Rotary last week included the induction of Pastor Scott Olson of Our Savior Church. Welcome Scott! We are all excited to have you as a new Rotarian.
Reminder- there will be no meetings on December 20th and 27th
Rotary was a little different this week, as we followed up fellowship with table talk and reflection on various virtues and where they each fit into the 4 way test. This simple exercise promoted great conversation at the tables about which virtues stand out as core Rotary values. What is the essence of the 4 way test? Which of the virtue cards embody who we desire to be as humans? While this exercise was new and a little different from what is usually discussed at our weekly meetings, it was a great way to reflect on what is most important. As humans who desire to build a better world we need to reflect on the most important virtues we hold to our hearts.
In addition to this virtue session we had some extended fellowship time. Dr. Dick Huston shared an encouraging story about his recent trip Turkey where he was recognized for that hat he was wearing. Sometimes, wearing a hat or a shirt which shows where you are from or even that you belong to Rotary can be an invitation for conversation if it is recognized by another traveler.
Finally, during fellowship Sgt. Brandon Gliem discussed (and offered table questions) about law enforcement officer death statistics. The previous week was lighthearted, but this week was intended to bring awareness to the health risks law enforcement members face. As we honor those who have served in the military, we also honor those who risk their health and lives every single day in law enforcement. One fact, which really stood out towards the end of fellowship time, was the average person faces about 10 traumatic events in their lifetime. In a law enforcement career it is estimated that an officer experiences around 600 traumatic events.
He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose