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President’s Message

Fellow Breakfast Rotarians:

It is an exciting time to be a Rotarian.  On the international scene we are on the verge of eliminating polio from the face of the earth and Rotary is changing to meet the next worldwide challenges.  On the local level we are making a real difference in the lives of those less fortunate in our community while building friendships and fellowship among our members.  Through our many ongoing programs and new ones we add each year, we are bringing real meaning to the spirit of “service above self.”

The International theme for 2011-12 as announced by President, Kalyan Banerjee, is “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.” It is only through self-understanding and strong inner direction that we can reach out to our fellow human beings to affect positive change in the world. 

In recognition of the International theme, our local club motto (as part of my president’s “Summit Philosopher’s Club”) for the year is “Reaching Within to Reach the Top.”  With the proper internal motivation and inspiration that we provide one another, we can each reach incredible “summits” of service. 

Visalia Breakfast Rotary is a dynamic, active and caring Club.  I am proud and honored to be your president for the 2011-2012 year.  We have a great year of service and fellowship ahead of us and I look forward to moving ahead and upward with each of you.  Let me know how I can be of service to you as you reach out to embrace humanity and reach the top.

Yours in Rotary,

Michael Sheltzer

President 2011-2012