 Why
I Am A Rotarian
February 14, 2006
“…I knew that
Rotarians were distinguished leaders in our community. Being
selected to join this prestigious organization was similar to
being selected to a prestigious fraternity in school. As I
learned more about Rotary, I became all the more impressed,
involved, and supportive of its ideals and programs.
… I have learned that Rotary offers so many
different possibilities and opportunities
to help this world of ours.
… When people ask me,
"Why Rotary? Why do you give so much importance to Rotary?"- I
sometimes feel that it is almost like explaining why other key
aspects in life are important. How can you explain the
importance of religion, marriage, or of having a proper
education?
Rotary can be explained from different cultural
and philosophical backgrounds,
and you will always come to the conclusion that thanks to
Rotary, this is a better world and Rotarians are better off for
being in our ranks. Yes, as I look back, joining Rotary was the
turning point of my life...
For a better life.”
Frank J. Devlyn
President, Rotary International, 2000-01
Member of the Rotary Club of Anahuac,
Mexico City, Mexico.
Quotation excerpted from ROTARY WISDOM,
Reflections on Service, Volume 2
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