Why I Am A Rotarian
June 24, 2007
If you look at the membership of
any Rotary Club, you will see the diversity of backgrounds from
which our members come; from industry, service, supply, and the
community. A real cross section of society exists within each
club.
But all these people, from the
moment the meeting starts, from the moment the fund-raising
event begins, from the moment the fellowship meeting takes
place, have the ideals of Rotary in common, and none more so
than 'Service Above Self."
And out of this we form lasting
personal friendships and meet more people, through our help and
support, broadening our lives and improving our understanding.
Going the extra mile, filling
the unforgiving minute, has benefited people all round the world
and will continue to do so as long as Rotary continues. And
while there is a hungry mouth, a deprived community, a disease
that has to be stopped, there will always be Rotary, there to
help and support.
The tradition is safe. The work
will go on. I am thankful that I am a part of it.
PP Jim Silver
Rotary Club of West Bridgford,
Nottingham,
District 1220
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