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 Quote of the month: Rotary is an opportunity

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Glenn C. Mead, 1912-13 RI president,  from The National Rotarian

Each month, we highlight Rotary history and share an inspirational quote from past Rotary leaders. November's quote:   

"A Rotary club gives us an opportunity that no social, political, or specialized business club can do. It is strong on the human side; it stands for the individual, unfetters him, appeals to his originality, brings out his latent powers, and puts him at his best by extending him the full measure of his confidence and appealing to the best that is in him — 'service not self.' ”

-- 1912-13 RI President Glenn C. Mead in The National Rotarian , January 1912

Use the comments section below to tell us how Rotary has put you at your best.


15 Comments:
At 9:00AM on 10 February 2012, Vinitha. wrote: Proud to be a Rotarian!
At 9:27AM on 9 February 2011, Edsel C. Dominado wrote: Yes Indeed, it is a great opportunity for greater opportunities . . . but one should really be a Rotarian by Heart, Soul and Spirit! In other words - it is about Service Above Self.
At 10:23AM on 26 January 2011, Enyioma Ikonte wrote: Rotary has taught me service above self. It exposes that innate quality in us to reach out to our neighbors and love them as ourselves. It's a small world after all and Rotary makes it absolutely possible to explore and practise. I always dream of Rotary and will continue to do so. Vive la Rotary.
At 8:45AM on 25 January 2011, Laban Okun wrote: Am happy to be in this world of Rotary where we deliver above ourself and actually that is God's heart and being one of the church ministers am happy to deliver to the entire world. Am offering humanity to the less fortunate kindly join me in the society.
At 11:18AM on 17 January 2011, PDG Dr. Pramod Rath wrote: Rotary not only provides a great platform to serve, create friendship worldwise but also teach to lead in every aspect of life. PDG Dr.Pramod Rath,RID-3260
At 4:06PM on 13 December 2010, jim franklin wrote: I am always amazed that all walks of life can come togeather and work togeather for the comman causes that have made Rotary what it is today. I am proud to have eight years of perfect attendance.
At 10:47AM on 13 December 2010, Douglas Benham wrote: To be a Rotarian and fully understand the impact you are able to make, you need to attend your district functions, all of them. Rotary does truly bring for the strengths that can only be available in the Rotary organization. Team work through the Rotary organization and with RI's guidence will produce results that many of us individually could never even dream of let alone accomplish.
At 2:28PM on 6 December 2010, Amuzie Ifesinachi wrote: Rotary is good!!
At 8:30AM on 2 December 2010, Rubens S Thevenard wrote: To really know ho a person is, give him the power. It's amazing how Rotary can exchange almost all executive heads every year without a major focus deviation! The chain in command is very good and well prepared. Since I join Rotary, ten years ago, I was impressed with the extend we learn about ourselves and the diverse world around us. Every day offers an opportunity to deal with different people, opposite opinions, unbelievable cultures, discover new toughs, feelings, perspectives, and so on. All together been helpful and careful to needy people! Service above ourself. That's why I am so deeply rotarian!
At 12:39PM on 29 November 2010, Bernt Gulla wrote: A summer youth camp brought to my home a jewish girl from Tel Aviv and an islamic boy from Bethlehem. When they were invited to go together through Europe up north to Norway, both families protested. But still the boy's parents invited the girl and her parents up to Bethlehem. The end was that not just the youths became good friends,but the four parents as well! That's Rotary to me.
At 12:35PM on 29 November 2010, John McLaughlin wrote: My wife and I joined Rotary in 2001 and were named "Rotarians of the Year" that first year. We were very happy to be asked to join Rotary to help us expand our community service efforts and introduce us to international service. My wife suffered a heart attack on Veteran's Day and she survived against all odds thanks to the prayers of family and friends, especially through the prayers and visits from the Pearl Harbor Rotary "Ohana".
At 12:11PM on 29 November 2010, oyedele azeez[d9125 nig] wrote: rotary is good,all the time
At 12:01PM on 29 November 2010, ieoma Pearl Okoro, Assistant Governor, District 9140 , Nigeria wrote: Apart from being a member of the Girls Guide and Yong Women Society in my teens when i was in Secondary school, Rotary is the only organisation i have been part of since my adulthood and it fits so well to my dreams and aspirations. Rotary gives me the opportunity to be myself, believe in myself, and extend service above mysely to my community. It makes me feel complete and every opportunity to serve is seen as a privilege. it has exposed me to the diversity of people and place and has given me a better understanding of God and His creation. serving others is like serving God and the reward is awesome. I am glad i took the decision to join this noble organisation and more than any other thing, it has liberated me.
At 10:45AM on 29 November 2010, Md. Amjad Ali wrote: i can realize it cos i m a rotarian...
At 10:43AM on 29 November 2010, Bill Pollard, Churchland RC (VA, USA) wrote: Rotary provides us with the opportunity to make special friendships with Rotarians in our clubs, district, zone, and throughout the world. It is because of these Rotary friendships that we are able to work together to help those less fortunate in our local and international communities.

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