Message from District Governor Dr George Senosha

Dear Rotarians of District 9400,
The time we have been preparing for has arrived — Breaking New Ground DISCON 2025 is here! It is with great joy that we officially welcome Rotary International President’s Personal Representative (RIPPR), Past Rotary International Vice President (PRIVP) Valerie Wafer and her husband Mark to District 9400. They arrived on Monday, 28 April 2025, and their presence marks a great honour for our District and our growth journey.
This moment was never a solitary journey. I am grateful to many partners who stood shoulder to shoulder in building this success. Thank you to my counterpart, District Governor Ann, Cheryl Jennings, DISCON Chair Shirley Downie and her esteemed committee members, and DGN Grace van Zyl, Special Aide to DG George Senosha, whose tireless and selfless dedication uplifted every step of our journey.
My appreciation also goes to DGE Angelica Salomão, who formed the critical troika for strategic succession and ensured that the Breaking New Ground spirit would flourish. I am equally thankful to PAG Alice Meyer, the District Administrator, who is always at hand for everyone and DISCON Fundraising Chair AG Dr. Thabang Chiloane and his committee, who worked tirelessly to mobilise resources and support to make DISCON a reality.

Yours in Rotary Service                                                                         

  

STEPHANIE URCHICK - RI President 2024-2025
April 2025

As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, we have an opportunity to rejuvenate our commitments to each other and to the communities we serve.

A shining example is the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland in Ontario, whose members support a program providing hot meals to people facing homelessness and food insecurity. On any given evening, the Soup Shack run by Feed Windsor-Essex serves up to 130 people, offering nourishment and a sense of community and care.

 

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 Steps Back
SanKoo Yun, RI President for 2026-27, has worked closely with other Rotary members and staff to plan and prepare for the important work ahead. Sangkoo Yun, who was selected as president of Rotary International for 2026-27 and confirmed last September, is from the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang in Seoul, Korea, and will be Rotary International's second Korean president. However, he is suffering some personal health challenges since he was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which has put a temporary pause on his work. He is receiving excellent care at one of Korea’s top hospitals and his treatment is progressing smoothly. Based on their recommendation, he will need to step back from Rotary leadership responsibilities over the next six months. He has been sharing updates with RI President Stephanie Urchick and the Board of Directors and they have unanimously supported his decision, whilst providing understanding and unwavering support.
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.

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