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The honor of a lifetime
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t’s customary for a Rotary president in the
I final month in office to recap the past year
on this page, and I am proud of all we have
achieved together. But I want to focus on our
future, and that begins with polio.
We have reached an astonishing 3 billion
children with the polio vaccine, and we have
averted an estimated 20 million cases of
paralysis. But it’s not enough. We must continue
supporting the End Polio Now campaign to
7 8 reach zero cases and keep our promise to the
world’s children.
Polio is not our only global commitment.
In fact, Rotary has been working toward global
peace even longer. Spreading Positive Peace
through service projects and Rotary Peace
Centers around the world is more important
than ever.
We must also continue to build peace from
within, and that begins with supporting mental
health and wellness among our fellow Rotary
members and the communities we serve.
Rotary has an opportunity to help build a
global mental health system that currently does
9 not exist, and I urge all members to consider
joining the Rotary Action Group on Mental
6. The McInallys visit with Rotary leaders in Bhubaneswar, known Health Initiatives to keep up the momentum we
as India’s “temple city.” 7. A student works on a puzzle with
McInally at a school for young people with disabilities in South began this year.
Africa that is supported by Rotary clubs. 8. McInally works on his It’s been the honor of a lifetime to serve as
forehand at a demonstration space for tennis players who use your president. You have given Heather and
wheelchairs while in Rome for a Rotary institute. 9. During a tour me memories we will cherish forever. I look
of Africa, McInally presents Malawi’s president, Lazarus Chakwera, forward to our continued friendship and our
with a quaich, a Scottish gift of friendship. 10. The McInallys join collective commitment to Create Hope in the
the fun at the July Fourth parade in Evanston, Illinois, home of the World.
Rotary International headquarters.
R. GORDON R. MCINALLY
President, Rotary International

2024. 4-6 總監月刊