Governor’s Message for March 2015
Can You Read This? Obviously, if you have found this column, you have the ability to read. It is a skill most of us take for granted. Yet for many in the world, it is something that they can only dream...
View ArticleHAPPY DAYS
I recall, as a youngster during the great depression, a popular song of encouragement which people sang out in part: “Happy Days are here again, The skies above are clear again Happy Days are here...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for April 2015
What is the Need? As Governor, one of the great aspects of the job is hearing about all of the different service projects our clubs are doing year after year. Most of these are well established in our...
View ArticleTREAT
In my dictionary the word “Treat” is described as an unexpected source of joy, delight or appreciation without expense to those being treated. The reason I am bringing this up is that it occurred to me...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for May 2015
Recognizing Service! Last month we talked about the importance of assessing the need for a particular project. This month we recognize our clubs for all of the great service projects they have...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for June 2015
Making a Difference The year that I served my Placentia club as President, the Rotary theme was “Sow the Seeds of Love.” This year’s theme of “Light Up Rotary” is a great follow-up theme because once...
View ArticleGuiding and Guarding
GUIDING AND GUARDING I have always felt that our 4 Way Test has and continues to be Rotary’s Guarding Angel or if you prefer, Guiding Light. It has constantly pointed our services in the direction...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for July 2015
Be A Gift to The World People ask me all the time what is Rotary? Why are you becoming Governor? I can give you all kinds of answers and even ones people want to hear. But I’ll tell you why I’m in...
View ArticleStop! Look Back!
STOP! LOOK BACK! As a member of the Rotary Global History Fellowship I came by this great window of the past. It was written by R.I. Past President Glenn C. Mead who was a member of the Rotary Club of...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for August 2015
We Aren’t Done Yet I have wonderful news to report on our fight to eradicate Polio from the face of the earth. July 24, 2015 marked one year since Nigeria’s last case of wild poliovirus! That’s the...
View ArticleWhere is Rotary Going?
Where is Rotary Going? Yes, Rotary had its critics in it early years! Often the target of nasty criticism and mockery from writers, critics, and other such sources. One of the most well known ,even to...
View ArticleRotary’s Birthplace – Room 711
This year I have been receiving lots of email photos of years gone by world events (some never before published) Keeping up with the trend I thought I should repeat a story I published years ago about...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for September 2015
Grow Together Bond Together Is it time to shut the back door and do a better job of RETENTION? I believe Rotary Clubs are doing great at bringing in new members. The problem is that members are...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for October 2015
World Polio Day October 23, 2015 It’s time to celebrate some of our success and keep our focus on our efforts to eradicate POLIO from the face of the earth. We are closer than ever to finishing what...
View ArticleA Guest Speaks About Rotary
The Rotary Spirit Red roses for the living , and hand- clasps warm and true. A heart that’s tuned to giving, and strength to dare and do; The sound of honest laughter, the joy of honest toil; For those...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for December 2015
I have been convinced for years that if money could solve this tragedy of poverty, it would have been solved a long time ago. The citizens of the United States alone invest over $8 billion per year in...
View ArticleThe Other 364 Days
Christmas is a great “giving time” of the year and most of us give a lot at Christmas or whenever your own special significant holiday is celebrated. And those who receive are generally most...
View ArticleA Firm Foundation
As we enter the New Year 2016 I looked back a number of years to when I first submitted the column below. It then occurred to me that since then, we have had many new members, who might be interested...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for January 2016
It’s time for some reflection on this Rotary Year. We all set goals before the year started; it’s now time for each one of us to sit down and review those goals. We have the opportunity to refocus our...
View ArticleGovernor’s Message for February 2016
For those of you who did not get a chance to get to the Presidential Peace Conference last month, I’d like to give you an overview and some thoughts for Rotarians moving forward. To give you an idea as...
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