Greetings!

 

This past month I began the Governors annual visits to our local clubs - it's great to see the vitality and dedication shown by so many Rotarians.

I'm particularly enjoying meeting with new Rotarians in the board meetings just prior to or after the full club visit. As I talk with them it's important to note that they all appear to have high expectations for their Rotary involvement and that they are eager to become involved in their community.

The key here is that we not let them down - we need to move quickly to give them "their shot," so to speak, at becoming involved and not leave them "on the bench" just because they are "rookies."

I'm asking each of us to ask ourselves two basic questions: (1) What motivated you to join when you first became a Rotarian?  (2) Would you join your club today, if given the opportunity?

As we soul search these answers I believe we'll find that even though one may be a veteran Rotarian, our wishes and expectations of Rotary do not differ to greatly than that of our newest members.


"The Future of Rotary Is In Your Hands."

Chuck

Charles E. Cicchella
6710 District Governor