Dear Peacebuilders and Citizens of the Evolving World,
We are all needed and called to peacebuilding service in various ways. Every positive step we take counts. Rotary is in the midst of change and evolution to have a primary focus on Peace and Peacebuilding. With 1.2 million members and 35,000 clubs in 200 countries around the world, it is the largest service organization on the planet and has an impact. This amazing organizational infrastructure is also at your fingertips, as it is mine, through the Rotary E-Club of World Peace.
I invite each of you to join me and others on Tuesday, July 13, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT for the launch of my presidency of the Rotary EClub of World Peace. Please request a Zoom link from Rudy Westervelt at:
contact(at)rotaryeclubofworldpeace(dot)org.
I am both honored and humbled to serve as the new president of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace 2021-2022. This is the capstone of my 41 years of peacebuilding dedication where I will bring together the networks, initiatives, inspirations, and people of my journeys to fulfill this year's Rotary theme “Serving to Change Lives." We are in a critical time in our lives and for local and global well-being and all of our resources are needed, now.
I find alignment with the new Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta, as he says, “…Rotarians are defined by opportunities of service; not necessarily the size of the service - but the attitude of service. This attitude is evidenced in Rotary's record - and we keep serving because we want to change lives. As we serve we do not only change the lives of others, we change our life as well.” I see our engagement with the Rotary EClub of World Peace as a journey of personal learning and growth. This can lead to a time to be bold together!
Given we are all leaders, I again recall President Metha’s words, “So dream big, have a positive attitude, discuss things with others, work hard, keep your ears close to the ground but be ready to take bold decisions... That makes a good leader.”
Come for the evening and meet other outstanding leaders. This is a powerful moment, and it is also inspiring and fun.
With gratitude,
David
David Wick
President, Rotary E-Club of World Peace
Executive Director, Ashland Culture of Peace Commission
Director, Pathways To Peace
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