The Rotary Balita no. 651 (July 27, 1950)

550 Attend International Assembly and Rotary Institute-These inspiring meetings held at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in June brought together men and women from 41 countries and regions. When President Hodgson called the roll of countries and regions represented at the fellowship dinner, everyone 00110 thrilled by the knowledge that those present had journeyed from the tar corners of the earth to give a peck (and in some cases weeks) of their time to attend these meetings which have only one purpose-the intensification of Rotary's program of service. As the governor nominee for the new Rotary district of Germany stood up, the applause was deafening. It WAS repeated when the representative of the Rota, clubs in Japan arose to be introduced. They were recognized immediately as men of good will and were received and welcomed on that basis. The signs on the doorway leading to the assembly meeting room epitomized the purpose of this unique meeting. On the way in, the incoming governors read "Enter to learn." As they left he room, they read "Go forth to serve." It was a memorable week for everyone who attended-and a fitting prelude to the next week's activity at Detroit-where 6,949 Rotarians and members of their families from 50 countries of the world attended Rotary’ annual convention. It was a busy five days, this first "delegates’ convention". Attendance at discussion group meetings overflowed into adjacent hallways-convention sessions devoted to the most serious type of addresses were attended by capacity crowds. Other than the final session addressed by both Percy Hodgson and Arthur Lagueux, the Tuesday afternoon session was perhaps as important as any. Walter Williams of Seattle, Wash., U.S.A., Roe Bartle of Kansas City, Mo., U.S.A., and Detroit's own Eddie Guest, famous poet, were the headliners. An unexpected treat for the ladies was provided by the Rotarians of Hawaii who had arranged to have orchids flown from Hawaii to Detroit on Wednesday in time for the ladies to wear to the President’s Ball that night. Picture of President Arthur Lagueux.-Would your club like an 8” x 10” picture of the new president of R.I., suitable for framing? If so, send your request to Rotary International, 35 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Illinois, U. S. A. Five goals for 1950-51!-The governors nominee at the international assembly were pleased as well as challenged when they received a folder individually addressed and signed by the president nominee, offering his five goals for the Rotary year 1950-51, and calling upon them to help make these five goals prime objectives of this Rotary year. All four objects of Rotary are covered, and the extension of Rotary to new communities is the fifth objective. President Arthur Lagueux is asking for 365 new Rotary clubs in 1950-51-one for each day in the year. He believes this can be done without sacrificing quality for quantity. You'll be hearing more from both your district governor and from President Arthur about the five goals for 1950-51. Official Directory for 1950-51 will be available soon. 35c per copy. Give your orders to our secretary. New Districts.-Fifteen new districts became effective on 1 July, 1950, raising the total number of districts in R.I. to 201. The Federal Republic of Germany became a district; one new district is in Finland; two in Denmark; one in Argentina; and 10 in the United States and Canada. See the new edition of the Official Directory, soon to be published, for details.