Did you know that most Rotarians who resign do so in the first two years of their membership? Perhaps one of the reasons for these early departures is the failure to
understand and get connected to the bigger world of Rotary beyond one’s own club. It’s like going to Disney World and staying in your hotel room. Sure, the room is comfortable, and you might be hanging out with friends or family. But, holy cow, you’re missing out on a whole lot of exciting and gratifying experiences!
How long were you in Rotary before you felt like you had a basic understanding of our history, how our clubs are organized into AG Areas, a district and a zone? When did you learn about our great variety of inspiring youth programs, how our Rotary Foundation works and how our donations support district and global grants and Rotary Peace Centers? How about the wealth of resources available on the RI and district websites, all of the available training programs like RLI, District Assembly, and PETS, and the myriad of special-interest programs that can enrich your Rotary experience, like fellowships, friendship exchanges, and Vocational Training Teams? (What’s that? You still don’t know about all of these??)
On January 28, 22 new Rotarians from the four clubs of Area 10 (the Rotary clubs of Buffalo, Buffalo Sunrise, BNMC, and Kenmore - including the satellite club of the Tonawandas) came together for appetizers, a cash bar, and two hours of learning about the great big world of Rotary from a team of passionate presenters who covered all of the topics mentioned in the paragraph above.
Why not try this inspiring experience in your Area? To do so, contact
Kevin Crosby for more information.
