It is an honor to lead our Rotary International District 3130, in the Rotary year 2005-2006, the post Centenary year to enter its second century of service. I am overwhelmed by your affection, faith and Trust shown in me at this Young age, which gives me enormous confidence as I stand on the threshold of a “Century of Service”.
As we look back at the 100 years of service, we feel proud to be associated with this movement, the main aim of which is to make a change for the better, in the lives of underprivileged .A hundred years is an important milestone – one that few organizations reach. It signifies that we all are doing great service and most important that the need for Rotary service remains strong.
It is also very important to realize that we should not only pat our own backs for the work done in past as it is said “ It Doesn't’t matter whether you can be proud of your ancestors” but what matters is “CAN THEY BE PROUD OF YOU”!
It is said that if you sleep and dream that life is pure joy than if you awake and see that life is service.
But truly if you serve than SERVICE is real JOY .
So long as there is one hungry child , one ignorant man ,one discouraged youth, so long as there is a misunderstanding or conflict anywhere, so long as there is a choice friend who has not yet been found ,there is a reason for “ROTARY.”
I am confident that Together we share a common aim for strengthening our community,our international bonds, and now, our goals for the post Centennial.
Together we have CELEBRATED ROTARY by performing countless acts of service in our clubs.
And now all the best for your end less M I S S I O N to work "SERVICE ABOVE SELF".

Dr. Mahesh Kotbagi
District Governor
RID 3130