| Hello Friends! I am Carlo Linetti, it is a great honour for me to address you as the new International President of our fellowship. I was born in 1959, I'm a proud father of two daughters and one son. I live in Brescia in the beautiful Lombardy, in the north of Italy.not far away from Lake of Garda and Dolomite Mountains. I have been a Rotarian since 2000, my connection with IFMR goes back to 2005, when I became a member of the Italy Chapter (AMRI) and had the great honor of serving as Chapter President from 2017 to 2023. Additionally, I am an active member of G.R.O.C., a Rotary and professional group dedicated to road safety, where I hold a special delegation for motorcycle safety. My passion for motorcycles was inspired by my father and dates back to my childhood, starting since 1973 Currently, I own several Ducati motorcycles - both for road and track use. As International President, my wish is to share my complete 360-degree motorcycling experience in a two-way exchange, promoting the values of friendship, safety, international openness, and inclusiveness. I intend to make our fellowship even more vibrant and welcoming, fostering collaboration between national sections and creating new opportunities for meeting and connecting. I look forward to working together with each of you to make IFMR stronger, closer, and more inspiring than ever. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me and our Secretary with your ideas, questions, or proposals - our door is always open. Kind regards, |
 Carlo Linetti International President 2025-28, IFMR Rotary Club Brescia Castello, District 2050. president@ifmr.org |
| Hello everyone, I am Rtn.?Prashanth?Babu?S.J, 54 years young., and it is my honour and privilege to represent IFMR as the International Secretary. Professionally, I am a travel consultant, operating global motorcycle tours-travelling remains my personal passion. My Rotary journey began in 1993.I served as Charter President of Rotaract Bangalore East End and was President of the Rotary Club of Bangalore Down Town (RID?3190) in 2018-2019. I also led IFMR India as its President for the 2020-2021 term. A passionate rider since the age of 16, I have 38 years of motorcycling experience. Special highlights in my motorcycle life so far have been crossing the Khardung La Pass (5602 m), completing the Iron Butt twicE, and in 2017, my wife and I rode 14,000?km across the USA to support girl child education under Rotary's Literacy Mission. As International Secretary, I'm eager to work alongside Carlo Linetti, enhancing our fellowship by fostering interaction across chapters. I sincerely look forward to your co-operation and support as we strengthen, expand, and forge new connections. Please feel free to contact International President Carlo or me with any suggestions or feedback. Looking forward to seeing you all |
 Rtn. Prashanth Babu S.J International Secretary 2025-28, IFMR Homeclub: Rotary Bengaluru Lake World, India secretary@ifmr.org |
| From the Saddle - A Note from the Outgoing International President As I wrap up my six year long term at the International Office of IFMR - 2019 to 2022 as the International Secretary and 2022-2025 as the International President, I'm filled with gratitude, nostalgia, and pride. It's been an incredible ride - one that connected me with amazing fellow Rotarians from around the world who share the same love for motorcycling and fellowship. Established in 1992, IFMR is one of the leading fellowship groups that has presence in over 80 countries with its 31 chapters and has around 2,800 motorcycling enthusiasts riding across the world. We did some memorable things together: " Started the IFMR World Meets during the pandemic - and stayed connected when it mattered most " Created our first-ever International Bylaws " Finalized a new IFMR logo, aligned with Rotary guidelines " Added 11 new chapters to our family " Launched the Newsletter and Facebook Group to bring us even closer " Welcomed many passionate new members into the fold None of this would have been possible without your support. A big thanks to everyone who rode along with me on this journey - and a special shout-out to Dirk, Hans, and Peter for their constant encouragement. I'm thrilled to hand over to two fantastic friends and fellow riders - Carlo Linetti as our new International President and Prashanth Babu as International Secretary. IFMR is in great hands!! Now, it's time for me to return to what I love most - riding with you all, not leading the charge, but riding right beside you. Ride safe. Ride far. And always ride together. With heartfelt thanks, Rtn. Sunil Telkar Immediate Past International President International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians (IFMR) 
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| Farewell greetings from your former secretary After a total of six years as International Secretary, it's time for me to say goodbye to all of you, my dear friends, and pass on the joy of responsibility for IFMR to Prashant. A fulfilling task awaits him, further developing our fellowship and maintaining friendship, one of Rotary's core values. I express my sincere thanks for the support and affection I have experienced in carrying out my duties. I enjoyed my work very much, my involvement in founding chapters and in the cohesion of the connection between the boards of the chapter. My particular concern was the creation of an international tour schedule which I had compiled and distributed over the years. All interested IFMR members could see who is offering which tours, when, and where, in order to further foster international friendship and of course to participate. After 26 years of active work at IFMR, it is now time for a short break. I hope you all continue to be fond of me. Dear IFMR-friends, stay on the ball, take care of the fellowship, all the best to the new board. Your Past Secretary Hans-Dieter Reimer International Secretary 2013-2016 , 2022-2025 
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