A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, BETH BLAISDELL

Wow – What an amazing year it has been for South Tyler Rotarians!  So many hours of service to our community, over $20,000 in grants awarded to support East Texas non-profits, growth in Youth Service and an outstanding year for RYLA, service to the East Texas Food Bank, continued participation in the Bergfeld Park clean up project, and new social events to grow friendships in our club, outside of our Monday meetings.  Speaking of meetings – another stellar line up of speakers, helping us become more engaged and aware of what is happening in our City, and how we can serve those around us. 

Personally, I thank you all for your kind words, support and encouragement throughout the year.  Everyone you see has a struggle, a concern, a worry.  I appreciate your commitment to show kindness and service, especially to those you may not know. 

We wrap up this 2021-2022 year of Serve to Change Lives, and I believe we were successful at changing lives through service.  We now move into the 2022 – 2023 year – IMAGINE ROTARY.  We talk about giving the gift of Rotary to others.  Please reflect on what Rotary means to you, and how your involvement in South Tyler Rotary has positively impacted your life.  Notice I did not say your “membership” in South Tyler Rotary, but your INVOLVEMENT!  What is the point of membership if you are not involved!  We have a place of service with your name on it!  I look forward to the year ahead, as Chris leads us to Imagine Rotary and how involvement can enrich our lives and the lives of those in our community.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your commitment to Rotary, to our club, and for  your support throughout this past year.  Together we are better!