Inaugural edition of District 5020’s news magazine, 50Twenty now online.
Posted by Don Bonner
on Feb 02, 2014
From The Editor
We all belong to some sort of family. Many of us belong to biological families that can span a few generations. Others of us belong to intentional families that are bonded not by borders and boundaries but by forces other than biology. 1.2 million of us consider our fellow Rotarians as family. A recent article in The Economist states that altruism – a desire to assist strangers – shows up early in our human development. It’s no wonder “Service Above Self” is the tie that bonds our Rotary family and why, through our “family” of Rotary Organizations, we do everything we can to recognize, develop, and reward altruistic attitudes and behaviors.
“Don’t blow it, –Good planets are hard to find” is one of my favorite quotes by Ogden Nash. Through Rotary grants and programs, Rotarians throughout our district are helping make our world a better place. District 5020 Rotary clubs are helping to eradicate polio, provide clean potable water, improve our communities and the environment, as well as sponsor youth exchange and scholarships for the needy and the worthy.
As George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life said: “Now, we can get through this thing all right. We’ve got to stick together, though. We’ve got to have faith in each other.” Isn’t that what family is all about? As a Rotarian, you understand this point all too well. We are part of an international “family” as diverse, and as committed to peace and good will towards man as possible!
It is our goal to share the endeavors undertaken by our 5020 Rotary family throughout the coming years on the pages of 50Twenty.
As George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life said: “Now, we can get through this thing all right. We’ve got to stick together, though. We’ve got to have faith in each other.” Isn’t that what family is all about? As a Rotarian, you understand this point all too well. We are part of an international “family” as diverse, and as committed to peace and good will towards man as possible!
It is our goal to share the endeavors undertaken by our 5020 Rotary family throughout the coming years on the pages of 50Twenty.
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