Why I Am A Rotarian
March 4, 2007
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I grew up as a little boy in Sweden, my father was a member of a
small town Rotary Club. When I was eight, we moved to a suburb
outside Stockholm. As soon as our new house was ready, it was
filled with new friends, who I had never met before. They were
all Rotarians and my father had transferred to the local Rotary
Club of Huddinge, near Stockholm.
Since I became a Rotarian, I have
experienced that Rotarians can visit any Rotary Club in the
world and immediately be accepted as friends, even if we have
never been there before.
There is a special bond between
Rotarians everywhere in the world. We are united in Fellowship,
Camaraderie and Service. Rotary’s Founder Paul Harris once said:
“If you have love for your
fellow man in your heart, you are potential Rotarian.”
Rotarians have compassion and we care
for those who are less fortunate. That’s why we help them in our
Rotary Service.
I have found that the essence of Rotary
can be summarized in the word “Service”. We contribute to what
is good for society.
That’s why I am a Rotarian.
Matts Ingemanson
Rotary Club of New York City #6
Chairman RGHF 2004-2006
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