What does it mean to be a Rotarian? We embody the principle of “Service Above Self” in everything we do. We have a deep sense of care for the well-being of others along with inspiring others to create the ripple effect of goodwill in our communities.

 

I encourage you to reach out to a Rotarian and ask questions to get to know what Rotary means to them; why Rotarians do what they do; find out what you can do to contribute to the collective good of our community either by becoming a Rotarian or being a “Friend of Rotary”.

 

Rotary has an annual theme and this year’s theme is “The Magic of Rotary.”  The magic is in all of us, and we can make things happen….

 

There were so many amazing projects and events last year. Through the tremendous generosity of so many community members and businesses, we were able to fund so many worthwhile projects and fulfill so many needs.

 

One of the directorships in our Club is Youth Services. There are a few different committees within the Youth Services. One is a focus on the youth in our community that best exemplify the Rotary moto of “Service Above Self” and are nominated by their teachers in each of the high schools from Sturgeon Falls to Mattawa. The other programs focus on leadership and learning through our Exchange Program (I genuinely believe that our Exchange Program could help create Peace in the world), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and Adventures in Understanding. We continue to focus on the need of children and young people through our various committees as our focus has been on improving the lives of children in our community since 1923 and we will continue this into the future as the children are our future!

 

We all have a part in promoting Peace in the world and hope that we see the end of conflict soon.

 

I look forward to working with the incredible members of the Club and the dedicated board members to use the “Magic of Rotary” to continue to do good in our community both locally and internationally.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact any of our members to get more information and I look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings and events.