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At 4:10PM on 19 October 2009, Mariano wrote: welcome to www.rotarysud.com.ar

At 9:18AM on 25 September 2009, PDG Jan van Zyl, District 9250 wrote: I was a delegate to the 2007 Council on Legislation, and is also delegated to attend the 2010 CoL. I cannot for the life of me understand what problems Martin Brands has with the process. What other process can be followed? Each club in each District is given the opportunity to present proposals for consideration, first by the District, and if accepted there, it goes to the CoL. This is a very democratic process. Of course one can differ on the merits of the various proposals (or of the language it is drafted in), but basically it comes from the clubs. I am sure that any proposals on how to improve this system, will be greatly appreciated, and will be considered.

At 10:23AM on 15 September 2009, Eugene Beil wrote: I wish to take exception to the comments of PP Martin Brand. The COL is a democratic process and the proposals cane from individual Rotary Clubs and were endorsed by districts all around the world. If Martin has a problem with the manner in which his district has selected its delegate, that would be a problem within that one district and not a fault of the entire system. This will be my first time as a delegate and I look forward to the experience.

At 10:06AM on 8 September 2009, PP Martin Brands,Thailand wrote: I just had a look at the 2010 CoL proposals and cannot believe (with very, very few exceptions) the totally meaningless dribble that I read, formatted in 18th century language. Why do we spend so much money on this seriously flawed process? Also, our 'delegates' were not chosen by us (the Clubs), and often do not master English in a meaningful way. In this day & age it is time that we find a new approach to such 'consultations'. AND discuss meaningful topics. The absence of discussion on serious topics only underlines the weakness of the current 'management system' in RI/TRF that has made Clubs into toothless 'paper tigers' that are 'Being Told' rather than 'Let us Discuss and Decide Together'. I remind all that only the 33,000 Clubs are vote-carrying members of RI; all other functions & institutions are there to serve US, and WE also decide the essence of what their 'Service to Rotary International' entails. NOT the other way around, as has become practice over time! No wonder we have so little appeal to potential newcomers! There is no sense-of-ownership at Club level, and, as a result, 50+% of Clubs and their Rotarians believe that (or act as if) Rotary is a social/fellowship Club! Well, it certainly is NOT! We are a Humanitarian & Educational Service Organization, with Friendship & Fellowship to bring us together and make us stronger (also knowledge-wise), supported by an International Network of like-minded Volunteers, and serviced by (what should be, but presently definitely is not:) a Truly Great Foundation! We need a thorough discussion on these vital topics, but none are included in CoL proposals, or they have been filtered out.

At 11:12AM on 28 July 2009, Rtn. Samar Das wrote: Prevention is better than Cure; yet it is more difficult to prove. Cure is easily Demonstrable; hence it generates more appreciation. While Polio prevention must be continued, Avoidable Blindness Cure should be adopted by Rotary urgently to run pari passu. Rotary will attract more members more easily through this Cure projects

At 10:36AM on 23 June 2009, Rtr. Ali Hussain Sumon wrote: dear Rotaractors i m the secretary of Rotaract Club of Leading University. we set in every 2nd and 4th thusday at 11.30 am in the local time (+6of genic). please visit our club meeting. thankyou.

At 10:22AM on 11 May 2009, Rtr.Debdutta Bhowmik wrote: hellow this is russel ahmed president elact rotarect club of Budge Budge, ri. 3291India i need help for twin club in any country

At 9:46AM on 4 May 2009, rtr.russelahmed wrote: hellow this is russel ahmed president elact rotarect club of metropolitan chittagong, ri. 3280 bangladesh i need help for twin club in any country

At 2:36PM on 16 April 2009, W.P. Koolhaas wrote: If a Rotary president resigns at midterm and at the same time stays as a member, can he obtain the past president titel than? Please answer. Many thanks. Greetings from Netherlands.

At 12:08PM on 9 April 2009, Aneta wrote: Andres: Please see webpage for Colombia clubs directory: http://web.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/SiteTools/Discussionforums/Lists/Comments/AllItems.aspx

At 2:26PM on 6 April 2009, Eugene Beil wrote: Would anyone care to post something which your district is promoting at the COL? Perhaps we could get some discussion going.

At 11:13AM on 6 April 2009, Thomas E. Tarpy wrote: Please provide all info available regarding grandfathered clubs. Thank you

At 11:14AM on 6 April 2009, Ayesha Alam wrote: Does the current District Governor form (appoint) the Election Committee for the Election of the next District Rotaract Representative or does the current DRR do it? And is it mandatory to include Rotarians in the Election Committee for the DRR?

At 9:57AM on 19 February 2009, Andres PAtiño wrote: i.m very interesting in represent rotaracts from colombia....

At 9:17AM on 29 December 2008, Eugene Beil, PDG wrote: Does anyone wish to discuss proposed legislation? I am our District's COL representative and I am interested in hearing about any new proposals.

At 6:26AM on 3 June 2008, Haider Naqi wrote: Can a district introduce ammendment for allowing a candidate for convassing as absence is creating a vaccume of a fundamental right in a democratic process

At 1:00PM on 11 January 2008, Kate Johnson wrote: Not sure where this belongs - are clubs REQUIRED to have board meetings?

At 4:15PM on 27 December 2007, tony fox wrote: there was discussion at the COL re changing the minimum matching grant award by TRF from US$5000 to a lesser amount. Has any decision been made on this???

At 2:33PM on 14 December 2007, Nijad K Al Atassi wrote: what are the changes in the club avenues of services & is it optional or we must change the structure of the club committees ? pls advice .

At 2:25PM on 14 December 2007, Nijad K Al Atassi wrote: Avenues of Services