A Message from the Governor

A Message from DG Kenny:

First, let me say thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me this opportunity to serve you!! I often pinch myself, what an amazing blessing I feel has been giving me and I promise I will work hard to continue making District 7600 the best district in the world!!!

Rotarians, we are living in historic times as a group. We will have the first Female President to Serve as President of Rotary International. More importantly to me, when selected, they confirmed she was selected because she was the right candidate, not because she was a female. From the time I have spent with her, the message she shares, I totally agree. I have no doubt we will have an amazing year under her leadership.

One comment she made during the International Conference really stood out “being first doesn’t mean anything if there is no second, third, or fourth…” Since I am constantly blown away by the positive impact, the energy, the passion, etc. coming from the female leaders of District 7600, I am glad to see Rotary International is finally getting on board and hope she won’t be our last!

Then she shared her theme?? Imagine Rotary!!! Wow, imagine the potential, the opportunities we have working together this year!! Imagine what we can do with membership, the foundation, imagine increasing awareness of Rotary, to share our story. Imagine being willing to try new things, new club structures or meetings. One, I want us to focus on, imaging your clubs truly reflecting the communities you are serving, open to all!! The sheet is blank, be bold, be willing to change, Imaging the endless opportunities you and your clubs have.

When I heard her theme, I was really excited. You see I have a theme I want to share with you for our year as well. A theme I feel most Rotarians live by each day. Live Your Dash.

For me, The Dash is a reminder to live our lives to the fullest each day, appreciate the blessings we have been giving, and do everything possible to make our lives on earth meaningful. I agree with Rotary International President Shekar Mehta, “Service is the rent we pay for living on this earth”. We need to live with purpose as we strive to have a positive impact in our clubs, our communities and yes, the world! Is that not being a Rotarian is about??? As I visit the clubs this year I will share that vision further, until then these are the highlights of those goals:

The Dash Goals –
Develop increased support for the “Seven Areas of Focus” & the Foundation
Accelerate growth and diversity
Strengthen & Support Clubs
Heighten our Public Image

In closing, thank you, thank you, thank you, once again for giving me this opportunity. The team and I stand by to serve you as we Imagine Rotary 2022-23.

Forever grateful,

Kenny Janes
District Governor 2022-23
District 7600