Do you truly appreciate the significance of being a part of this glorious past and present? As Rotarians, you are special people and millions around the world would be happy to confirm that fact.
PDG Bob Hillberry likes to remind us that we had an opportunity to say "no" when we were asked to become a Rotarian. When we are asked to undertake a Rotary task, our inclination ought to be to say "yes." A Rotarian ought not to wait to be asked. She or he should exercise initiative, looking for opportunities to serve the club, the community and the world.
Rotarians should try to participate in all four Avenues of Service even if he or she concentrates on one or two of them.
A Rotarian should embrace the 4-Way Test, the Object of Rotary, high ethical standards and the various credos and mottos of the organization.
We should realize that other Rotarians need and deserve our support in adversity and in Rotary work. We are a family "united in peace and dedicated to service."