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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 30 June 2008 James J. Yarmus Governor, District 7210, RI Dear Governor: WILFRID J. WILKINSON President, 2007-08 FAX 847.866.3390 One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201-3698 USA tel 847.866.3000 fax 847.328.8554 www.rotary.org As we come to the end ofthis busy and exciting year together, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude for all that you have done to make 2007-08 a success. This year we have shared a special mission, that of growing and strengthening our wonderful organization. As I said when we were togetliefin SanTIiego all those months ago, Rotary Shares because Rotarians care. - Rotary Shares because Rotarians know the needs. Rotary Shares because Rotarians provide Service Above Self. And we need to share Rotary with others by bringing in new members. Rotary will only be able to continue sharing if it continues to grow. We have worked very hard to make Rotary grow this year. We will not know the full measure of our success until we have the final figures after all the clubs' semi-annual reports are received, but I am confident in the progress we have made. I have witnessed a real vibrancy in the places I have visited that testifies to the health and strength of Rotary. I thank you for all that you have done in your district to help clubs increase membership so that they can increase service in their communities and around the world. The opportunities and challenges we faced at the beginning of our term have developed into the accomplishments and success we celebrate at the end ofthis wonderful year. But the end of our year really marks the beginning of new opportunities for service and participation in all that Rotary is and does in our world. You have much to contribute, much to share. Please remain committed to living out the truth that Rotary Shares, because President D.K. Lee and his team need each and everyone of us to help Make Dreams Real during this new year. This has been an exciting-time and I sincerely hope that you-have foulld it fe-be rewmding-and fulfilling. Serving as a district governor has provided you with unique opportunities. I commend you for ajob well done. Please accept my best wishes as we return to our ordinary lives and home clubs. I know that you will continue to share Rotary through fellowship and service in your clubs, in your communities and around the world and by inviting qualified individuals into your clubs and encouraging others to do the same. Kind regards, Wilfrid 1. Wilkinson President, Rotary International

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

30 June 2008

James J. YarmusGovernor, District 7210, RI

Dear Governor:

WILFRID J. WILKINSONPresident, 2007-08

FAX 847.866.3390

One Rotary Center

1560 Sherman Avenue

Evanston, Illinois

60201-3698 USA

tel 847.866.3000

fax 847.328.8554

www.rotary.org

As we come to the end ofthis busy and exciting year together, I take this opportunity to expressmy gratitude for all that you have done to make 2007-08 a success. This year we have shared aspecial mission, that of growing and strengthening our wonderful organization. As I said whenwe were togetliefin SanTIiego all those months ago, Rotary Shares because Rotarians care. ­Rotary Shares because Rotarians know the needs. Rotary Shares because Rotarians provideService Above Self. And we need to share Rotary with others by bringing in new members.Rotary will only be able to continue sharing if it continues to grow.

We have worked very hard to make Rotary grow this year. We will not know the full measureof our success until we have the final figures after all the clubs' semi-annual reports arereceived, but I am confident in the progress we have made. I have witnessed a real vibrancy inthe places I have visited that testifies to the health and strength of Rotary. I thank you for allthat you have done in your district to help clubs increase membership so that they can increaseservice in their communities and around the world.

The opportunities and challenges we faced at the beginning of our term have developed into theaccomplishments and success we celebrate at the end ofthis wonderful year. But the end ofour year really marks the beginning of new opportunities for service and participation in all thatRotary is and does in our world. You have much to contribute, much to share. Please remaincommitted to living out the truth that Rotary Shares, because President D.K. Lee and his teamneed each and everyone of us to help Make Dreams Real during this new year.

This has been an exciting-time and I sincerely hope that you-have foulld it fe-be rewmding-andfulfilling. Serving as a district governor has provided you with unique opportunities. Icommend you for ajob well done.

Please accept my best wishes as we return to our ordinary lives and home clubs. I know thatyou will continue to share Rotary through fellowship and service in your clubs, in yourcommunities and around the world and by inviting qualified individuals into your clubs andencouraging others to do the same.

Kind regards,

Wilfrid 1. Wilkinson

President, Rotary International

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One Rotary Center

1560 Sherman Avenue

Evanston, Illinois

60201-3698 USA

TEL 847.866.3000

FAX 847.328.8554

www.rotary.org

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

June 2008

Dear 2007-2008 RI District Governor,

Enclosed please find the certificate(s) for the club(s) in your district being honoredwith the Recognition of Membership De~ent Initiatives certificate for your yearas Governor. We do our best to accurately interpret the submitted nomination forms inorder that certificates will be properly printed. Please review the certificate(s) foraccuracy and spelling. If an error exists, please mark through it, clearly print thecorrection onto the certificate and fax the corrected certificate to MembershipDevelopment, +1-847-866-9446, attention MD 100, or mail it to:

Rotary InternationalMembership Development (MD100)MDI Certificate Program1560 Sherman Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201-3698

The revised certificate(s) will be mailed to you immediately.

Congratulations on the great success achieved by clubs in membership development foryour district during the past Rotary year.

Kind regards,

Manager, Membership Communications & SupportRI Membership Development Division

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

May 2008

Dear 2007-08 RI District Governor,

Enclosed please find the certificates for the club (s) in your district that have beenhonored as recipients of the Membershin Development & Extension Award. We do ourbest to accurately interpret Hie submitted nomination forms in order that certificateswill be properly printed. Please review each certificate for accuracy and spelling. If anerror exists, please mark through it, clearly print the correction onto the certificate andfax the corrected certificate to Membership Development, +1-847-866-9446, attentionMD100, or mail it to:

Rotary InternationalMembership Development (MD100)MDI Certificate Program1560 Sherman Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201-3698

A new certificate will be mailed to you immediately.

Congratulations on the great success of your district during the past Rotary year.

Kind regards,

00, Ro<ocy em",c tJI;a-Jill Pohren

1560 Sherman Avenue

Manager, Communications & SupportEvanston, Illinois RI M b h' D 1em ers Ip eve opment

60201-3698 USA

TEL 847.866.3000

FAX 847.328.8554

www.rotary.org

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ANDEXTENSION AWARD

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to District Governor

(])r. James ryarmus

in recognition of the contributionmade by your district 7210

in achieving its membership goal for 2007-2008.

QJ ~'. ,

, .. - , - ...

./~_ ~ JL:-~WilfrId J. Wilkinson2007 -08 President, Rotary International

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RECOGNITION OF MEMBERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to the

CRjJtary C{u6 ofWa{{fU{{ r.East

wry; VSJl

for its innovative approach to membershipgrowth and development during 2007-08 in RI

district 7210

QJ- ;I ' . ,

Wl~J.~;~~2007 -08 President, Rotary International

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND

EXTENSION AWARD

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to the Rotary Club of

Wa[[kj[[ r£ast)JV~ VSYl

in grateful appreciation for contributions madein membership development bysponsoring a new Rotary club inDistrict 7210 during 2007-2008.

n J .... (1 f ..Z:;J ~. ~;14.:"4~

Wilfrid J. Wilkinson2007 -08 President, Rotary International

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ANDEXTENSION AWARD

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to the Rotary Club of

CPlii{mont,

W% VSJl

in grateful appreciation for contributions madein membership development by

achieving the highest retention rate inDistrict 7210 during 2007-2008.

Wilfrid J. Wilkinson2007 -08 President, Rotary International

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND

EXTENSION AWARD

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to the Rotary Club of

9vLiaafetown,:NCY; VSJI

in grateful appreciation for contributions madein membership development bysponsoring a new Rotary club inDistrict 7210 during 2007-2008.

n jf (1, I~~- Y-d;1~~Wilfrid J. Wilkinson

2007 -08 President, Rotary International

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RECOGNITION OF MEMBERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to the

1?JJtary C(u6 of:Jv1iddfetown

wry; VS/lfor its innovative approach to membership

growth and development during 2007-08 in RIdistrict 7210

QJ .. ;'~j.~;:~~2007 -08 President, Rotary International

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ANDEXTENSION AWARD

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to the Rotary Club of

Poug lik.§epsie,

wry; VSJI,

in grateful appreciation for contributions madein membership development by

achieving the highest growth rate inDistrict 7210 during 2007-2008.

Wilfftd J. Wilkinson2007 -08 President, Rotary International

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RECOGNITION OF MEMBERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to the

~tary C[u6 ofPoug Ii/fgepsie

wry; VSYl

for its innovative approach to membershipgrowth and development during 2007-08 in RI

district 7210

WilfrIDJ. Wilkinson2007 -08 President, Rotary International

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND

EXTENSION AWARD

Presented on behalf of the Board of Directors ofRotary International to the Rotary Club of

CPoug hk.gepsie)

wry; VSYl

in grateful appreciation for contributions madein membership development by

bringing in the most new members inDistrict 7210 during 2007-2008.

--QJ-w~-g)~2007 -08 President, Rotary International