This document summarizes a panel discussion at the 2013 RI Convention on Rotary's Representative Network to the United Nations. It introduces Ed Futa as the incoming Dean and three panelists: Brad Jenkins as Alternate Representative to the UN; Cyril Noirtin as Representative to UNESCO; and Peter Kyle as Alternate Representative to the World Bank. Each panelist's role and organization is described briefly. The bulk of the document outlines Rotary's relationships with and opportunities for partnership at the UN, UNESCO, and World Bank. It provides an open forum for questions from the audience.
1. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Rotary and the United Nations
RI’s Representative Network
FIL Pavilion 3, Room 3003
2. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Ed Futa is the incoming Dean of the RI
Representative Network and serves as
an Alternate Representative to the
United Nations/New York
Immediate Past General Secretary for
Rotary International
Member of the Rotary Club of East
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Rotary and United Nations: RI’s Representative Network
4. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Today’s Panelists
• Brad Jenkins United Nations (New York)
• Cyril Noirtin UNESCO (Paris, France)
• Peter Kyle World Bank (Washington, D.C.)
Rotary and United Nations: RI’s Representative Network
5. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Brad Jenkins currently serves as an
Alternate Representative to the United
Nations/New York (since 2002)
Brad served as District Governor 1999-
2000
Member of the Rotary Club of
Bernardsville, N.J., USA
Rotary and United Nations: RI’s Representative Network
11. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Cyril Noirtin serves as Representative to
Paris UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization) &
OECD (Organization for Economic Co-
operation and Development)
Cyril is Chief Financial Officer of ISC
PARIS Business School
Member of the Rotary Club of Paris –
Agora, (Paris, France)
Rotary and United Nations: RI’s Representative Network
16. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Rotary and the World Bank
Peter Kyle serves as Alternate
Representative to the World Bank
Peter is a lawyer and was employed by
the World Bank in a senior legal capacity
from 1992 to 2009.
DGE for District 7620
(Washington, DC and Central Maryland)
Member of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill
(Washington, DC)
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Rotary and the World Bank
The RI Representatives:
• Attend bi-annual meetings of the World Bank
• Seek to promote awareness of Rotary’s goals and objectives
• Seek to explore partnership opportunities with the World Bank
19. 2013 RI CONVENTION
Rotary and the World Bank
The RI Representatives:
• Facilitate meetings between senior Rotary leaders and senior World
Bank officials
• Connect with Rotary Alumni employed by the Bank (approximately 25)
• Foster opportunities for collaboration with Rotary at all levels within the
World Bank