Why I Am A Rotarian
February
21, 2006
Why I am a Rotarian
My husband was a Rotarian for 3 years before he proposed me for
membership. Each month I would wait for The Rotarian and read
every word. I would comment to Ken that this was a “neat”
organization he belonged to. He finally decided that maybe I
had a place in Rotary. He has possibly regretted that decision
because my love of Rotary now knows no bounds.
I am a Rotarian because I am totally committed to the work of
Rotary – the power of Rotary and its 1.2 million members (or 2.4
million “hands”) – and the work of the Rotary Foundation.
Compound that with the fellowship of Rotary and the opportunity
to serve my club and community – and I feel truly blessed to
have been introduced to this wonderful network of comrades
dedicated to “Service Above Self.”
I am not a Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation – yet. But I am
a major donor to the cause of Rotary. The joy of sharing my
passion for Rotary with our club’s new members, with our
Interact Club, with our district up and comers and with those
who know nothing about Rotary is part of my life. I know that
everything I do in Rotary, no matter how small, benefits my
club, my community, my professional expertise and my world. I
know that every dollar I contribute (or get others to
contribute) to the Rotary Foundation goes to a noble cause – and
is administered with the highest of standards. I know that my
small place on this earth counts – and is multiplied through the
power of Rotary and it’s many “hands.”
The programs of Rotary and its foundation are at our fingertips
– if we will only use them. We benefit more than those we are
serving – and that brings great joy and satisfaction. The
friends I have made during my 15 years of Rotary membership are
priceless and irreplaceable – and would not have been possible
were it not for Rotary being part of my life. I am a better
person because of Rotary. I hope our world is better because I
am a Rotarian.
Past District Governor 2002-03
Wichita (Downtown) #30
District 5690
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