Sylvia Byers

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Why I Am A Rotarian

DECEMBER 19, 2006

“I was an Ambassadorial Scholar in 1980 – ‘81 and determined to give back something to Rotary, therefore became a founding member of the Foundation Alumni in Western Australia in 1983.

I later willingly accepted an invitation to work on a District Literacy committee as a non-Rotarian and enjoyed the productive meetings and associated project work for many years. In 1992 I approached local Rotarians and received their advice and assistance for a work related literacy research project but resisted invitations to become a Rotarian due to work and time commitments.

Thanks to one persistent Rotarian who did not know the meaning of “Thank you, but no!” I am now a member of the Rotary family and look forward to meetings and enjoy a supportive group of Rotarians, their partners and others who contribute new ideas and support local, district and international projects.

I had no idea until I became a Rotarian that there would be at least twenty-six club members for projects and that collectively we could make a difference for many.

The power of Rotary through Rotarians and partners who know the meaning of Service Above Self tells why I am a Rotarian.”

PDG Sylvia Byers AM

Rotary Club of Mosman Park

Western Australia, D9460

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