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Why I Am A Rotarian

May 2, 2006

 

           In 1975 I was invited to become a Rotarian. At that time Rotary was not as well known as it is today. I recognized, nevertheless, that here is an organisation that combines multi vocational membership with humanitarian goals and a high ethical standard.

 

This unique combination of features not only appealed to me but challenged me as well.

 

As the years went by, these initial impressions were reinforced, generating enthusiasm in what I had been doing in Rotary. It was felt like an inner reward when I was asked to become the district governor in my district (2350 Sweden) twenty years later. I am still very active, taking great pride in being a Rotarian.

 

Today Rotary is still a multi vocational organisation, the only one in the world, that combines vocational service with service to Mankind, regardless of age, sex, race or religion, holding the ethical flag high, always paying attention to high ethical standards in business and professional life.

 

Isn’t that a wonderful organization to be a member of?

 

John Örtengren

Sollentuna-Tureberg Rotary Club,

District 2350,

Sweden.

 

 

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