Greetings!

September is New Generations month in the Rotary calendar. This year, that designation has taken on added significance. At the recently completed Council on Legislation, New Generations was added as the Fifth Avenue of Service, joining Club, Community, Vocational, and International Service.
 
Why has Rotary International chosen to do this? It is an explicit recognition of the contributions to Rotary goals and objectives that are already being made by young people in our many youth programs, and the potential youth have for making them in the future. It also emphasizes the fact that we must plan for our future as well as take care of the present.
 
One of my District goals this year is that every club participate in one of our New Generation programs. In order to become a Club of Distinction, a club must adhere to this goal. So if your club is not already sponsoring an Interact club, a Rotaract Club, a student or students for RYLA, or nominating a student for an Ambassadorial Scholarship, now would be a good time to look into that possibility. With New Generations, the future is now. Don't let it pass you by.
 
I also want to emphasize the importance of recruiting volunteers to work the concession stands at the World Equestrian Games. At the time of this writing, we are only a little more than half way to our goal, and there are only 3 weeks left before the start of the games. This is a project everyone can and should participate in, with great dividends for our quest to End Polio Now. Your spouse, adult children, fellow workers, fellow church-goers, athletic teammates, and good friends can also lend a hand in this great cause. Each volunteer will also earn a free general admission ticket to the games on another day. Rotarians, we need your help now. Don't delay. Sign up now at Rotary-WEG.org.