Dear Rotary Leaders, Club Presidents (Past, Present and Incoming),

Rotarians, Peace Builders, and Rotary Mega Meeting Ambassadors,

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I want to thank you so much for sharing the last Rotary year with us on the Rotary Districts and Clubs Joint Online International Mega Meeting Platform (The Rotary Mega Meeting). Welcome back, and thank you for joining us at the Rotary Peace Park during the Rotary International Convention 2025 🎙️ Live Podcast & Interview Series.

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I am proud to have had the opportunity to share this space with you over the past year. It has been a rewarding and meaningful experience bringing together Rotary International leaders, District Governors, RI Representatives to the United Nations and Commonwealth Nations, Club Presidents, Rotarians, Friends of Rotary, Peace Builders, Partners, Special Representatives, leaders of Civil Society and Humanitarian Organizations, Community Leaders, Global Peace Ambassadors, Peace and Justice Activists, Humanitarians, Change Makers, Social Workers, and Human Rights Advocates from over 85 countries.

I am pleased to announce that our platform has grown rapidly, uniting hundreds of thousands of people from diverse organizations and countries. To reflect this broader mission—and out of fairness to those who are not Rotarians—we will now call it the International Online Mega Meeting. We will continue to bring Rotarians and Peace Builders together to Unite for Good, promoting goodwill and better friendships, building a culture of peace, and creating lasting impact in our communities and around the world.

Please allow me to thank the extraordinary people who have supported me, making this past Rotary year so meaningful. These exceptional individuals truly brought out the magic of Rotary and demonstrated the power of making a positive difference in my life and for many others worldwide. It has been a full year of people, places, moments, memories, and an international mega meeting that brought the world together on one platform.

First and foremost, I want to give special thanks to my wonderful family and loving wife, IPP. Valere Onome Ozuem, Immediate Past President (CP) of Rotary E-Club of Peace D1926, and my two beautiful daughters, Joan and Jessica (JJ). Without their love and support, I would not have been able to carry on this long.

PRIP. Stephanie A. Urchick, Immediate Past Rotary International President (2024–25)—thank you for joining our meetings and for your tremendous support over the years. You have always reminded me that we can bring out the magic in people if we simply give them a chance and a sense of belonging. 📺 Watch the Mega Meeting Introduction by President Stephanie A. Urchick during the Rotary/Carter Collaboration

RIVP. Pat Merryweather-Arges, Past Rotary International Board Vice President (2023–24) and Director (2022–24)—you are not only a mentor but an inspiration to me and to thousands of Rotarians and Peace Builders around the world. Thank you for your excellent leadership and for being a true changemaker.

Arthur Kanegis and Melanie Bennett—thank you, my friends, partners, and Co-host of the Mega Meeting member of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace USA, for your steadfast support. You are truly amazing and inspiring, giving hope and dignity to those in need. The world can indeed be our country if we unite to build a culture of peace, friendship, and unity. 👉 Learn more about “Rotary and The World is My Country”

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My Club—I would also like to thank my Club President, board, and all members of the Rotary Club of Sapele GRA D9141 for their unwavering support and encouragement. We are not just a club; we are friends and family who let love lead.

Dorothy Gilmour (Mama D!), Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Hawthorn D9800 and Founder/Co-Chair of Rotary SAFE Families—thank you for being an exceptional leader and changemaker. Your advocacy to Stop Abuse of Families Everywhere inspires thousands to take responsibility for keeping families and the elderly safe. My own story would not be complete without mentioning your invaluable support, encouragement, and assistance. We will continue to stand with you in your important advocacy.

Most importantly, I want to thank all of you—every member of our platform—for your support and for attending our webinars. Your ongoing participation has made this platform truly Mega and International, becoming one of the largest gatherings of Rotarians and Peace Builders from around the world. 👉 Click here to join our WhatsApp group

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If you missed the Rotary Peace Park in Rotary International Convention 2025 🎙️ Live Podcast & Interview Series with Arthur Kanegis, Co-Host of the International Mega Meeting, you can watch here: 📺 Watch Video 1 📺 Watch Video 2

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The Rotary International Theme for 2025–2026 is “Unite for Good.” This theme is a call to action for all of us worldwide to collaborate and work together to create positive change in our communities and beyond. It emphasizes the power of unity and collective action in achieving Rotary’s goals of service and impact. Here at the Mega Meeting platform, we will continue to bring you more educational, exciting, and meaningful conversations.
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Until then—thank you so much.

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Yours in Rotary Service,

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PP. Ozuem O. Esiri (AmbP)
Host & Convener
The International Online Mega-Meeting (Rotary Mega Meeting)
International Service Director, Rotary Club of Sapele GRA D9141