First of all, I wish you a Merry Christmas. And for those who do not care about Christmas, I wish them beautiful white holidays!
Our six-month journey has been magical in the truest sense of the word. From the highlight of the district conference to the resolution of the harassment report. The investigation committee took the report seriously and concluded that no harassment had been committed. No bullying was found on national soil, either.
However, we are still dealing with a situation where there is one region, four languages, two countries, and, I hope, zero unresolved problems. If there’s anything in the Rotary world that’s bothering you, feel free to talk about it. But above all, think about what you can do to correct the situation.
I still have the same question today as the governor’s visits to clubs:
What is wrong in society, what we can notice, and what we want and can do more wisely?
I received this question-wording last year at the Rotary Club of Tallinn. Now, I’ve left that question to the clubs. There are several more clubs to visit in Finland; the calendar is full until the end of May.
I believe that the word creates the world, but I did some stats. Our district belongs to Zone 17, which has 12 districts and 771 clubs. We are one of the largest districts in the zone. If you look at Finland and Estonia, our district is much larger than the others. In addition, we have two countries between which there is a sea.
I don’t think being a Rotarian matters if you’re a man or a woman. Of the Rotarians in the district, 18% are women. There is exactly one female governor in the Finnish and Estonian districts. Rotary is magic.
Hold each other, keep your clubmates, and do not leave anyone out of the party because loneliness is especially difficult to bear in the emotion-filled holiday season.
Great parties, kind Santa Claus, magical moments for all of us!
Aune Past
D1420 Governor
Important things for December
The Rotary International invoice is generated from the data in Rotary’s database, and you can see your membership changes reflected in Rotary International’s database by signing in to My Rotary. Rotary Club officers can download a member list under Members to compare the data in RI’s database to the information in My Rotary to ensure that it is accurate, as the invoice will be generated based on the information on this list. This function is currently only available to Rotary clubs. If you see any discrepancy between My Rotary and the partner system used by your club, please contact data@rotary.org.
Besides updating membership, any changes to subscriptions to Rotary International’s official magazine Rotary [in English] should be reported to data@rotary.org prior to January 1 2025.
For more information about the club invoice, including how-to guides and answers to frequently asked questions, go to My Rotary’s Club & District Administration pages. For help with membership questions, contact: data@rotary.org.
Sincerely,
Thomas Woods
Data Relations Manager | Data Services
Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month on the Rotary Calendar. This is one of the Focus Areas and one in which many of us would be aware of the numerous global projects supported by clubs and the Foundation.
Rotary’s top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight the disease. Rotary sets up health camps and training facilities in developing countries and communities struggling with HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases. Rotary also designs and builds the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can’t afford to pay for health care.
Disease prevention and treatment take on many forms, from supporting studies to helping immunize people to improving drinking water and sanitation infrastructure. The world relies on Rotary to tackle these global challenges and set an example for others. For more information on our Polio Eradication efforts, view (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY7BgdBEmIM ).
I meet Rotarians of the most diverse ages during the governor’s visits. The youngest members are at the Kristiine Rotary Club, where the average age is 27. But I’ve been dancing with a charter member when the club’s 50th anniversary was celebrated. Not to mention that 90-year-old members are also interested in Rotary’s activities during club visits. We are all together. However, age leads to more health problems. Please look to your clubmates to see if anyone needs help. We do not need a district or global grant for this, but a little care and attention. At the district conference in Tartu, the entire section was devoted to health topics. Under the leadership of Dr. Margus Viigimaa, it was recognized time and again that Rotarians have a significant role to play in promoting healthy lifestyles. Our community projects often focus on preventing disease and strengthening exercise habits. Many clubs could serve as examples here. I am looking to Viljandi today: Viljandi Rotary Discolf Park, Viljandi Rotary Pumptrack, renovation of the training hall of the wrestling club “Future,” rowing boats for Viljandi Rowing Club.
Tallinn Global Rotary Club is initiating an international grant, “Saunas for war-torn Ukraine.”
Our various sports competitions are also part of supporting health.
Maintaining health starts with the little things. So does caring. So let’s keep our health and care about our loved ones. We do community projects and support the Rotary End Polio and Rotary Foundation programs.
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