Arabic Rotary Publications

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Arabic Rotary Publications
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• Michel P. Jazzar
• RI Contact ARP 2007-2008-2009

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Sponsors
Vision
ARP
Official Umbrella
RI
District
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1- Arabic and Islamic Countries

• 300 million Arabs.
• 1000000000 Muslims Arabic is a holy language.
• Respect of the human beings.
• Respect of culture.
• Communication.

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2- Rotary tools

• Enhance communication.
• PR, Rotary image.
• Membership Development.
• Rotary Extension.
• Training and Education.

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RI and Languages
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Decisions of RI Board -1

• At its November 1999 meeting, the RI Board of
  Directors recognized the importance of providing
  Rotary Clubs with the information they need to be
  effective in languages that they can read and
  understand. At this same time, a list of
  essential publications was established.
• At its February 2000 meeting, the Board agreed
  that a district or group of districts in which
  the Rotarians speak a language other than
  English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, French,
  German, Korean, Italian and Swedish may, on a
  voluntary basis translate, print and distribute
  essential club information to the clubs in their
  district (s).
• November 2000 It further approved a plan for a
  pilot project for translation of publications by
  volunteers. Initially districts in Finland, The
  Netherlands, Taiwan and Thailand were selected to
  participate in this project.

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Decisions of RI Board -2
November 2007

• Other interested districts are considered to
  participate.
• On behalf of the RI Board of Directors, district
  2450 was invited to participate in this project.
• Participation includes the appointment of a
  committee or group to be responsible for
  translating, printing and distributing
  publications to clubs in the country. RI will
  reimburse governors of participating districts
  for the costs of printing and distributing these
  publications.

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Decisions of RI Board -3

• Oct/Nov 2007 Board Meeting the Board has now
  given approval to include Hindi as one more
  language in the R.I's list for translation. Here
  is the excerpts from the Board decision on the
  captioned subjectF-2.    Review of Translation
  Policy - DECISION  The Board  1. Re-affirms
  English as the official language of RI and agrees
  to continue providing translations in French,
  German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,  Portuguese,
  Spanish, and Swedish2. Agrees to begin
  providing translation into Hindi as of 1 July
  2008 as publications are developed and/or
  revised3. Requests the general secretary to
  provide cost implications for the addition of
  Hindi to the Board at its January 2008 meeting

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RI Languages

• RI Official Language English.
• RI Major Languages 40000 Rotarians
• French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
  Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Hindi.
• RI Additional Languages 12 Essential
  Publications printing and distributing
  Districts in
• Finland, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand
  November 2000
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• Arab speaking countries in District 2450 and
  District 9010
• Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, Sudan, United
  Arab Emirates and Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria,
  Mauritania. November 2007

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RI Official Language

• English is the only official language of RI and
  all official documents, including club charters,
  shall be issued in English

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Translation of Rotary Literature

• The policy of RI concerning publication of
  Rotary literature in languages other than
  English, the official language of RI, is
• 1) RI will provide translated versions of
  essential club and district information in
  Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German,
  Korean, Italian and Swedish.
• 2) All RI publications shall be revised in
  English and other languages on a staggered,
  triennial basis, with those publications affected
  most by the Council on Legislation to be revised
  after the Council,
• 3) A district or group of districts in which the
  Rotarians speak a language(s) other than those
  listed above may, on a voluntary basis,
  translate, print and distribute essential club
  information to the clubs in their district(s).
  Publications translated by volunteers shall not
  be considered official.

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Study of Languages

• Rotary emphasizes the great value inherent in
  all the worlds languages and endorses efforts to
  support and strengthen their contributions to
  enhancing the global community and enriching the
  worlds culture.

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Role of General Secretary G.Sin Translations
of Rotary Literature

• -The translation and printing of Rotary
  literature shall be under the direct supervision
  of the G.S.
• -The distribution of Rotary literature to
  clubs shall be made by the Secretariat.

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Use of Rotarian Volunteers in Translating

• - The G.S shall develop a database of
  Rotarians who are able to interpret and translate
  into many languages.
• - In selecting Rotarians to interpret
  /translate, the G.S shall ensure that they first
  provide a sample of their work.

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Translation of Constitutional Documents of RI

• A note shall be included in all editions of the
  Manual of Procedure in languages other than
  English preceding the section that includes the
  constitutional documents, to indicate
• that in the event of any question arising
  regarding the meaning or interpretation of any
  provision of the constitutional documents, the
  English-language text of these documents is the
  official text
• that each governor has a copy of the
  English-language edition of the Manual of
  Procedure, including the constitutional
  documents
• that a copy of the constitutional documents in
  English may be obtained by ordering an
  English-language.

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Publications Priority List

• 12 Essential Publications
• The G.S shall remove publications from or add
  publications to the priority list in order to
  keep the list current and in harmony with the
  importance of RI programs.

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• What are the Essential
• Rotary
• Publications ?

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2007-2008 Pubs
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What are the new Rotary Publications 2007-08
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2008-2009 Pubs
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What are the new Rotary Publications 2008-09
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• Survey will be sent to Clubs.
• Explain the Theme 2008-09 into Arabic.

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Story of the translation project in District 2450
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The early years

• In the early years of Rotary in our region,
  Eugene Barakat Lebanese who was one of staff at
  RI office of Zurich. He has translated, with the
  support of RI, some documents. Then, when Eugene
  left the office, all publications were
  officially stopped.
• Individual efforts were done in Egypt, in Lebanon
  and in other Rotary Arab countries to translate
  Rotary publications into Arabic language, to
  print and to distribute them on hard copies and
  on CD as well.
• We recognize all these volunteer efforts which
  have lightened the road.
• These publications were translated, printed and
  distributed without RI support. Only the District
  2450 has covered the expenses.

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The flash of October 2006

• 8 October 2006 meeting with RIP 2006-07
• UN Rep Doris Margolis.
• Meeting with the RI Administration head.
• Rotarian Ted Hamady and sponsors.
• Cherise Thurman notification letter.
• My acceptation of the challenge.
• DG Farid Gebran.
• District Committee Mission, VGS.

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July-September 2007

• RI has appointed Michel P. Jazzar as contact for
  the project of 12 essential Rotary publications
  to be translated, printed and distributed.
• DG Farid Gebran has appointed a District 2450
  Ad-Hoc Committee.
• International Sponsors support.

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Role of the RI Contact

• The RI will appoint yearly a Rotarian as RI
  Contact, responsible
• to sign the expenses sheet which will be covered
  by RI
• and to follow the RI policies regarding similar
  projects.

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The District 2450 Committee 2007-2008

• The District 2450 Governor 2007-08 Farid
  Gebran has appointed an Ad-hoc Committee . 1.
  DG District 2450 Farid Gebran2. Michel Jazzar -
  RI contact 07-09
• 3. DGE 08-09 Zakaria el Shafei4. DGN 09-10
  Nijad Al Atassi5. International Support Ted
  Hamady - USA6. International Support Najib
  Zakka - Europe.

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Rotary International support
November 2007

• It is official Arabic language is now one of 5
  additional languages which have the support of RI
  printing and distribution.
• These publications will be updated regularly
  according to the English language.
• Arabic is not an official language of the Rotary
  International.

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The ARP project MVGS
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The project

• The Facts
• Our MissionOur PhilosophyOur VisionOur
  StrategyOur Goals 1-Publications for Rotary
  Clubs and District Administration 2-Publications
  for Rotarians and the large public of
  Non-Rotarians

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The Facts

• Importance of the Arabic language.
• Some of the communities in the Arab world are
  against Rotary for misunderstanding and lack of
  communication.

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Our philosophy

• Rotary
• respects the human cultures.

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Our Mission

• TRANSLATION
• CORRECTION
• GLOSSARY EN-AR CONSENSUS
• Re- CORRECTION
• PRINTING
• DISTRIBUTING

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Our vision

• Is to promote Rotary with a great tool
• The Arabic publications.

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Our Goals

• Translation, publication and distribution of the
  Essential Rotary Publications in full commitment
  and respect of the RI Policies.
• We have divided the publications into two
  parts1-Publications for Rotary Clubs and
  District Administration2-Publications for
  Rotarians and the large public of Non-Rotarians

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1-Publications for Rotary Administration
Clubs and District

• Internal publications needed as tools for clubs'
  administration. The number of copies will be
  limited for Rotary Officers elected or appointed.
  
• PEs for the coming year and the year after should
  be very well prepared. e.g President Kit.
• Rotary Clubs and District leaders Manual
• Assistant Governors Manual

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2-Publications for Rotarians and the large
public of Non-Rotarians

• All publications with general information on RI
  and TRF Programs that would be interesting to be
  known by all Rotarians and Non-Rotarians.
• e.g. This is Rotary , Rotary Basics , TRF
  quick reference, President Theme

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Our Strategy

• Is to develop a long range of yearly publications
  with the support of RI, Districts, Clubs and
  Rotarians Arabic speaking and International
  Districts, Clubs and Rotarians as well.
• The direct link with the RI Staff is the key of
  success.
• A District committee will supervise the project
  under the leadership of the District Governor.
• To develop a sponsors network worldwide.
• The RI will appoint yearly a Rotarian as RI
  Contact, responsible
• to sign the expenses sheet which will be covered
  by RI.
• and to follow the RI policies regarding similar
  projects.

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Items of the ARP project

• The budget will cover D. 2450 D. 9010
• Translation, printing, distribution,
  miscellaneous expenses.
• 1st part
• Rotary Basics 10000 copies
• Rotary 2007-2008 Theme 5000 copies
• Rotary 2007-2008 Presidential Citation 5000
  copies
• Rotary Citation 2007-2008 form 5000 copies
• 2nd part
• Rotary 2008-2009 Theme 5000 copies
• Rotary 2008-2009 Presidential Citation 5000
  copies
• Rotary Citation 2008-2009 form 5000 copies
• 3rd part
• Other publications Copies will depend on Rotary
  Officers number. 500-1000 copies, Clubs kit,
  AG, Membership proposal form

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Coverage

• District 2450 Arabic speaking countries
• District 9010 Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria
  Mauritania.
• Clubs Districts who wish to read Arabic
  Publications.

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Communication

• With Rotarians and Non-Rotarians
• DG Farid Gebran has introduced the District
  committee in the Governor's Monthly Letter
  October, November 2007 and January 2008
• Introduction of the project in the GMLs .
• Presentation in Rotary Clubs.
• RC Sahel Metn 19 November 2007
• RC Joint Meeting RC B-M, Aley, Hammana U-M 12
  March 2008
• Web These pubs will be posted on the web, after
  distribution to all clubs.
• Distribution to
• New members.
• To Clubs guest and weekly speakers to inform
  them on our international organization.
• Others media, civic dudes, organizations

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I would to thank

• -RI Representative to UN Doris Margolis and Ted
  Hamady as well who pushed together this project
  forward to be implemented during year 2007-2008.
• -International Sponsors such as
• RI District 7620 USA RC Washington D.C
  -1000
• RI Basra Prosthetics Project RI D.7620
  Rotarian Linda Smythe
• Chair Ted Hamady Vice-Chair -
  3000
• Rotarian Theodore Hamady
  2000
• Ghassan Manal Saab Foundation
  2000
• -The RI Staff Hollie Horn Manager, Cherise
  Thurman Coordinator and Jane DeMoss.
• -DG 07-08 Farid Gebran, chairman of this Ad-Hoc
  committee, gave his full support. He appointed
  the District committee read GML of October
  2007, choose the translator and gave a real
  boost to this project.
• -Members of the ARP Committee.
• -The translator
• -The printer.
• -All Clubs and All Rotarians from District 2450
  who will support this millennium challenging,
  visionary and ambitious project.

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Our International Sponsors - USA
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Rotarian Ted Hamady

• Ted Hamady was born in Flint, Michigan USA
• Robert father and Maliha (Salha) mother
• Married to Saniya (Al Faqih) of Aley, Lebanon
  they have three children Michael, Peter, and
  Claire.
• Degrees in history and marketing from the
  University of Michigan. Degree in international
  business from George Washington University in
  Washington, DC.
• Joined Rotary in 1968.
• Vice-President Association Basra Prosthetic
  Project Iraq.

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RI D.7620 International Projects

• Friendship with the Arab World
• Basra Prosthetics Project
• http//www.rotary7620.org/index.php?modulehtmlpag
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• Arabic Rotary Publications.

Rotarian Linda Smythe
In May 2006, the first medical mission took place
and involved the training of Iraqi Ministry of
Health physicians and medical staff as well as
directly providing treatment to Iraqi amputees
estimated 50000 at the King Hussein Medical
Center in Amman, Jordan.
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Ghassan Manal Saab Foundation

• Flint, Michigan, USA

The Saabs are co-chairs of IMAGINE The UM-Flint
Difference, part of The Michigan Difference,
which has a goal of 30 million. Ghassan Saab is
CEO of Sorenson Gross Construction Company in
Flint and president of SGT Ltd., a real estate
development, consulting and personnel services
firm. Manal Saab is vice president of SGT Ltd.
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Since 1929

• Now I can confirm that 12 essential publications
  are under translation and will be printed and
  distributed during years 2007 - 2009.
• We have already the confirmation of financial
  support coming from RI, District 2450,  Clubs
  from District 2450, International sponsors from
  USA and individual Rotarians.
• We have reached our expectations, our hope!
• Now we can say It is done..!
• Congratulations

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and now?
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A.R.P

• What is
• the next challenge?

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Next challenge

• 1st Arabic
• Rotary
• Electronic Library

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You will be able to download

• RI Themes logo by year, starting 2007-2008.
• Pdf, PPT, Word and Excel sheets will be posted on
  the net.
• You click on the pubs cover.

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More information?
To download this presentation? To read more on
the ARP?

• http//arpub.hautetfort.com

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Summary

• Arabic is one of the 5 RI additional languages.
• 12 Essential Publications.
• RI Contact for ARP.
• District Committee Mission.
• Most comprehensive Arabic e-library.
• Tool for the image, communities link, PR,
  Membership development of Rotary

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