How will you be changed?

I am deep into planning for Rotary year 2019-2020 when I will be serving as District Governor for District 7710, in central North Carolina.  There is much to do, from light-hearted party planning, to identifying people to serve in numerous volunteer roles, to developing the critically important vision and focus for the year.  While the… Continue reading How will you be changed?

What’s Your Story?

Advertisers know well that colors, images, typography and logos impact our impression of a company and ultimately the value of a brand.  What stories are these images telling?         The updated Rotary logos, typeface, colors and People of Action images tell a true story, that Rotary is a modern, effective and active… Continue reading What’s Your Story?

How will YOU Make an Impact as a Rotary Leader?

Rotary International, in the booklet Rotary Basics, illustrates how clubs are the hub, the central focus of Rotary International.  On page 3 it states:  “The club is the most important component of Rotary’s organizational structure.  … Rotary clubs are autonomous…” (emphasis mine).  However, as a club leader, sometimes it doesn’t feel that way.  Rather, it… Continue reading How will YOU Make an Impact as a Rotary Leader?

What is Rotary? – Part 1

There are as many ways to answer this question as there are Rotarians.  The approaches I believe work best are when you speak ‘heart to heart’. ME:  I would like to share with you, one of the VERY best decisions in my life.  To become a Rotarian! Friend:  What’s Rotary? ME:  Rotary is a group… Continue reading What is Rotary? – Part 1