ROTARY MOMENTS WITH MELISA

Every one of us has had our Rotary “Moment” – that moment when it suddenly hits you, “This is why I do what I do!!”.  For each of us, it’s something different.  For many of you, it continues to evolve.  I’d like to share with you a Rotary Moment I recently experienced at the recent International Assembly I attended in San Diego, California!  For those of you who aren’t familiar with what International Assembly is, let me offer a brief explanation.  This week long training is the final step in the journey to becoming District Governor.  All of the incoming District Governor Elects (all 537!) gather to meet in person with the incoming Rotary International President Elect and to find out what the next “theme” will be for the upcoming Rotary year.  Before I left, almost every past District Governor in our district reached out to me, to offer words of wisdom and to tell me that this was going to be the BEST experience of my life.  I had no idea…..
 
Just when I thought my Rotary experience could not get any better, along came International Assembly!  Imagine all of the thrill and excitement you feel when you are with your fellow club members doing “something for the good of Rotary”.  Now take that energy, enthusiasm and excitement and kick it up a notch… no wait, kick it up about 100 notches!!  Then, you will be close to understanding the level of energy and excitement that fills the halls of the week long experience known as International Assembly!  I met Rotarians from every corner of the globe!  The friendships were instantaneous, and will be life long.  The connections were priceless.  The experience… there are simply  no words.  When the theme for 2018 was finally released “Be the Inspiration” I had no doubt that this year will truly be one of the most memorable, incredible experiences of my life.  More importantly, it has inspired me to try and make this upcoming year, the same for YOU!
 
So get ready everyone!  I’m charged up and ready to hit the ground running on July 1, 2018 - fully committed to Be The Inspiration you need to move you along your Rotary journey!
 
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