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敬愛的扶輪社友們：

　　109 年前的這個月，保羅．哈理斯和他三位友人創立了第一個扶輪社。他的目標很簡單：在充滿陌生人的城市中，與價值觀相同的人士，建立一個友誼的綠洲。

　　隨著時光流逝，扶輪的哲學與時並進，日益成熟，扶輪社員的理想擴展到

涵蓋服務、職業道德倫理、及國際瞭解。隨著扶輪成長及擴展，保羅．哈理斯

預見一個衝突最終都會化解的世界──在這個世界中，人與人的情誼和接納差

異會讓戰爭成為昨日黃花。如果人們能在友誼和寬容的氣氛中共聚一堂，他認

為，他們很快便會瞭解彼此之間有非常多的共同點。

　　保羅．哈理斯有幸在有生之年見證到扶輪理念得以在世界各地數十個國家

落地生根，開枝散葉。每個星期，在34,000 個社區，他的遠見依然在每個扶

輪社例會中落實。可是最能生動具體呈現保羅．哈理斯遠見的莫過於我們年度

的國際扶輪年會。

　　在年會中，儘管只有短暫數天，我們看到保羅．哈理斯所想像的世界：來

自地球各個角落的男男女女共聚一堂，促進和平，服務他人，或僅是享受彼此

的陪伴。背景、政治、文化、和地域的差異都交織在一起，織成一條色彩斑斕

的美麗掛毯。那是個難以忘懷的經驗，一個我和我太太潔塔每年都翹首盼望的

經驗。每個年會都不一樣，每個年會都成為我們珍惜的回憶。

　　今年，我將有莫大的殊榮可以主持6 月1-4 日在澳洲雪梨舉辦的第105 屆

國際扶輪年會。雪梨是個充滿生命力的國際樞紐，也是東方與西方的往來門

戶，非常適合舉辦扶輪的國際年會。它多元多樣令人驚異，有豐富的文化和歷

史，是我最喜歡造訪的城市之一。那裡既刺激又輕鬆，是一個我知道我會覺得

很自在的地方，而且總是有新的事物可以探訪和嘗試。

　　在2014 年，扶輪社員將聚集在雪梨互道日安。我們會聚集在一起，以朋

友和扶輪社員的身分，在一個歡迎所有人的愉悅氣氛中，向世界和彼此伸出友

誼的手。我希望各位可以加入我們一起歡慶我們的成功，展望未來，發現新的

方法來參與扶輪，改變人生。

朗．伯騰 Ron D. Burton

2013-14年度國際扶輪社長

DEAR FELLOW ROTARIANS,

It was 109 years ago this month that Paul Harris and three of his friends founded the first Rotary club. His goal was simple: to create an oasis of friendship amid a city of strangers, with those who shared his values.

    Over time, the philosophy of Rotary developed and matured, and Rotarian ideals expanded to include service, vocational ethics, and international understanding. As Rotary grew and spread, Paul Harris envisioned a world in which confl ict would ultimately melt away – a world where personal connections and acceptance of differences would relegate war to history. If people could only come together in a spirit of friendship and tolerance, he felt, they would soon realize how much they had in common.

      Paul Harris was fortunate in his lifetime to see the Rotary idea take hold and establish itself in dozens of countries around the world. Every week, in 34,000 communities, his vision lives on in every Rotary club meeting. But nowhere in the world does Paul Harris’ vision take life as vividly as it does at our annual Rotary International convention.

      At a convention, for a few short days, we see the world as Paul Harris imagined it: a world where men and women from every corner of the globe come together, to build peace, to serve others, and simply to enjoy one another’s company. Differences of background, politics, culture, and religion are woven together, all part of one bright tapestry. It is an unforgettable experience, one that Jetta and I look forward to every year. Every convention is different, and every one becomes a memory that we cherish.

      This year, I will have the tremendous privilege of presiding over the 105th Rotary International Convention in Sydney, 1-4 June. Sydney is a vibrant international hub, a gateway between East and West, and a wonderfully appropriate city to host a Rotary convention. It is amazingly diverse, rich in culture and history, and one of my favorite cities to visit; at once exciting and relaxed, it is a place where I know I will always feel at home – and always find something new to see and do.

      In 2014, Rotary members will gather to say G’day from Sydney. We will come together as friends and Rotarians, to reach out to the world and to one another, in an environment where all are welcome. I hope you will join us as we celebrate our successes, look to the future, and discover new ways to Engage Rotary, Change Lives.

Ron D. Burton

2013-14 RI President

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