Welcome to Economic and Community Development Month
As Rotarians I have often believed that ‘we do----because we have the means to do’. We have been so fortunate to have been nurtured in countries---the U.S. and Canada--- that have given us access to resources, education, and opportunity. Our fundraising efforts from club to club may chart different pathways or look a little different community to community…… yet the end in mind in universal----we are eliciting funds through the generosity of our communities to make a difference both locally and globally. Xavier Ramey, a young New Yorker in an impassioned speech at the Toronto International Convention, concluded by asking us to “dig into our privilege”. His words resonated for many because they spoke to the heart of what we so often do in our individual Rotary clubs----we raise funds to make a difference to others…..through our unique fundraisers and through our individual contributions to the Annual Fund, to Polio Plus, or to whatever endeavor touches our hearts. We help to develop economies and communities.
Photo Caption: Dr Linda Venczel of the Gates Foundation
