DG Dominique Bazin's Message to the New Board and Club
Dear Rotarians,
Your District Governor for the term 2024/2025, I am honored to share my remarks with you as we embrace the pivotal themes of peace and unity under our proud banner, District 7020: Ten Countries Together in Solidarity. This theme not only highlights our collective strength but also our shared commitment to fostering an environment of cooperation across our diverse communities. I warmly congratulate the your new President and his Committees on their election by the members of your club for the term 2024-2025, and I thank you for accepting this leadership role.
As the Governor of District 7020, I am enthusiastic about collaborating with all Presidents to strengthen our clubs to better serve our communities and make a significant impact. I hope you will encourage your members to engage in large-scale projects that benefit a greater number of people.
District 7020 has consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to these ideals, embodying the spirit of Rotary through your dedicated service and impactful initiatives. Your club’s efforts to build bridges and foster understanding are commendable, and they resonate deeply with this year’s focus.
As we gather to celebrate the installation of your new board, we also celebrate our commitment to peace and unity. This ceremony is not merely a formality but a reaffirmation of our collective mission to create a more harmonious world. It is an opportunity to reflect on our achievements and to renew our dedication to the principles that unite us as Rotarians and as global citizens.
Let this new Rotary year be a testament to what we can achieve together. May we continue to serve as beacons of hope and catalysts for change, united in our purpose and in our actions. Together, let us move forward in solidarity, harnessing the power of our diversity to effect tangible, lasting change in our communities and beyond.
This year, our theme at Rotary International is Extraordinary! The Magic of Rotary! RI President Stéphanie Urchick celebrates this magic, stating that each action of our members creates this magic and calls on us to recognize and amplify our ability to save lives. She reminds us that ending polio or achieving world peace will not happen by magic, but through our concrete actions, donations, and welcoming of new members.
Fortunately, the Rotary Action Plan is here to facilitate our work and make the club experience irresistible. This is where the magic of Rotary comes to life, and we will need it to bring healing to a divided world where armed conflicts and population displacement are increasing. We must be at our best to make a positive impact.
Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this momentous occasion. I am inspired by your zeal and motivated by our shared vision. I look forward to the continued success of the Rotary Club of St. Croix Harborside and am eager to support you as we embark on this journey of service, guided by the lights of peace and unity.
Yours in Rotary service,
Dominique Bazin
District Governor 2024/2025 District 7020