There are many reasons to be passionate about Rotary. Near the top of my list is the fact that I believe the world needs us more than ever before. When I hear that almost 10,000 children die each day from preventable diseases, it breaks my heart. The Bible tells us, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” We have been given so much. It is our duty as responsible human beings to give back. International President, Ray Klinginsmith, has challenged us to help in “Building Communities ……. Bridging Continents”. This is a message directed not just at Rotarians, but at everyone that cares about his fellow man. It is also a message that calls us to action in the present and the future. This job is never really finished. During this Rotary year remember the Four Avenues of Service: Club, Community, Vocational and International. A well balanced Club enjoys success in each of these areas. A well balanced Club also demonstrates diversity with regard to ethnicity and gender. This assures consistent growth. Let’s finish off polio worldwide once and for all. Let’s do our best to assure that every child in Kenya can have a clean drink of water. Let’s see to it that every child in Mississippi can read by the time they reach the third grade. Let’s go out and tell the good news of Rotary! We Can Do It …. You Can Help, Roscoe Greene
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