A Message from the Club President

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Each Rotary year begins with a new theme, a new president, new goals and a new vision for our club. This year’s theme, “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity,” asks us to look at our families, determine our needs on the most basic levels and understand that all people, regardless of race or socioeconomic status, need these basic comforts to live happy and productive lives.

After the theme is announced at the Rotary International Convention held annually in May, more than 20,000 of Rotary International’s 1.2 million members return to 34,000 clubs worldwide carrying the key message. From that point they and their fellow club members work enthusiastically throughout the year to accomplish the goals and challenges with which they are charged.

Being a Rotarian is far more than volunteering. It is also understanding that as Rotarians we are fortunate, that we’ve been given skill sets with which we can make a difference for others and that success is due to many people – never just one. During our weekly meetings we learn of vocations, nonprofits in need of our assistance, and residents of our local communities that can use an extra hand. We participate in projects that achieve our service goals while fostering fellowship and friendship.

As Longwood Rotary Club’s current president, I want to extend our collective welcome to all community volunteers who are interested in learning about and experiencing Rotary. Come see us any Thursday morning … the visit could change your life!  

Rosemary Gill

President, 2011-2012

Longwood Rotary Club

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