October 2020 Membership Update

I received a Rotary scholarship when I was in high school, without knowing much about its significance. Many of us are familiar with this scene, hearing the inspiring stories of high school students who are going on to their futures.  I wouldn’t remember that experience until many years later when I walked into the Eau Claire Morning club as a non-profit speaker for the day.  I was there to tell Rotarians how they could give back, of their time and money to a worthy cause. It seems so ironic now, as I know just how ingrained in human anatomy those concepts are for Rotarians.
 

I LEARNED SO MUCH. That day when I walked into the Rotary meeting thinking they would learn so much from me, I was forever changed. I LEARNED SO MUCH. This statement is one of the reasons I believe so much in Rotary. I am continuously learning new things, new ways to be, and new ways to connect. In that meeting I met people that reflect my community, who I aspire to be, and as I continue to grow in Rotary I meet people who share the stories and experiences they’ve had in life.
 

Each one of us contributes to making Rotary Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive. It is our responsibility, as Rotarians we already know and practice these traits, but we can all use a reminder.