Guest Editorial

I thought this letter from one of our frequent visiting Rotarians hits home, especially in light of the fires that have devastated much of Central Washington, and related to this year's RI theme, "Light Up Rotary"
Jim A.

For many without options; without hope; mired in struggles and overcome by the darkness and depression of overwhelming circumstances, the collective efforts of RI Clubs are a Light of Hope, shinning for the world to see. 

"Let us consider how to inspire each other to greater love and to righteous deeds, not forgetting to gather as a community, as some have forgotten, but encouraging each other, especially as the day of His return approaches." - Hebrews 10:24-25 (The Voice)

These Old Testament verses contain the truth behind Rotary success.  In making our commitment to 'Service Above Self', our goals cannot be just about the final outcomes of our projects.  Don't get me wrong, our projects and programming have great impacts on a global scale. But, our focus needs also to be on our fellow Rotarian.  It matters not that they be new or experienced, excited or exhausted all of us hold a piece of the puzzle through which the solution peace can be found.  It is up to 'us', collectively, to ensure that enroute to the big project successes, that we remember that our strength is in our unity of purpose and unity of fellowship.

Since the founding of Rotary in February 1905, the legacy of the 'World's Oldest Service Organization' has been inspiration to both those seeking positive change and those seeking to deliver the opportunity for positive change.  I have been very fortunate to see some of the many configurations that this inspiration takes, within our Rotary community, in my visitations to clubs around North Central Washington and beyond.

We are very blessed to have many inspiring mentors in both our club and in Area 6. I invite you to engage them and find yourself empowered to discover a new, deeper value and appreciation of Rotary.  In doing so, our collective Lights of Hope can shine brighter and further than we can imagine.

This week, let us be Rotarians: United. Empowered. Inspired.

Yours In Rotary,
Dan Moody
RC Leavenworth
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