Rotary Memories - Ron Smith
A Rotary Journey of 39 Years.
As I think back on my Rotary experience I recall how Father Greg called at my office one day and my receptionist was shocked as she advised me, in my office, that a priest was in the waiting room to see me. This just didn’t happen in our office. We met, and that day I joined Chinook Rotary and helped charter the club. How could I say no!!!!!
What this great organization of Rotary means to me is its ability to provide an opportunity for a group of people, me included, to give back to society. Through our numbers we can make a difference. We are bound together in Rotary by our values. Commitment to community, integrity and honesty, friendliness, our Rotary Four Way Test and our professional approach to providing service. I believe we feel comfortable with one another because we share the same values. By living these values we have an opportunity to lead and change the world.
And of course my big concern is, we must be thinking ahead which should make us ask the question. “Who will carry on this work of Rotary?” It is the responsibility of each one of us to get others involved. Neighbors, friends, work associates, sons and daughters, and our customers. People who share our values and want to improve our communities and contribute to peace and international understanding.