Fellow Rotarians:I am delighted and honored to be given this unique opportunity to be your District Governor. Congratulations and best wishes to our 44 Dynamic Club Presidents, 9 Assistant Governors and our leadership Team, as they take on their new roles.
July 1 2019 marked a new beginning in the Rotary world. Not only did Clubs and Districts bring on new sets of officers, but Rotary’s new 5-year strategic plan and the new vision statement went into effect. Firmly grounded on our core values that define Rotary: Fellowship, Integrity, Diversity, Service and Leadership, the 24-word vision statement sums up our shared aspiration:
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves”
That is the long-term goal. To achieve this vision, Rotarians, over the next five years. will direct their energies on four priorities:
- Increase our impact
- Expand our reach
- Enhance participant engagement
- Increase our ability to adapt.
Bearing in mind these priorities, President Mark Maloney has outlined his plan for this year based on the theme “Rotary Connects the World”, built on four areas of emphasis:
- Grow Rotary
- Involve our families
- Create a viable path to Rotary leadership
- Work with the United Nations.
This is a time in the Rotary year for looking forward. Together, as a dynamic Team, we will forge ahead and begin the process of lasting change, which will raise our level of service, and help brighten the lives of people, wherever we go and even in places we cannot go – because “Rotary Connects the World”.
-DG Mahbub
2019-20 District Governor Mahbub Ahmad of the Rotary Club of Yonkers-East Yonkers and the District Leadership Team were formally installed by Rotary International Director Jeffry Cadorette on 23 June 2019. The short but dignified ceremony was attended by our District's Past District Governors, the next 2 incoming District Governors Mary Shackleton (2019-2021) of the Rotary Club of Metro New York City.and George McKinnis (2021-2022) of the Rotary Club of Bronxville. Incoming District Governors Cindi Kish of District 7210 (Rockland County, NY) and Justin Quaranta of District 7255 (Long Island, NY) joined the ceremony in a show of support.
The new one-year term began at midnight on 1 July. The installation ceremony at the picturesque American Yacht Club in Rye was emceed by the incoming District Trainer PDG Greg Arcaro. The District Leadership Team was present and was also installed by the RI Director.
In his remarks, Director Cadorette asked the incoming team to focus on membership growth which is critical for the future of not only the District but also of RI. He said while the District has gained a little in terms of new members, we are still not at the levels of even 3 years ago. Special emphasis should be placed on ensuring that new members are quickly engaged in the activities of the Club. There are now a wide variety of avenues to increase membership - through the formation of new traditional, satellite, passport or e-Clubs. He said RI was piloting membership directly with RI rather than an individual club.
District Governor Mahbub Ahmad thanked his family, all those who sent him good wishes and wished him well. He expressed his gratitude to RI Director Cadorette for his presence and installing the District Team. He said involving the family was one of the important areas of emphasis for membership growth., He outlined some of the new incentives to Clubs and enhanced support for Clubs.
In a message to the District, the new Governor echoed RI President Mark Maloney's call to put our words into action. Governor Mahbub looks forward to an exciting and fruitful year ahead, beginning to implement the Rotary Action Plan and celebrating the 75th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter. Along with District First Lady Rtn. Bina Ahmad, he extended his congratulations to the District Team and urged all members to join hands, look forward and "Connect the World", through service.
Here is a Photo Album of the District Team Installation ceremony.
Unveiling the new Rotary theme for 2019-20 - "Rotary Connects the World". Rotary International President Mark Maloney has emphasized 4 points of emphasis during the year.
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