Dear Rotary Members of District 7190,

The Rotary experience is not the same for everyone who interacts with our organization, our district and our clubs. As I have been making my way around the district between visits to clubs and club events, I have been modifying my speech as I learn more. I am sharing thoughts and ideas of the things I am finding are working for clubs. Perhaps my largest discovery has been the club cultures and how wildly different our clubs are. Some clubs are very businesslike and efficient. They accomplish a lot and work together to tackle challenges within their community or focus area. This is a good model. It is a perfect fit for many and there is certainly nothing wrong with it. 

There are other clubs that are truly tight knit friends. This connection has been incredible and inspirational to witness.  Confucius said “Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” I am going to relate that same thought to these clubs. The work they are doing doesn’t seem like work at all since they are all great friends completing tasks to support a similar passion.