A Word from Our Govenor

What does being a Rotarian mean to you?

To one person Rotary is a small drop of vaccine in a child's mouth. To another Rotary is peace and prosperity for our planet. Rotary is people. It is you, it is me, and it is well over 1.2 million people like us. It is people working together undertaking projects to improve health, alleviate poverty, and educate the illiterate.

Doing the work of Rotary builds memories. It is said that life is simply the sum of our collected memories. This could be the year you collect some great ones.

As the officer of Rotary International in District 5230, I have asked several outstanding Rotarian leaders to assist you, and to be available as a resource to help you achieve your goals. They are ready to Lend a Hand. Please call upon them. Use their Rotary experience and talents to help you capture great memories.

The real work of Rotary is performed at the club level. Doing the work of Rotary is not a simple task. It can require a huge investment of our time and energy. The return, however, is unlimited.

Individually, we are like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. We traveled beyond the sky and have set off on a journey down a yellow brick road to find the all-knowing wizard who lives in the Emerald City. Along this pathway called Rotary we will find challenges. However, we will meet friends who will Lend a Hand to us and we will Lend a Hand to them. I encourage you to Lend a Hand to each other during our journey. We are a family - the Family of Rotary. Working together, we can improve our communities, and make meaningful progress toward a world without disease poverty or illiteracy.

Nancy and I are honored to serve you. You have touched ur hearts. We shall do our very best to serve you well.

Yours in Rotary Service.

Rod Belton
District Governor