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This Month in the Rotarian
The September issue of the Rotarian magazine is one of the best yet.
The Rotarian asks “What level of ethical behavior should we expect from elected officials?” “Are we naïve to put them on a moral pedestal?” Best-selling author and former federal prosecutor Scott Turow responds in his article “I [mis]behaved.”
Most people can tell the difference between genuine remorse and expedient excuses. The ones who can’t are usually the ones making the excuses. Find out more by reading essayist and critic Joe Queenan’s article “I’m (not) sorry.”
“Responsibility is the core word for me and my children,” says Mia Farrow, actress and polio survivor. In a conversation with the Rotarian magazine, Mia Farrow details the chaos of Darfur and challenges us all to take responsibility.
Boomers and Gen Y butting heads in your office? Read the article “Cutting Edge” to learn how to use the strengths of each generation to create a better workforce.
Read the complete articles and find out what clubs are doing around the world in the September issue or online at www.rotary.org.
Rotary Banners
From the RI website…
One of the more colorful traditions of Rotary is the exchange of club banners. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at make-up meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.
By 1959, exchanging banners had become so popular that the RI Board of Directors was concerned the practice would be a financial burden on clubs. It urged Rotarians to “exercise discretion, moderation, and measured judgment in making provision for such exchanges.”
The approximately 20,000 banners in the Rotary History and Archives collection reflect club’s hometown pride and their connection with the international organization.
In addition to incorporating the Rotary emblem, banners often include symbols or imagery of a club’s town, region, or country. Others represent local craftsmanship or cultural traditions by displaying leatherwork, weaving, embroidery, or hand-painted designs.
Stop by the Rotary office to see our collection of banners.
Rotary Anniversaries
The following members celebrated milestone anniversaries with Rotary in July and August. Thank you for your many years of service!
50 Years
Carl Moore
40 Years
Bill Southwell
20 Years
Charles Kight
10 Years
Emery Bodnar
Al Brandt
Jim Park
Judy Rawley
Nancy Shivers
Rotary’s New Membership Slogan
RI’s Board of Directors adopted a new membership slogan at their June meeting:
“Each Rotarian:
Reach One, Keep One”
“Reach One” reminds us to reach and invite someone to join. “Keep One” reminds us not to just sponsor someone for Rotary but to make sure they get involved.
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