underrepresented" on the RI Board of
Directors. In fact, they are not
represented at all. Worldwide, diere are
Rotarian women who run corporations,
serve Rotary in district positions, and also
serve on various other influential
charitable boards. Surely, more than 15
years after women first joined Rotary,
there is at least one woman whose
credentials are strong enough to be
considered for a director position.
on Legislation, shared with us his recent re
sponse to a past district governor who raised
the same issue. Here are the relevant portions
ofthat response:
"You very correctly note that I strongly
support providing opportunities for women
in all areas, including Rotary membership.
However, the selection ofRotary Interna
tional directors is done by Rotarians in each
zone of the Rotary world. Therefore, the
responsibility for identifying, nominating,
and electing suitable women to the RI board
rests not with the president or other senior
Rotary leaders, but rather with the Rotarians
in each zone.
Linda W. Doliber, Rotarian
"I share your desire to see women repre
Marblehead Harbor, Mass., USA
I find it hopeful that in the July issue,
RI President Jonadian Majiyagbe encour
ages clubs to actively develop greater
participation by women. "Although die
number of female business and profes
sional leaders continues to grow," he says,
"women remain woefully underrepre
sented in Rotary." However, in diat same
issue, I noted diat diere was not one
woman on die RI Board of Directors.
Does the RI president have any input as
sented at all levels ofRotary leadership. In
making appointmentsfor the training leaders
who served at the 2003 International
Assembly and for all the committees and
taskforces in placefor 2003-04,1 included
women wherever possible. I suggest the place
to start working toward the change you desire
is by sharing your perspective and concerns
with other Rotarians in (your zone]. Perhaps
your zone could be the first in the world
to elect a woman to serve as a director of
Rotary International!"
-Ed
to the make-up of die board? Has there
ever been a female board member? Surely
there are at least one or two women
Rotarians in die world who would qualify
for this position.
Tunkhannock, Pa., USA
Another iibw Rotary year, another RI
Board of Directors. All are very qualified
and dedicated to die goals, objectives,
and programs of Rotary. But after 15
years, stul no women Rotarians qualify
for such posts? How about some effort to
find women to serve at die international
ROTARIAN
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Shades Valley, Ala., USA
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Accra, Ghana
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Gennaro M. Cardinale
Firenze Brunelleschi, Italy
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Coronado, Calif., USA
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London, Ont., Canada
John F. Germ
Chattanooga, Tenn., USA
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Delhi Midwest, India
Michael D. McCullough
Trenton, Mich., USA
David D. Morgan
Porthcawl, Wales
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Limeira-Leste, Brazil
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Killeen-Heights, Texas, USA
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Martinez-Evans, Ga., USA
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Rotary Club of Tulsa honors
service-minded athletes
When War-rick Dunn was 18
years old, his mother, Betty
Smothers, .1 police officer, was shot and
killed while working a second job as a
security guard. Smothers was a single
mother, which meant that Dunn, the
oldest of six children, suddenly became
responsible fur raising his five siblings. At
die same rime, he was preparing to leave
his home in Baton Rouge, La., USA, for
Florida
State
University, which
hail
offered him 3 football scholarship.
With help from family and friends,
Dunn was able to attend college and play
football while his siblings were cared for
back home. Dunn received his degree
and established himself as one of the best
college running backs in the nation, and
in 1997 he was selected in the first round
of the National Football League draft by
the Tampa Hay Buccaneers. He now plays
club has recognized one
Atlanta Falcon Warrick
inception. Each recipient
But Dunn never forgoi his mother's
male and one female athlete
Dunn trains in July
is given SI0,000 to donate
unfulfilled dream of owning her own
annually with the award,
for the 2DD3 NFL
to a charity. The rest of the
home, and lit vowed to help other single
which is named lor one of
SHasnn-
proceeds go into the clu >V
mothers do that. After becoming a
the greatest college basketball coaches of
community and international projects
successful and highly paid professional
all time. Iba coached at Oklahoma State
funds.
lor the Atlanta Falcons.
This year's female recipient was Hall >f
football player, he founded Homes tor
University from 1935 to 1970, winning
the Holidays, which helps single mothers
767 games and two national cham
in Baton Rouge and Tampa buy their
pionships. He was inducted into the
Ladies Professional Golf Association tour
own homes. [Dunn pays the down pay
Naismith Memorial Basketball
events during her career. Lopez lends a
ment and also works wiili local mer
of Fame in 1%8.
Hall
hand
The award draws national attention
chants to furnish the homes.
Fame goiter Nancy Lopez, who won -8
to
raise
funds
far
numerous
charities, including Adventures
n
to the Tulsa club and to the service work
Movement for the Handicapped, : ir
tor just a month," Dunn says. "! wanted
of the athletes
which she has staged an annual benefit
to affect someone's life for 15, 20, 30
speaker ar this year's event was Roy
years."
'"1 didn't want to affect someone's life
it
honors.
Keynote
golf tournament for 22 years.
Williams, who coached his University
"1 his is a very special award for me,"
Dunn's standout efforts on and oft
of Kansas men's basketball team to the
Lope/ says. "You can win a lot of golf
the football field led the Rotary Club of
national championship game in April.
tournaments, but when people think >f
Tulsa, Okla., to name him the male
The ceremony, attended by more than
you in a special way because ol the pers. <n
recipient of its 2003 Henry I' Iba Citizen
700 people this year, has raised more
you are, that means more than anythin,.
Athlete Award in June. Since 1994, the
than 5800,000 since the award's
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R0TARIAN
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OCTOBER
2003
-ANTHONY G. CRA.NE
UpFront
Rotarian covers war as
an embedded journalist
Readers
of
ths
16
Murphy
McGinnis Media newspapers in
Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA, read
firsthand accounts at the war in Iraq last
April when Truman R Reed Jr., a member
nt the Rotary Club of Walker, Minn.,
■pent time as an embedded journalist
with the U.S. Navy in Kuwait and Iraq.
Reed retired three years ago from a 40year career renovating and
managing
theaters. From 1958 to 1961, however,
he worked as a freelance writer and
photographer. Following his retirement,
he returned to journalism and began
.vriting for a local newspaper. Reed wrote
l regular community column and later
■egan submitting series of articles on
.'>pics that interested him, including the
local ambulance service in
A hoy holds up his sister
"It was quite an
"I want to see what kind of peofle
Walker and his trip to New
lor a kiss irom reporter
experience for me,"
those arc who help their country! put
\viV. City following the
Truman Reed; Hoed [faelow]
says Reed, who was
their country in front of their own lifts,"
embedded with the
he says. "I want to see what kind of hero.s
ntack on the World Trade
UIbi Into
Center in 2001.
His niece, Meg Reed, a Navy reservist,
U.S. Navy Seabees, who specialize in
they are."
had been called up last November to do
Reed Hew wiih the Navy into Baghdad,
public affairs work with journalists in
where the Seabees rebuilt two destroyed
Kuwait and Iraq. Reed liked the idea ol
bridges and surveyed a palace for possible
reporting from Iraq, so he contacted his
use as a base.
niece to inquire about joining the ranks
ni die embedded journalists.
Having witnessed extreme poverty
while working on a club project in
'"1 guess it comes down to who you
Honduras, Reed is familiar with con-
know," says Reed, who received quick
ditions in developing nations. He says the
approval.
situation in Iraq is similar in many ways
Heleicforche Middle East on 12 April
and, after hours of layovers, arrived at
l .imp Commando in Kuwait. There he
met with his niece and received training
and military attire for the desert.
- A.G.'..
construction and other engineering work.
and was readily visible.
This month at www.rotary.org
Vocational Service Month. As busines;
leaders, Rotarians share their skills anc
expertise with others through Vocational
Service, one of Rotary's four Avenues of
Service. Learn more about vocational
service projects and how to participate
in them by visiting the special section
dedicated to this avenue at www.totary
.org/programs.
" I here were kids standing on the road
Your Stories. What does Rotary mean
begging for food," he says.
Reed took more than 400 photos
during his trip. While in Kuwait he also
interviewed service personnel from
the upper Midwest, willing stones
about them and taking pictures,
which he sent to their (amities after
Ins return home on 24 April.
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An untold story from the war.
Reed says, is that of the citizens of
irat] who chose to defy orders and
not set oil wells on lire or destroy
infrastructure, which would have
exacerbated the already bleak
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Healthy humor It's no joke a hearty laugh may he gaud medians, by anne e. stein
When a nervous patient asks Dr. George Russell,
a dermatologist and a member of the Rotary Club
of Boulder, Colo., USA, if a procedure is going to
Miller compared humor levels in 300
people.
Half had
experienced
heatt
attacks or undergone bypass surgery,
while the other half had no history of
heart disease. Each group compfete .
two questionnaires. One measured hov
hurt, he may say. "It's not going to hurt
you can laugh and keep active when
much the respondent laughed in cenai
me a bit. Thank you for asking."
you're ill, rather than just lie around and
situations,
feel sorry for yourself, you're automati
anger and hostility levels. The group with
cally going to feel better."
heart disease was less likely to recognize
The response usually gets a chuckle,
but more important, it helps the patient
relax. Indeed, Russell counts himself
The concept became popular in the
and
the second measure:!
humor or express it in uncomfortable sit
among a growing group of medical pro
late 1970s after Norman Cousins wrote
uations. They generally laughed less and
fessionals who suspect a positive link
Anatomy of an Illness As Perceived by
displayed more anger and hostility than
between humor and health.
the Patient: Reflections on Healing and
members of the healthy group. Milkr
Regeneration, a book that described how
theorized that laughter helps to low r
In Russell's practice small, round, furry
critters with tiny eyes and feet dangle
he used nontraditional therapies, includ
blood pressure and heart rate and maki >
above the examining tables. "One furry
ing daily exposure to laughter-inducing
vessels less likely to clog.
ball has a doctor's band around its head,
humor, to overcome a crippling disease.
and I'll often tell patients that if I need a
In November 2000, Dr. Michael Miller,
second opinion, I'll just ask him."
Doctors at the University of Californi,
Los Angeles are studying the effects cf
director of the Center for Preventive
laughter on the immune systems of sit e
Besides helping the patient cope with
Cardiology at the University of Maryland
children, as well as determining if laug' -
stress, tension, and fear, a dose of
Medical Center, published a major study
ter helps alleviate stress and fear durir j
humor can also make a physician more
suggesting that laughter may help pre
chemotherapy and blood drawing.
approachable. "If you make patients feel
vent heart disease.
"Laughter seems to induce a relaxaticn
at ease, they're more iikely to ask
response in the autonomic nerv
you the questions they really
ous system," says Dr. Margaret
want to ask," explains Russell.
Stuber. "We think it could be
He uses jokes to see if patients
used to help children who ate
are paying attention and to
undergoing painful procedur j
gauge their mental state. If the
or who suffer from pain-expe> -
jokes elicit no response, the
tation anxiety. We know that
patient's
people who are stressed he.il
mind
may
be
where, perhaps dwelling
else
on
more slowly. We're trying to
unvoiced concerns.
see if humor can be helpful over
a long period of time with kids
Many physicians believe that a
positive attitude, which includes
who are ill."
having a sense of humor, can
have a tremendous effect on
+ Freelance writer Anne
health and healing. "Health is
Stein is based in Evanston, I .,
often linked to how you feel
about yourself," says Russell. "If
THE
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A patient receives a dose of therapeutic humor
in West Burlington, Iowa, USA.
2003
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World Community Service
U.S. Rotarians support
homeless teen mothers in Africa
Young
women
Ghanaian
come to the
capital of Accra for
many reason.1.. Some seek refuge from
poverty or abuse; others chase dreams of
education or marriage. But once they
irrive, the harsh reality of life in this
Kerning city oftwo million quickly takes
over, forced ti i fend for themselves, many
.oon end up living on the streets.
Far from home and usually unem
ployed, young women who become
pregnant
on
the
street
often
have
nowhere to turn. One of dieir only
options is Street Girls Aid (Street Aid), a
nongovernmental agency supported by a
collecdon of international donors thai
includes U.S. Rotarians. Street Aid's rwo
residenrial
facilities accommodate 35
young women ages 13 to 17. Girls arrive
one month before giving birth and
remain there with their infants for three
months. Duting their stay, they learn
skills such as catering, hairdressing, and
Bliss sat down CO Calk with a friend,
sewing so
Emma Amakye, a member of Street Aid's
that
they can
support
themselves alter they leave. The agency
board of directors. Amakye's husband,
also offers literacy classes, vocational
John, is a member of the Rotary Club of
training, and basic health
and family planning serv
ices for nonresidents. Girls
who aren't able ro enroll in
courses at the cenrer can
attend street corner literacy
"Because I have
a social work
background/1
could see that
classes, and those who what thsV
work in the local rnarke,
can leave their children at
one of the organizations
seven nurseries.
Members of the Rotary
^
Accra, anci die rwo women
met at the 1999 RI Con
vention
in
Singapore.
Bliss, a licensed social
worker, wanted to learn
more about the options
available to the young
^^
absolute sense."
- Kay )IIi .-.
mothers they'd encoun
tered during the NID.
Amakye took her and
three other Ojai Rotarians
to die center the next day.
Touring the facility wirh Executive
Club of Ojai, Calif., located about 80
miles north of I as Angeles, learned about
Director Vida A.somaning-Amoako, Bliss
Street Aid during a series of National
was impressed with the staff's efforts to
Immunization Days (NIDs) in October
reunite residents with their estranged
2001. After one long day of immunizing
families. "Because 1 have a social work
children against polio, Ojai Rotarian Kay
background, I could sec that what they
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"The thing that has
been most amazing to
me is that it's just taken
:;>;,nil',!!■(■!.■ is in
Accra, Ghitna
(opposite, bottomj,
and a young
on a life of its own,"
iriDlhar liuu
says Bliss. The effort
thfl streets with
hat child [lull]
gained more momen
tum when organizers
of a Group
>u
Study
hecotna mldaflli
lor artist 1
i
Exchange (GSE) team
paintings [opjimita
from District 5960
and afaoui .
(Minnesota, USA) noticed the project s
were cJoing made absolute sense," she
which Ojai Rouirians then used to create
says. "Tlicy were very sensitive to the fact
colorful
club
ih.it the nest thing for the girls would be
2003 trip to West Africa (District 9100 .
marketed the cards for Mothers Day,
The)' exchanged e-mails with Ojai Rotai -
io be rejoined with the communities
selling them for $5 each with an insert
ians, and when the GSE team visited
liiey'd come troin originally. They would
noting that a portion of the proceeds
provide services for the girls, but ihey also
Accra, they toured Street Aid, met the
from each sale goes to Street Aid.
looked
residents, and personally delivered 350
Rotarians from ;i dozen clubs in District
pounds of medical supplies and other
at
whether
they
eould
be
mediators,"
greeting
cards.
The
5240 (California) purchased the cards,
Bliss returned to southern California
determined ro find a way to support
but the project was particularly popular
with members of the local Interact club.
Well site while preparing for an Apr I
necessities. Their four-hour visit inspired
them to continue supporting the project
after returning home.
Stfeei Aid hut not sure how to begin,
" i lie Interactors really, really respond
"It was really a highlight of our day,'
hen she saw the photos of homeless
to the idea that these are kids their age
mothers and their children that Linda
says GSE team leader [Cathy Stutzman, i
who are trying to raise a baby on the
lindcrby, a member of the Rotary Club of
member of the Rotary Club of Austin,
street,"
explains
Mantccito, Calif., had snapped during
Interact
Chib
Minn. "The thing that really struck me
the
so
enlisted 14 other Interact clubs around
tapdvadng that Bliss brought one to
the United States to sell cards. Their
NIDs.
The
pictures
were
Bliss.
of
In
2003, the
Nordhoff,
Calif.,
were the faces of the girls we met,
compared with the faces of the girl,
we'd seen in the street. At Street Aid,
arrist Kate Hoffinann, then a member of
efforts brought in about $1,600, To
they smiled. They were vibrant. The;
i le Rotan' Club of Ojai, and asked her to
dace, the Ojai Rotary club has raised
were hopeful."
Bender
S7.425 from card saies, and
an
oil
painting.
Hoffmann
members have donated an additional
paintings on
$5,000 to die project.
Enderby's photographs,
- M. KATHLEEN PRAT'
club
eventually decided to base a series of
\
Hoffmann's oil
To learn more about the Street Girl
project, visit www.roUiry4nreetgirh.org.
OCTOBER
3003
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Community
leaving many qualified students unable ro
[he 2002-03 Rotary year, 231 studem
continue their studies.
had received more than 550,000 in
Loans keep low-income
Members of the Rotary Club of
assistance. All donations have com.directly from Rotarians.
students in school
Bombay West in Mumbai responded by
During the early 1990s, the rising
project, which provides interest-free
president oi the Bombay West club and
cost of education in India forced the
loans 10 low-income students enrolled
originator of the project, describes his
national and state governments to cut
in vocational training courses. 1 he club
time spent interviewing loan candidate,
back on subsidies for higher education.
awarded seven scholarships, worth a total
as among the most touching moments e;
Vocational and professional education
of US$1,000, during 1994-95, the
his life. "Here were bright young people
funding sources were hit especially hard,
project's inaugural year. By the end of
battling against formidable obstacles so
initiating a vocational loan scholarships
Shubhashis Bhatracharyya, a pat:
early in life and succeeding," he says.
Bhattacharyya tells the story of
Prabhakar Naidu, who was studyin :
engineering at a prestigious college. 1 i
help pay for his own college fees as well; i
those of his two sisters, Naidu spent
many
hours
helping
his
father,
an
embroidery artisan. But with one year of
Study remaining, Naidu learned that the
college's fees had tripled to a figure that
his family could never afford.
Naidu applied for a vocational loan
scholarship. Although he hail always beaa
an excellent student, his grades wea
about 2 percent below first class, the
highest level. Bhattacharyya says that
Manila, Philippines
during the application process, it became
Rotary Volunteer Hyun Ho
clear to ciub members that rhe young
computer classes al the
man's grades had suffered because of his
community tenter sponsoret.
time spent laboring for his father. The
Quezon Cit^ North
loan was approved.
teaching language and
by the Rotdry Club of
"I made him promise to come and see
us next year about the same time with Ins
Slew project ideas in
every direction.
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mark sheet with a 'first class' stamped on
it," Bh attach a ryy.i says.
Bombay West Rotarians have gone io
great lengths to ensure that the projt. t
is not just about money. Students who
apply undergo a rigorous selection
process, including interviews with club
members to determine financial need,
academic qualifications, and prospers
for finding a job after completing
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loans after their careers begin, gener
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nf the borrowcra successfully repay their
leans in full.
Each student is assigned a Rotarian
mentor who maintains regular contact
with the student and offers academic,
professional! and personal guidance. The
tlub has also developed a series of
training workshops on topics such as job
hunting,
interviewing, and character
development.
"The end result is highly motivated
youth who are indebted to the Rotary
movement for life," says Ruia.
-ANTHONY G. CRAINE
The Rotary Foundation
Rotarians milk artificial
:ows to buy real ones
Prema Vasanth Bhai needed help.
It was a constant struggle to .support
very much oppressed,
Art cows Eilorn
her four children and her mother- and
The cow, sacred in India, is also known
father-in-law on the family's five-acre
in Kannada, the local language, as
they have to be em
farm in Thodikana, India. 1 he three cows
kamadhmu, which means "It gives every
powered," he says.
she owned simply weren't enough
to
thing." Cows supply manure for fertilizer,
The cows are one-
sustain the family. That changed
in
urine (mixed with milk and honey curds)
year-old Hallikar and
March, when members of the Rotary
for religious rites, and milk lor food
Hallikar-Jerscy hybrids,
Club of Sullia came to Bhat's farm and
and income. India is the biggest milk
and each is named after
ofFered her a iourdi cow through the
producer in
tile world, with output
die female head of tile
devolving Family Support Dairy Project.
expected to reach 85 million tons this
household thai receives
year. Bhat's additional cow produces
it (Prema, Nemakka,
10 liters a day, adding USS2 to her
or Jakirabami, for example). Each anini il
daily income,
has been inspected by a veterinarian and
a lawn in lha
Netherlands.
Lett: Artisl Gnrard
Huis in 'I Veld
(laft) and Harry
5chalten Linde
admire a caw SDld
la raise man ay
ini
tin: Revuluing
Family !<n) i rt
Dairy I'.-n
!
In an effort headed by Past District
arrives with one year of life insurance.
3180 Governor A.S. Chandrashekar, the
The cows also carry brands in the shape
Rotary Club of Sullia gave away 110 cows
of the Rotary gearwheel emblem.
to rural dairy farmers this year. Chan-
Rotarians teach the women how to fet .1
drashekar, a /oology professor and
the cows and treat common bovii e
member of the Rotary
"Because [Indian]
ailments such as ind
Club of Shimoga North,
bought the cows for $120
wamen are very
the cow bears its fir.:
each with an allowance
ofS15,000 provided by a
S7.500 Matching Grant
Irom The Rotary Foun
dation and contributions
gestion and fever. Whi \ i
much oppressed,
female calf, the fami y
they nave to
be empowered."
must give it to tie
Rotary cluii,
whic I
passes it on to anothi i
- A.S. Chnnilrnslinknr
needy family.
from District 1560 (The Netherlands),
The sustainable project was made
the Sullia Rotary club, and project co-
possible when Chandrashekar met A.i
sponsor, the Rotary Club of Iinschcde
van Olst, a member of the Rotary Clu I
Noord, The Netherlands.
of Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, at RI ■
Chandrashekar says the emphasis
International
Assembly in Anahein ,
is on helping women become self-
Calif., USA, in January 2000. Van Ok
sufficient. "Because [Indian] women are
introduced him to Harry Scholten Linde.
OCTOBER
2003
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F ieldReports
who was then president of the Enschede
along the Dinkel River at the annual
Noord club. Scholten Linde, a retired
Landesgartenschau, a festival on the
director of a dairy company, signed on
border between Gronau, Germany, and
excitedly He raises money for the project
lesser, The Netherlands.
Computer training
advances career options
Huynh Thi Kim Cue, director ol
Nhan Hoa School, a vocational
in Sullia by buying the life-sized, artificial
Stitching Koester (Foundation Cow-
rows from a manufacturer in Poland for
star), which Scholia] Lindc created to
training facility for young people with
^820 each and selling them to cotn-
raise the $2,500 that his Enschede Noord
disabilities in Ho Chi Minh City,
n unity groups and businesses in the
dub had pledged to Sullia, has now
Vietnam, teaches from experience.
Vjeihetlands for SI,350. Buyers hire local
brought in more than $20,000. With the
Fifteen years ago, Cue planned !(■
inists to paint company logos or other
extra money, Scholten Linde plans to
attend college and become a teachei.
designs on the cows for public art
help other RI districts throughout India
But the 35-year-old polio survivor, who
displays. More than 100 cows and calves
to support more dairy formers like Bhat.
has had difficulty walking since con
will be on display through this month
- ERIN KILLIAN
tracting the virus as a child, was told she
COtildnt enroll in college because of he
disability. Undeterred, she registered lo
courses at a technical school, where shi
learned computer-aided design. Todaj
Cue passes her skills on to students ai
Nhan Hoa School, where members oi
the Rotary Club of Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada) are helping dozens of disable*
Students pursue computer training.
"1 understand [heir needs because I am
disabled myself," explains Cue, who say
she has been disappointed many timt
by employers who don'i provide OppOi
tuniiies for people with disabilities
"Whether we ate in a wheelchair or not
we can do design, drafting, or whateve
our employer wants us to do on the com
puier. There are certain jobs disable
people cannot do. They cannot wall
or stand all day. Kxn in today's world
computers are very much needed, am!
we have no problem sitting in an officv
all day working."
About 50 young people attend th.;
school to learn basic computer skill
programming, and graphic design. Th :
courses arc so popular that Students often
sit shoulder-to-.sboulder, sharing one ol
the 10 computer workstations provided
by Abbotsford Rotarians. A grant from
The Rotary Foundation of R.I help* i
fund the USS14,0()0 project, which also
received support rrom ill District 5O5'J
and the Canadian Rotary Committee ft International Development (CRCID
Since there ar;
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R0TARIAN
.
OCTOBER
Z003
!h:;.ilih:ii students
no Rotary clu! S
fill every sdhI in
in Vietnam, rl E
Hn Chi Minh Cily's
Abbotsford ck i
Nhan Hoa School.
worked with tl e
FieldRepD rts
and numeracy lessons into kitchen
Brazilian club shares
sessions. Instructors used recipes to teach
recipe for success
basic reading comprehension, drawing
The economy in Garca, Brazil, a
rural town located about six hours
nonhwest
of Sao
agricultural.
Paulo,
is
largely
based on units of measurement used
Unemployment rates are
in cooking. Nutrition and sanitation
high, and for many farm
Cue right] uaiita
(GAiN), a nonprofit
DD.Sch.Kil.
organ^non headqu;ir-
a st
iiiut at IJiimi
i
•
tcred in Langley, B.C.,
to purchase the computers and install
.hem at the school.
Abboisford Rotarians previously col
laborated with GAiN to ship containers
of medical equipment to hospitals in
Vietnam. The organization
uses a
network of volunteers to oversee its inter
national projects, and Tony Vanderwal,
lessons in science and
nity to generate income
Major Donors:
comes during the two-
4,965
month coffee harvest sea
Bequest Society
son. To help local women
Members:
Matching Grant fro n
learn the skills needed to
3,091
The Rotary Foundation
find work during the long
Benefactors:
of Rl to help cover project
off-season, the Rotary Club
61,038
costs. Club and district
health.
The 33-mcmber ch b
obtained a US$3,750
Paul Harris Fellows:
contributions, as well is
completed a unique project
861,114
an $1,875 donation from
that combined instruction
DATA AS OF 31 JULY 2QO3
the project co-sponscr,
of Garca Azul
Global Aid Network
instruction was tied ;o
Foundation Facts
workers the only opportu
Hujnh Thi Kim
vocabulary words from rhe texr, and
designed a mathematics curriculum
recently
rhe Rotary Club of Gi'u
in food preparation and
catering with an effort to improve basic
Castle, Japan, brought rhe total budget
literacy skills.
to 57,500.
Members of the all-woman Garca Azul
club led a series of vocational training
Using equipment and supplies pur
chased with grant funds, Garca Azul
courses in cooperation with the Cultural
Rotarians provided almost all of die
and Educational Association of Garca, a
classroom instruction themselves. They
local nonprofit organization. Using the
taught IS separate 16-hour classes, eat li
language of cooking, Rotarians
,
.
, .
.
emphasized basic education
Garca womin
, ,
through practical, hands-on
coursHwork in
instruction, weaving literacy
Iha kitchen.
one focusing on a different
Specialty, from baking to sausage
malting. Each course accommodated 15.students.
-M.K.J.
the GAiN representative assigned to
Nhan Hoa School, visits the site and
reports back to the Abbotsford club
regularly,
"We were particularly keen on this
iroject because we had a direct link," says
Cots de Lint, chair of the Ahbotsford
club's World Community Service com-
inkree. "We felt that everything we sent
was going to the project and to the
people."
Many of the young people who enroll
in ihe school's three-month training
programs are disabled due to their
parents1 exposure to Agent Orange. 1 he
defoliant, sprayed by U.S. forces during
rhe Vietnam War to destroy enemy
i.-uund cover, contains chemicals linked
m birth defects. Other students, like Cue,
are
polio
survivors.
The
firsr
class
completed studies in July 2003. and a
t.cond class is now in progress.
- M.K.P.
OCTOBER
2003
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FieldRsports
PalioPIus
Rotarians lend hands to a
■-efocused polio initiative
The
way
Bill
Sergeant sees it,
Rotary brings a much-needed
human touch to the recently announced
:acticaJ shift in the Global Polio Eradi
cation Initiative.
"We have people and hands," says
Sergeant, chair of the
International
PohoPlus Committee, explaining that
the ability to mobilize volunteers for
hands-on work is viral as the initiative
shifts focus to concentrate on 13 target
countries - seven where polio remains
endemic and six considered at high risk
o\ reinfection. "Hands are very important
93 countries where polio transmission
to persuade their gov
when we're vaccinating millions of chil
has stopped. This year, 51 immunization
ernments
dren in a short amount of time." he says.
campaigns - nearly four per country -
eradication efforts.
"There is a tremendous burden in get
will be carried out in the 13 target
This is particularly
ting wotd to the mothers and assisting
nations. The new strategy will bring
true in industrialized
nearly 300 million doses of
countries, where Rotar-
the mothers with their
children at the immuniza
tion points. So, we have
a tremendous need for
extent
that
to
than
a
the
put Dlir
at ri!,li far
of oral »iii
ians successfully advocate on behalf)'
areas.
developing nations that need outsit;.:
assistance.
other
countries/1 Sergeant: says. He
and high-risk areas will help protet
World Health Organiza
tion, the U.S. Centers for
virus in these
remaining
countries.
- Bill Sergeant
In addition to protecting childrc
says chat while immuniza
the substantial investment that Rotar
tion campaigns are scaled
and its partners have made in recer.
back in 93 countries, surveil
decades. " To concentrate our tune i
lance efforts will increase to
on the mosr critical areas instead nr
Disease Control and Prevention, and
balance the risk. Surveillance
UNICEF, organizations whose strengths
is a critical tool in containing
youngsters in Nigeria,
lie in the strategic and technical aspects
polio, since the virus can easily
where Ihe wild
of the initiative.
he imported into a polio-free
Last May the partners announced that
Volunteers reach
palinvirus
area from an endemic country. For
during 2003 and 2004, immunization
example, public health officials con
campaigns will be scaled back in 93
firmed through genetic analysis that a
countries where polio transmission has
recent polio case in Lebanon had heen
been halted to make way for intensified
imported from India.
campaigns in the 13 target countries.
Rotary also brings substantial funding
They are the endemic countries of
support and effective advocacy to the new
Afghanistan, Egypt,
India, Niger,
focus on global eradication. The recently
Nigeria, Pakistan, and Somalia, and the
completed polio eradication fundraising
high-risk countries of Angola, Bangla
campaign surpassed its US$80 million
desh, Democratic Republic of the Congo,
goal, bringing in nearly SI 11.5 million by
Ethiopia, Nepal, and Sudan. Worldwide,
30 June for Rotary's contribution toward
99 percent of new polio cases are in India,
closing the global initiative's S275 mil
Nigeria, and Pakistan.
lion funding gap.
Last year 266 campaigns, fewer than
Sergeant points out that as private
three per country, were conducted in the
citizens, Rotanans have a "special ability"
R 0 T A R I A N
.
OCTOBER
2003
, I: ,i
rocaives a i use
oral vaccine into the target
"We want to put our high-
^
reinfoclioi,
worldwide, the new focus on endemi
Rotar)' s partners are the
THE
A child in
Ethiopia, a count
snuffing out the CEt
pri(lrity inm slluffin§ out
the virus in these remaining
partners in die initiative."
IS
support
greater
bodies and hands, and we
have
We Want
to
spreading them broadl .■
is a wise move," savt
Sergeant.
- REBECCA VOELKE-i
a.-.
FieldReports
Family of Rotary
Army chapter during the holidays.
Nebraska, USA, club
keeps it all in the family
bring the family,"' Peters says. "For
A 5 one of [1 siblings, the mother of
would be a great idea to set aside a time
two, and a three-time grandmother,
"We need to say, 'Hey, it's OK to
instance, for the liell ringing, 1 think it
for our children to be involved on a Sat
[oanne L Peters appears well-qualified
urday afternoon. We could have donuts
10 chair her Rotary club's first family oi
and hot chocolate for the children,
Rotary committee.
and a representative from the Salvation
"Family has always been very impor
tant to me, so 1 asked to be on this
committee," says Peters,
i Rotarian since 1987.
She's
now a member
of the Rotary Club ol
Army could explain to them what the
donations are used for.
"Dur club has a
lumber of service
projects in
Omaha-Suburban...
"We also want to plan
one community service
project just for the fami
lies," she adds.
The club also strives
Neb, one of the firs, ^at ELTE PErfECt for
to
U.S. clubs to embrace
deceased Rotarians "in
one
expanded
p
family
IU President Jonathan
vlajiyagbe's
Family of
involvement."
- Joanne Peters
Rotary initiative. Estab
keep
spouses
of
the family" by offer
ing support and con
dolences,
providing
lishing a family of Rotary committee
complimentary subscriptions to THE
to encourage and coordinate lamily-
ROTAHIAN, and bestowing honorary
iriented activities and projects is a
i.quirenient for clubs working toward
memberships when appropriate.
An important component ol Presi
dent Majiyagbe's initiative is to help
lie 2003-04 Presidential Citation.
President Majiyagbe says bolstering
newer club members feel part or the
Rotary's Family ties by reaching om to
Rotary family by making sure they
involve wives, husbands, children, and
are involved in rewarding, worthwhile
the spouses of deceased Rotarians — as
activities. Peters says her club intends
thai
well as nurturing newer members —will
to survey members who joined within
part ot Rotary,"
ielp retain quality members, attract
the last three years to gauge their satis
she says.
new ones, and "strengthen the sense ot
they
Joanno Polers with
leel
granddaughter V;ilisa
5parks (right] and
Eriend Amy Lang ill the
faction level. "We'll include these
The club already
community among Rotarians
A Youth Day
people in projects that the
schedules special
worldwide." (For more infor
participant gals
family committee promotes
meetings for its
and make every effort to see
new members but will go a step furtlui
mation] visit www.rotary.org
linr fiici: painted.
.,nd click the box marked "HI President.")
"The goal of our committee is to
Omaha-SubuHan
iiiii.il v club's ai tuial
holiday Youth War.
this year by inviting five of them to Iiom
sessions at their workplaces. "The com
expand our knowledge of the topics and
mittee will assist With planning and
activities that our members' families are
promoting the meetings and motivatin ;
interested in, so that we can make them
Rotarians to go by making sure they gtL
personally aware of club activities that
credit tor attending," Peters says.
they might enjoy and encourage them
to be more involved," Peters says.
The 200-member Omaha-Suburban
club has a number of service projects in
place that are perfect lor expanded fam
It all boils down to the concept tlia
creating a family atmosphere enriches
the Rotary experience, which in turn
attracts and retains members.
''When you can spend time with you"
ily involvement, Peters believes. They
kids and be doing something lor th ■
include seat belt promotion, collabora
community and be
tive projects with Goodwill Industries
Rotary, all at the same time, you ge
participating in
and Ronald McDonald i louse, promot
three great things at once," Peters says.
ing Red Cross blood drives, and ringing
"It's so much more fun that way."
collection bells for the local Salvation
- WAYNE HEARM
OCTOBER
2003
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t E! C h TRENDS
Free software Computer users find alternatives
to high-priced commercial software, by kevin savetz
When you buy a computer, it most likely comes
and free as in "free speech." They're
with Microsoft Windows preinstalled. And when
mantra of the Free Software Foundation
you need a word processor, spreadsheet, or other
both good but for different reasons. The
is "'Free software' is a matter of libert.
not price." Commercial software license
- those wordy, legalese-filled documen'
software, you probably buy it from a
GNU/Linux is umpteen times higher than
computer store. That software is vital.
Windows. But advocates of free software
"I Agree" when installing software
Without it, a computer is just an expen
say cost is not the only issue.
usually impose strict limits: You can't
"Free software means the users are
sive paperweight.
But you can find free and low-cost
alternatives to commercial "p
software. Free software has
in
control,"
n
been available for years but
means the
has never been more access
users are
ible to everyday computer
in control."
users. These programs have
says
Richard
Stallman,
that no one actually reads before clickin ;
-
install the software on more than one
computer; if it doesn't work the way yc I
founder of the not-for-prof
want, you can't change it; and so on.
it Free Software Foundation.
Free software often has a license too, bet
"Each
program
it's far less restrictive. Users can amer i
a
the software to make it better.
non-free
has an owner,
feudal
lord in effect, who domi
"The main advantage is the com
nates the program and its
munity of people who will continue to
users. The owners of non-
improve the software on a voluntai ■
well, geeks - experts who were willing
free software often impose changes on
basis, especially as it relates to securr /
to download huge programs from the
the users, changes meant to suit them,
flaws," says Irwin Taranto, treasurer
Internet and who knew how to compile
not us."
of the International Computer Use-s
long been the domain of,
- Richnrd Slulhnan
the programs from source code. But free
Free software advocates say there are
software is entering the mainstream,
two kinds of free: free as in "free beer"
Fellowship of Rotarians.
Most free software can be dowr-
thanks to faster Internet connections and
loaded from the Internet. The prograr s
easier-to-use installers that don't require
are large, so a fast Internet connection
a degree in computer science.
helps. Some programs are sold in store:.
Free software appeals to those on a
Many free software licenses allow othe-s
budget as well as anyone who simply
to sell the software. Although it mt/
wants another choice. Examples of free
seem ironic, free software users ofttn
software include GNU/Linux, an operat
opt to pay in exchange for value-addpd
ing
features such as printed documentation,
system
that
replaces
Microsoft
Windows; OpenOffice, a word proces
a CD installer, and technical support.
presentation
The next time you need softwa'9
manager suite; and the GIMP, an image
for your computer, you might consid r
sor,
spreadsheet,
and
editor that rivals Adobe Photoshop. A
free alternatives. It may not be as free
PC with GNU/Linux preinstalled can cost
as free beer, but it can be as liberating as
hundreds
free speech.
eif
dollars
less
than
a
Microsoft Windows PC.
Free software takes time and money to
+ Kevin Savelz (www.savetz.cnm) lus
run, and Microsoft will eagerly tell you
heEn a freelance technology writer Kr
that the total cost of ownership for
a decade.
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.
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1HfBTRENDS
Get real TV fad brings fleeting fame
to everyday people - even a Rotarian. by laura cmly
Andy Warhol was right. In the tuture everyone will
have 15 minutes of fame. Only it appears that the future
is now, with TV shows such as "The Amazing Race,"
When producers from Discovery Chan
nel's interior design and landscaping
makeover show, "Surprise by Design,"
offered 55-year-old Denver-based mar
keting director Carol Luther a chance to
participate, she just wanted to have fi, l,
"The Bachelor," "Survivor," and "Trading
N.J., never expected to appear on televi
redecorate her living room, and surpr^-e
Spaces" making overnight stars out of
sion. But when a collection of dolls she
her husband, Jeff. The taping created
ordinary folks.
purchased online turned out to be less
chaos for a day, but Luther loved it.
Rotarian Aaron Buerge, a banker in
than promised and the seller refused to
"Once you get into the swing of thir is
Springfield, Mo., USA, admits he doesn't
refund her money, Moran sued. Soon
you forget the cameras, but I was fasci
even watch reality TV. But when col
after, "The People's Court" came calling,
nated by the process," she says.
leagues nominated him to appear on
and Moran decided to try her case in
Few reality-show participants achieve
"The Bachelor," the matchmaking show
front of the cameras. She won but was
great celebrity, which is just fine w :h
that follows a single man as he dates 25
surprised by how much footage ended
those who don't. As "The Bachelo'"
female contestants and eventually choos
up on the cutting room floor. "It was
entered its fourth season in September,
es a mate, he jumped at the chance. "It
accurate, but they left out many details,"
Buerge was back home working "o
she says.
open a second branch for his bank a'd
was the adventure of a lifetime," he says.
Brown and other experts say that the
considering running for political offii 3.
it card." But life in a fishbowl grew old
future of reality television is tied to the
Although he parted ways with his
fast, says Buerge, a member of the Rotary
economy. With advertisers spending less,
bride-to-be five weeks after the show's
"I traveled the country on ABC-TV's cred
Club of Springfield Sunrise, adding that it
programmers are working with smaller
second season ended, he has no regrt is.
was "goofy" to see himself on television,
budgets - and reality is cheap compared
"It was fun," he says. "I met someo-ie
"especially kissing a woman."
with the cost of star-studded, scripted
wonderful. It didn't work out. You go
shows such as "Friends." So until adver
on. The publicity and hype? I don't cet
attention," says psychologist Laura
tising revenues increase, reality shows
caught up in that stuff. I clipped all tie
Brown, who counseled contestants on
likely will keep trolling for contestants,
stories and put them in a scrap box. In
Goofy or not, "human beings like
the CBS show "Survivor: The
the long term, my life has 't
Australian Outback."
changed."
"People are tired of remaining
Like Buerge, Luther considers
anonymous," she says. "Yet the
herself lucky. She worked with
reasons for being on television
a professional crew, never felt
are as varied as the people want
exploited, and in the end, rer
ing to participate."
gains outweighed any hai n.
Some participants hope to
"I liked my 15 minutes of fa:ne
gain exposure and advance their
because it was just 15 minute;,"
careers. Brown notes. Others,
she says. "I wouldn't have liked
especially older participants, seek
315 minutes."
a sense of accomplishment.
Jeanice Moran, a 65-year-old
homemaker from Farmingdale,
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RDTARIAN
.
OCTOBER
Rotarian Aaron Buerge and former fiancee
Helens Eksterowicz pose for photographers in 2002.
2003
♦ Laura Daily is a freelance
writer based in Denver.
The 2004
RI Convention
host city, where
ancient meets
modern
* v
*V
'*»
^%W;
Wm$SP$Mm
,'V 5
A Kyoto temple
Discover Osaka, a cutting-
tour and more from
edge city with old-world
the Host Organization
charm, page 26.
Committee, page 34.
/■»
.
Destination" Osaka
T
: Sumiyoshi-raiBha
Shrine, Osaka's oldest,
w u established in
the tliitd century.
Preceding page: Osaka
C
tie, the city's must
renowned landmark,
rim, s(:inds guard ovei
extensive exhibits on
Ins (iiv ;md culture.
24
THE
ROTARIAN
•
OCTOBER
2003
THE JAPANESE are proud of the Rl con
ventions that have been held in their
country, and rightfully so. In 1961,
Tokyo hosted the first convention held
in Asia. It brake all previous attendance
records with 23,366 people. In 1978, the
convention was again held in Tokyo,
drawing 39,834 people - a record chat
:.til! stands today.
The Osaka Rotarians are looking torware! to breaking the 40,000 mark. The)'
hope it will lie the largest convention in
history, on the eve of Rotary's centennial.
"We want m share our hospitality and
culture with the world," says Past RI
Director GenshitSU Sen, chairman of the
2004 Osaka Convention Committee.
This is an exciting time for Rotary as we
prepare for Rotary's 100th anniversary
and celebrate the achievements of
President Jonathan Majiyagbe's year."
In this issue, we introduce you to the
host city of Osaka, a major commercial
Celebrations such as the Sumiyoshi festival, lielil every summer, re-create
centuries-old customs.
center, international port, and Japan's
We begin our journey with a tour of
elaborate tea ceremony, take a strcll
Second-largest metropolitan area. Osaka
Osaka's most popular attractions, from
through the country's top botanic il
is an ideal setting for the 95th RI
stately Osaka Castle to Universal Studios
gardens, and experience the ancient allure
Convention (23-26 May 2004) with
Japan theme park, the first of its kind
its state-of-the-art convention facilities,
o{ the imperial capital of Kyoto, only 50
outside the United States. For those who
world-class hotels, and sophisticated
minutes outside Osaka. As the conven
have never gone to a convention - or
tion approaches, we'll bring you Updates
wonder why they should go
on the program, speakers, special events,
transportation system, much
■ if it on the city's waterways,
lights, and one of the
"We want
to share our
hospitality and
culture with
the world."
most extensive networks of
- Gemsniisu Sen
-irst-timc visitors will be
mpressed by Osaka's bustling harbor, vibrant night
life, mesmerizing neon
— we talk to six Rotarians
who share their impressions
and provide tips on how to
get the most out of the ex
perience. We also hear from
Past District Governor
Masaomi Kbndo, chairman
underground shopping
of the Host Organization
Arcades in the world. The
Committee, who offers the
hrgc port city represents a
latest information on the
I
convention program and
ending of" the old and
new, where visitors can enjoy a cup of
j.ieen tea in the shadow of a shrine or
1 uy the latest in electronic gadgetry.
fellowship activities,
activities. We will also include practical
information on everything from Japanese
protocol to the weather.
I he Japanese are known for their
hospitality, and the Osakans eagcrl,
await your arrival. Whether this is your
first convention or 20th, you will com.away with a renewed passion for servic;
and friendships from around die work .
As one convention participant puts it,
"Come to Osaka and you will experienc ■
In upcoming issues, you'll get a taste
of Osaka's cuisine, learn about Japan's
and Host Organization Committee
the true meaning of Rotary."
~ CAHY SILVER
OCTOBER
2003
.
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ROTARIAN
Okstination Osaka
The convention host city offers
historic treasures, modern attractions -1
and a true sense of community
was TRYING to find Hankyu
stretching as far as the eye can see. No
entertainment Park (HEP Five) because I
wonder an island was built for the airport
lad heard it was the shopping mecca
- there was nowhere else to put it.
or young Japanese. When I stopped a
Yet despite Osaka's modern visage,
Dasscrby to ask for directions, I was given
die city boasts an impressive 1,400 years
in unmistakable landmark.
of history. Over the centuries, it has
"It's tight there, that building with [he
red Ferris wheel on top," she said rather
matter-of-fact ly, pointing .straight ahead.
served as a port town, castle fortress,
and commercial center for merchants,
all still evident today. The crowning
As ! made my way up the budding's
glory is Osaka Castle, while Shirennoji
series of escalators, passing shops like;
Temple enjoys status as the oldest
Gap, Snoopy Town, and the Disney
state temple in Japan. As for modern
Smre, I found myself
surrounded by crowds of
teenagers who seemed
unlazed by a shopping mall
with a Ferris wheel on top.
indulgences) it has plenty
'Osaka has
the feel of
a community,
picture of the phenomenon
with people
who care about
the city."
with their mobile phones,
- RlE MAHUO
Some of them did pause
long enough to snap a
of those, too, includ
ing an internationally
renowned atpiarium, the
only Universal Studios
theme park outside the
United States, a luxurious
hot-spring facility, and a
vast network of under
which they could then e-
ground shopping arcades.
mail to tiicit Iricnds.
The city's first-class hotels
rate among the best in
Welcome to modern, hip
the nation, with unparal
Osaka. Kansai International
Airport, located on an artificial island in
Osaka Bay, is die picture-perfect model
ol efficiency, with driverlcss shuttles
Osaka is home to shopping districts
of all kinds, including Doguya-Sllji
Street, famed 1W cookwarc.
Maybe that explains why, when I find
leled service, for which the [apanese are
myself lost in Osaka (which happti
legendary
quite frequently in such a large city) and
stop to ask for directions, the Osaka] i
transporting passengers from interna
It takes a village
tional gates to an airy, light-filled terminal
Even with its population of 2.6
walking me to the correct train platfon i
packed with facilities ranging from a
million, Osaka still considers itself more
or my destination.
children's playroom to Internet cafes.
of a community rhan a city, knit together
To gain perspective, it helps to literally
with neighborhoods of residents who
rise above it all witli a trip to the floating
have known each other for generations.
Garden Observatory, which resembl ■•
liven the tide into Osaka by train or
bus is a fitting introduction to Japan's
invariably go out of their way to help,
Second-largest metropolitan area (after
"Most people who live in Tokyo
a spaceship nestled atop two 40-sto; /
Tokyo and Yokohama). Once you cross
moved thete from somewhere else to
towers and provides a spectacular view
[he bridge CO the mainland, you see a
find jobs." says Rie Maruo of Osaka's
of Osaka's cityscape. From here it's ea.-y
smattering of hotels and shopping
Recreation and Tourism Bureau. "lint
to make out manmade canals and water
complexes.
1 hen you pass Osaka's
in Osaka, almost everyone who lives
ways, relics from the 17th century when
massive port wirh container docks,
here was born here, and their parents,
the city served as the country's central
fishing boat*, and tankers. Houses and
grandparents) and ancestots were born
rice collection and distribution center,
baseball fields give way to apartment
here too. So it has the feel of a com
earning it the nickname the Nation's
complexes, office buiidings, and mazes of
munity, with people who care about
Kitchen. If you go after dusk, you !l
overhead highways, all orderly and tidy,
the city."
be greered with Osaka's famous
2b
TH.E
liOTARIAN
♦
OCTOBER
2003
Destination Osaka
SI
m.ills meet
amusement
parks in downcow n Osaka.
Ac HEP Five,
trt ndy young
Ja lanesc relax
on .1 Ferris-
wl ;cl ride.
-i
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OCTOBER
2003
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27
Destination Osaka
Today, the castle's modern interiot
houses a museum depicting the castle's
history and construction, with displays
of samurai armor and swords, models ol
17th-century Osaka and Osaka Casrle.
and items relating to the life and times ol
Toyotomi. Highlights include a folding
screen illustrating the fierce 1615 battli
between the Toyotomi and Tokugaw;)
factions and a full-scale reproduction o:
Toyotomi's Gold Tea Room.
Spiritual center
While Osaka Castle serves as th<
city's most recognizable landmark, the
spiritual heart of the city lies farth<_-.
south, within the historic precincts o:
Shitennoji Temple. Founded l,40li
years ago by Prince Shotoku, who i
credited with introducing lluddhisii
to Japan, it is the first temple to bt
officially established in Japan. How
ever, like most wooden structures in
this country, the temple's buildings havi
been destroyed repeatedly through th
centuries by Fire and war, including th
1615 Tokugawa raid on Osaka Castl,
and World War II. The buildings hav
been faithfully reconstructed exacdy a
they were in the sixth century, with th
Main Gate, the five-story Buddhi;
Pagoda, the Main Golden Hall, and ilv
Whimsical neon signs advertise the gourmet restaurants of I )<]i<uiihnri .Street.
neon-emblazoned night view, making
Lecture Hall all designed on a nortl.
provinces, at last accomplishing what
south axis.
this a popular spot for young couples
no one had done before: unifying all
Japanese flock to Shitennoji Tempi
on dates. And if you squint, you can
of Japan and ending nearly 200 years of
to pay respects to Prince Shotoku, wh 1
just make out Osaka's leading land
devastating civil wars.
still remains a revered, popular figun .
mark, Osaka Castle, which is illumi
After Toyotomi's death in 1598, a
But for many Osakans, Shitennoji ho!i:>
shrewd statesman named
nated at night.
The present Osaka Castle is actually a
Ieyasu Tokugawa seized
The present
Osaka Castle
is actually a
reconstruction
dating back
an even dearer place in their
hearts, for it is here that they
reconstruction dating back to 1931 and
power. He became the
extensively restored in 1997. The original
nation's shogun, or military
was destroyed several times through the
dictator, and established
centuries by battle and lightning. Yet
his seat of government
with its attractive gold-leaf embellish
farther up the coast in Edo
ments and original, massive stone walls,
(present-day Tokyo).
it remains one of japan's most famous
Toyotomi's heirs plotted
Tokugawa regime, and
castles and Osaka's most beloved
to overthrow the Tokugawa
enjoy a lovely oasis with its
attraction.
shogunate. In l(i] 5. the
manicured bushes, mean
But
to 1931.
have brought the bones and
ashes of their ancestors for
centuries. Be sure to wander
the temple's newly restored
Japanese landscape garder.
first laid out during ihe
The castle was first built in 1583 by
shogun responded to this threat by
a general, HideyoshiToyotomi, who used
sending troops to Osaka, annihilating
rocks, ponds, and waterfall. Bask in the
it as a military stronghold. He waged war
the ToyOtomi clan ;tnd reducing Osaka
serenity just as the nobility did, over .1
against rebellious feudal lords in far-flung
Castle io ruins.
bowl of thick green tea.
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dering streams, strategically placed
Destination Osaka
Osaka's most historically significant
museum is probably the Museum of
Oriencal Ceramics, located in the center
of town in a modern building on
Nakanoshima Island in the Dojima
River. Its 2,700-piece collection of
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean ceramics
is considered one of the finest in the
world. Approximately 300 pieces arc
displayed at any one time on a rotating
basis, illuminated by natural light in
darkened rooms. The effect is mesmeriz
ing and dreamlike, and leaving the
museum is similar to emerging from a
darkened movie theater into the bright
glare of sunlight in the middle of the
afternoon.
The Shitennoji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in J;ipnn, was originally
built 1,400 years ago and has been faithfully reconstructed.
Universal appeal
Osaka's number-one attraction,
that look like they were airlifted straight
of Chile, the Great Barrier Reef, and
Universal Studios Japan, is the first theme
out of New York, San Francisco, or the
Monterey Bay.
pub of its kind outside ihe United States.
Wild West. Restaurants, shops, live
The aquarium has an extensive collec
tion of 35,000 specimens representing
More than 18 million people have visited
performances and stunts, and other
ihepark since it opened in March 2001.
attractions offer something tor all ages
380 species. The stars of the show include
Enjoy rides through recreated sets of
and interests.
Antarctic penguins, the gigantic whale
ilockbuster movies such as Jurassic Park,
Universal Studios Japan
Jaws, and Back to the- Future, all nestled
is located in Osaka Bay, a
in a fairy-tale setting of street scenes
newly developed area that
major attractions, includ
Osaka is
famous for
shopping, in
no small part
ing the popular Osaka
>ccausc or
boasts a number of other
Visit the trendy Amcrica-murs disinet for the latest fashions.
Aquarium. Virtually every
region of this island
nation, it seems, has an
aquarium, but this is per
discerning
nature of
the Osakans.
haps my favorite. Osaka
shark, the odd-looking
ocean sunfish (with [he
circumference of a truck
tire but flat as a pancak:),
and the giant spider a ill
with its 3-meter-long (9.8-
foot) claw span.
Several other note
worthy attractions are
clustered around the
aquarium, including t le
Aquarium is one of the
Suntory Museum with its
wotld's largest, encompassing 286,000
3-D I MAX theater and changing ; ii
square feet and containing 2.9 million
exhibits, one of"the largest herris whet Is
gallons of water. The facility is
in the world (with a diameter of 1(0
constructed around the theme "Ring
meters), and the Tempozan Markc ■
of Fire," which refers to the volcanic
place, a shopping and dining complex
perimeter encircling the Pacific Ocean.
Near Universal Studios is the Univers il
The tour begins with an escalator
CityWalk shopping complex. In facr.
ride to a lush Japanese torest on the
Osaka is famous in japan for shoppin:,
eighth floor. From this starting point
in no sm;ill part because of the disceri-
above the ocean's surface, visitors
ing nature of the Osakans themselves.
gradually descend to the depths of the
Osaka, after all, developed as a com
sea. You'll travel through a spiraling
mercial town - and who knows t!;e
corridor that winds around one massive
products better than the merchan-s
tank and past various smaller ones. Its
themselves?
a journey that takes visitors through 14
"Osakans want value for the money
habitats, including Antarctica, the coast
they spend, whether it's for somethit g
BER
2003
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HOTARI AN
Destination Osaka
Director GenshltSU Sen, chairman of the
2004 Osaka Convention Committee.
"Contrary to the perception that japan is
high-priced, Osaka is known as a paradise
for food lovers, bargain hunters, and
travelers. It is possible to get a delicious
meal without breaking your wallet."
In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll
down Dotombori in die heart of the city.
This is Osaka's leading entertainmeni
district and offers a wide array of
restaurants, bars, and theaters. For total
relaxation, take a dip at Spa World, a
facility that can accommodate up to
5,000 people and offers the ultimate in
baching luxury with swimming pools and
hor-spring baths chat represenc variouthemes and geographical areas. Bather-can enjoy a sauna in a Finnish hot house
partake in medicinal waters in the Chin< 'saku, die City of Water, boasts the romantic canals of Venice, the stately river-
tie promenades of Paris, and the fun-filled bay of San Francisco.
zone, or immerse themselves in the
open-air, hot-spring Japanese baths, ai
well as treat themselves to massages anc:
■xpensive or inexpensive," says Mursuko
Suji, a covered promenade with many
\kesaka, public relations director of
long-established shops, some dating back
he Rirz-Carlton, Osaka. "They can't
to the days of the Tokugawa shogunate.
and do, although it's also a convenien
Young Osakans flock to America-mura,
springboard to orher nearby destinations
be fooled if the quality isn't there."
beauty treatments.
In short, Osaka offers plenty to see
Osaka is especially famous for its
to the west of Midosuji Dori, known for
Kyoto and Nara, two ancient capitals
underground shopping arcades, among
its trendy clothing boutiques. HEP Five,
and the port town of Kobe are all les
ihe most extensive in the world. Enter
chat mall with the red
the vast underground arcades near
Ferris wheel, is just a few
Osaka Station - Whity Umcda, Hankyu
minutes' walk from Osaka
Sanbangai, Diamor Osaka, and Dojima
Station.
But for a true Osakan
Underground Shopping Center - and
.ou might never emerge in this lifetime
shopping
experience,
f not for the helpful guidance ol the
nothing beats browsing in
Dsakans. In the center of town, Crysta
one of the dry's dedicated
N.igahori, Osaka's newest underground
shopping districts. Den Den
ireade, features 100 shops divided
Town is renowned through
nto four "towns." Nearby are Namba
out Japan for its concentra
Osaka is
known as a
paradise for
rnnH lnv(*rs_
bargain
hunters, and
travelers.
than an hour's train rid<
away. But what make
Osaka special are its people
a point driven home whci
a friend of mine left he
purse in an Osaka publi
rescraom.
"Don'r worry," I assurer
her. "You lost it in rhe bea
place in che world."
Sure enough, someon..-
Walk, Nan-nan Town, and Namba City,
tion of some 200 electronics shops, all
turned it in to che local police station,
all interconnected by underground
open-fronted and offering a dizzying
complete with her money, passpon,
passageways.
display of computers, cameras, mobile
and new digital camera. Tew cities of 2.> i
phones, televisions, CD and DVD
million feel as safe and as friendly a.
Shopping ill fresco
players, watches, rice cookers, refriger
Osaka. And in todays world, that coum.
Of COURSK, there are plenty of open-
ators, and vacuum cleaners. Sennichi-
for a lot.
air malls as well. Midosuji Dori, a
mae Doguya-Suji is a dream come true
wide boulevard lined with gingko trees
for chefs, with 45 stores that sell every
♦ Beth Reiber is a travel writer and author < ■;'
running north and south straight
thing from aprons and chopsticks to
several Fremmer's guides, including Fran i
through die center of town, is home 10
knives and frying pans.
mer's Japan. She worked in Tokyo as the aU
many designer-brand stores such as
"Whether you are a first-time visitor or
tor o/"F.ir East Traveler and has written j< ■
Carrier, Dunhill, and Pcrragamo. Just
a veteran traveler, he prepared to put
the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribun ,
east of Midosuji Dori is Shinsaibashi-
aside your preconceptions," says Past Rl
and Washington Post.
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fi 0 T A R I A N
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2003
So YOU'RE GOING to your first conven
tion. As many Rotarians will tell you, it's
quite different from any meeting at the
local level. Conventions can be exhilarat
ing, enlightening - and overwhelming.
But mosr participants will agree: "That's
when I became a real Rotarian." For some
veteran members, the Rl Convention has
become an annual pilgrimage; for newer
Rotarians, it is a rite of passage.
RI President Jonathan Majiyagbe has
attended 29 consecutive conventions, but
he still vividly recalls "the first," held in
Montreal in 1975. "I did not know the
true meaning of Rotary until I went to
my first convention," he explains. "Thar
experience opened my eyes. It made me
appreciate what it took to be a real
Rotarian." In his role as RI president,
Majiyagbe looks forward to presiding
over the 2004 RI Convention, which
organizers predict will be one of the
largest in Rotary's history.
Many Rotary clubs pay the expenses
of their incoming club president to
attend a convention. Michael Newman,
president of the Rotary Club of South
Miami, Ha., USA, was a member for 24
years before attending his first conven
tion. "I had no idea what a convention
was all about until my club sent me as
Convention organizers predict a record turnout in 2004. whore the Osaka Dome (abt re I
will provide plenty of space for the main events. Below: 2003-04 club president Michael
Newman (left) and Rotarfan JanetteAlcaraz attended cheir first conventions in Hristwin;.
president-elect," he said. "It showed me
ihe true scope and internationality of
Rotary," he says.
Newman was so inspired that he plans
to attend this year. "I want to bring my
wife, sons, and mother," he says with a
.smile. "We will make this a family affair."
So for those who wonder, "Why go to
a convention?" you can now answer, "It's
the best Rotary part)' you'll ever attend."
And there's a deeper reason: It will show
you the true meaning of Rotary.
Read on as last year's newcomers tell why
they re signing up for Osaka and how to
make the most of the convention.
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-Destination ..Osaka—
chance for me to learn more about the
Why go
to the
contention?
organization. I love travel and meeting
people, so die convention is a natural
for me. 1 just wish that I had brought
more pins and hanners to exchange!
Tlicsu six Kotariuns
(many of them
The convention brings the interna
tional in Rotary International to life.
2003 Kl Convention)
You see the bigger picture and meet
people from all over the world. Every
share their thoughts
two years. I take a group of volunteer
on the convention
THE ORGANIZATION of a convention of
experience.
dentists on a mission to provide treat
ment to low-income groups in the
this magnitude is mind-boggling. The
South Pacific islands. At one of' tht
Speakers are very inspirational, and I
convention booths, I met a Rotarian
enjoy meeting Rotarians from all over
who manufactures dental equipment
the world. During 2001-02, 1 corre
designed specifically tor volunteers. I
sponded with a man named Randolph
purchased two pieces oi equipment at
ROTARY CLUS
Lickey who was then governor of
one-tenth the price I would have paid in
OF TEUK INTAN,
District 7600 (Virginia, USA). We
New Zealand.
MALAYSIA
never actually met, but together we
Rajindar Singh
arranged for an Ambassadorial Scholar
JVENT1ONS; I
from my country to study in the United
States. When I went to a convention
Ebert Byenkya
breakfast, the man collecting the tickers
ROTARY CLUB OF
The convention is very different from
looked at my name tag, then shook my
,1 district conference. It gives you a
hand. It was Randolph! I have already
greater perspective and world view. My
signed up for Osaka.
KAMPALA. UGANDA
-JVENTIONS: 5
wife (also a Rotarian) and I were
looking specifically for a twin club. By
l ic end of the convention, we found
Harvey Sellner
.1 match. Now we can build on this rela
tionship and perhaps start a project
[*•
I
i tgecher. That is what the convention
ROTARY CLUB OF
NEWTOWN.
is all about - forming meaningful
relationships.
perspective. You don't ger the full Rota
ry experience until you come to a
CAME TO the convention for a very
ROTAHY CLUB OF
specific reason: to find sponsors for our
BOHACAV. PHILIPPINES
club's safe drinking-water project. It's an
CONVENTIONS: 1
excellent opportunity to network and
family.
"Tilt: convention is
Ml excellent opportunity
international fellowship, and meeting
the RI president and Foundation trustees.
■totarian (age 30), this meeting is a
conference.
OCTOBER
realize you arc part of the larger Roran
to network ami learn more
You jusr can't get all that at a district
.
Rotarians from around the world, you
learn more about the humanitarian
more "Rotarized." As a fairly young
B0TAR1AN
convention. When you meet othci
efforts of other Rotarians. The conven
I Kl rENDED the convention to become
THE
club meetings, you only get the local
CONVENTIONS: 3
tion offers so much - excellent speeches,
■2
process. At district conferences and
CONN,USA
ill
Janette Alcaraz
GOING TO A convention is a renewal
2003
about tho luimanltarian efforts
of other Knturkins."
u\n\n m:i.i.m:h
Destination Osaka.
miring the host city is a major reason so many Rmarians return to ihe convention every year. Among Osaka's attractions is
Icmpozan Harbor Village (above). site of one <>f the world's largest Ferris wheels.
Tips from first-timers
To provide guidance to first-time
attendees, Rl will offer two
orientation sessions at the Osaka
convention. Here are some tips
from first-timers who attended the
>003 Rl Convention in Brisbane,
Australia:
- Register early to get the best
discounts on airfare and selection
of hotel rooms. Hotel rooms
are limited and assigned on a
first-come-first-served basis.
Rotarians receive a discount for
registering before 15 December
(first deadline) and 15 March
(second deadline). You can
register on-site. but you'll have
to pay the full registration fee.
• Arrange for accommodations as
limited availability, which may
about Rotary and its many
disappoint those who try to
programs from renowned
register on-site. Visit the HOC
speakers and top Rotary
booth for more information.
leaders.
♦ The dress code is business
casual. Be sure to wear
events - otherwise, you will be
comfortable shoes, because
denied entrance by the sergeant
you'll do a lot of walking.
at-arms. You can pick up ribbons
♦ If possible, travel with a group
of Rotarians from your club or
district, so you'll feel more
comfortable meeting new
people and benefit from their
experience.
♦ Arrive as early as possible to
avoid long registration lines on
at the designated booth to
indicate your position. Also, for
safety reasons, remove your
badge once you leave the
convention site.
+ Make an effort to visit the club
and district project booths to
learn about other projects and
Sunday and to become familiar
network with Rotarians. For
with the convention venue. Also,
many, this is the highlight
if you're traveling from another
of their convention experience.
country, build in an extra day to
close to the convention site as
overcome jetlag - a tip from
possible. This will reduce your
many a bleary-eyed convention
travel time and simplify logistics.
participant!
■■ Register early for Host Organi
• Wear your name badge to all
♦ Attend all the plenary sessions
♦ Finally, don't forget to bring your
camera, plus plenty of club
banners to exchange at the
House of Friendship. The
convention is an ideal time to
zation Committee (HOC)
and as many of the discussion
make friends who will welcome
activities. Many are ticketed
groups as possible. They offer a
you into their homes - wherever
events and sell out because of
unique opportunity to learn more
that may be - for years to come.
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Dkstiwtion Os-\k-\
Fellowship and warm hospitality awa
2004 RI Convention registrant
I
J
It IS MY PLEASURE to extend a warm
Osaka was once known as the Nation'-,
invitation to all Rotarians to join us in
Kitchen because of its central trading
Osaka, Japan, tor the 2004 Rl Conven
location. The city is still a gourmets para
tion, 23-26 May.
dise because of irs wide range of
1 he Host Otganization Committee
affordable, high-quality food. You can
;HOC) is looking forward [o hosting
sample some of our favorite dishes
what promLses to be one of Rotary's
Osaka sushi, sukiyaki, or udon (noodi ■
largest conventions. We arc expecting
soup) - at local restaurants and in the
40,000 Rotarians from all over the world,
House of Friendship.
which will provide countless opportuni
Before or after the convention, we
ties for extending fellowship, establishing
encourage you to visit the cities of Kyotc
contacts, and exchanging ideas.
Kobe, and Nara - all less than an hot;
The four host districts (2640, 2650,
away. You can hop on a train (includir. .
2660, and 2630) comprise 16,000 Rotar
the "bullet" express) out of Osaka Sta
ians from 3311 clubs. They encompass an
tion. Kyoto is famous for its tradition. I
area known -is Kansai, which includes
I he HOC is also pleased to offer
Japanese souvenirs, quality textile ,
the cities of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara,
several ticketed events. We encourage
kimonos, and small decorative items. The
Shiga, ami Fukui. Rotarians can experi
participants to register early for the fol
port city of Kobe offers museum .
ence Kansais rich heritage as the cultural
lowing events to ensure availabiliiy:
shopping complexes, and nearby hoi
center of western Japan, h is
On Saturday, 22 May, the
spring spas.
j fusion ot the ancient and
HOC is organizing a one-
Japan's first capital, Nara, is the site i I
modern, with temples, shrines,
day tour for Rotarians to the
the Great Buddha in Todaiji Temple, die
and cutting-edge technology.
ancient city of Kyoto. Rotar
largest Japanese bronze Statue ofBuddh ,
ians will visit a UNESCO
and Horyuji Temple, one of the country's
The main venues arc con
veniently located in the center
World Heritage site, Kinkakuji
most significant religious sires. Th;
of Osaka. The plenary sessions
and Ginkakuji temples. You
HOC will also offer tours io Hiroshim.,
will be held at the Osaka
will also enjoy one
Hokkaido, Nagoya, Okinawa, and
Dome, a multipurpose indoor arena dm
of Japan's most famous
Tokyo. We hope that thess
can accommodate 55,000 people. At the
festivals called the *
excursions will introduce
opening session, we will have the honor
Jidai Matsuri (Festi
of an address by the Japanese crown
val of Ages) at Heian
prince and princess.
Jingu Shrine.
The Osaka International Conference
On Saturday evening, we
you to Japan's past and
present.
Our convention
logo is a Japanese fan
decorated with cherry
Center, one of the largest in western
have planned a concert of the
[apart, will be the site [or registration,
NIIK Symphony Orchestra
workshops, and discussion forums. The
exclusively for Rotarians. On
House of Friendship in the elegant Rihga
Tuesday, 25 May, join us on
Royal Hotel is right next door, where
an excursion to Universal Studios Japan,
Come enjoy the hospitality of our dty
Rotarians can learn more about tradi
the first of its kind outside of the
and experience its dynamism. We are
tional Japanese culture through dance
United States. This theme park offers
looking forward ro seeing you in person ,it
performances, tea ceremonies, and art
rides, restaurants, attractions, and
the Osaka convention in May 2004!
exhibitions. You can also visit booths
scenes ftom Hollywood's most famous
showcasing Rotary club projects, meet
movies. (For more information, check
• Past District Governor Masaomi Kando is
local business leaders offering their
the HOC official Web site at www.2004
chairman of the Host Organization Com
products ami service, or just relax with
kansai.jp; e-mail questions to sec@
mittee and ii member oj the 2004 Osaka
a cup of tea.
ri2OO4.com.)
Convention Committee.
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blossoms. When a fan is folded :t
forms a compact bar; when unfolded t
expands to create a pleasing breeze.
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SSIGNMENT
PETH PAYNE,
<\ ROTARIAN
i/ITH DEEP ROOTS
N INTERNATIONAL
' RVICEJSTHE
FIRST U.S. CONSUL
IN POSTWAR IRAQ.
by Christina Kent
THE R^TARIAN «
OCTOBER 2001
II
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m
tarian Beth Payne is no stranger m international
hoi spins, having served the U.S. Deportment of
Staples, who was also a member, pointed out thai as ehiel i
economic and consular sections of the U.S. Embassy I'ayne t
help the country by bringing business contacts together tin
rate i» Israeli Kuwaiti and Rwanda.
Hut her current assignraeni may present the ultimate test of her
bil'uy t« perform under pressure. The 37-ycar-old member of the
Ri nary.
Once 1'ayne got involved, she became a believer. "Wl
lotiiry Club of Washington, D.C., recently was named die first
learned [Rotary's] mission, it was a natural combination of
J.S. consul ty postwar Irai], temporarily attached to the Defense
and my own personal interests," she says. "I'll be a lifelong
Jspartmenti Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian
her, regardless ol whether it relates to my profession.
Assistance. Her main duties are to aid and protect U.S. private cit
"It was sort of how I was raised. Service Above Self," she
izens in Iraq anil process U.S. visa requests, Creation of a consular
referring to her parents, Mcnnonite missionaries who laiif
allairs office is .seen as an important early step in the troubled
Ethiopia.
Plus, the Kigali-Virunga club's membership was so diver
nation's rebuilding process.
And while here are currently no Rotary clubs in Iraq — Baghdad
supported at east one club in the late iy>0s, according to the RI
attending the meetings was a pleasure. "We really became cl
each other, and we learned a lot from each other,"
Archives Dej&rTmcnt — I'ayne already is looking ahead to the day
Both Hums and Tucsis joined the 30-mcmber club. A few
when a stable government is in place with policies favorable for
bers were government officials, hut most were from the (
Notary's return. [Editor's note: Members of Hi's Extension to
sector. Many were women.
Muslim Countries Subcommittee art closely monitoring the sit
Initially, dub members used the meetings to get to kno
uation in /;...' including the activities of'Rahmans from other
another and learn about Rotary. Then came the question of w
eauntries who, like Payne, are there because of their military or
da to help the community. "In a country like Rwanda, you
civilian professions. Look for coverage of their humanitarian efforts
Step out of the door and choose a dozen projects - ever)'
there, just begging for help," Payne says. Early club projects
in an upcoming issue of Till; R OTA III AN.]
"One of the things that 1 like must about Rotary is that our
motto, Service Above Vll. has no religious limits, no cultural or
to improve road safety and provide artificial limbs to victims
prolonged violence.
wanted to understand: After people have experienced somethii
s horrible as a genocide, how do they rebuild?" «T« *»**)
ethnic divisions," ttiyne says, relaxing in her Alexandria, Va., apart
The "Eureka moment" happened, I'ayne says, as the clul
leni-
ment a few I weeks before leaving for Baghdad. It's an open,
hers asked: "What do we give to our community that will nake
light-filled home decorated with handicrafts and art from her trav
a difference in every one of our needs, whether it's HIV/A IS or
els and postings: a Coptic cross from Ethiopia, ornate baskets and
Street children or poverty reduction?"
That question led to the conclusion: "Unless people havt iccess
elaborate carvings from Rwanda.
The former Peace Corps volunteer observed first hand Rotary's
power to bring people together during her term as U.S. consul to
Rwanda in l'J'JH-200], when the nation was emerging from a
to education and ideas, you can only do so much in any o those
areas."
With that, the club members took a deep breath and dec
ed tc
period of violent strife hetween the Hutus and Tuisis, the two main
launch one of the most ambitious Rota ri an-supported edi :atiofl_
ethnic group*. The violence culminated in l'J'M, when an esti
projects in Africa: creation of a USS1.2 million public
mated 800,000 people, most of them Tutsis, were killed in what
Rwanda's first.
iniry.
The need for a library was clear to Payne from the outse
amounted to a campaign of genocide.
in fact, May tie requested the Rwanda job as her third foreign
"When I got to Rwanda, I would order old Rwandan
story
assignment {- she was vice consul in both Kuwait and Israel -
hooks, mainly in French, from our-of-prinr book sites
» the
because of Its troubles, not in spite of them. First and foremost,
Internet," she says. "Mom Rwandans had never seen these
inks,
the small, central African country needed help. But she also sought
written about their own history. I would take them aroui
and
to answer a huge question, "I wanted to understand] After people
people would just be amazed. People didn't know their en 1 his
have experienced something as horrible as a genoeide, how do they
tory because they didn't have access to it."
a-build? And can we improve our ability to recover from such hor
rible events yWthour continuing to inflict harm on others?"
She also hoped that the library's presence might help t ,e the
ethnic tensions between the Hums and the Tutsis. If Rv.
dans
In Rwanda, rhen-U.S. Ambassador tleorge Staples encouraged
had access to a library with books about their history, Pa\
■ rea
I'ayne to join the recently formed Rotary Club of Kigali-Virunga,
soned, then they could more easily move forward into
race.
the country's first English-language Rotary club. The former
"How can yon have reconciliation it you kti-p yum sell lock
into
Belgian colony already WBS home to three Trench-speaking clubs.
Payne nl mis she hesitated about joining. "I still had the per
ception that Rotary is an organization for older men," she ays. But
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old divisions and the old mythology?" she asks,
Pirsi on the task list was finding a site accessible to the mi t peo
ple, including those too poor to pay for transports not
Club
members also decided that die property must be free of die squat
ters who typically occupy vacant land, so that nobody would be
and a company donated security." Financial contributions have
displaced by the project.
rations to pocket change collected by schoolchildren.
"At a time when we were getting a bit desperate, the government
came through and gave us a gorgeous piece of land, a litdc bit out
of town, but not so far that people couldn't get to it," Payne said.
A farmer was growing beans on die land, but once the Rotarians
paic him for the crop, the land was theirs.
1 he club held a contest to determine the building's design,
soliciting plans from architects and displaying them so that
menhers of the public could vote. The winner was a simply
desi ;ned, contemporary, [hree-story building capable of accom-
ranged from major donations from wealthy individuals and corpo
The project also received a $2,000 Matching Grant from The
Rotary Foundation of Rl for a computer, printer, and accessories,
sponsored by the Kigali-Virunga dub and the Rotary Club of
Littleton, Colo., USA.
Payne says the Rwandan government has been very supportive
without being controlling. "I couldn't believe it," she says of a visit
by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his wife to one of the
club's fundraisers, a used-book sale.
After Payne left Rwanda for Was h in yon to bead die State
Department's Office of Children's Issues, she continued to work on
behalf of the project. She joined the Washington, D.C., Rotary
club and helped establish die American Friends of'rhe Kigali Public
Library, a nonprofit (undraising organization. A British Friends
group also has been started.
Despite a drop-oil in donations attributed to the overall dip n
charitable contributions after the II September 2001 attacks,
about $800,000 in money and pledges had been raised by the time
Payne left lor Baghdad in June of this year. She says the library
could open as early as next year if the SI.2 million total is reached
quickly enough.
Patrick Kavanaugh, president of the Washington, D.C., clul ■.
recalls that in June 2002, Payne attended the Rl Convention i i
Barcelona, where she set up a booth to promote the library. "Shes
real enthusiastic and a hard worker," says Kavanaugh, adding that
her enthusiasm about her new job in Iraq is totally in character.
"I remember her telling me — when the war was only about i
For more information about the
week old - that she was going to Baghdad," he says. "She was very
Kigali Public Library Project.
excited about it, but ] remember one club member joking: 'Whar
visit www.kigalilibrary.com or contact:
did she do to make her boss that mad?'"
■ Zachnry Kaufman
President, the American Friends
of the Kigali Public Library; e-mail:
tribute m Rotarys positive - and growing - presence in the Middl:
zac ha r y. k a ulma n@aya. ya ie. e d u
* Michelle Drucker
AFKPL secretary; e-mail:
[email protected];
lei.: (301) 9614978
.As she settles into her duties in Baghdad. Payne hopes to con
East. There arc currently 105 Rotary clubs totaling about 4,00d
members in District 2450, which includes Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan,
Lebanon, Sudan, and United Arab Emirates. The district aJst>
includes Cyprus, which is about 20 percent Muslim. Israel com
prises all of District 2490 with 42 clubs and 1,200 members. On.
ol the region's newest clubs, the Rotary Club of Dubai, UAE, char
modating 500 patrons and a
collection of 25,000 books.
tered in March 2002, was among the first to offer assistance to tin
people of postwar Iraq.
By early 2002, the club had
Beyond service opportunities, Payne sees Rotary as a tool to help
raised enough funds to break
stabilize troubled societies, instill democratic principles, and
ground, and the foundation was
advance the goal of world peace and understanding. When Rotarv
Top: Beth Payne at the
poured that September. "We decided
groundbreaking cere
extends into nations where democracy is new, for example, the
we'd build it the way they build things
in Africa," Payne says, which means
case studies on the orderly transition of power.
monies ior the Kigali
Puhlic 1 lorary in Rwanda.
Bottom A Rwandan child
indulge-, her craving lor
reading in anticipation
of the I brary's opening.
section-by-section as funding becomes
available.
The level of support for the project
has been phenomenal, she says: "The
fence has been donated, and someone who produces electrical wire
agreed io donate all the wiring. People have given bags oi cement.
clubs' annual elections of officers to one-year terms provide real-life
Says Payne: "1 really do believe dial whenever civil society learns
how to contribute to the broader community, that helps io devel
op ways to transfer power in a nonviolent manner, and that leads
toward world peace as a long-term goal."
©
♦ Christina Kent is a freelance writer based in Washington. D. C.
OCTOBER
3003
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THE
ROTARJAN
JlotaryWorldPress
More than half of Rotarians
0ROTARY
worldwide are served by
one of the 31 RI regional
magazines.Tliese publications,
produced independently by
local Rotarians, have a
combined circulation of
750,000, and are distributed
in 127 countries in
24 languages.
Rotary Dcwn Under
radio station and took ihcir reluctant 32-
Serving Australia, New Zealand, and
ycar-old son to it. Three or four days after
ihe StmlhwEEl Pacific
attending, their son made an appoint
British Embassy invited him to Pragu..
ment to see his doctor. He realised that he
On arrival he was asked to assist in die
Mental health forums'
Winton was a 30-year-old stockbro
ker's clerk in 1938 when a friend at die
identified with many ol the speakers at
refugee camps, where he focused on
the forum. He was clinically depressed.
getting doomed Jewish Czech children : >
mental health
His parents had suspected this for years
Britain. Winton set up the Czech Kindt -
forums conducted by the Australian
Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF)
but had been unable to convince their
transport
son to seek help."
returned to London to handle arrange
success
The
grows
success
of
continues unabated. More than
170
forums have been organised by Rotary
clubs in centers as diverse as West Tamar
in Tasmania, Rcvcsby in New South
ments
Rotary
Serving Greai Britain and Ireland
that
22,000
to raise awareness about depression, menr.il illness, and related issues.
Audiences
typically include people
from
there.
in
He
1939,
the.i
organist J
transports to get the children out of the
country, in cooperation with the Briti i
Committee for Refugees from Czech Slovakia and the Czechoslovak tra\ .1
This year's New Year Honours
For each child, he had to find a British
people have
attended die forums, which are designed
Prague
Knighthood for Britain's
Rotarian 'Schindfer'
Wales, and Jindalee in Queensland. It is
estimated
in
List contained a name well known
within England's District 1090: Nicholas
with mental illness, their families and
Winton, a member of the Rotary Club of
friends, local school students, doctors and
Maidenhead, who was awarded a knight
agency Ccdok. Winton also persuaded
the Home Office to let the children in.
foster parent and a £50 guarantee, a sm.dl
fortune in those days. Winton also rais.d
money to help pay for the transpo is
when contributions by the childre t's
other health professionals, and Rotarians
hood lor saving 669 Czechoslovak an
.ind their families, as well as religious
children destined for Nazi concentration
Winton arranged for 669 children :o
groups, parliamentarians, and local busi
camps, in 1938-1939. Described by Past
leave on eight [rains, but his biggest reg _■[
ness owners.
parents could not cover the costs.
District Governor Philip Reynolds as "an
was that a ninth train, carrying 2 0
Anyone who has attended a forum will
inspiration to us ail and a living example
children, was unable to leave the statr in
know how much communities appreciate
of Service Above Self," Winton had been
the opportunity to discuss mental health
on 3 September 1939. None of thric
awarded an MDE (Member oi the British
children were seen again. [Nearly 15,0 >l)
issues openiv.
Empire) in 1983 for his charitable work
Czech children perished in the war.]
The ARHRI* continues to
receive
with ihe elderly.
Typically, Winton describes his acridns
anecdotal evidence that the forums are
The heroic efforts of Winton, now 93
in a self-effacing manner: "I just saw wliat
changing people's lives. Noel Trcvaskis,
and known as "Britain's Schindler,"
was going on and did what I could 10
from the Rotary Club of Goulbutn-
emerged 50 years later, when his wife
help."
Argyle (District 9710), has organised and
Greta came across an old leather briefcase
Despite his advancing years, Wiru in
spoken at many of diem. "A mother rang
in an aitic and found lists of the children
has just raised XI million to build another
me after a recent forum," he said. "She
and letters from their parents. Up until
Abbeyfield home, the housing charity for
,md her husband had heard about a
then, he had never told her ol his role
elderly
fbnim in dieir community on the local
during the war.
Maidenhead.
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people
that
he
founded
in
Rotary WnrldPress
Hamden
Rotary
Last year's release took place on 24
Club-5
July, with approximately 100 partici
pants,
including kindergartners and
people from the Fisheries Association.
The event received news coverage on the
local television network and in the news
12th
papers. Project follow-up will include
Annual
Convention
the observation and study of hatchling
growth, as well as conditions of the
Tanabu River.
Tours
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Winton has received public acknowledg
Equipment bank for
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ment. At a ceremony last September,
The Rotary Club of Monte Aguila
It is only relatively recently that
I'eter Ham, rhc minister for Europe,
(District -1360), with a Matching
presented a letter of tribute to him from
Grant from i he Rotary Foundation and
lony Blair. Hain said, "The legacy of his
the participation or the Rotary Club of
act extends across the globe."
Grenoble-Belledonne (District 1780) in
France, obtained financing to implement
Rotary-No-Toma
Serving Japan
Project delivers
30,000 hatchlings
Each year since 1995, the Rotary
Club of Mutsu Chuo (District 2830)
lias released approximately 10,000 rrom
hatchlings into the Usori River. Com
pared to larger dries, Mutsu Ciry still
a free wheelchair and orthopedic-cane
bank for low-income, disabled tesidents
of Monte Aguila.
Tlie project funding of USS4,000 was
used to purchase 26 universal wheel
chairs, five neurological wheelchairs, and
18 orthopedic canes.
Equipment is
returned when ir is no longer needed and
is redistributed.
The presentation ceremony for these
retains much of its natural environment,
orthopedic devices was held in the Monte
but as a result of logging, illegal garbage
Aguila municipal gymnasium. In atten
dumping, an increase in fishing, and
dance were numerous community and
various other factors, recent years have
Rotaiian officials, including the mayor of
seen a decline in char, trout, and other
the municipality of Cabrera, District
.stream fish that prefer pristine water.
Governor Gaston Guerrero, and Roberto
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empty, it was decided to release carp
hatchlings instead. A sign reading "Lets
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hngs were released.
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Service projects in South Africa
create a lasting legacy
for Youth Exchange students.
Before Rotary Youth Exchange stu
dent Nathan Peto arrived in South
Africa in 2001, the Mawila Prima
ry' School in Sowero didn't even have a
functional library.
"They had some books on one or two
bookshelves," says Peto, whose exchange
was sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Brandon, Man., Canada (District 5550)
in his hometown. "They had outdated
textbooks for high school and many
other books that were in no particular
order and had little relevance to learners of
primary school age."
Peto, along with odier inbound Vouch
Exchange students staying throughout
District 9300, cleaned up the hook room,
painted the walls, installed new shelves,
and stocked them with books appropri
ate for the students at the school. The
hooks were catalogued in a computer
succeeded in making a significant differ
ence in the lives of the students, their
families, the teachers, and the entire com
munity.
And even thougli Peto has been back in
Brandon tor nearly two years, he has the
satisfaction of knowing that the goodwill
he and the other students generated con
tinues to this clay. The Mawila Primary
on a tour of poss
REP students paint I
School library renovation was not simply
ible project sites and
new computer roan
an isolated service project carried our by
asked which ones
foreign visitors who would soon return
they wanted to be
to their home countries; it was the first
involved with.
project undertaken by an ambitious Dis
Exchange Projects (REP).
be too big, but tlie students thought oth
■it the school.
The refurbished library opened with
great fanfare. Members of the surround
ing community came out to show their
appreciation with dancing and singing.
Government officials attended, along
with Rotarians. The exchange students,
who came from all over the world, had
K0TARIAN
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Primary 5choo.
stan with the library, as I thought it would
able to the public, not just the students
THE
renovate the lihrar
[above] at ihe Ma will
trict 9300 initiative known as Rotary
database, and the library was made avail
44
"I was reluctant to
(tap] and prepare to
2003
REP was organized in 2001 by John
Egan, a member of the Rotary Club of
Midrand, South Africa, who served on
erwise," Egan recalls with pride.
Through REP, Egan hoped to engag
Students in a new way. Because of th
the District 9300 Long-Term Youth
manner in which the Smith Africai
Exchange Committee. The program
school calendar is set up, Youth Exchange
began when Egan gathered thai year's
Students from other countries often nod
inbound Youth Exchange students at
they must enroll in classes a grade lower
the district conference and asked il they
than those they would attend back home.
would be interested in working on service
REP can provide the analytical and
projects. Interested students were taken
problem-solving activities needed to keep
Me ml] erNotes
Katary Centennial
The Forgotten Avenue of Service
lifl d CDmmEmorate the Rotary Centennial in 2004-05, Rotary International commissioned
1 author David C. Forward, a member of the Rotary Club of Marlron, NJ., USA, to write a
book on the first 100 years of Rotary. A Century ofService: The Story ofRotary International describes
the evolution of RI, The Rotary Foundation, and their programs. To give you a sneak preview, wl
will periodically feature excerpts from the book. In a tribute to Vocational Service Month this month
we present a selection from chapter 13, "Serving through Their Vocations."
Aldrin planted a Four-Way Test pin
The Four-Way Test
on the Moon's surface. In Mcemi
When the Great Depression hit in
India, the Rotary club erected a sion
1930, many Rotarians faced the
pillar along the highway, inscribe!
greatest challenge of their lives. There
with The Four-Way Test, and simila:
was no better rime to test for ethical
monuments were built in puhli
conduce than during such a dire
parks by Rotary clubs in Brazil
economic crisis and the scramble to
the Philippines, and Japan. It ha.
survive,
appeared in gymnasia, courtrooms,
Herbert J. Taylor, a member of the
Rotary Club of Chicago, was asked
io take over the near-bankrupt Club
and labor contracts. Today, die test
Aluminum Company in 1932. It was
ment, and on the walls of business*.-.
is found on highway billboards, i.
schoolrooms and halls of goverr
a last-ditch effort to save the company,
the world over.
which had no money, low employee
morale, and ruthless competition from
one or more of its standards.
other firms in similar straits. Taylor used
his Rotary background to draft a 24-word
turned around; it elimina
code of conduct that he used to guide all
his daily decisions. He found this ethical
compass so helpful that he called all the
department heads together and asked
them to do the same. The code had four
points, so Taylor called it "The FourWay Test":
"Of all the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is ic FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and
The company's fortune1;
ted its debt and over the
next 15 years paid out Si
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?"
Club Aluminum applied The Four-
Way Test to its dealings with employees,
iar his company's
turnaround.
credited The Four-Way Test for this
reversal in fortune. The RI Board voted
to officially adopt The Four-Way Test
in 1943, and when Herb Taylor became
RI president in 1954, he donated the
Vocational Service remains ac
the heart of Rotary. In 1987-88,
RI President Charles C. Keller
reinvigoratcd the Avenue by
appointing die first Vocational Service
Committee in 50 years, chaired by
William Sergeant of Tennessee. The
committee drafted the new and indue; rial Declaration of Rotarians in Business 9
and Professions, testimony to Rotariai t'
enduring dedication to Vocational Sen-
copyright of the cest to the association.
A Century of Service will h
The test has been translated into the lan
released at the Internatio-
guages of more than 100 countries.
early 2004, in Englis'
in the other fiv
Four-Way Test on loan umbrellas for
(French, ./■"
railway passengers at the railway station.
andSr-
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The Rotary Club of Bayswatcr, Vic,
Australia, sponsored an essay and poster
Pub
contest among die town's ll-to-14 year
olds using as its theme "A man's struggle
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deliberately walked away from business
mat, while profitable, would have failed
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nee worth of $2 million. Herb Taylor
customers, dealers, and suppliers. It
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MemfaerNo tes
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Celebrating service
across borders
RII President Jonathan Majiyagbe
a youth orchestra, and to
presided over the first two of 15
Gordon Cob urn of the
Presidential Celebrations
planned
Rotary Club ot Vancou
for 2003-04, both field in North Amer
ver Chinatown for his
ica. Each of the planned conferences
work with First Nation
is a one-day event that focuses on a single
(native Canadian) youth.
aspect of Rotary service or an issue impor
tant to Rntarians.
On 19 July, more than 350 Rorarians
met for the first Presidential Celebra
"Ratarians regularly
crass a border
dividing two coun
tries to enjoy each
other's company
and tD perform acts
Governor Chris Offer,
chairman of the Vancou
projects
marking the Rotary
Centennial. He also
of clubs
working
together on Worl
Community Service
projects, many ofwhich
- Jo null inn Majiynijlin
ver Presidential Celebration Committee,
on
emphasized the value
of service."
Past District 5040
work
are funded by grant;
from The Rotary foundation of RI.
said the short, concentrated program and
The first parr of the program was hell
active Rotarian participation contributed
in El Paso. Rotary Foundation Trusti ■
ice. Majiyagbe reminded participants
to the event's success. "The highlight of
Irving j. "Sonny" Brown of Texas gave I
that vocational service is a key cle
the day was the group discussion session,"
presentation on I he Rotary hnindatio] ,
he explained, "The bur/, and level of
and Past RI President Frank J. Devlyn ot
debate at the tables were incredible, and
Mexico spoke on avoidable blindness an.!
the number of creative new ideas on bow
hunger. Participants viewed more than 70
our commitment to vocational service,"
to implement vocational projects in clubs
displays of club projects illustrating cros -
he said in a keynote address. "This
was impressive."
border partnerships.
tion in Vancouver, B.C., Canada,
to exchange ideas on vocational serv
ment of Roury's identity.
"There has never been a better time for
us to serve as role models and to renew
The Presidential Celebration
lil
The celebration moved to Ciuda.i
Paso, Texas, USA, and Ciudad Juarez,
Juirez in the afternoon, beginning with i
Mexico, on 26 July attracted more than
visit to a monument honoring 1984-H
includes adhering to - and promoting -
die highest ethical standards."
Some of the topics discussed at plen
in
ary and group sessions included the
1,100 participants who gathered to dis
RI President Carlos Canseco, the first 1 I
future of the Group Study Exchange pro-
cuss the Twin Club Project and World
president from Mexico. Majiyagbe thru
gram, the significance oFThe Four-Way
Community Service.
visited a project that provides vocation il
training to low-income high school stu
Test, tlie need for vocational service to
In his keynote address, Majiyagbe said
benefit youth, and the importance of
the conference site was a natural choice
vocational service to the future of Rotary.
because the Rotary clubs of p.l Paso and
Rotary Club of Ciudad Juarez. Ejccuti' i
and several U.S. clubs.
dents and an orphanage supported by tl _■
1'ast RI President Clifford Docluer-
Ciudad Juarez have worked closely on
man set the tone with a presentation on
service efforts since 1989. despite the
Rotarys early years, explaining the
physical and cultural borders that sepa
ians who reach across borders to perform
impact of vocational service on the orga
rate them.
service, including the 50 cooperative
"This relationship surmounts the bar
nization's growth and development.
Majiyagbe praised the efforts of Rot: -
efforts between clubs in the southwestern
"Vocational Service is what makes Rotary
riers of different languages, cultures, and
United States and Mexico. "The friend i-
different from other service clubs," he
politics," Majiyagbe said. "Rotarians reg
ness of this Presidential Celebration v II
explained.
ularly cross a border dividing two cities in
surmount all barriers," Majiyagbe sa- I.
two countries to enjoy each other's com
"Our work together has begun, and so ■ e
tion of outstanding vocational service
pany and to pc-rlotm countless acts ot
will always be near to each other in c ir
projects and an integrity awards dinner.
service."
Participants also enjoyed a presenta
Majiyagbe presented vocational service
Majiyagbe urged other clubs to form
awards to Peter Luongo of the Rotary
similar bonds by participating in the
Club of Langlcy, B.C., for his work with
Twin Club Project, which pairs clubs to
hearts, working to LEND A Hand towa d
a shared vision."
-ANTHONY G. CRAINE A'.D
VUKONI LUPA-LASA
A
Tho first two Presidential Celebrations DI 2003-04 Diierod HI President Jonathan Majiyagbe the chance Id meet Hotnrions and the
panple Ihi.y snniB, and it gave Rotarians an opportunity Id showcase their achievements and participate in livoly forums.
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Memb erNo t es
CELEBRACION PRESIDENCIAL
Jonathan Majiyaebe
USA-G!. ,uaiez,Chih. Mex.
Lend a Hand
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M g mli c i'No t c s
The Rotarian
II3VEMHER
T'/ien ty-year journey
ji'i Christfanson speaks six languages, has
traveled the world, and has participated in
«i nost every program of The Rotary Founda■ on. Meet this versatile Rotarian from
Minnesota, USA, who received the Founda-
on's Alumni Service to Humanity Award for
5(102-03.
'■oliow me
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t acquainted with Dave Groner, a Rotarian
..ho makes sure that fellow Rotarians get the
nnst out of their National Immunization Day
: irticipation.
I iscovering Vietnam
I (peiience Vietnam through the eyes of four
US, Group Study Exchange teams who cov-
e ed the country from top to bottom earlier
s-iis year.
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Treasure trove of
centennial trivia
All you Rotary history bulls out
thure: Is the following statement
true or false?
"The first Rotary service project
was a comfort station (public washroom)
in Chicago."
Answer: True.
This is one ol die many fascinating
facts contained in Rotary's new book) A
Century of Service: The Story of Rotary
International "While a public washroom
pride and loyalty among
may not seem very glamorous, it did
its citizens."
Rotary Committee to commcmoraie
Rotary's milestone anniversary in 20rn.
explains that the idea of service was
inspired by patent attorney Donald
The book describes the major historical
developments and programs of Rotar s
Carter, who joined the Rotary Club of
first 100 years in a lively narrative st) e
Chicago in May 1906. He felt that Rotar
accompanied by vintage photograp s
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from Rl's Rotary History and Archives
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perform "some civic service of some
kind." He drafted what was
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then the Third Object of
service project
through education and prevention efforts,
spreading of the spirit of civic
sjre to include pictures.
World Undemanding Month
February is World Understanding Month.
We're looking for interesting examples of the
v/ay Rotarians promote world understanding
/ii their clubs and their communities. Send us
cescriptions and photos of your best work.
Deadline: 1 November
"a send your stories and tips, e-mail: roiarian
^rnlaryinll.arg; wrile; Your Slaries, THE
Hdtahiah, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanstnn, IL
3Q201-3S98 USA,- or fax: [B47] B66-9732.
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ests of Chicago and the
100 years? If you've launched a centennial
tin' Rntart Club
yean to researching and writing the book.
aound the world are fighting the disease
project, let us know how it's going, and be
nal mBmbl rs Df
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advancement of the best inter
7/hat is your dub doing to mark Rotary's first
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Marl ton, N.J., USA, who dedicated three
HIV/AIDS pandemic. Read about how clubs
Centennial projects
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was commissioned by the
Rotary, which read: "The
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fulfill ;i need," laughs author David for
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♦ Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, a
member of [he Rotary Club of Manila,
'liilippines, served as vice president of
borh Rotary Internarional and the UN
I .encral Assembly (although not at the
s.imc time). Rotarians played a major role
in helping to form the United Nations
and shape its mission of promoting
peace.
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MemberNo tes
F -esident-nominee
choice named
Carl-WilhBlm
Stenhammar,
of the Rotary
Club of Goteborg,
\
Sweden, is the
choice of the Nomii I ting Committee
for President of RI
i. 2005-06, which
i
■( on 8 September.
I
■ will become the
■ > icial nominee on 1 December if there
;
: no challenging candidates.
Stenhammar, a food broker for interi i ional products, is the former owner of
Gust. l:. Bran AB. In addition, !ie has
ucn a member of the boards of several
: mpanies and served as chairman of the
ward of a iocal private school.
A Rotarian since 1974, Stenhammar
Twin clubs offer service
opportunities
served on the lil Board of Directors in
.?'96-98. He has also served RI as disr ct governor, committee member and
International partnerships arc a
.-. airman, and lask force general coordi
hallmark til Rotary, whether through
nator. Currently, Stenhammar chairs the
World Community Service, Youth
Permanent Fund Committee lor Europe
Exchange, intercountry committees, or
,ir d RIBI and is general coordinator of
other international programs and initia
he Literacy and Education Task Force.
tives. As part ol the Rotary Centennial
a Rotary Youth Leader
ship Awards event, or an
international projects fair.
Clubs must report
their twin club to ill by 1
Rolary's T xin
Club Project can
build an si :ter
city relation hips,
such as thi
and Osaka, Japan.
December 201)4 through the Mcmbi
Access area at www.rotary.org. An applic -
don to help chilis find an iruernaiion [
partner is also available online.
He is a member of the Polio Eradica
celebration, clubs are encouraged to
tion Advocacy Task Force and a Polin-
strengthen these relationships by find
P us national advocacy adviser and
ing a twin club in another country -
chaired the Presidential Celebration
preferably on a different continent - as
publications available
. ommittee - Peace and Tolerance for
a partner for service and fellowship
E-mail may be replacing the ham -
:lic Presidential Celebration held in
activities.
Sweden in August.
The nominating committee members
New and updated RI
written letter, but postcards con-
The purpose of Rota-
imuc to be a popular way
rys Twin Club Project
to keep in touch while
sic Gustaaf A. Annokkee. The Nether
is to emphasi/.e the
traveling, especial ■■
lands; Lennart Arfwidsson. Sweden;
organization's interna
among Rotary Yout i
|icques Berrhcr, France; Robert O.
tional! ty during its
Exchange students. RI
Ilrickman, USA; William B.P. Cadwal-
centennial year, while
is now offer ing new po?: -
lader Jr., USA; Francisco Creo, Mexico;
establishing long-term
cards specifically for
Gerson Goncalves, Brazil; Lynn A,
service partnerships and
Ynuili Exchange studer ■;
I" ammond, USA; W. John Hockin,
enhancing the under
and officers t" promo:si
England; Brian N. Knowlcs, Australia;
standing ot another
the program. The cards
Ryuichi Kotani, Japan; David M.
culture. Twin clubs are
cnme in lots of 20, five
Michaux 111, USA; Denny J. Purkey,
encouraged to organize
cards each in four eye
USA; Cari S.
a joint project in one or
catching designs. T. e
both partner communi
cost is US$3 per lot.
Rosenbaum,
USA;
In
>.ing Song, Korea; Ryoichi Takeyama,
hpan; and O.P. Vaish, India.
52
THE
30TARIAN
OCTOBER
2003
ties, a Youth Exchange
Yauth Exchange students now
or Friendship Exchange,
have iIl.ii1 own postcards.
dub
faDlwBBn Chicago
"We were looking for
an inexpensive way to
Memh erNotes
promote the program and decided rliat
i multipurpose card would be the
best," says Meredith Leigh, Hi's Yomh
Exchange program coordinator. "Because
the postcards come in large batches,
:.mdi Exchange officeis can purchase
enough to drop otr at schools and fairs
Rotary at a glance
Rutarians: 1,227,545; clubs:
31,561; districts: 529; countries: 166.
Rotaracturs: 173,696; clubs: 7,552;
countries: 156.
Ls well as include in outbound student
lackers."
Rotary Community Corps:
A number of RI publications and
iIil- Ambassadorial Scholarships Leaflet,
District Assembly Leaders' Guide,
Croup Study Exchange Team Hand
book, Humanitarian Grants Promotional
Guide, Official Directory, President
120,819; corps: 5,253; countries: 72.
JaniHry-30 June 2003 and quarterly reports lor itie
period 1 Apr<1-3D >une 2003
Meetings in October
29 September-3 Octnber-RI
G-7 October - RI Finance Commit
dum, and Youth Exchange poster.
tee, Evanston
Institute, Seoul, Korea
(Mi 7) 866-3276; or place orders through
10-12 October- Rotary Zones 27
RI purchases rights to new
administration software
Rotary International announced
in August dun it has purchased the
13 October- Presidential
Support, Seoul
IS-19 October-Rotary Zones
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I he software is available through [WO
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S 34 Institute, Jacksonville, Fla., USA
21-23 October-Constitution and
Bylaws Committee, Evanston
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23-30 October-The Rotary Foun
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more information, send an e-mail to
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knowwherelam."
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balloon hovering about 30 feet above
the ground, and you are between 40 and
41 degrees north latitude and 59 and 60
degrees west longitude."
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you know?"
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lold me is technically correct, but I still don't
understand where I am. You have not been
much help, and if anything, you have delayed
my trip."
The woman responded, "You must be in
management."
"The cat and I would appreciate you taking your bunker game outside!"
"I am," he replied, "but how did you
know?"
"Well," said the woman, "you don't know
where you are or where you are going. You
have risen to where you are due to a large
SEEKING A SECOND OPINION
quantity of hot air. You made a promise that
A police officer arrived at the scene of a ca-
you have no idea how to keep, and you
accident and helped one of the drivers out
expect people beneath you to solve your
of his damaged vehicle.
problems. The fact is, you're in exactly the
same position you were in before we met,
but now it's my fault."
/. David Schmidt, Rotarian
Arlington (Poughketpsie), N. K, USA
JUST FOLLOWING ORDERS
A man strolled down a New York City street
followed by 12 penguins. A police officer
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A golfer hooked his tee shot into the woo s,
hit a few balls into the trees, then proceecgroup of trees. Finally, after several more
same street followed by the same 12 pen
attempts, his ball landed in a sand trap. A
guins, who were now wearing sunglasses.
the while, he noticed that a golf professio al
The officer warned, "I told you yesterday to
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get those birds to the zoo!"
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"How would I know?" replied the driver.
shouted, "Get those birds to the zoo where
The next day, the man walked down the
H
"Are you seriously injured?" asked the
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the pro.
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Stephen N. Ferri, Roiarian
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In
.tiicc of serving the community and the
sadness,
Carmine
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James □. RaynEf,
L.
Torsiella,
Arlington,
N.J.,
USA, who served Rl as
a member of the
director in 1988-90 and
Rotary Club of
Zealand, assists
we
report tile deaths of
world."
Wai mate. New
Hi's Mission
district governor in 197475,
clubs in six districts
in New Zealand
and several South
Pacific islands. He
says Rotary clubs muse "overcome com
placency" and aggressively recruit new
members il die organization is to grow.
Rayner joined Rotary for its "friend
ship, fellowship, and service" oppor
tunities and adds, "I'd like more time
for all of these!"
and
Benjamin
Saltzman,
N.
Mountain
Hume, Ark., USA, who
served RI as director in
The mission of
Rotary International
is to support its
member clubs in
fulfilling the Object
of Rotary by:
member clubs;
+ Strengthening and
expanding Rotary
around the world;
ernor in 1952-53.
In addition, we report
the deaths of the following
♦ Communicating
worldwide the work
of Rotary; and
Rotarians who served RI
as district governors.
♦ Providing a system
Arthur S. Huey, Trav
erse
City,
Mich.,
USA,
of international
administration.
1953-54.
Albartus Franksn, Haarlem,
Object of Rotary
The Netherlands, 1958-59.
The Object of Rotary is to encourage
and fosier the ideal of service as a basis of
worthy enterprise and, in particular,
Oscar Luiz Dsdrio Rheingantz,
Pelotas, Brazil, 1960-61.
Wladimiro S. Miiltar, Nueva
to encourage and foster:
Chicago, Argentina, 1967-68.
First.
Roger Knyvelt Bulhunty,
The development of acquaintance
Port MacqimrL-, Australia, 1969-70.
as an opportunity for service;
Muhammad Amin, Karachi,
Pakistan, 1973-74.
Second.
George T. Kocher, Lima, Ohio,
High ethcal standards in business
USA, 1973-74.
and professions; the recognition of the
Donald H. Burr, Norwich, N.V.,
worthiness of all useful occupations;
USA, 1976-77.
and the dignifying of each Rotarian's
K. Bhogishayana, Solapur. India,
occupation as an opportunity
1979-80.
lo serve society;
Leslie Baulton, Worcester, England,
Third.
1979-80.
The application of the ideal of service
Jacques Pilliot, l.oiigjimienu,
in each Rotarian's personal, business,
France, 1981-82.
and community life;
Frederick J. Brawn, Whitilesey, England, 1982-83.
Fourth.
Paul Witz, Freiburg-Sdhlossbergi
The advancement of international
understanding, goodwill, and peace
Germany, 1982-83.
through a world fellowship of business
Larry E. Richards, Warren Count)',
and professional persons united in
M..., USA, 1983-84.
the ideal of service.
Neii Sutherland, Ala Moana,
Hawaii, USA, 1983-84.
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Takashima
Tara Kaneko, KobeEast, Japan, 1985-S6.
Fred M. Shurbert Sr.
Liconia,N.H., USA,
1985-86.
Peter J. Laugen,
♦ Fostering unity among
1961-63 and district gov
Ycshiaki
Yonago, Japan, 1984-85.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA,
1986-87.
Arthur LeinstEr,
Atherton, Australia,
1986-87.
Ahe Galaun, Lusaka,
Zambia, 1987-88.
Nariyoshi Hashimotr.
Kochi, Japan, 1989-90.
Kurt Meissner,
Hamburg-Dammtor,
Germany, 1989-90.
Tsutomu Hashimoto, Ota,
Japan, 1991-92.
Willis M. Butler, OnrarioWalwortli, N.Y., USA, 1992-93Jamea E. Sutherland, Anchorage
International, Alaska, USA, 1992-93.
Herhert J. Ho Jr., Renaitg, MalaysL
1993-94.
Jorge Buran Castro, Buga,
Colombia, 1994-95Yngve Kallberg, Tidaholm,
Sweden, 1994-95.
Jay S. Beck, Amherst South,
N.V., USA, 1995-96.
Khalid Masood Mian, Sukkur,
Pakistan, 1997-98.
Ray Lambert, Port Macquarie Wesi
Australia. 1998-99.
Raymond K. Rahn, Hast Fresno,
Gdi£, USA, 1998-99.
Sudhir B. MikkilinBni, Vijayawatl.
East, India. 1999-2000.
Taiji Homma, Kawasaki, Japar
2000-01.
R. Dale Breit, Horn-, Kan.. USA,
2001-02.
RyuichirD Senoh, FukuokaSouthcast, Japan, 2001-02.
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Lawrence; (828) 576-0502 or email:
r di wrentefis [ jrtwnd. nC t
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WEEN VALEEY, ARIZONA—fully ftjmlshed
2 bedroom. 2-b.lth cunrio. Calf. recreation
urtiers available. Comae! Terry: (26Z)
P'j5-3BS1. IinrtiArcuuftyiihoa.com
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H'c.it family be.icli near Santa Crui.
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SOUTH LAKE TAIIO1.—Furnished 3-Bcd-
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10. Fireplace, wood furnished. Near
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KAILUA KONA,
HAWAII—Ocean-
front, spectacular Whitewater view.
ilelu«e 2*2 conda
Beautifully fui-
nlshed. all amenities. Pool, covered
pa/klng, U.S. S77O weekly ttax.
Monthly discounts. Cftll: (945) 3639927,
KAUAI, HAWAII, PRINCEWLLE—5-5tJi.
large oceanfront luxury condominium.
Designer 2-bedroom. 2-bath condo with
a solarium and outdoor deck overlook I ng
Ball Hal. Tool, tennis. BBQ. Safe
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beautiful sunsets, U.S. 1198/day. Call:
(808) 528-2080. or FAX: (808) 5669939, E-mail: rkh.udtthawjillllrst.com
KONA. HAWAII—Jmmuibte. ranodeied,
2-bedroorn. 2-bath oceanfronl condo.
1st Floor, easy access. Spectacular sunset
views, poo]. |acuEZI. lennis court,
I1BQ atea. U.S. il050/week. Tele
phone: (253) 852-1119 or c-malh
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KONA. HAWAII-KANALOA—Oceanfront, second floor condo. Remod
eled, everything new. Huge bedroom
with reading nook, bath; 2-^lnks. shower,
2'Separate shower heads. Pools, tennis,
golf, covered parking. Minimum 7
nights, 2 adults. U.S. $ 1075/high season.
S975/Iow
season.
S4000/monthly.
FAX owner: (415) 898-5490. E-mail
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rare. Elegant beachfront 2-bedronm
XAANAPALI BEACH, MAUI, HAWAII—
£legant. spacious, garden. I bedroom,
2 klths. 2 King bedl, SO*, list to U.S.S 142/
condo. Boaldock, pool, tennis, fitness
center. Call: (352) 60^-0828. E-mail:
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1300
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feet
In
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OLDE NAfl-ES. FLORIDA—Charmlns
3- Bedroom, 3-bath collage, pool,
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Phone: (614)
228-4000. I-malh JCDcnanle.com
SANIBEL, FLORIDA. SLICI OF
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S A Nl BEL ISE A N D. F LOR ID A—1 - Bedr oom
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house. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with healed
swimming pool. Located on Dunes Golf
and Tennis Club grounds, Se-isona.1
pricing. Call owner: (724) 225-4410/days.
or(4l2)36l-5751/nlghts,
2-bath furnished condo on golf course.
Available September through
30.
after
2
March
2004/
monthly. Call: (941) 371-5757.
SIESTA KEY, FLORIDA—2-Bedroom,
2-bathroom. first floor bay front con
dominium. Close to beach. Phone;
(313) 884-9336.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. CAPTIvA ISLAND—
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bf Rourtns. Phone roll-ftee (600)807-0298.
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HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CAROLIK .
PALMETTO DUNES—Beach front cone ..
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5-Bedroom home on course. Po,
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telephone: (614) 766-1 175. hup
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KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA Spacious, equipped, 4-!M!droom. 4-b.i tr
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Charleston, 30 minutes. Discount :o
Rotarlans. Telephone. (434) 293-50? I.
FAX: (434) 293-6615.
PARK CITY, UTAH—Unique luxu.y
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341-6298, Lueckwrmiiaol.com
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CAYMAN ISLAND CONDO—OceanlrOr'1,
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MAUl, HAWAII—Atchltecls oceanftoni
I -bedroom condo home. 30 feet from tlte
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between Kaanapall and Kapalua, close to
golf. Very private, Thonc: (8001 0-
GOTMAUI. or vlsll our website at:
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over Haleakala. Stroll Mauls longest beach.
From U.S. SBOO/week. (88B) 431-4044.
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M AUf. HAWAII—Awesome oceanfront
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every window. 2-Bedroom. 2-bath, sleeps
six. Telephone for color brochure:
(831)335-7929,
MAUI. HAWAII-KIHEl AREA—Gorgeous
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MAUI
OCIANFRONI
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call owner: (866) 801-3456.
COSTA RICA—CarUtl Bed &. Bre. .fast, the perfect place to begin a d
end your taui of "paradise." Locat'-p
next to prestigious Catlacl Golf ad
Country Club In quiet residential Hi I.
Transportation to/from airport )ust 3 mlf. 4.
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tours available. Websllrr: www.cariaribb-c
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MAUI. HAWAII—Ab5olutely beautiful
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SARASOTA, FLORIDA—2-Bedioom.
December
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HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CAROEINA Beautiful oceanview, 2 bedrooms, 2-b^ n
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APARTMENTS IN LONDON. ED1NBUR1 I.
PARIS—Conjga in England and Scodai i.
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EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS. 137 S. Pi h
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Call: (BOO) 752-9578.
REGENT'S PARK, LONDON—Moil, rn
2-bedroom apartment. Highly rect. n-
mended. Convenient to museutus.
shopping, theatres. From U.S. SJO'JS/
week. Telephone: 1314) 569-2009.
PARIS. FRANCE—Z-Bcdroom. lui..ry
flat In the heart of the Marals dlstr t.
Sleeps 4-6. Telephone: (415) 397-64 I.
www.ailorableaparimcntlnparls.CO' ■
PROVENCE, FRANCE—Newly restor-d
3-hcdroom, 3-bath village home v th
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.S. 51500/weelt for mulil-week rem s.
Telephone: (614) 228-4000. E-nulI:
acoenle.com
Panoramic occin/mountaln views from
SANIBEL ISLAND. FLORIDA—Private
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THE
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GEORGIA MOUNTAIN VIEWS—1-Hour
AND
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I -bath
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