DG's Dave's Corner January 2025
Wow, time is flying by. We are at the second half of the Rotary year & the first year of the calendar year. It has been a pleasure visiting the clubs in our district & trying to help our members continue to “perform magic.”
The Rotary theme for this month is vocational service and it is very important to Rotary. Below I have put in the Object of Rotary. Please read it carefully.
The concept of vocational service is rooted in the second object.
As a Rotarian, how can you put these ideals into action? Consider these suggestions:
- Talk about your profession in your club, and take time to learn about fellow members’ occupations.
- Use your skills and expertise to serve a community.
- Practice your profession with integrity, and inspire others to behave ethically through your words and actions.
- Help young people achieve their career goals.
- Guide and encourage others in their professional development.
By undertaking these activities, you bring vocational service to life. Vocational service is the essence of Rotary and serves as the foundation from which we serve our communities around the world.
By including men and women from diverse professions and backgrounds, Rotary recognizes the importance of all skills and occupations. A vibrant Rotary club reflects the businesses, organizations, and professions in its community, embracing diversity in experiences and perspectives. Your professional life and vocational service go together. Rotarians have a dual responsibility: to represent their occupations within their club and to exemplify the ideals of Rotary in their places of work.
As Rotarians we constantly recite and talk the 4 Way Test, the Code of Conduct is something we should also use in our lives.
In closing, please continue doing great work especially increasing our impact, expanding our reach, enhancing participant engagement and increasing our ability to adapt.