ZENAIDA FARCON
PRESIDENT
I am truly honored to be an Inner Wheel member
for 33 years now. IW gives me opportunities to
spread kindness and make a difference in the
lives of others. I have been transformed by IW to
become a Servant Leader who serves out of love.
My most exciting IW experience was my service
in IIW as Board Director and Vice-President. I have
witnessed the international character of IW, the
diverse culture of members, clubs, districts, and
national governing bodies.
As we head to our centennial year, I will work to
promote IIW as a sustainable Global Organization,
experiencing robust growth, responsive and relevant
to the universal needs of women of all ages, resilient
and adaptable to the new normal.
I envision IIW to expand its reach to Young Girls aged
12-17 through the formation of IW Youth Clubs in
high school and college levels.
IIW will continue its service projects that will
improve the lives of women and girls to advance our
campaign for Strong Women Stronger World
IIW will actively promote its service projects on Social
Media as a way to connect with all its members
around the world and to attract the New Generation
to become our members
I envision a uniform Management System for IIW
that will institutionalize the best practices of clubs
and districts around the world. I will promote the
IIW brand of leadership and culture to help produce
competent, visionary, and agile leaders who can lead
with understanding and compassion.
Trish Douglas
VICE-PRESIDENT
As a successful hotelier for over 30 years, I would
describe myself as a people person with a caring
attitude. My 34 years membership of Inner Wheel
have taught me how important these qualities
are. I lead from the front yet firmly believe in
teamwork in Inner Wheel as in business.
Inner Wheel has given me many positive experiences,
especially through my involvement in International
Service – my absolute passion. I was delighted to be
invited to join the Committee organising the new IIW
Covid 19 Charity. If I had the honour of serving as your
Vice President, I would use all this experience for the
advancement of Inner Wheel.
The unprecedented worldwide pandemic with
its many restrictions has only served to underline
how important our ideals of personal service are.
Working together in friendship and with International
Understanding we have, through the dedication,
kindness and generosity of members proved
that Together We Can. Indeed, our first virtual
International Inner Wheel Convention demonstrated
our commitment to Lead the Change, encouraging
us to embrace the three-year social project for the
empowerment of women and girls everywhere,
Strong Women, Stronger World.
In 1924, 27 forward thinking, determined, dedicated
ladies wishing to serve, were inspired to found our
great organisation. With that same determination,
dedication and ambition I will be inspired to pick up
the baton and move resolutely towards an inviting
new century of Inner Wheel.
Ebe Martines Panitteri
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
I became an Inner Wheel Member 36 years ago
and since then I have never stopped serving our
great Organization with dedication and harmony
as a team member at Club, District, National and
International levels.
I am very proud to have been elected as International
Inner Wheel Vice President. The experience I gained
holding several offices will be the necessary
background to take on this important role.
I will have the privilege to work with Non Districted
Clubs and keep in contact with IW Representatives
at the UN in the fields of Human Rights, Rights of the
Child, Condition of Woman, Family, Elderly, Drugs.
In 2024 Inner Wheel will celebrate its Centenary
and each Member belonging to the 104 countries
in which our Organization is present, should commit
to make it further grow and let people all over the
world know the service IW Members provide on
local, national and international levels through
effective communication on IIW Website and
Social Media.
Team work is essential to strengthen our
Organization and ensuring its future also inviting
younger women to join and retaining existing
membership.
We must all contribute to better the world now
contaminated by pandemic, wars, killing and abuse
of human beings, especially women and children,
poverty, disrespect for fundamental human rights
and Nature to reach peace, solidarity, well-being,
healthier and cleaner environment.
I will do my utmost to make Inner Wheel increasingly
appreciated and to encourage young women to
join/found IW Clubs.
Sarita Lunani
Treasurer (India)
I am adept in comprehensive financial planning and
implementation, revenue acceleration and adopting
sustainable cost control measures. I also have a flair
for networking and communication.
It is indeed a great learning experience serving as Treasurer
of International Inner Wheel. I gained a lot of knowledge
working closely with the IIW EC and Board Directors as a
team. Interacting with National Representatives, Treasurers,
Non-Districted Clubs, and members worldwide has given
me exposure to deal with various situations and improve my
management skills. I am thoroughly enjoying my work. My
sincere thanks to each one of you for reposing confidence
in me and entrusting me the finances of our organization.
A passionate, goal-oriented leader, I have been successfully
using my potential and skills to further the cause of Inner
Wheel over the past 25 years. I strongly believe that I have
the necessary expertise, experience, and exposure to serve
as IIW Treasurer again in 2022-2023.
My Vision:
To make Inner Wheel more vital and vibrant:
Ensure meticulous financial management, adhere to the
highest standards of integrity, accuracy, transparency
and closely monitor foreign exchange rates.
Follow the latest techniques and tools in accounting;
online banking transactions to simplify the procedure
in maintaining accounts.
Encourage Membership Growth - ‘Each One to Get One’, to
generate more income and help to promote Inner Wheel.
Optimize the use of money on hand for showcasing Public
Image because it is the lifeline to attract new members, for
any organization.
I pledge to: Involve...Inspire...Illuminate...Inner Wheel!!
Sissel H Michelsen (Norway)
CONSTITUTION CHAIRMAN
What does it take to apply for the position
as International Inner Wheel’s Constitution
Chairman?
Firstly – Knowledge and Experience: As an active
member since 1987 I’ve been present at nearly all
District Meetings, attended all IIW Conventions from
Florence 2003 to Jaipur 2021, been active in debates
and presentations there, and helped translating into
Norwegian the Convention proposals several times as
a Constitution Committee Member. It helps having a
university degree in English. I’ve been engaged at 13
European Meetings, also as an organiser and speaker -
to renew and strengthen IW.
Secondly – Engagement and Enthusiasm: I’m a team
player – and a CC must be just that. If re-elected. I’ll
continue to perform my duty with transparency and
respect – valuing Members’ involvement, give advice
and feedback to Members working on submitting
proposals for Convention – as well as to Members
struggling to understand our existing Constitution.
Thus if I don’t understand a possible proposal right
away, I’ll return it to sender to clarify the language
and/or content – then in turn it will be easier to
understand also for those translating it into other
languages. The whole process is time consuming,
but necessary for true involvement on all levels.
Thirdly – Courage: Constitution work is necessary
and indicates change – not for the sake of change
only, but for the upkeep and renewal of International
Inner Wheel where bridging cultures are among
our objectives. Building bridges may be hazardous
- but needed – a strong construction makes us
even stronger.