From Rotary Global History Fellowship Authorized by Rotary International www.RotaryHistoryFellowship.org <http://www.RotaryHistoryFellowship.org>
"Travel is a good corrective for mental
nearsightedness — if the traveler will cast aside his prejudices.” Partnering with other clubs and organizations
is important in the Rotary Foundation Humanitarian grants programs. “Rotarians have learned that, in addition to
persons next door or across the street, their neighbors are those in need . . . though
they may be an ocean or a continent away… “Man-made boundaries crumble when you proffer
your hand and heart in the spirit of understanding.” "We care about other people... whether we know them personally or simply as fellow human beings whom we may never meet. We care about our communities... the community in which we live and all those many thousands of other communities that make up our global village. We care about the world in which we live... its trees, its plants and animals, its lakes, rivers, and oceans, and its people, who, after all, are just like us. Like the rays of the beautiful rainbow, the world is comprised of caring people, just like us. We care about our world today and we care just as deeply about its future. You and I care, and Rotary cares, and that is why I am so proud to be a Rotarian." James Lacy Rotary International Past President 2000-2001 Frank J. Devlyn said: Rotary Global History Fellowship is an instrumental tool for those forward-thinking people who wish to learn from our history, in order to guide our future. When Rotary International President Glenn Estess announced his Presidential theme "Celebrate Rotary", he said the following: Our first hundred years will sand as an inspiring record of men and woman of all races, religions, nationalities, and political creeds who have made significant contributions to creating a more peaceful world. Clem Renouf, Rotary International President (1978-79) whose vision was to "Reach Out to People Everywhere said in an Address to the 1979 Rotary Convention Held in Rome, Italy: "Rotary... provides a channel of communication between the people of 152 countries... While there is yet time; we should seize every opportunity to work beside people, to help them solve their own problems, demonstrating our concern... In this way mankind's burden can be made a bridge for his progress toward understanding and mutual respect." We are approaching the 100th Anniversary of Rotary …and the story of the young Chicago lawyer Rotary's founder- Paul P. Harris whose idea of reaching great goals through simple friendships would strike a chord in the hearts and minds of men of all continents. “How was such a thing possible? Many have pondered the question, but Paul himself never doubted the obvious answer. Everyone needs friendship, he reasoned. And friends may disagree but — in a spirit of goodwill and fellowship — they can eventually solve their differences. And so it is with families, communities, between communities and states, between nations, and ultimately, the whole world. Paul Harris believed, unequivocally, that friendship, seasoned with common sense, could settle any kind of dispute; that just getting to know another person could lead to amicable relationships. He was proven right more times than we can even imagine. Luis Vicente Giay In this our 100th Anniversary year let’s
Celebrate Rotary and our accomplishments in our community and communities throughout the
world helping to create world peace and understanding. PDG D5470 Fellow Rotarians, http://www.rotaryhistoryfellowship.org/presidents/1910harris/paulharris/1933.htm (Authorized by Rotary International)
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