Congratulation to all the new and renewing 2022-2023 Rotary leaders!  Changing of the guard, passing the baton, and installation ceremony are just a few of the terms and events that represent each new Rotary year.  While reflecting on the transition in roles and the excitement of what’s new, I also think about the great things we celebrate in Rotary that continue, such as our focus on people and on service. 

 

The people of Rotary and the service initiatives are both powerful and sweet ingredients in the recipe of community impact.  When good people connect, great things happen - and they are happening all across District 5400 and beyond.  You are providing care and compassion for people, feeding families, building homes, parks, bikes, and trails; you are promoting peace, fighting disease, supporting education and leadership, growing economies and so much more.  Your impact is tremendous and there are many stories to tell.  

 

To tell those stories and promote the impact of Rotary, District 5400 is developing a Public Image strategy and implementation plan, to promote the impact of Rotary and encourage others to join.  This plan includes engaging a marketing agency and working with our Clubs service and public image leaders.  Imagine how the history and traditions of Rotary may be used as the foundation to innovate, to raise our voices, to expand our profile and partnerships across our region.  It’s bound to be fun!

 

It’s a pleasure to serve with each of you.  The way you spend your days, is the way you spend your life. Thanks for spending your days with Rotary.