Dear Fellow Rotarians of District 5040:
As June 30th draws near and the Rotary year comes to a close, Judy and I find ourselves reflecting with immense gratitude on what has truly been a magical journey. Serving as your District Governor this past year has been the honour of a lifetime.
With our theme, “The Magic of Rotary,” and our shared commitment to “Empowering Through Unity,” we witnessed how much we can achieve when we come together with purpose, compassion, and collaboration. The year was filled with inspiring moments, meaningful service, and incredible fellowship—all of which were made possible by you, the Club Members.
The 196 students and staff of Mwaasua Primary School and the 122 students and staff of Makaalu Secondary School, in Wamunyu, 112 km east of Nairobi, Kenya, have had to travel long distances daily to fill buckets of water from streams. Not only was that water not clean, leading to illness, the water collection took significant time and energy to collect. Both challenges took students and teachers away from receiving and providing education. 
As November unfolds, we embrace Rotary Foundation Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the cornerstone of Rotary International—our Rotary Foundation. Here in District 5040, we see the power of our collective efforts brought to life and The Magic of Rotary truly comes alive. Through the Rotary Foundation, we are Empowering Through Unity, driving meaningful change across communities both locally and globally..png)
