Family and Rotary

The Rotary Motto “Service above Self” is not just applicable to our Rotary activities, but to all aspects of our lives.  Being a Rotarian helps define who I am and the standards I hold.  Being a Rotarian also means that I don’t neglect other areas of my life in order to serve in Rotary.  In fact, if anything, Rotary should enhance all that I am and all I do. 

Rotary is no longer a male only environment and some spouses themselves are now  also Rotarians.  Some clubs, including mine, are closely affiliated with an Inner Wheel club.  The Rotary Club of Hucknall greatly value the support that Hucknall Inner Wheel Club give us.  Without their input , assistance, support and hard work, our “service about self” would be the poorer.

 The work we do for Rotary is all voluntary and it is important to find the right work/ volunteer –community/ home  balance. 

I’m grateful that, as President, I have the full support of my partner, family, friends and club. I have come to view my fellow Rotarians, not as social acquaintances   working together for community betterment, rather as friends who I can share the joys and disappointments of normal life. 

In the dark times you discover who your true friends are as they stand by you.  In the good moments, your friends rejoice with you.

So I finish this post sharing a happy moment.  The first Rotary function that I missed this year (Rotary Showcase) was one of those moments.  My eldest niece and her fiancée celebrated their wedding.  It was a joyful day for all the families joining together.  My heartiest congratulations to the happy couple:  Adam & Charlotte Robinson.