Why I Am A Rotarian
APRIL 18, 2006
 I
was exposed to Rotary early in life because my father was and is
still is an active Rotarian. He usually brought us along to
projects and other family oriented Rotary activities and
fellowships. I admired the kind-hearted ways and generosity that
most Rotarians have genuinely demonstrated towards those who
have less in life and yet enjoyed their participation and their
identification with Rotary to the hilt.
When I was invited
to join Rotary in another district, I had second thoughts at
first because I had doubts whether I can be like my father
or the Rotarians that I have met previously. However, I started
to find so much satisfaction in the good things that we do for
others not to mention the camaraderie among members and with
Rotarians of other clubs and districts. The Internationality of
Rotary made it more exciting because as a Rotarian, we are no
longer bound by boundaries and territorial limits. We are all
one and the same regardless of our status in life.
My father and I are
now both Past Presidents and Paul Harris Fellows. The Rotary
experience for us has become such an enjoyable and
enriching experience that we have decided to become Rotarians
for life.
Jesse M. Tanchanco,
Jr.
Rotary Club of
Loyola Heights
RI District 3780
Quezon City,
Philippines
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