Kalyan Banerjee Unveils the 2011-2012 RI Theme

Posted by Steve Lettau

on Mar 16, 2011

Once Rotarians find their inner strength, they can accomplish great things in their communities and around the world, says RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee. See an excerpt from his 17 January speech at the International Assembly, and watch as he unveils the next RI theme, Reach Within to Embrace Humanity .

Kalyan Banerjee, from the Rotary Club of Vapi, Gujarat, India will become President of Rotary International (one of the largest humanitarian service organizations in the world – www.rotary.org ) on July 1, 2011. As President, for the Rotary year July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, Kalyan will lead a global network of 1.2 million business and professional leaders from more than 200 countries and geographical regions who, through volunteer service, help meet the needs of communities worldwide.

Kalyan, a member of Rotary since 1972, is Rotary’s 101st President and its third President from India. Kalyan believes that Rotary’s strengths include its ability to attract leaders from different vocations around the world as well as its role in promoting peace. “My goal is for Rotary to become the preferred organization for today’s generation to join and participate in to make the world better, safer and happier” he said. IN A RECENT INTERVIEW. “Rotary, it is said, has the strength of a government and the tenderness of a parent,” he added.

Kalyan has served Rotary as a Director, Rotary Foundation Trustee, Committee and Task Force Chair, International Assembly Group Discussion Leader, President’s Representative, and District Governor.