Why I Am A Rotarian
APRIL 15, 2007
When I was invited to join Rotary in 1999,
I had second thoughts at first because I had doubts whether I
could devote time and effort to participate in projects and
attend club and district affairs.
Participating
made a difference in my life.
I started to
find so much satisfaction in every project we do for others
while undeniably enjoying the camaraderie among members and the
friendship it offers and while I enjoy, I know I am a part of an
Organization that touches people's lives.
I eventually
asked my wife to join me in my club's activities, then my kids
until it became a family thing for all of us.
With passing years, new doors opened up... serving as President,
District Rotaract Chair, Assistant Governor, GSE Team Leader and
who knows what's next in store for me. Each time I made new
friends and Rotary gave me a deeper meaning in my life with each
passing day.
Yes, we give not because of what we ought to receive, we share
not because of what we ought to get and we do these because we
ought to serve without anything in return for the desire of the
heart is to help and give love and the desire of the hand to
lend itself in service and the desire of the will is to try to
practice the ideals of SERVICE ABOVE SELF.
Abner S. Tayco
Rotary Club of Downtown Olongapo
District 3790
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