Message from Kalyan Banerjee, 2011-12 Rotary International President

"All of us in Rotary are looking to change the world -- why else would we be Rotarians? We believe that our world can be happier, healthier, and more peaceful, and that we can create that better world through our service ... We must understand that true change can only begin with each of us, and start within us.  We cannot share peace with others if we do not have it to give. We cannot look after the whole world without first looking after those closest to us: our families, our clubs and our communities."

--From the Rotarian, "A Message From Our RI President," July 2011