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South Charlotte Weekly newspaper and several Charlotte area sister weekly papers have published a very good article on our recent Rotary GSE trip to Egypt and Lebanon.
Please check out the newspaper site at:
http://www.thecharlotteweekly.com/archive_papers/cw/cw2009_06_12.pdf
Then scroll to page 12...
Happy Reading!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Letter from President Carter to Rotary Governor Bob Wilson on the important, upcoming elections in Lebanon -posted by Bill
Governor Bob, thanks for the update on your GSE team to the Middle East
Ten days from now, Lebanon will hold crucial parliamentary elections. Rosalynn and I will be there, on the ground, with a team of 50 international observers. Our objective is to provide an independent and impartial assessment of the electoral process and to help ensure that the vote is free, fair, and peaceful.
After years of civil strife and political instability, the elections on June 7 offer the people of Lebanon an extraordinary opportunity to re-establish a democratically elected government. My team will do our best to help make that happen.
As the election approaches, our delegation from The Carter Center will provide updates from Lebanon to keep you informed about the campaigns, access to the polls, vote counting, and any problems that might arise before, during, or after the vote.
The presence of the Carter Center’s team is one way to demonstrate the interest of the international community in Lebanon’s election. Join us as our observers keep a watchful eye on the vote.
Peaceful and credible elections are essential for Lebanon to re-establish democratic government and provide a foundation to address key long-term challenges in political reform, economic development, internal security, and peace in the region.
The Carter Center is committed to supporting the development of accountable, democratic governance in Lebanon and across the world. This will be our 76th election monitoring project since 1989, including countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
However, this election is very different for The Carter Center because this is the first time our team will provide instant online updates about our efforts. We will make sure that when the Lebanese people head to the polls on Sunday, June 7, their elections will be monitored not just by our delegation in Lebanon, but by millions of people all over the world.
I know that I speak for the whole Carter Center team in telling you that we are encouraged by your support for our efforts. With your help, we know we can serve as the eyes and ears of the world to let the Lebanese people know that the world is watching.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Carter
Ten days from now, Lebanon will hold crucial parliamentary elections. Rosalynn and I will be there, on the ground, with a team of 50 international observers. Our objective is to provide an independent and impartial assessment of the electoral process and to help ensure that the vote is free, fair, and peaceful.
After years of civil strife and political instability, the elections on June 7 offer the people of Lebanon an extraordinary opportunity to re-establish a democratically elected government. My team will do our best to help make that happen.
As the election approaches, our delegation from The Carter Center will provide updates from Lebanon to keep you informed about the campaigns, access to the polls, vote counting, and any problems that might arise before, during, or after the vote.
The presence of the Carter Center’s team is one way to demonstrate the interest of the international community in Lebanon’s election. Join us as our observers keep a watchful eye on the vote.
Peaceful and credible elections are essential for Lebanon to re-establish democratic government and provide a foundation to address key long-term challenges in political reform, economic development, internal security, and peace in the region.
The Carter Center is committed to supporting the development of accountable, democratic governance in Lebanon and across the world. This will be our 76th election monitoring project since 1989, including countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
However, this election is very different for The Carter Center because this is the first time our team will provide instant online updates about our efforts. We will make sure that when the Lebanese people head to the polls on Sunday, June 7, their elections will be monitored not just by our delegation in Lebanon, but by millions of people all over the world.
I know that I speak for the whole Carter Center team in telling you that we are encouraged by your support for our efforts. With your help, we know we can serve as the eyes and ears of the world to let the Lebanese people know that the world is watching.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Carter
Letter from GSE Chair Ahmed Saada, District 2450, posted by Bill
Dear GSE Chair John,
Just a short note to report on our visiting GSE Team from North Carolina. The entire team was top notch, everyone who met them was equally as well impressed as I was. They served as excellent Ambassadors of Goodwill; and I think they accomplished everything that the Rotary Foundation wants from the GSE program. They won the hearts of many Egyptians and provided us with a better understanding of North Carolina and its culture.
Good luck on your district GSE plans during the following years. Meanwhile, please accept my best regards.
Yours in Rotary pride and spirit,
Ahmed Saada
Just a short note to report on our visiting GSE Team from North Carolina. The entire team was top notch, everyone who met them was equally as well impressed as I was. They served as excellent Ambassadors of Goodwill; and I think they accomplished everything that the Rotary Foundation wants from the GSE program. They won the hearts of many Egyptians and provided us with a better understanding of North Carolina and its culture.
Good luck on your district GSE plans during the following years. Meanwhile, please accept my best regards.
Yours in Rotary pride and spirit,
Ahmed Saada
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