Governor's Message
I want to thank those who were able to attend the District Installation on Sunday, 16 July 2023 at Tulip Town in Mount Vernon. It was wonderful to see so many Clubs represented from both the United States and Canada. I am thrilled to represent so many Rotarians in District 5050 as District Governor.
Through my articles during the coming year, my goal is to discuss how hope affects Rotarians, Clubs and our world. When I think of hope, what comes to mind is a feeling of expectation and a desire for a certain thing or things to happen. Hope is not an abstract concept. It is a crucial element of life. Without hope, there is no purpose to living. Hope is the “stuff” that keeps us going, particularly when we experience challenges and obstacles in life.
Hope can often be experienced in healthy family settings. What I want to encourage with our Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs are healthy characteristics to foster healthy Clubs. In my Rotary experiences, healthy Rotary Clubs create hope for its members. It is where people feel motivated to want to get involved in the lives of others. Hopeful Rotary Clubs are where strong and caring relationships are established. It is where people desire to practice “Service Above Self.” Clubs that are healthy and hopeful are ones that make a huge difference in the community and world.
It is my hope to utilize the leaders and resources of our District to help foster healthy Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs. And it is my desire that each of you will serve as Ambassadors of hope in all your endeavors.
Warmest regards,
