Message from District Governor Dr George Senosha

Dear Rotarians of District 9400, As we welcome March, we celebrate Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month. I encourage all clubs and the WASH Rotary Action Group (WASHRAG) to develop impactful projects leading up to our Breaking New Ground District Conference. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development and improving lives.

Breaking New Ground - Exciting progress is being made with Breaking New Ground, and we are proud to announce that Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick has appointed our very own DGN Grace Van Zyl as Rotary International President Personal Representative (RIPPR) for D9370. This well-earned recognition reflects Grace’s dedication and service. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and are incredibly proud of her achievements.

Sun Never Sets in Rotary - We are still celebrating the success of the 'Sun Never Sets in Rotary' experience! Our District 9400, along with our sister districts D9370 and D9350, had the honour of securing the prestigious opening one-hour slot. A special thank you goes to Grace Van Zyl for spearheading this opportunity. Behind the scenes, our dedicated Rotaractors worked tirelessly to ensure the event’s success. We extend our sincere appreciation to: Ziyanda Nobinda, Shanice Masoha, Tafadzwa Ndofirepi, Xhasile Mpofu, Kevin Ndlovu, Vânia Chambule, Chantelle Bennett, John Bintcliffe and Evangeline Nazaré - Your hard work and commitment did not go unnoticed!

Yours in Rotary Service                                                                                                                                                         

 
                                                                                                                            
STEPHANIE URCHICK - RI President 2024-2025
March 2025

March is here, and for Rotary International, that means celebrating Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month — a time to shine a spotlight on one of the most transformative areas of our work. This month is an opportunity to reflect on The Magic of Rotary and the profound impact we create when we come together with determination and purpose.

Years ago, I experienced this magic firsthand in the Dominican Republic. When a group of members helped people install water filters, three children watched with amazement as dirty water entered one end of a filter and clean water emerged from the other. 

MÁRIO CÉSAR MARTINS DE CAMARGO - RI President Elect 2024-2025
Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, he plans to boost Rotary’s public image by working from the top down.

“Rotary today has strong competition for members and funds,” he says. “We need to rejuvenate the brand, especially in some zones. We should utilize post-pandemic meeting tools … to allow the president to address Rotarians all over the globe. We also need to develop more long-term partnerships with political, community, and business leaders. Let’s emphasize our greatest asset: 1.4 million volunteers.”

SANGKOO YUN - Rotary International President Nominee
Sangkoo Yun, a member of the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Korea, has been selected to become #Rotary president for 2026-27.
Heartiest Congratulations Rtn Sangkoo Yun for being nominated as Rotary International President for The Rotary Year 2026-27.
Rtn Sangkoo Yun from Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Korea, is the selection of Nominating Committee to become Rotary International’s President for 2026-27.
He will be officially declared the President-Nominee on 15th September, if no other candidates challenges him.
DANIEL TANASE - RI Director Zone 21 & 22
Daniel V. Tanase is managing partner of Assist Software SRL, a software research and development company that he co-founded in 1992 and now has 360 employees. The company specializes in outsourced projects, including developing mobile and web-based custom business applications for e-commerce, security, health, and gaming. In 2016, the Romanian Chamber of Commerce ranked Assist Software as the top information technology research and development firm in Romania.
EMMANUEL KATONGOLE - RI Director Nominee Zone 21 & 22
Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends of Rotary are hailing the confirmation of Rotarian Emmanuel Katongole, a Past District Governor of Rotary D9214 and member of the Rotary Club of Muyenga in Kampala, Uganda, as the next Rotary International Director (RID) from Zone 22 (Africa). He will serve a two-year term beginning 1st July 2026 till 30th June 2028.
March 2025
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In Memory of
 
We remember our Rotarians and Rotary Anns who have been called to higher service