Hello, Rotarians, Rotaracters, and Rotary Friends.
I’d like to express my heartfelt appreciation for
everything you’ve done in the first four months
of this Rotary year. November is a joyful month
in rotation, a time of year to be reminded of
generosity as Rotary Foundation Month. The
Rotary Foundation is the driving force behind
so many Rotary projects worldwide. This month
represents an opportunity for us to move closer
to our goal of eradicating polio, to show more
people how we promote peace through tangible
actions, and to demonstrate the impact of our
projects in our areas of focus.
As a changemaker year, we must push ourselves to expand and do more in terms of projects and activities with national reach and influence in our communities. Consider new ways to broaden our impact in our communities by undertaking larger and more ambitious initiatives that address community needs such as eradicating polio, empowering girls, improving access to water and sanitation, protecting the environment, and improving child and maternal health. As we carry out our many responsibilities, I challenge us to fulfill the request of the Rotary International President to focus on the Rotary Foundation this month. It is what binds Rotarians all over the world together and turns our shared passions into life-changing projects.
I ask that all Rotarians contribute to the TRF, which may be done by contributing directly to the TRF officer or by going to rotary.org/donate. I would like to encourage us to make significant contributions to the Rotary Foundation, recognizing that the Rotary Foundation is the backbone of our projects. Thank you for your dedication to Rotary. Rotary is able to do more and grow more as a result of your efforts. As we Serve to Change Lives this month, this year, and beyond, let’s keep that essential legacy alive.