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International President´s Message

As these twelve months of management come to an end, I can say that I close a
very important chapter of my life. A chapter that has left me many teachings, a
great growth, but most importantly great friends throughout the 10 countries that
make up our beloved Organization.

Thanks to the road trips undertaken in the visited countries, I was able to visualize
in person the work done by more than 50 clubs at an international level and shared
time with all of them, both in social assistance, fundraisers and education activities.
It fills me with happiness to be able to see in the day to day activities of the Clubs
that passion to serve in their communities and to give every day that extra effort
for the most needed in these communities

I conclude this term by observing the development of a generational change in our
Organization, where people who are just entering their third decade of life are
empowering themselves with the direction of the Clubs that belong in our
Organization. I urge the Ex-Active, For Life and members of more experience, that
you become the advisors of this new generation and to help them always, in order
to avoid that a crisis occur due to the absence of this valuable experience.

I am grateful for the hospitality that I was able to receive in each of the Associations
that I was able to visit y it was a grateful experience to be in one place in the
morning and another place in the afternoon or at night. Always accomplishing the
commitment of “developing friendships and promoting fellowship” between
members in Active 20-30.

I am grateful for the work done by the Officers who make up the International
Board, the National Presidents of each Association and the Directors of each of the
Committees that during this year have given their body and soul so that today we
can enjoy an Organization concerned about the service to the most needed.

Also, I thank my parents and my sisters for always having
the patience to understand my absence at important events
and moments. To them I owe everything that I am as a
person, as a leader and as a professional.

Last but not least, I have to thank the members of our
Active 20-30 Organization for each day promoting the
development of actions to generate better conditions for
the communities of the places where they live. Your
devotion will be what will mark the future of our
Organization.

José David Chez Abreu
International President
Active Organization 20-30 International
2016 - 2017
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