The attraction of new members has been a problem for many Clubs around the world. Especially difficult has been the recruitment of young members. Opinions for this seems to abound; but a solution has yet to be described. Change is inevitable, and the common thought is Rotary must adapt in order to make itself more attractive to the younger population. But, though true, it is also an incomplete solution.
August, on the Rotary International Calander, carries a MEMBERSHIP AND NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT theme. Membership is a two-part concern. The first is the development of new members. Our Clubs’ adaptations to allow more for today’s lifestyles will, hopefully, help. But the more important change is for a greater general appreciation of the altruistic actions of Rotary and SERVICE ABOVE SELF. How this can be achieved, I do not know. Especially in the portion of the population that was brought up to recognize “I am special”, rather than we all are special. But I think there is a glimmer of hope. I see a change in the thinking of many brought on by none other than the Covid-19 virus. The lock-down days of the pandemic have inspired many to realize that we are not in this alone. That we cannot just concern ourselves with ourselves but must consider what we can do for our fellowman. How we can serve humanity? How we can show SERVICE ABOVE SELF? I think that it will benefit Rotary most if we redouble our efforts now to show who we are, what we are, and what we do. Now is the time to invite that young friend or fellow employee to a meeting. Let them know what has been missing in their life. Let them see all the physical, but especially all the mental rewards of doing something good. But we must act now…ask them today!
The second part of membership is maintaining the engagement of current members. “Make new friends, but keep the old….” is the song my Girl Scout daughters used to sing. Take the time to contact someone you haven’t seen at a meeting in several weeks. Offer a ride to the meeting if it might help with their attendance. Enjoy your meeting with Rotarians with whom you don’t often sit. Any actions like this have one major effect. They show you care. And caring about others is what we are about.
DG Rich
On Angels Wings...
Please keep Steve Wilder (PDG 2021-2022) in your thoughts and prayers. His sweet wife Mary passed away on Saturday, July 29th. Private service.
ROTARY MONTH THEME
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Famous Rotarians
DISTRICT CLUBS IN ACTION
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POLIO PLUS FUNRAISER
CANTON & PLAIN ROTARY
AUSTINTOWN ROTARY
BOARDMAN ROTARY
So very, very, proud to sponsor Challenger Baseball each year. Such a special night in Boardman with all these young athletes having fun.
CANFIELD ROTARY
Fourth of July parade
Gazebo on the Green ribbon cutting...following getting the necessary funds, permit issues setbacks, Covid-19 and then even a lightning strike delayed its unveiling.
CANTON ROTARY
DENNISON ROTARY
GIRARD-LIBERTY ROTARY
IFH Festival! Street Corn and Walking Tacos!
LOUISVILLE ROTARY
Caleb Leatherberry held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new pavilion he constructed as part of an Eagle Scout project. He received a $2500 community grant from the Louisville Rotary Club and received $2500 to help with the $14,000 project
MILLERSBURG ROTARY
Troop 151 is at summer camp Hidden Valley Scout Reservation in Pennsylvania. The Millersburg Rotaryis the charter organization for the scout troop
ORRVILLE ROTARY
Fourth of July Parade
PLAIN TOWNSHIP ROTARY
The club donatied $1,000 to the Blacksheep330 who sponsors the Delaney Riley Scholarships for GlenOak students.
STEUBENVILLE ROTARY
STRUTHERS ROTARY
Struthers Rotarians and Premier Bank employees Jonathan Guerrier and Colleen Miller display the shoes that were purchased with the Rotary's donation to the bank's Shoes for Scholars program. The shoes will be donated to local communities through the Salvation Army.
WOOSTER ROTARY
Join us for our annual Meals with a Mission at TJ's Restaurant in Downtown Wooster. $30 per person (choice of brisket, bbq chicken or zoodle bowl.), dine-in & carryout) with live music and raffle prizes! Proceeds benefit Wooster Rotary Foundation to help with scholarships and community projects.
ROTARY…WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
ROTARY LEADERSHIP
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