Rotary is a Great Investment

I have been a financial investor for many years.  In this business, "You win some, and you lose some."  I've done plenty of both.

 

But, I have been affiliated with Rotary for many years longer.  Dad was also a financial investor.  He joined Mesa Rotary in 1941 and had well over 50 years of "Perfect attendance" before his passing... always "making up" when out of town.  He took me along to Rotary whenever possible.  I especially liked the annual Fathers and Sons Rotary Day at the old Rendezvous Park in downtown Mesa where the Cubs used to play.  Dad always told me that "Rotary was a great investment."  I wasn't sure then, but now know exactly what he meant.

 

I joined Mesa West Rotary in 1974.  Since then I've "made up" attendance hundreds of times at international clubs including Europe, Mexico, Central and South America.  (The inset picture features me at the Rotary Monument in Coquimbo, Chile, 1969.)

 

And, after all these years as a seasoned investor, what's my advice for assured success??

 

"Rotary is a Great Investment."

 

And, what's the secret to this success??

 

"Service Above Self"

 

Darl J Andersen

April 1, 2020

 

PS, I look forward to another 50 years of Rotary service.