President's Message - May 23, 2017

Many of us certainly appreciate the work that we are able to accomplish locally to help people.  Our East Penn community has a strong place in our hearts.  However, over past month we have seen the power of Rotary Internationally and the great need of humanity in all parts of the world.  Between our friends for Romania, Zambia, and the service cruise to the Dominican Republic and Cuba, humanities needs were on display.

 

Our Zambian Rotarians came to the United States with nothing in their pockets and simply the clothes on their backs. Yet, you would never know that with their glowing attitudes and eagerness to learn. As Cindy mentioned, clothing is a basic need that is limited in their village. Given our relationship, we are going to seek a way to assist them with at least this one basic need in a small way.

 

During Don, Alicia and Valerie's presentation, the need in the D.R. was clear. Between teaching English, making paper and pouring a cement pad, they demonstrated selfish service of humanity and made a dent in the needs that exist. The idea of packaging a vacation with a service activity is growing in our Rotary district.  If you have ideas on this or you are interested, please let us know. 

 

This week we officially induct four new Rotarians into our club. Join us and let's give them a warm official welcome!