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Friday, August 24, 2007

EXCERPTS SPEECH RIPP BHICHAI RATTAKUL DURING MULTI DISTRICT CONFERENCE IN CEBU

The entire speech was sent by PDG Dr. Paul C.K. Lee of Malaysia to be passed on to Rotarians. Here high lights only.

Director Elect John Lawrence, Governor Yumi, fellow Rotarians

... It is in the Philippines that I have come to learn and appreciate the value of Rotary. It is here that I learn more about Rotary from Past Governor Balmi Balmacida who was the Presidents' representative in 1964 when I served as district governor of the then seven-country district of RI.

... some preliminary figures for RY 2006/2007:
- total contributions USD 126 million (up USD 14 million)
- annual program fund USD 102 million
- investment returns USD 57 million
- total revenue USD 183 million (might well be 216 million when final figures out)
- total programes awards and operations USD 122 million

... To me, sharing means giving of ones self ... giving our time, our money, and most important of all giving our LOVE. We can find evidence that Rotary shares in every corner of the world, in the clean water people are drinking, in the schools where children are learning, in the clinics where mothers bring their babies.

But without doubt, our most visible effort is our work for global polio eradication. Initiated by the Rotarians in the Philippines more than 2 decades ago it has become Rotary's most precious piece of work being carried out by a non-governemental organization the world has ever witnessed!
... But for thousands of children in the four remaining polio-endemic countries that threat remains very real and we must always keep that in mind. Eradication of polio is a goal of the HIGHEST order of Rotary international.
... We must continue to believe in the dream of a polio-free world. It is achievable.
Dreaming has its values, but never should it become a substitute for work that needs to be done.
... Remember, when God puts a burden upon you, He also puts His arms around you. Our promise to the children of the world must be kept.

Ask ourselves, "what right have we?" We meet weekly for a meal and thinki we change the world. And then, we go out and do it! I say, we have the right! We have the right of history. The right of humanity. The right of compassion. and the right of being supporters of the Foundation.

... Yes, when one life is changed, the world is changed!

...To me ideas mean a lot. Rotary has the right ideas. We only need conviction and determination to implement it and turn the lofty ideals into action through our Foundation. A Rotarian's determination to solve a problem and the resources of the Foundation are unbeatable. And that personnal involvement adds another element that is not typically part of philantropy... it is love.

... My fellow Rotarians, our foundation offers us a very special way to love others. I encourage you to take advantage of this valuable gift and share it to make a better world.

... These trouble times lend urgency to our calling as Rotarians. Now, more than ever, we must work to break down the myth and misconceptions that fuel conflict among peoples of the world. More than ever we must focus, not on our differences, but on our shared human condition.

... Rotary and its Foundation are just the beginning to begin our journey at the dawn of a new day... a new century. Yes, the sun never sets on Rotary and its Foundation as long as you are there ... and I leave you with the confidence that you can do great things.

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