Message from Immediate Past District Governor Dr George Senosha

Dear Rotarians of District 9400,
As the curtain gently draws on my time as District Governor of District 9400, I stand before you not with sadness, but with deep
gratitude, humility, and immense pride in what we have achieved together. This has not been a solo journey—it has been a symphony
of collaboration, resilience, and shared purpose.
To President Purnell (PAG), thank you sincerely for ensuring that communication remained at the heart of our District
through the DG Newsletters. Your dedication to keeping Rotarians informed and engaged has been instrumental. To AG Thabang
Chiloane, your support for Mariana and your role as a stabilising force behind the scenes have not gone unnoticed. Thank you.
To each Rotarian in District 9400: thank you for walking beside me—through the calm and the storms. Your unwavering support lifted me on difficult days and inspired me to serve with even greater commitment. To DG Maria Angelica Salomao, who has shared in this journey with poise and insight, I wish you a term of abundant success and transformative impact in 2025–2026. 

To the Assistant Governors, Club Presidents, and Committee Chairs—thank you for playing an active role in shaping  Rotary International’s three-year strategic plan. Your input has set a firm foundation for what lies ahead. To PDG Riana Pretorius, thank
you for your continued guidance and your presence throughout this term.

To our dedicated District Secretary, PAG Alice Meyer—words will never fully capture my appreciation for you. Thank you for ensuring
that every meeting, every commitment, and every visit was executed with grace and precision. You were the quiet force behind
my punctuality and my presence, always serving with a smile and the utmost humility. Please continue serving Beyond Self, just as
you always have. Your work mattered. You made all the difference.

As I take my final bow, my most profound appreciation goes to all the Rotary Clubs that welcomed me so warmly. Each visit was not
just ceremonial—it was an opportunity to learn, to be inspired, and to witness Rotary’s heartbeat on the ground.

Yours in Rotary Service                                                                         

  IPDG George Senosha

FRANCESCO AREZZO - RI President 2025-2026
JULY  2025

Francesco Arezzo, a member of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy, has been selected by the Board of Directors to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26. Arezzo will become president on 1 July.

 

The Board conducted a special session following the unexpected resignation of RI President-elect Mário César Martins de Camargo on 8 June. Guided by the RI code and policies, the Board selected the new president-elect from a pool of candidates who were considered by the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in August 2023.

 

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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