2016-08-01 District Governor Danny's Fireside Chat
Dear Rotarians:
Welcome to Rotary year 2016-17 and our second Fireside Chat.
I hope you noticed that my dog Buddy has joined me at the fire. He didn’t catch any rabbits or lizards and is pretty tuckered out.
Have you ever asked yourself: Why am I a Rotarian?
I have and here is what I discovered.
After I joined Rotary, I soon came to understand I knew very little about Rotary but the standards upon which Rotary was built and functions – are those same basic values I grew up with in rural Illinois.
It did not take long for me to realize that Rotary is so much more than a club. It is an entity the takes its roots seriously and works every day to make a difference in the lives of others who need either a little or a lot of help. It is an entity of hope to millions of people in the world, yet works at it – one person at a time.
Why am I a Rotarian? – Because I choose to be! – I want to be a part of this wonderful, fun-loving and giving “Family.” I want to care about others. I want to help my neighbors when they need it whether it is across the street or around the world. I want to be true to my roots and I truly believe in the life changing
“power of one.”
That said, one might ask, Are you a Rotarian yet? – I would answer, I hope so.
I work at it every day – I make every effort to have my actions reflect the high standards of Rotary and to be a integral part of my life. I’m trying to be a productive member in this group we call the “Family of Rotary.”